🇬🇷 ESC Volunteering in Greece 🏫 Work with Children on a Greek Island 🌊🇬🇷

Living on a Greek island while working in schools, gaining real experience with children, and developing your skills through daily practice… this ESC opportunity is exactly that kind of life-changing experience. You won’t just assist in activities, you’ll become part of a local school community.

💡 Did You Know? 🇬🇷 Chios Island is known for its unique culture, traditional villages, and strong community life, offering a completely different experience compared to mainland Greece.

Activity Dates

📅 10 September 2026 – 12 June 2027 (40 weeks)

Application Deadline

⏰ Not specified

Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

Activities & Methodology

🏫 Support activities in primary schools and kindergartens
🎨 Assist in educational, cultural, and creative projects
⚽ Contribute to sports and physical education activities
💻 Participate in “New Technologies” projects and content creation
📻 Create articles and recordings for the organisation’s radio and website
🌍 Promote ESC activities through digital content and storytelling
🧠 Develop and implement your own personal project

💡 Did You Know? 🎓 ESC projects in schools focus on “learning by doing”, meaning you actively participate in real educational environments rather than just observing.

Objectives

🎯 Support local schools with international volunteers
🎯 Promote creativity, culture, and active participation
🎯 Develop digital and communication skills
🎯 Encourage intercultural exchange in education

Accommodation & Food

🏠 Shared apartment in a village on Chios Island
🍳 Volunteers prepare meals with provided food supplies
🏖️ Walking distance to daily needs and the beach

Financial Conditions

💶 Covered by ESC programme
💸 Pocket money + food support provided

Travel

✈️ Travel costs covered according to ESC rules

Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate

Participant Profile

🧒 Interested in working with children and schools
🎨 Creative, flexible, and proactive
🌍 Open-minded and ready to adapt to island life
🤝 Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate
💻 Interest in digital content, media, or education is a plus

Working Language

🗣️ English

Application Method

🌐 Apply via ESC portal using the project code

Application Link

🔗 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50817_en

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