Open Cultural Center Youth

21/05/2025

“Language is the key that opens all doors”

Meet Amani, our adult teaching supervisor and language interpreter and translator at OCC Greece 👋

By translating between English, Turkish, and Arabic, Amani plays a fundamental role in our center. She helps people feel comfortable, understood, and included, fostering a more accessible and inclusive space 🌟

🎥 Watch to learn about Amani’s day-to-day at OCC Greece and why her role matters.

Amani is part of our volunteer team through the European Solidarity Corps programme, funded by the European Union.

21/05/2025

Team building has proven to be a cornerstone of successful volunteering, particularly in the context of humanitarian initiatives such as those carried out by OCC Greece. Focused on the reception and integration of refugees and asylum seekers, these projects require cohesive, empathetic, and well-coordinated teams to address the multifaceted challenges of refugee assistance. From managing emotional trauma to overcoming logistical hurdles, team building plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, improving communication, and ensuring the sustainability of project outcomes.

One of our ESC short term volunteers reflectson her experience at OCC Greece, highlighting the importance of team-building.