Gap volunteers, supported by our local team, operate the distribution center and help families meet basic human needs. The birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, and major scientific and mathematical principles, the country retains world-renowned landmarks and historical sites to explore. All rights reserved.P.O. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, Greece boasts the longest coastline of the Mediterranean Basin and 227 inhabited islands. ©2020 Cross-Cultural Solutions. At the Center, volunteers are responsible for the distribution of milk, tea and hygiene products, as well as running the camp clothing shop.Available to volunteers staying 1 week or longer. Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) specializes in short-term volunteer abroad programs in 12 countries. Box 102075, Pasadena, CA 91189, USA. Since 1995, over 36,000 people have traveled with Cross-Cultural Solutions, engaging in meaningful and sustainable community engagement programs and contributing responsibly to local economies. All rights reserved.P.O. Volunteering in Greece with Cross-Cultural Solutions My 2018 started in Greece with Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) in a very meaningful and memorable way volunteering at the Ristona Refugee camp. CCS fully funds the Center through the participation of volunteers and donors. Since 2015 more than one million refugees, fleeing war, persecution, natural disasters, and poverty, have traveled to Greece in search of safety and a dignified life in Europe. Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. That was the time when I decided that my vocation should contribute to alleviating human suffering and thus I started working with Doctors of the World in 2015. Substandard living conditions and lack of adequate food, medical care, and information have heightened anxiety, depression, and uncertainty, but you can help. Change Content to: CCS is honored to manage the operations of Ritsona refugee camp’s distribution center, a critical dispensary of milk, hygiene products, and clothing. Our Risk Management Officer and team are assessing the situation so that we can make plans for the future. Check back soon! During my studies and after working for the private sector in managerial positions, I have established a solid administrative ability regarding organizational coordination and recourse management. In 2016, a series of international political policies have limited immigration out of Greece and as a consequence, more than 60,000 people are currently trapped, scattered across detention centers, abandoned buildings, and makeshift camps. Box 102075, Pasadena, CA 91189, USA. We do not at this time, have a date for reopening the Program. Well equipped rooms with high-speed internet connection will give you the opportunity to share your experiences with friends and family back home, or you can take a hike to Chalkida's castle and lighthouse to enjoy a beautiful sunset. We have very recently made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our Refugee Program in Greece due to safety concerns. Unfortunately, this is not the first time we have had to suspend operations in this area due to conditions beyond our control. The Ritsona camp is one of the largest refugee camps in Greece with more families coming every day. Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering and work with sustainable community initiatives abroad. In the last couple of years, Cross-Cultural Solutions has launched Child Health Projects focused on improving hygiene, oral health, and vision in all program locations. ©2020 Cross-Cultural Solutions.All rights reserved.P.O. At the Center, volunteers are responsible for the distribution of milk, tea and hygiene products.