We are looking to recruit people for our Youth Programme, for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!

There are some specific applicant requirements, however the most important is to have a strong desire to work with young refugees and have the commitment to improve the situation for them here in Greece. Second Tree works in a transparent way in a challenging and changeable situation on the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital.

Your role would include:

We are looking to recruit people that are open to filling one (or more) of the following roles within our Youth Programme. Whilst these should guide applications, the roles often overlap and are interchangeable. Imagination and flexibility is encouraged when applying: let us know your suggestions on how we can use your skills!

The roles range across:

No matter the role(s) filled, team members are expected to help plan, prepare and participate in various community engagement activities such as: picnics, community lunches, sporting events, etc.

You should be able to:

The ideal candidate will have:

What do we offer?

In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and our shared housing might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.

How to apply:

Please send the following to recruitment@secondtree.org

1. Your CV
2. Your cover letter
3. Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)

In your mail, please:

1. Put “Youth Programme Volunteer” as the subject line
2. Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)
3. At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Have experience leading a team of this type?

Consider applying to become a Youth Programme Coordinator. Whether your experience lies in the humanitarian sector or elsewhere, we are looking for people with expertise that can drive us forward as an organisation.