Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
Volunteers support small groups of 4-5 refugee women enrolled in Sistech’s Pathway programme, a free online course guiding refugee women toward careers in tech and digital fields. Over 8 weeks, volunteers meet with their group for approximately 7-8 online sessions (45 minutes each) to mentor Fellows as they research and prepare a team presentation on a tech company or relevant soft skills topic. Volunteers guide participants in structuring their project, organizing tasks, dividing responsibilities, and presenting findings clearly. This activity builds teamwork, research, and presentation skills while providing personalized support in a small-group setting. Timing and day are flexible.
Thematic Area: Migration – Refugee
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: Online
Type of Work: Administrative
Volunteer Duties:
– Guide team collaboration: support 4-5 Fellows divide research tasks and organize their work together as a team.
– Support project structure: show Fellows how to outline their presentation and organize their findings clearly.
– Share relevant insights: explain the company’s role in the tech industry or discuss soft skills topics, answering Fellows’ questions in simple terms.
– Build presentation confidence: support Fellows practice delivering their findings and provide encouraging feedback.
– Motivate and support: create a positive environment where Fellows feel comfortable asking questions and learning together.
Season: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Start date: 06/05/2026 | End date: 09/12/2026
Hosting Details: Other
1 hour/week for 8 weeks
Is this an individual or a group activity? Individual
Number of volunteers: 20
Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: No limit
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
Academic/Professional:
– Professional experience in any sector (tech background preferred but not required)
– Familiarity with workplace dynamics and team collaboration
Interpersonal:
– Patient and encouraging communication style
– Comfortable facilitating group discussions and providing constructive feedback
– Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds
Language:
– Fluent English (sessions conducted in English)
Hosting Organization provides:
Introductory interview and onboarding session: get to know Sistech, the Pathway programme, and your role as Project Buddy before starting.
Comprehensive booklet: receive all necessary materials, guidelines, and practical tips to facilitate group sessions effectively.
Ongoing support: access to Sistech staff throughout the 8-week period for questions, guidance, or troubleshooting.
Connection to a community: join a network of volunteers supporting refugee women’s economic empowerment across Europe
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? No
Is there a participation fee? No
