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Volunteer in Greece
Discover International Volunteer HQ’s spectacular Greece volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Greece volunteer projects, including Homeless Support, Animal Care, Marine Conservation, Community Support, Refugee Support and Ethical Fashion. Volunteer work in Greece is in the historical city of Athens, where you can explore ancient ruins, art, philosophy and culture, and the picturesque Greek island of Alonissos. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 165,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Greece.
Highlights:
- 5 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $790 for 1 week
- Includes orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a sustainable hostel in the heart of Athens and a modern guest house by the beach in Alonissos
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Affordable Greek language lessons available in Athens
Key information
Volunteer Opportunities in Greece
Protects animals
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $1290
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in animal shelters
- 18+
Volunteer in an animal shelter in Athens that provides a safe space for abandoned and rescued animals. Help care for, feed, socialize and look after these animals so that they can find a new and loving home.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $790
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in community initiatives
- 18+
Support local NGOs that help refugees and asylum seekers upskill, secure steady employment and integrate into Greek society in a community center in Athens.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $2290
- Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based with local NGOs
- 18+
Help make fashion more sustainable by volunteering in Athens, Greece. You'll be helping recycle and upcycle clothes with local non-profits that employ refugees and survivors of human trafficking.
Improves health and wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $790
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based with local NGOs
- 18+
Help the homeless in Athens by volunteering with NGOs that provide aid and basic services to vulnerable people living on the streets.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $1790
- Duration: 3 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based with local NGOs
- 18+
Help run arts and sports activities for young refugees in a host center in Athens. Provide a safe space for young people to socialize, express themselves, think creatively and learn new skills.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Skylar Skrosky
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Cinthy Kagawa
This was my second IVHQ experience and it was just as wonderful as the first. As a 70+ year old participant, I felt safe and worry-free. My fondest memories are the conversations shared with the people at the organization I was assigned to that feeds those in need in Athens. These Greek locals were without exception wonderful human beings. I could have stayed another week if only to develop a better friendship with the people there.
IVHQ gives travelers the opportunity to be more than a tourist, it offers a way to contribute positively to the destination, to connect to local residents in meaningful ways, and to better understand the culture of the location.
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Maria-Ariadna Ghiuta
I definitely learned a lot about Greece specifically Athens. I loved to volunteer with my placement and I truly felt that even in such a short period of time I made a really big difference to the community I was helping. I made a lot of great people of which some even became close friends of mine. As a future Doctor this was definitely an experience that will help me become a better Doctor. Thank you very much for this opportunity.
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Ronnie Townsend
This experience was life changing! It is okay to be uncomfortable and nervous going into a new program and environment, but trust me when I tell you that you will have the experience of a lifetime. Meeting new friends, learning new skills from your placement, trying new foods and immersing yourself into a new culture. Greece was lifechanging for me and I am thankful for my time here! Trust me, you will not regret taking the leap!
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Popular tours & experiences in Greece
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular tours and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Greece program.
Greece & Turkey: Athens to Istanbul Adventure (7 days, 6 nights)
History, mythology, cobblestone streets, golden beaches, and the legendary Mt. Olympus — what more could you ask for? Journey from west to east on this epic seven-day adventure from Athens to Istanbul. Walk in the footsteps of warriors at the Thermopylae battlefield, the inspiration for the movie 300, and dive into the myths and legends that make Greece so captivating over a spread of delicious local meze. Wander through the rugged beauty of Mt. Olympus National Park, standing in the shadow of the gods, before crossing into Turkey and arriving in Istanbul — a city where East meets West in a vibrant swirl of culture, history, and incredible food. One unforgettable week, two incredible countries, and memories to last a lifetime.
From $1849
Highlights of the Greek Islands Tour (8 days, 7 nights)
Paradise lovers and beach enthusiasts, this one’s for you: eight days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.
From $1816
Airport Drop-off
Enjoy a stress free ride to the airport, arranged by our local team.
$117
Highlights of the Greek Islands Tour (8 days, 7 nights)
Paradise lovers and beach enthusiasts, this one’s for you: eight days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.
From $1766
Greece & Turkey: Athens to Istanbul Adventure (7 days, 6 nights)
History, mythology, cobblestone streets, golden beaches, and the legendary Mt. Olympus — what more could you ask for? Journey from west to east on this epic seven-day adventure from Athens to Istanbul. Walk in the footsteps of warriors at the Thermopylae battlefield, the inspiration for the movie 300, and dive into the myths and legends that make Greece so captivating over a spread of delicious local meze. Wander through the rugged beauty of Mt. Olympus National Park, standing in the shadow of the gods, before crossing into Turkey and arriving in Istanbul — a city where East meets West in a vibrant swirl of culture, history, and incredible food. One unforgettable week, two incredible countries, and memories to last a lifetime.
From $1849
Highlights of the Greek Islands Tour (8 days, 7 nights)
Paradise lovers and beach enthusiasts, this one’s for you: eight days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.
From $1816
Airport Drop-off
Enjoy a stress free ride to the airport, arranged by our local team.
$117
Highlights of the Greek Islands Tour (8 days, 7 nights)
Paradise lovers and beach enthusiasts, this one’s for you: eight days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.
From $1766
Check what's required to visit Greece
Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.
