Volunteer: Sustainable Fashion Initiative in Greece

Location: Athens, Greece

Duration: Minimum 4 weeks

Cost: from 2135 Euros

Fee Includes: all food, accommodation, pre-departure + in-country support, orientation and all project related activities

Does not Include: flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations

Benefits

• 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.
  
  

Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career. You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills. Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.

Introduction

Join a transformative volunteer program in Greece and help combat the environmental and social challenges of the fashion industry. Working alongside local non-profits, youll 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, youll 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 youll 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.

By joining this program, youll be making a real, positive impactcontributing to environmental conservation, promoting ethical fashion, and supporting communities in need.

Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. Simply follow the link on the Apply Button above.

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