Homeless Care

location
2 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Bueno 4.2  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Puntos Relevantes

  • Contribute to very important social cause and make a positive impact on the life of this unprivileged people
  • Make a difference in a cause that is so important locally in Athens
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world

Puntos Relevantes

  • Contribute to very important social cause and make a positive impact on the life of this unprivileged people
  • Make a difference in a cause that is so important locally in Athens
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Greek and develop your language skills
  • Experience the Greek culture in the vibrant and famous city of Athens


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    The financial crisis, low minimum wage and refugee inflows in Greece the latest years have led to many people becoming homeless. Here you can do something about it.

    Join theUnhoused Support Program in Athens, Greece! In the rapidly changing landscape of a bustling city center, Athens presents many facets of a cosmopolitan capital. However, the effects of the financial crisis, low minimum wage, and recent refugee inflows have led to a significant rise in ...

    Sobre el programa

    Join theUnhoused Support Program in Athens, Greece! In the rapidly changing landscape of a bustling city center, Athens presents many facets of a cosmopolitan capital. However, the effects of the financial crisis, low minimum wage, and recent refugee inflows have led to a significant rise in homelessness. Many people now find themselves without a roof over their heads or access to basic amenities like water and electricity.

    These individuals lack access to basic needs, including clean clothes, and often struggle to obtain governmental assistance due to their inability to access computers or resources necessary to apply for financial aid. Moreover, they face barriers in reconnecting with their families, finding employment, and becoming registered citizens.

    As a volunteer, you will work with NGOs that create opportunities for these vulnerable individuals to access basic hygiene, legal assistance, and the resources they need to regain their dignity and fight their way back into society. Despite the significant challenges, many organizations strive to meet the basic needs of these people, providing food, water, clothing, and legal support to help them reintegrate into society.

    Your role as a volunteer is crucial in supporting both field activities and the administrative functions of these NGOs, ensuring that the unhoused population receives the help they need.

    What to Expect:

    • Food Preparation and Distribution: Assist in preparing and distributing food to the unhoused population, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.

    • Outreach Projects: Participate in outreach projects that engage directly with the unhoused, offering them help and support in accessing essential services.

    • Laundry Station Support: Help operate laundry stations, providing clean clothes to those in need by assisting with washing and drying tasks.

    • Legal Document Preparation: Support the preparation and filing of legal documents, helping individuals navigate bureaucratic processes to obtain the aid they are entitled to.

    • Office Support: Ensure the smooth operation of the non-profit office, assisting with various administrative tasks that keep the organization running efficiently.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Prepare and Distribute Food: Help prepare meals and distribute them to the unhoused, ensuring they receive essential nutrition.

    • Conduct Outreach: Engage with the unhoused population through outreach efforts, offering assistance and connecting them with available resources.

    • Operate Laundry Facilities: Support the laundry stations by washing, drying, and distributing clean clothes to those in need.

    • Assist with Legal Documentation: Help with the preparation and filing of legal documents, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary government services.

    • Maintain Office Operations: Assist in the daily administrative tasks of the non-profit office, ensuring that the organization's efforts remain uninterrupted and effective.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Provide vital support to the unhoused population in Athens, helping them regain their dignity and access to basic services.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in community outreach, legal assistance, and non-profit administration.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience the diverse and vibrant culture of Athens while contributing to a meaningful cause.

    Ready to Support the Unhoused in Athens?


    Día típico

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look ...

    Día típico

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look as follows:

     

    07:30 am – 11:30 am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

    10:00 am – 13:30 pm | (1)Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have an afternoon project

    13:30 pm | Enjoy your lunch at the accommodation

    02:30 pm – 07:30 pm | (1) Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

    19:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multicultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.

    The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary Greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty.

    You will have so much to discover during your program… Enjoy your free mornings or afternoons as well as the weekends to explore all the city has to offer!


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 18 años

    Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

    Verificación de antecedentes penales

    obligatorio

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de ImpacTrip

    What's included?

    Pick up from the international airport & transfer to the accommodation on Sundays

    Accommodation at a female or mixed-gender shared room in a hostel

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)

    Shared use of common spaces, gorgeous terrace, and free WIFI

    Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Greece and its culture, volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)

    Guided city tour

    The best tips to discover the city!

    Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project

    Introduction on the first day of volunteering

    Ongoing support throughout the stay

    24h/7 emergency support

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

     

    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect.

    Alojamiento

    Volunteers stay accommodated in a youth hostel located in the heart of Athens, only a 5-minute from Omonia Square where the second most central metro stop is, right next to Psirri neighborhood and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers everything you will need, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, shopping malls, ATMs, access to all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away by public transportation.

     

    This youth hostel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 8-10 participants (female and mixed) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are in each room and shared with the rest of the people in your room).

    The hostel offers a bar area and sitting area, a communal kitchen for those that want to cook and also rooms with balconies to relax and a rooftop with the most amazing views of Acropolis.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at the hostel every day.

    The menu consists of local food, a mixture of meat, fish and fresh vegetables and everyday the volunteers can try various meals made in Greek style. In case of diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant the hostel can accommodate your needs, after informing them in advance. Breakfast is served in buffet style and includes cereal, yogurt, seasonal fruits, jams, honey, bread, cakes/cookies, milk, tea, coffee, juices, eggs, cheese.

    Comida y bebida

    We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hostel every day. The hostel restaurant offers meals with fresh local ingredients for all volunteers in a very Greek style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.

    Acceso a Internet

    Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) en Athens. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Grecia. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Grecia proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Grecia, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Grecia. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    Our Greek programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    2 semanas (estancia min.) 1.390€
    3 semanas 1.755€
    4 semanas 2.120€
    5 semanas 2.485€
    6 semanas 2.850€
    7 semanas 3.215€
    8 semanas 3.580€
    9 semanas 3.945€
    10 semanas 4.310€
    11 semanas 4.675€
    12 semanas (estancia max.) 5.040€
    Cuota promedio 557€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    557€ cuotas semanales 2 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    2 - 12 semanas

    Depósito

    El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


    Pago final

    El pago final se acordará con ImpacTrip durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    ImpacTrip

    Bueno 4.2 rating (70 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2015

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta muy alto

    Coordinado por

    Cristiana

    Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Español, Portugués

    sobre la organización

    ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

    We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

    We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

    We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

    Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

    70 reseñas · rating4.2

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    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
    Martin Hag rating3.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
    Thomas Payne rating3.2

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    Honestly, I was surprised, when on the website it shows photos of so many dogs, animals, it turned out I was working at a cat sanctuary. It's not that I was disappointed by the cats, it was just a shock, and also, at points of the sanctuary I feel like I wasn't apart of it massively, there wasn't ...
    Isabel Hager rating2.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

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    Louise Rivet rating1.8

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    Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...
    Lian Van Haaster rating1.4

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