General Program Volunteers

Lifting Hands International is looking for motivated and compassionate General Program Volunteers to join our community center in Serres, Greece. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience working in a community-based NGO setting, build meaningful connections with community members, and contribute across our core psychosocial support and community programs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. About Us 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. Our Core Programs Volunteers can support one or more of our core programs depending on their interests, experience, and the needs of the team: Female Friendly Space (FFS) – A safe and welcoming space for women and girls, with activities focused on wellbeing, connection, skills, and community. Children Friendly Space (CFS) – A child-focused program providing play, creative activities, learning, and opportunities for children to socialize in a safe and supportive environment. Education Program – Supporting English and German language classes for teenagers and adults, as well as other educational activities. Arts & Recreation (A&R) – Supporting creative, recreational, and wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness, dance, music, arts, and other workshops. Warehouse & Distributions – Supporting the preparation and distribution of essential items including dry food, clothing, hygiene products, and other supplies. What we’re looking for 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 What you’ll gain Experience working in a community-based NGO environment Practical experience supporting psychosocial and community programs The opportunity to work directly with people from diverse backgrounds Experience facilitating activities, classes, and workshops The opportunity to develop communication, teamwork, and intercultural skills A varied and meaningful volunteering experience Minimum Commitment: 8 Weeks Because consistency and relationship-building are important to our programs, we require visiting volunteers to commit to a minimum of 8 weeks. If you are motivated, adaptable, and interested in contributing to meaningful community work in Greece, we’d love to hear from you!