Join us.

We rely on a committed team.

A day at Paréa can be challenging and the safety and wellbeing of our visitors and team members is our number one priority. We set minimum requirements that make sure you can contribute most effectively and safely to the field work, as well as develop new skills useful for a potential career in the humanitarian sector.

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• At least 20 years old

• Fluent in English

• Able to commit for at least 8 weeks (between May & October) & 7 weeks (between November & April), as a General Volunteer. Please note that the minimum requirement for Technical Assistants is 4 weeks, and for Programm Assistants is 12 weeks.

• An enthusiastic team-worker

• Open-minded, flexible, & cross-culturally aware

• Aware of the refugee context & (ideally but not necessarily) with previous experience in working with people on-the-move

• Able to provide a clean Criminal Check Record

• Committed to respecting our Code of Conduct & policies

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Unfortunately, we are not able to make exceptions to these requirements. 

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Take the role that suits your skillset best.

There are many different ways you can make a difference and bring in your interests and skills. Our volunteer team operates different programs at Paréa and we regularly rotate the tasks.  You can select among the following roles: General Volunteer, Technical Assistant, Program Assistant.

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As a General Volunteer, you may be involved for a minimum of 8 weeks with the following tasks:

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• Running the Café & lunch distribution;

• Running our daily programme of activities in Women Space and Paréa Club, including arts, music, sports, self-care workshops, etc.;

• Joining our security team to provide help & guidance to the visitors;

• Leading Computer Classes;

• Helping organizing tournaments & community events;

• Contributing to the maintenance and development of the center.

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If you have some technical skills, you can join us as a Social Media Volunteer for a minimum of 8 weeks and support us by:

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• Taking photos & videos of daily activities, events, and initiatives at the center;

• Updating Paréa Lesvos’ social media profiles with engaging content;

• Collaborating with the Communication Coordinator to create and schedule posts that align with the center's mission and values;

• Designing & translating materials for both digital and physical use, including posters, banners, and informational flyers;

• Participating in the daily volunteer activities.

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If you are interested and skilled in project management, you can join us as a Program Assistant for a minimum of 12 weeks and support us by:

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• Assisting Program Officer with daily tasks;

• Restocking the daily supplies for the smooth running of our programs;

• Supporting general volunteers with daily tasks;

• Driving.

We will be there for you.

We want to make your time as a volunteer as safe and valuable as possible. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be there to support you during your stay. Our volunteer program includes: 

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• Endless amount of coffee, as well as daily breakfast and lunch during working days;

• Support finding accommodation on the island;

• Induction session on humanitarian field work & the context on Lesvos, as well as training sessions on safeguarding, safety, the Greek legal system, psychological first aid, etc.;

• Regular focus groups & team building activities with our team;

• Monthly individual check-in chats with our Volunteer Coordinator;

• Bi-weekly Sharing Circles open to all the volunteers;

• A week off every 8 weeks (for volunteers staying longer than 8 weeks);

• A wide network of partner organizations to learn & be inspired by;

• Recommendation letter (upon request);

• 100 EUR reimbursement every 4 weeks (only for volunteers that commit for a minimum of 12 weeks) for General Volunteers, or 200 EUR reimbursement every 4 weeks for Program Assistants;

• An inspiring community of alumni you can stay in touch with after leaving the island.

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We are looking forward to your application!