General Volunteer

About our Organisation

"Be Aware and Share" (BAAS) is a non-profit and independent organisation supporting people on the move. We have been running a Community Centre in Ioannina since 2022. The Centre is a meeting place for people on the move living in Ioannina and the nearby camps, but also for the local population. The project aims to provide participants with a space to access essential services/materials, language courses, computers and social or creative activities.

Role Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operations of the Community Centre
• Running and restocking of the Free Clothes Shop
• Organising and/or partaking in social activities (arts & crafts, kids activities, women's space, sports, board games and more)
• Cooking in the community kitchen
• Supporting the coordinators at the reception desk
• Leading language classes
• Keeping the centre a clean, safe and welcoming space

Desired Requirements:

• Enthusiasm to get involved in social activities
• A person who enjoys working with other people, is empathetic and reacts in an appropriate manner to people's needs
• Ability to work independently or in a team, takes initiative and gets involved
• Ability to be flexible
• Good command of English. Other languages, including Arabic, Farsi / Dari, Greek, Turkish, Kurdish are useful in the project
• Minimum full time commitment of 6 weeks
• Desirably 21 years old
• Ability to reside in the EU for the duration of the stay (we are unable to support with visa processes)

What We Offer:

• Free shared accommodation in Ioannina, Greece
• Meals provided during work days
• Share and / or gain skills
• Work in a multi-cultural team
• Contribute ideas / suggestions to the project
• Learn more about how grassroots organisations operate