Homeless Care

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Goed 4.2  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

Highlights

  • 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

Highlights

  • 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


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    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 ...

    Over het programma

    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?


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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 ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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!


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door 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

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op 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.

    Accomodatie

    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.

    Eten & Drank

    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.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Griekenland. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Griekenland biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Griekenland dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Griekenland. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    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.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 1.390€
    3 weken 1.755€
    4 weken 2.120€
    5 weken 2.485€
    6 weken 2.850€
    7 weken 3.215€
    8 weken 3.580€
    9 weken 3.945€
    10 weken 4.310€
    11 weken 4.675€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 5.040€
    Gemiddelde kosten 557€/week

    Programmakosten

    557€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door ImpacTrip gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    ImpacTrip

    Goed 4.2 rating (70 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2015

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Cristiana

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans, Portugees

    Over de organisatie

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

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    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 beoordelingen · 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

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    Thomas Payne rating3.2

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    Isabel Hager rating2.6

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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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