Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
The “European Night Without Accidents” is one of the longest-running nationwide Road Safety awareness and citizen mobilisation initiatives of the Road Safety Institute (RSI) “Panos Mylonas”.
Implemented since 2007, the initiative aims to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, with a particular focus on young people, drivers, groups of friends and the wider nightlife community. At the same time, its core message is relevant to all drivers, regardless of age or driving experience. The initiative promotes the designated-driver concept. At the beginning of the evening, groups of friends are encouraged to select one person who voluntarily commits to remaining alcohol-free throughout the night and to driving the group home safely. Volunteers are present at selected nightlife venues, where they engage directly with visitors, provide Road Safety information and communicate the risks associated with drink-driving. The designated driver receives a distinctive wristband as a reminder of the commitment undertaken. At the end of the evening, the designated driver is invited to take a voluntary “friendly” breath
alcohol test. Participants who honour their commitment receive a symbolic reward as positive reinforcement for their responsible choice. If alcohol consumption is detected, volunteers reinforce the campaign’s zero-alcohol message and strongly encourage the participant not to drive, but instead to use public transport, a taxi or another safe alternative for the journey home. Through direct contact with young people at the point at which mobility decisions are actually made, the initiative combines awareness-raising with personal commitment and responsible action. Its core message is clear: Never Drink & Drive The “European Night Without Accidents” promotes responsible choices, encourages peer responsibility within groups of friends and contributes to building a stronger culture of Road Safety
and prevention.
Thematic Area: Social Welfare
Prefecture: Attica, Central Greece, Central Macedonia, Crete, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Epirus, Ionian
Islands, North Aegean, Peloponnese, South Aegean, Thessaly, Western Greece, Western Macedonia | Location: Cities all around Greece
Type of Work: Both administrative & field
Volunteer Duties:
Local Communication | Support the local promotion and communication of the activity and liaise with relevant organisations,
nightlife venues, local authorities, stakeholders and participants.
Local Team Coordination | Coordinate and support the local volunteer team before and throughout the activity, ensuring that
team members are properly briefed and that implementation runs smoothly.
Activity Materials | Receive, organise and distribute the campaign and implementation materials required for the activity.
Activity Implementation | Participate actively in the implementation of the “European Night Without Accidents” at the selected
venue or venues.
Reporting | Collect the required activity data and submit photographs and the completed activity reporting forms
immediately after the activity, in accordance with the Institute’s reporting guidelines.
Season: Autumn
Start date: 17/10/2026 | End date: 17/10/2026
Hosting Details: 1 day – 5 days
Under construction
Is this an individual or a group activity? Both
Number of volunteers: 6 – 20 persons per team
Minimum age: No limit | Maximum age: No limit
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
No specific academic background or field of study is required to participate in this activity. Volunteers should be responsible, reliable and comfortable communicating directly with the public. Strong interpersonal and soft skills are particularly important, including teamwork, cooperation, effective communication and the ability to interact positively and respectfully with young people and other participants. Previous experience in leadership or team coordination is considered an asset for volunteers undertaking local coordination responsibilities.
Hosting Organization provides:
Activity Materials | A complete package containing the materials required for the implementation of the activity.
Campaign Materials | Posters, RSI “Panos Mylonas” T-shirts, Road Safety information leaflets and distinctive wristbands for
the designated driver.
Participation and Reporting Forms | Forms and recording sheets for documenting participation, voluntary breath alcohol tests and activity
results.
Participant Rewards | Symbolic gifts and rewards for participants who honour their commitment as designated drivers,
subject to the support provided by campaign sponsors each year.
Volunteer Guidance and Coordination | Guidance and implementation instructions from the Road Safety Institute (RSI) “Panos Mylonas”,
together with the necessary information for the consistent implementation of the activity across participating cities.
Certificate of Participation | A Certificate of Participation can be provided to volunteers upon request.
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? Yes, there is no relative risk
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? Yes
Is there a participation fee? No
