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Diversity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone regardless of background, religion, or sexual orientation. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in humanitarian work and want to do what we can to correct this. We believe that a team with diverse religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds will be better able to support displaced people living on Samos.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with religious backgrounds that are not commonly represented in the EU, and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

Requirements

• Two months minimum commitment, but preferably longer, due to the nature of our work (if you are a returning volunteer, we can also consider you if you cannot meet the minimum commitment)

• Can communicate in English

• Over the age of 20

• A working phone with WhatsApp

• Self-funded: this includes organising and covering the costs of your own transport, living costs, and activities outside of our projects. (For more information, see our Travel & Accommodation page)

• We accept researchers or interns on an ad hoc basis; please be very clear in your application what it is you intend to do, and be aware that Samos Volunteers can only offer limited added supervision and paperwork

Please refer any additional questions to recruitment@samosvolunteers.org via email.

For Volunteer positions, apply by pressing the button below!

Management Positions

Volunteer Coordinator

Samos Volunteers (SV) is a volunteer non-governmental organisation providing non-formal education, psycho-social support and NFI distribution to people living in the CCAC on Samos. 

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for our volunteers stay with the organisation. We typically have a team of 20 - 30 volunteers, made up of external volunteers (who travel to Samos specifically to support us) and community volunteers (who are currently going through the asylum process on the island).

The Volunteer Coordinator takes responsibility for the management of all volunteers, including general well-being and making sure that the organisation’s working values are understood and upheld. Volunteer recruitment, outreach and scheduling are core parts of this role.

Start date: 6th April 2026

Location: Samos, Greece

Minimum commitment: 6 months minimum, full-time

Application deadline: 13th March 2026

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

1. Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach

• Publish volunteer calls on relevant platforms and Samos Volunteers’ social media channels in coordination with the Communications & Advocacy Coordinator;

• Manage the full recruitment process, including screening, interviewing, and selecting external volunteers;

• Ensure the volunteer team size is adequate to cover all organisational activities;

• Actively recruit and reach out to community volunteers;

• Strive to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive volunteer team;

• Liaise with partner organisations supporting placements (e.g. universities, collectives, and other NGOs on the island).

2. Onboarding, Training, and Volunteer Support

• Conduct inductions for external, local, and community volunteers;

• Provide ongoing training, guidance, and support throughout volunteers’ engagement with Samos Volunteers;

• Monitor volunteer wellbeing through formal and informal check-ins;

• Organise monthly check-ins and leaving chats with volunteers;

• Send follow-up communications after volunteers complete their placement;

• Facilitate a monthly sharing space for external and community volunteers;

• Recruit and coordinate an external facilitator to lead monthly sharing sessions;

• Support volunteers in fostering positive and professional working relationships;

• Act as a focal point for volunteers and address concerns as they arise;

• Address breaches of the Code of Conduct as part of the People Committee.

3. Community-Based Approach

• Ensure the implementation of Samos Volunteers’ community-based approach from a volunteer perspective;

• Promote meaningful participation of community volunteers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of services, in coordination with respective programme leads.

4. Scheduling and Operational Coordination

• Organise and publish the weekly volunteer schedule;

• Liaise with programme coordinators to define volunteer roles and responsibilities;

• Manage housing allocation within Samos Volunteers’ shared houses;

• Oversee procurement of vouchers, phone top-ups, and bus tickets for community volunteers.

5. Volunteer Administration

• Update the Volunteer Handbook and application process as needed;

• Update House and Car Agreements when necessary;

• Maintain and revise training materials, induction content, and other information shared in the recruitment process as required.

6. Administrative and Field Coordination

• Monitor and evaluate activities related to volunteers on a monthly basis;

• Provide operational support to the coordination team as needed;

• Cover shifts in the community centre when required, supervise and manage our spaces;

• Report to and collaborate closely with the Project Manager.

Key Requirements

• Minimum availability of 6 months and legal right to reside in Greece without visa sponsorship;

• Previous experience of managing, coordinating or coaching a group of volunteers and/or working with vulnerable communities, ideally in the refugee context in Greece;

• Strong organisational and volunteer management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities effectively;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and express ideas clearly in both written and spoken form;

• Solid understanding of the complexities and ethical challenges of humanitarian work, ideally with experience in a similar organisation or environment;

• Strong cultural sensitivity and experience engaging with displaced communities;

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills; 

• Fluency in written and spoken English.; 

• High level of adaptability and resilience in fast-changing environments.

Desirable skills, knowledge, experience

• Greek, Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrayan, Somali, Amharic, Turkish or French is an asset.

• Good understanding of the asylum process in Greece;

• Awareness of the cultural diversity of the camp community.

• Driving license

Equal Opportunities:

All applications will receive equal treatment regardless of the applicant's sex, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status or family circumstances. Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity and to embrace and celebrate our differences. We therefore particularly encourage and will support applicants from under-represented backgrounds, such as people of colour, from a migration background, those who identify as LGBTQI+, and those from low-income backgrounds.

Further information

The coordinator will have their reasonable living expenses refunded by the organisation in form of a stipend of 700€ per month. A private room in one of our shared houses is provided free of charge.

Leave policy: All team members are entitled to 1 week for every 2 months of work. There is a mandatory break after 4 months. 

The selected candidate will have to be able to provide a criminal record check and two references.

By sending your application, you give your consent to Samos Volunteers to process your personal data. You have the right to withdraw your data at any time. Read our Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy for more information.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please contact our project manager at projectmanager@samosvolunteers.org.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the button below and fill in the form below as soon as possible as this position will be filled on a rolling basis.  

Communications, Fundraising, and Advocacy Coordinator

Samos Volunteers (SV) is a volunteer non-governmental organisation providing informal education, psycho-social support and NFI distribution to people living in the Closed Controlled Access Center of Samos (CCAC).

The Communications, Fundraising, and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the organisation’s sustainability through developing and implementing our fundraising(50%), communications(40%), and advocacy(10%) strategy.  

Start date: 6th April 2026

Location: Samos, Greece

Minimum commitment: 6 months minimum, full-time

Application deadline: 13th March 2026

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

1. Communications

• Manage and develop the organisation’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn), including creating and scheduling content;

• Produce engaging written and visual content for digital channels, including taking photos and videos for social media use;

• Update and maintain the Samos Volunteers website;

• Draft and publish the quarterly newsletter;

• Monitor and respond to the communications inbox, handling general enquiries and serving as a primary point of contact for the organisation.

2. Fundraising

• Lead and coordinate fundraising activities in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members;

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and supporters;

• Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications;

• Design and implement fundraising campaigns;

• Oversee and manage the organisation’s Donorbox account;

• Supervise and support volunteers involved in fundraising and grant writing, both on-site and remotely.

3. Advocacy and Campaigning

• Design and deliver advocacy campaigns reflecting the realities of refugee and migrant communities on Samos;

• Act as spokesperson for the organisation, liaising with media, researchers, and policymakers while amplifying community voices;

• Collaborate with local, national, and European partners to develop joint advocacy materials and represent the organisation in relevant networks;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations and solidarity movements.

4. Administrative and field coordination 

• Monitor and evaluate activities related to fundraising, communications, and advocacy on a monthly basis;

• Provide operational support to the coordination team as required;

• Cover shifts in the community centre when required, supervise and manage our spaces;

• Report to and collaborate closely with the Project Manager.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum availability of 6 months and legal right to reside in Greece without visa sponsorship;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly and appropriately;

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills;

• Experience in developing fundraising campaigns and writing successful grant applications;

• Experience managing and developing social media channels, including content creation;

• Experience in designing and implementing advocacy campaigns and producing related materials;

• Experience working within grassroots organisations (preferably in Greece);

• Commitment to ethical storytelling, safeguarding, and responsible communications practices;

• Solid understanding of the complexities of humanitarian work, including power dynamics, saviorism, and privilege;

• Knowledge of the Greek asylum process;

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently;

• High level of adaptability and resilience in fast-changing environments;

• Strong cultural sensitivity and experience engaging with displaced communities;

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired:

• Graphic design and/or photography skills;

• Experience using Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva, and Donorbox;

• Greek, Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrayan, Somali, Amharic, Turkish or French is an asset.

Equal Opportunities:

All applications will receive equal treatment regardless of the applicant's sex, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status or family circumstances. Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity and to embrace and celebrate our differences. We therefore particularly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds, such as people with lived experience of migration, people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQI+, and those from low-income backgrounds.

Further information

The coordinator will have their reasonable living expenses refunded by the organisation in form of a stipend of 700€ per month. A private room in one of our shared houses is provided free of charge.

Leave policy: All team members are entitled to 1 week for every 2 months of work. There is a mandatory break after 4 months. 

The selected candidate will have to be able to provide a criminal record check and two references.

By sending your application, you give your consent to Samos Volunteers to process your personal data. You have the right to withdraw your data at any time. Read our Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy for more information.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please contact our project manager at projectmanager@samosvolunteers.org.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the button below and fill in the form below as soon as possible as this position will be filled on a rolling basis.  

How the team works together

We bring together a culturally diverse team of 20+ people from over 15 different countries. This diversity is something to be celebrated. However, it comes with unique challenges when working together as a team. Our Code of Conduct is based on lessons learned along the way, which help us all work together in a respectful, sustainable, and safe environment. Everyone on the team has agreed to adhere to these guidelines while at Samos Volunteers.

You can read our Code of Conduct here.