Samos Volunteers has been working on the island of Samos since 2016. Our team of volunteers from all over the world provide psychosocial support, informal education, and clothes to refugees and asylum seekers living in the camp and shelters.
Our mission
We support the displaced communities living on Samos by offering psychosocial support, recreational activities, women-only spaces, LGBTIQ+ support, and a Free Shop. Learn more.
Advocacy
The situation in Samos is constantly changing. Samos Volunteers advocates for fair and dignified migration policies.
Volunteer
Our diverse and dedicated team of volunteers keep our services running on Samos. If you would be interested in being a part of the team, please click here.
Fundraise
Our work relies heavily on private donations. Your support means we can continue to offer our services to people on the move in Samos.
Summer Clothes Distribution
During our last winter distribution, we reached the most people any of our distribution campaigns have ever reached. We continue our distributions and adapt to the changing weather as the hot summer months on Samos approach. Our Free Shop promotes dignity and choice as people receive much-needed summer items in our Free Shop.
The needs of people living in the Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) remain as high as ever. There are currently more than 2,500 people living in the CCAC. There is an urgent need for clothing that is suitable for the warm months ahead.
Your support makes our summer distribution possible. Help us achieve our goal of €17.850 to make our distribution sustainable for the whole season.
You can donate here, thank you for your support!
This video is a short testament of Samos Volunteers' mission on the island. It's about the values that have informed our work all through the years and the commitment that will continue to lead us facing future challenges. We offer a welcoming space that always prioritises dignity, creativity and humanity.
