Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Ethical Fashion volunteer project in Greece.
Program Information
International Volunteer HQ’s Ethical Fashion project gives you the opportunity to join an amazing community of organizations that open up employment to refugees and survivors of human trafficking. You’ll be helping advocate for ethical and sustainable fashion in today’s world of fast fashion and directly supporting the upcycling and recycling fashion movement in Greece.
Volunteers are accommodated in a dormitory-style hostel conveniently located in the heart of Athens. Only a 4 minute walk from Omonia Square, where the second most central metro stop is, and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers many amenities, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, ATMS’s, shopping malls and all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away via public transportation.
The program has
start dates on the first and third Monday of each month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 4-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
You will volunteer directly with local non-profit organizations that are creating ethically made fashion apparel from upcycled materials, distributing repurposed clothing, and offering equal employment opportunities to refugees and survivors of human trafficking.
Volunteers are needed for manual tasks in the collection factory, sorting and cleaning clothes. As well as communication and coordination support in workshops and social media support in content creation and filmmaking.
Your tasks will vary day-to-day but can include:
- Collecting clothing from donation drop-off points and transporting it back to the sorting factory
- Sorting donated clothing into relevant categories. Good condition clothing is cleaned and donated
- Clothing which can’t be donated is cleaned and passed on to the upcycling team to create new clothing and other fashion items
- Packaging and sealing clothing bundles for donation
- Distributing clothing bundles
- Facilitating and organizing events and workshops
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Greece programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration
on our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 127,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more, through our Schools of Record with University of Montana and Warren Wilson College, that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the IVHQ website.
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
