Are you ready to stand in solidarity with refugees? VOLUNTEER WITH US!
APPLICATION FORM
N.B. Please do not submit an application more than three months before your desired start date.
Due to the high number of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.
We aim to acknowledge receipt of all applications - if you haven’t received an acknowledgement within 10 working days, please email recruitment@lighthouserelief.org
FAQs
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We rely on volunteers to help us run our Score4TheFuture programme, which delivers psychosocial support through sports activities. We particularly need volunteers who have experience in running/delivering sports sessions (especially for children). We also seek volunteers, especially with lived experience as a refugee, to support our communications and fundraising (social media, crowdfunding campaigns, grants and more).
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Anyone who is at least 21 years old, abides by the principles of dignity, respect, and accountability, and is willing to submit to a background check before starting.
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We ask volunteers to commit to at least one month (part-time), but other arrangements might be possible.
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If you are an international volunteer, you are expected to cover the cost of your travel to Greece and living expenses, including housing. We will cover a portion of your transportation costs to and from the activity sessions.
Volunteers typically live in rented accommodation in either Athens or Chalkida (the nearest large town to Ritsona). There is a reasonable train service between Athens and Chalkida, with the journey taking approx 1 hr 20 mins.
If you are a remote volunteer, there is no renumeration.
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You will gain humanitarian field experience, working directly with asylum-seekers as part of a dedicated, friendly, multicultural team. Before starting, you will receive a general induction and a Child Protection session to prepare you for your role.