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Hi everyone 🌸
We are a grassroots NGO working with people on the move. Our solution is to build resilience and autonomy in order to break the cycle of dependency.
Our structure and network provides support to displaced people by helping them become autonomous and self-reliant once again!
In Kos town, supports refugees who are making their first steps into Greek society.
We do this by providing the following services:
- Monthly dry food and hygiene packs from the FreeShop
- Deliveries of food and hygiene products around the island
- Help Desk that supports refugees in finding accommodation, employment, and help accessing education and healthcare
- Job placement program
- Language classes
- A safe and clean community space
- Community activitiesTypes of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsTeachingDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In our Community Centre people from all over the world come together. We have had volunteers so far from 16 different countries, and we work with people who are from many more. You will certainly meet many people from many cultures, and you can improve several language skills.
You will become part of a wonderful team and learn about how a grassroots organisation works.Help
We are looking for help for the daily routines in our CommunityCentre. Other than that, it is up to you what you would like to get involved in: Teaching English? Building things for the hub? Children's activities? Creative projects? Social Media?...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
We provide a shared flat with two bedrooms. Every volunteer has their own bedroom.
Every team member is responsible for its own food. However we do enjoy spending the evenings together and go to a restaurant or cook together.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
The tasks were various and not so hard working in shop, filling warehouse, go shopping, some… read more
Loved to be supporting the store center, providing new ideas and projects for the refugees. Had great conversations with the refugees and always trying to guide them to a better path in life.
Was hard work… read more
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The tasks were various and not so hard working in shop, filling warehouse, go shopping, some… read more
Loved to be supporting the store center, providing new ideas and projects for the refugees. Had great conversations with the refugees and always trying to guide them to a better path in life.
Was hard work… read more
The work itself is not technically difficult,… read more