Voluntary offer

A.      Voluntary offer to the Volunteers’ Work Sectors of the Social Welfare Division:
Disability, Senior Citizens, Nursery & other Social Care Institutions, Refugees & Migrants, Psychological Support

Areas:
Athens (Respective programs of voluntary work also take place in other cities of Greece)

When?

All year long

Commitment

Once a week for 3 hours

Necessary qualifications:

·         You should have a High School degree or an equivalent studies degree
·         You should be from 18 to 60 years old
·         You should be mentally healthy
·         You should show interest and love for the people and understanding to their problems
·         You should have the ability to cooperate and adapt to the goals and the tasks of the social services

Why do we need you:

·         Company – solidarity– emotional support and mobilization of vulnerable groups
·         Organization of creative activities’ groups
·         Organization of celebrations – recreation shows in social institutions
·         Organization of one-day trips and jaunts in the community
·         Provide assistance to the vulnerable fellow-beings in order for them to have access to health services, insurance and other organizations
·         Covering of practical issues of lonely people
·          Participation in programs of Therapeutic Riding and Swimming
·         Providing supportive teaching to students and teaching the Greek language to refugees
·         Organization of intercultural events in the community
·         Mediation – connection with community organizations for the social integration of refugees
·         Distribution of food, clothing and sanitary products to homeless, refugees and migrants
·         Participation in activities that promote Volunteer Work
·         Participation in urgent activities of the Division, of other Hellenic Red Cross Departments and other cooperating institutions
·         Motivation of  Volunteers to cope with crisis situations (natural disasters and displaced populations)

What is it for you to gain:
The volunteers through training programs, receiving special skills and further training developing skills, obtaining knowledge and experience, improve their talents and abilities by offering generously under the umbrella of a World Voluntary Organization for the benefit of the most vulnerable groups.

Notes:
Successful attendance of the Volunteers Training Program is a prerequisite to the participation in volunteering programs of the Hellenic Red Cross Social Welfare Division, which includes a two-month theoretical preparation and practical training in supporting vulnerable social groups such as the children, the elder, the disabled, the refugees and the migrants, the homeless and other population groups that suffer from social exclusion.

B.      Tutoring of children of Primary and Secondary Education

Areas:
Athens

When?
All year long

Commitment:
One to two times per week, for 3 hours

Necessary qualifications:
University Education on Theoretical Studies and on Exact Sciences is required.

Why do we need you:
Due to the social conditions we face, nowadays more than ever, it is very  important to support families that suffer from economical crisis and that are not able to get tutorial school assistance.

What is it for you to gain:
By meeting the challenge of social coherence and solidarity, volunteers offer generously their time, knowledge and experience in order to improve the lives of our fellow-beings that are in need.

C.      Creative engagement and motivation of vulnerable social groups through Social Care Framework

Areas:
Athens

When?
All year long

Commitment:
One to two times per week, for 3 hours

Necessary qualifications:
Skills, broaden knowledge, talents (ex. music, theatre, singing, painting, constructions etc.) are required.

Why do we need you:
The purpose is to motivate people that live in social institutions and therefore do not have the ability to attend recreational and cultural events.

What is it for you to gain:
You contribute in relieving human pain.

For any further information
Swd-ethelontes@redcross.gr
www.redcross.gr