Volunteer: Upcycled Fashion & Social Impact in Greece

Location

Athens, Greece

Minimum 4 weeks

From 2135 Euros

• All food
• Accommodation
• Pre‑departure + in‑country support
• Orientation
• All project related activities

• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal spending
• Visas and vaccinations

• Support sustainable fashion practices by assisting with the production of clothing made from eco‑friendly materials.
• Promote upcycling by transforming old garments into new fashion pieces, reducing waste and conserving resources.
• Provide ethical employment for refugees and survivors of human trafficking, helping to create social inclusion and empowerment.

Join a transformative volunteer program in Greece and help combat the environmental and social challenges of the fashion industry. Working alongside local non‑profits, you'll contribute to the production of ethically made fashion from sustainable materials, while promoting eco‑friendly and socially responsible practices.

Greece, like many European countries, hosts numerous fast fashion companies whose operations often contribute to pollution and exploitation, particularly in developing nations where garment production is outsourced. As a volunteer, you'll actively support efforts to create a more sustainable fashion industry by promoting ethical production and consumption.

A key focus of the program is upcycling fashion, where you'll transform used garments into new, stylish items, reducing waste and giving clothing a second life. You will also assist in providing ethical employment opportunities for refugees and survivors of human trafficking, helping to foster social inclusion and support vulnerable populations.