NGO Samos, Greece

5.0
(3 reviews)3

Volunteer at La Maison - support asylum seekers and refugees

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English
3 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Make a real social impact
3 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

The volunteer will help with the day-to-day running of ‘La Maison’, a venue near the EU-built refugee camp, where we support refugees during the day by providing practical (food), psychosocial and social support to help them integrate into our society. Minimum commitment of 8 weeks

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent French
  • Over 19 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Practicing English
  • 3 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Practicing Spanish
  • 1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Marc

France

5

I had an amazing second time at the organization. The work is meaningful, the time spent there is intense and rich, both with the asylum seekers and the team. The accomodations are excellent and comfortable (big house in town), the team spirit really present, the energy very healthy and positive. It really was a second home for me, and I left again with a heavy heart. Samos is a special place. It will make an impact on you, just like your work at the organization makes an impact on everyone who visits, volunteer or asylum seeker. Thank you again for this unique experience. I will miss it!

2 months ago


Catherine replied

Thank you Marc, have a good trip

Nicolas

France

5

The organization, it's the little corner of paradise you're looking for, where we meet among human beings, no matter our origin, religion, or nationality. Here, we do something meaningful and that we'll remember for a long time. We share, we laugh, we dance. We meet extraordinary people living on an island off the beaten path. The supervision is top and the communication easy. In short, I loved every second! :)

about 1 month ago


Catherine replied

Thank you, Nicolas, and we wish you all the best for the rest of your journey:)

Nicolas

France

5

This experience cannot be explained; it must be lived, it must be felt! I loved my passage at the organization. To such a point that I re-sign for 4 months after two months spent here. The place emanates a calming and restorative energy, and from the asylum seekers passing through a united and benevolent humanity despite the difficulties endured. The team is great and the coordinator brilliant! In short, don't hesitate; all you risk is meeting yourself, losing your prejudices and discovering a vocation!

5 months ago


Catherine replied

Thank you very much for this wonderful testimony!
We are delighted to count Nicolas among us. Always smiling, positive and kind, he is constantly present to help and support both his colleagues and the refugees welcomed at La Maison.
Thank you Nicolas for your commitment and for the beautiful energy you bring every day!

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