General Program Volunteers
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Lifting Hands International as a General Program Volunteer in Greece, supporting community programs and building connections with refugees.
About the Organisation
Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a small city about an hour from Thessaloniki in
Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees & asylum seekers at the local camps, providing
regular aid distributions and a range of psychosocial support programs.
Our community is made up of people from a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
We welcome volunteers from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. You don't need to have previous
NGO experience — we are looking for people who are:
Motivated to work with and learn from a diverse community
Reliable, proactive, and willing to get involved
Comfortable working as part of a team
Open-minded, respectful, and adaptable
Interested in community work and psychosocial support
Willing to support across different activities and programs when needed
Experience or skills in any of the following are particularly welcome:
Working with children or young people
Working with women and girls
Teaching, particularly English or French
TEFL or other teaching experience
Arts, music, sports, fitness, or creative activities
Community work, volunteering, or humanitarian work
Strong communication and organizational skills
Eligibility Criteria
Volunteers are welcomed from diverse backgrounds, without the need for previous NGO experience.
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