Social Hackers Academy, a non-profit tech school in Athens, Greece, is looking for a Web Development & Classroom Assistant Intern for an unpaid traineeship during studies, on site in Athens or remotely. An Erasmus+ placement or another internship agreement is required, and applications close on 27 April 2027 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full offer and set out every task, requirement and benefit below.
Meet Social Hackers Academy
Social Hackers Academy is an Athens-based non-profit tech school founded in 2017. It works in the field of Education & Training and offers this role in Athens, Greece, with the option to join remotely. The offer describes an international team with real social impact, where you gain hands-on experience in web development and digital education.
The Traineeship at a Glance
🏷️ Position: Web Development & Classroom Assistant Intern
🔬 Fields: Software and applications development and analysis; Teacher training with subject specialisation
📚 Type: Traineeship during studies
📍 Location: Athens, Greece
🗓️ Expected starting date on the listing: 27 April 2027
⏱️ Duration: 6 months on the listing; minimum 3 months, up to 12 under the terms
🕘 Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
🏠 Work mode: On site in Athens or remote
💶 Pay: Unpaid traineeship
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
What You Will Do: Coding Classes, Web Apps and WordPress
Your tasks include:
🙋 Supporting the trainers in coding classes and helping learners when they get stuck
🧩 Helping build web applications for the programmes and projects
🔄 Maintaining and updating the WordPress websites
🐞 Helping with testing, bug fixes and technical documentation
What Social Hackers Academy Is Looking For
The offer lists four requirements:
📜 Eligibility for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant
⌨️ Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript (WordPress is a plus)
💬 Great written and spoken English
🌱 Patience, eagerness to learn and a love of helping others learn
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Skills the Offer Lists
🏫 Teaching and training
🔍 Solving problems
🖥️ App / software / web development and ICT systems design
Tools on the List
The offer names the following tools:
📰 WordPress
🐙 GitHub
🧰 VS Code
🗃️ Airtable
🤖 Grok Bot
💡 ChatGPT
Who Can Apply: Level of Studies and Language
The traineeship is for students at these levels:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏅 Master (EQF 7)
🗣️ The working language is English.
What You Get: Mentoring, Initiative and Training
Social Hackers Academy lists the following in its offer:
🤝 Working closely with experienced developers and trainers
🚀 Plenty of room for initiative and responsibility
🗺️ A multicultural team
⏰ Flexible hours, and the option to work remotely
📈 Extra training opportunities
The listing also names two benefits:
🎒 Learning courses and training assistance
🏡 Partial remote work
Start Date, Length and Place
The terms set out the following:
🛫 Start date: flexible, you can start from 29 October 2026
📏 Length: minimum 3 months, up to 12 (the longer, the better)
🏙️ Place: on site in Athens or remote
The listing itself shows an expected starting date of 27 April 2027 and a duration of 6 months, full time at 40 hours per week.
Erasmus+ Placement or Another Internship Agreement
This traineeship is unpaid. The terms state that an Erasmus+ placement or other internship agreement is required, and candidates should be eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant. To see how funded traineeships differ from employer-paid roles, read our guide to how funded traineeships really work. For the wider picture, see what the evidence says about Erasmus+ and your career. Find more internships and traineeships across Europe in the Youth Works Hub internship section.
Visa and Work Authorisation
The listing marks visa and work authorisation support as "Not sure": the host needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding.
How to Apply
Applications are sent to Social Hackers Academy by e-mail. Send your CV and a short motivation paragraph, and keep it simple but meaningful. In the paragraph, tell the team:
💭 Why you want to join Social Hackers Academy
🕐 When you would like to start
⌛ For how long
🎟️ Whether you have or can get an internship grant
🧭 Whether you would join them in Athens or remotely
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Web Development & Classroom Assistant Intern traineeship paid?
No. It is listed as an unpaid traineeship. The benefits named in the offer are learning courses and training assistance, and partial remote work.
Do I need an Erasmus+ grant to apply?
You need an Erasmus+ placement or another internship agreement, and the offer asks for candidates who are eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant. In your application, say whether you have a grant or can get one.
Can I do the traineeship remotely?
Yes. The role is on site in Athens or remote, and the application asks you to say which you prefer. Flexible hours and the option to work remotely are part of the offer.
How long does it last and when can I start?
The terms say the start date is flexible, from 29 October 2026, and the length is a minimum of 3 months and up to 12, with longer preferred. The listing shows 6 months, full time at 40 hours per week, and an expected starting date of 27 April 2027.
What technical skills do I need?
Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript are required, and WordPress is a plus. The offer also lists GitHub, VS Code, Airtable, Grok Bot and ChatGPT as tools, and asks for great written and spoken English.
Who is eligible to apply?
The traineeship is for Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students. Visa and work authorisation support is marked "Not sure", so the host needs more information on your status before deciding.
How do I apply?
You apply by e-mail to Social Hackers Academy before 27 April 2027 (Brussels time), with your CV and a short motivation paragraph. The address is listed in the Application Email section below.
Deadline
⏳ 27 April 2027
Application Email
📧 Application email: hr@socialhackersacademy.org
🌐 Social Hackers Academy website: https://www.socialhackersacademy.org
