Greece: ESC: Short-term ESC in Greece to support refugees and migrants with Open Cultural Center - Open to Italians only

About the local hosting organization

Amaita aims to build a global citizenship by promoting language learning and intercultural activities. We run educational and volunteering projects.We are a non-profit organization that aims to build a global citizenship by promoting the respect for the other cultures, people and human rights. Our main activities are:- Promotion of language learning as a key for intercultural dialogue and integration- Educational projects for children and youth. Our "School of the People" sees volunteers supporting children and youth and fostering a peer-to-peer approach;- Promotion of youth mobility,- Coaching youth to implement cultural and social initiatives- Organisation and implementation of volunteering projects.- Support of VET sector;- Organisation of cultural initiatives;- Focus on environmental education and promotion of a green and healthy lifestyle-Organisation of sport events for inclusionOur activities have as a main target the youth, since they have more opportunities to build their lives on a multicultural base and with an international view. We focus on the inclusion of people and youth with fewer possibilities and facing social or other obstacles.Our staff has expertise in coordinating volunteering projects, media and communication, coaching youth, organising events, non-formal education, environmental education, agriculture. We can include a wide range of associated partners.

Presentation of the programme

Open Cultural Center was established in 2016 in response to the European refugee crisis and now manages cultural centers and residential programs for migrants and refugees in Spain and Greece.  

About the accomodation

Main tasks for the volunteers: 

About the leisure activities

Participants in the specific project enjoy the opportunity to enrich their knowledge around contemporary social and economic challenges, through their cooperation with disadvantaged social groups, while at the same time advancing their professional skills and overall competencies through the services that they need to plan, provide and oversee to the beneficiaries community. Furthermore, socializing at a multicultural level promotes the E.U. idelas of solidarity and tolerance and adds overall fun to the experience.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteer requirements established by ESC program Deadline: 26/10/2026 19:38