Volunteer in sports and arts with refugees in Athens Greece

Do you want to use volunteering in kindergarten or the arts to help refugees and asylum seekers in Greece in Athens? 

The International Volunteers Headquarters Sports and Arts with Refugees project is located in a host center in Athens that provides a safe space for refugee teenagers and young adults to socialize, learn new skills and enjoy hobbies together. 

About volunteering in sports with refugees

By volunteering with refugees in Greece, you will help young people connect with each other, express themselves and gain different perspectives and experiences.

• Programs begin every first and third Monday of the month
• Reasonable fees starting at $1770 for 4 weeks
• Includes accommodation, meals, airport pickup, guidance and 24/7 support
• Use sports or the arts to help young refugees learn new skills and socialize
• Discover the ruins, history and culture of ancient Athens
• Enjoy a sustainable lodge stay in the heart of Athens

Working with refugees in Greece

Athens has welcomed many refugees over the past few years due to the disruption of peace in neighboring countries. Many families have been separated during their movement and many organizations have set up different host centers where they can stay until they are reunited with their family members.

As a volunteer for the Sports and Arts with Refugees project, you will work at a local host center for refugee teens and young adults. Your role will be to use sports and the arts as a way for these young people to express themselves, connect with each other and with you, and spend their free time in a meaningful way.

Sports activities will include daily training, playing on outdoor courts and teaching healthy eating habits. Art activities can include musical instruments, photography, drawing, drama lessons, or anything else creative you would like to share!

Volunteers will join the local host center and support it in its daily tasks and will offer young people living there the opportunity to interact with people of different nationalities, build connections, and gain another perspective on the world.

Due to daily interaction with vulnerable groups, volunteers must respect safety restrictions and privacy measures in this project.

 You are also required to have an educational background in sports or arts, or some experience in this field. You'll have the support of our local team and recruitment staff.

Why volunteer in sports with refugees

When you volunteer for a sports and arts project with refugees in Athens, you will add value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:

• Learn how refugee hosting centers work
• Directly helping young refugees learn new skills and build connections
• Develop your communication skills
• Gaining sports and artistic educational experience
• Immerse yourself in Greek culture
• Discover the ancient history of Athens

Requirements for working with refugees in Greece

Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate in this program. If you are under 18, IVHQ offers alternative volunteering opportunities for teenagers.

Volunteers must speak English fluently. All volunteers are required to obtain appropriate volunteer travel insurance and submit a recent criminal background check to IVHQ after enrolling in the program.