The Greek America Foundation is accepting applications for more than 60 spots for its Greek America Corps volunteer programs in Greece during summer 2020.
The 2020 season consists of five separate summer volunteer programs ranging from one week to one month long. Each program has a specific mission, including serving the homeless in Athens, supporting orphaned refugee children on Chios, providing mentorship and support to disenfranchised Greek youth on Chios Island and Thessaloniki, as well as animal welfare on Karpathos and Kasos Islands.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hailed the program as “an excellent and tangible opportunity for our youth to follow the command of Christ to serve others.” This year’s program marks the third year of Greek America Foundation’s Greek America Corps program with dozens of young people participating in previous years. All programs will take place between early June and the end of July, and each aims to instill in participants the Greek values of philanthropy and philotimo. At the same time, participants will provide critical humanitarian aid to communities in Greece. Each program consists of various volunteer duties and cultural immersion experiences such as excursions to historic, religious sites — as well as local celebrations and festivities. For each program, the Greek America Foundation has partnered with accredited non-profit organizations or local government agencies in Greece.
Scholarships are available for students with financial need, which cover the cost of housing, program expenses such as cultural excursions, local transportation and various group meals.
Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Hierarchal Proistamenos of the St. Photios National Shrine in St. Augustine, FL, is sponsoring a number of scholarships for young people (18-25) from throughout the Archdiocese.
For details about each program, including requirements and how to apply visit GreekAmericaFoundation.org