Volunteer with us
Volunteers are an essential part of the Kitrinos team, and we are always on the lookout for keen people who are willing to help. Following the fires in Camp Moria which destroyed our clinic, we are now operating in several locations in Greece. We are currently in need of medical and non-medical volunteers who are ideally able to volunteer for a minimum of 1 month. We particularly welcome long-term and returning volunteers, who will know how we operate and will be able to focus on contributing as much as possible.
We are currently looking for doctors, nurses, GPs, paramedics, pharmacists and van drivers. Please note: you must have studied for a minimum of 1 year post-graduation in order to volunteer in a medical capacity. Medical students are welcome to volunteer but will not be able to practice medicine.
Accommodation is available free of charge, and some financial support may be offered based on an assessment of on individual needs. It is important for all prospective volunteers to note that due to the nature of humanitarian work in refugee camps, the field is unpredictable and needs regularly change, therefore flexibility and understanding is ideal.
DISCLAIMER: The forms below are no-commitment registration forms that do not tie you to a placement with us. After you submit a form, our volunteer coordinator will contact you to advise you of the next steps.
COVID UPDATE
Under the regulations, passengers coming into Greece from abroad, including countries of the European Union, will have to self-isolate at the address listed on their passenger locator form (PLF) for at least seven days upon arrival or for the duration of their visit to Greece if it is shorter than a week. They will also have to agree to a rapid test upon arrival at the airport of their destination if they are chose during random selection. In the event that the test comes back positive, their self-isolation period is extended to 14 days. Passengers entering Greece from the United Kingdom, where cases have skyrocketed in recent weeks, will all be subjected to a rapid test at the airport and will have to take another test before they can be released from their seven-day confinement. In the event that the second, PCR, test comes back positive, self-isolation will be extended for an additional week.
Meanwhile, all incoming passengers continue to have to show a negative Covid test taken up to 72 hours before their arrival, along with their PLF, which is available at travel.gov.gr.
To get some insight into what it's like to volunteer with us, take a look at our volunteer testimonials and #VolunteerDiaries,
or you can read this more in-depth piece written by one of our previous volunteers, Dr. Kat, about her time in Camp Moria, Lesvos. For further queries, please visit our faq page or email us at volunteer@kitinoshealthcare.com.
Thank you for considering joining our amazing team of volunteers!
