Are you interested in making a career in the migration and humanitarian field? Open Cultural Center (OCC) is a non-profit organisation (NGO) based in Spain and Greece that works towards the inclusion of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers by offering activities to both host-country nationals and third-country nationals. The organization was established in 2016 in response to the European refugee crisis and now manages cultural centers and residential programs for migrants and refugees in Spain and Greece. We are a small international team united by a commitment to breaking down barriers to social inclusion for migrants and refugees. Our main projects in Greece include: - Early childhood education center. - Socio-educational activities with children and youth. - Education activities for adults. - Women Space. - Transport and mobility projects to connect refugee camps to urban areas. - European Union projects that foster social innovation and exchange of best practices For a period of 10 months, starting in July 2023, we are offering a Language Course volunteering position within OCC Greece, focused on supporting on the implementation of language classes for adults and minors in Polykastro. Main tasks - Assist with coordinating OCC language classes. - Assist with curriculum and resource development, primarily for children’s classes. - Assist with the administrative aspects of the education program, including the upkeep of attendance lists. - Teach and facilitate language learning activities for elementary and secondary-aged children. - Support short-term volunteers in the delivery of language classes. What do we offer? The project is funded by the European Commission through the European Solidarity Corps program. This means that volunteering provides: - Travel costs coverage: Up to the limits established in the Erasmus+ Guide distance calculator from the volunteer’s region of residency to our center, and back. - Free Accommodation: Provided next to our activities center, in Polykastro, Greece with other volunteers. Houses are fully equipped (kitchen, bathrooms, washing machine, etc.). Note: be ready to share your bedroom with other volunteers of the same gender. - Monthly allowance: 270 euros per month. - Insurance: Henner - Free Language courses: Online but also in person, according to availability. - Holidays: two days per month.

Position requirements - Good organisational skills. - Good level of English. Other languages are an asset (Greek, German, French, Arabic, Dari, Sorani, etc.). - Bachelor's degree and/or experience in primary or secondary education. - Previous experience teaching children, preferably in NGO contexts with displaced people. - Previous experience with curriculum development is an asset. - Easy-going and loving an intercultural environment. - Motivated, proactive, open-minded, tolerant, creative, and self-reliant person. - Availability for a 10-month period. - No problem with sharing an apartment/bedroom with other volunteers. Volunteer requirements established by ESC program (*) - Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old (preferably between 23 and 30). - To have a legal residence permit in an EU country. - Never having done an ESC volunteering before. (*) Candidates that do not meet these requirements won't be able to be considered as potential candidates for the volunteer position.