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$600-900Program Costs
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5.0 / 5Overall Rating
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2007Year established

Program Overview

Join and help provide essential assistance to people experiencing homelessness. You will support local organisations by preparing and distributing meals, organising donated clothing and hygiene items, and helping operate day centers. Volunteers may also assist with simple outreach activities, helping connect individuals with available resources, offering conversation and companionship, and supporting practical tasks that make daily life a little easier for those in difficult circumstances.

Your work helps ensure vulnerable people have access to food, hygiene supplies, social support, and a sense of dignity. By contributing to daily operations, you help reduce hunger, improve wellbeing and strengthen the reach of community services that many rely on during challenging times.

This program is open to volunteers aged 18 and above. Placements run from one to twelve weeks, with volunteer commitments of around three to five hours per day. Shared accommodation, meals, orientation, and in-country support are provided. This opportunity suits compassionate individuals who care about social justice and want to make a practical, human-centered impact in Athens.

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Program Highlights

Programs start every first and third Monday of the month. Duration from 1 to 12 weeks
Includes airport pick up, orientation, hostel accommodation in Athens, meals and 24/7 in-country support
Volunteer up to 4–5 hours per day working at homeless shelters or soup kitchens, tasks may include preparing and serving meals, distributing clothing and hygiene supplies, and cleaning facilities.
Work aims to support vulnerable people facing poverty, social exclusion, or housing insecurity by helping meet basic needs and offering a safe, supportive environment
Opportunity to contribute to social welfare and community support, gain hands-on experience in outreach and care work, develop empathy and communication skills, and engage with the local community

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Certificate of Completion
Pre-Departure Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Athens, Greece

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • During High School
  • Career Break / Mid-Career

Starts At

$600-900

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Shawna FellenzUnited States · November 2018

Amazing experience!

I spent a week doing food outreach on Chios island in Greece through IVHQ. The support from staff provided clear expectations and helpful info. They were available daily if needed. It was great to help out and yet have time to experience the culture of the island. I will definitely be signing up for another project!

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Hi Shawna. Thanks so much for your lovely review! It's so great to hear you had an amazing time on our program in Greece and got to experience much of what Chios has to offer. We hope to have you back on another IVHQ program soon. Jamie-Lee - IVHQ Program Manager.

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What does the Homeless Support program in Athens with IVHQ involve?

The Homeless Support project in Athens lets you assist local NGOs providing food, clothing, hygiene and administrative aid to people living on the streets.

When can I start the Homeless Support program and how long can I stay?

The program starts every first and third Monday of the month and you can choose a duration from 1 to 12 weeks.

What are the requirements for the Homeless Support project in Athens?

You must be aged 18 or older, speak English and provide a criminal background check if required.

What accommodation are included in the Homeless Support program?

The program covers sustainable hostel-style accommodation in Athens, airport pickup, orientation, and full in-country support.

What skills can you expect from volunteering in this program?

You’ll develop community-outreach, communication and social-work skills while helping improve living conditions and dignity for homeless people in Athens.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022
Zero Carbon
Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
Certified B Corporation
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018

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