I AM YOU

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4.7

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7

Reviews


9

Years in business

Providing Education programs for the residents of the Ritsona Refugee Camp in Central Greece

I AM YOU is a non-profit based in Greece that focuses on resolving real-time needs of the population it serves. The need can either be on going or momentary. The impact of solving a real need however is permanent.
Currently we are operating in one refugee camp within Central Greece. I AM YOU ...

Review Description

I AM YOU is a non-profit based in Greece that focuses on resolving real-time needs of the population it serves. The need can either be on going or momentary. The impact of solving a real need however is permanent.
Currently we are operating in one refugee camp within Central Greece. I AM YOU started in October 2015 in response to the immediate emergency needs of refugees arriving in Lesvos. We are a grassroots organization that believes in the power of people and that there is a better way of providing aid. Our mission is to serve displaced populations and fight prejudice, by putting our common humanity first.

Volunteering with I AM YOU means that you will join a dynamic team of individuals who work together to support our work while bringing a sense of humanity by improving the lives of displaced men, women and children. Our organization focuses on human-to-human aid, putting volunteers at the forefront of our work and building our organization from their skills and experience. We celebrate the diversity in our team and believe it makes us stronger.


Contact Person

Filip Soszynski


I AM YOU reviews

Amy McConaghy rating4.0

2019 at Adult English Teacher

I AM YOU's team was supportive to the volunteers, providing valuable guidance. As communications volunteer I documented stories from Ritsona camp, interviewing and photographing residents, conducting story telling workshops for residents, and running the social media page. ...
Jill H rating5.0

2018 at Preschool Assistant/Teacher

Working as a Preschool Assistant with I Am You was one of the best experiences I've had. The organization is thoughtful of their staff, volunteers, mission, and the population they're serving. The team in Greece is supportive, available, and well educated on how best to work within Ritsona. In my ...
Simone Widmer rating4.8

2018 at Adult English Teacher

I have spent three months volunteering with I AM YOU as an Adult English Teacher. Even when it was just a small contribution, I am convinced that the role I AM YOU plays in Ritsona is a very crucial one. A dynamic and engaged team is working tirelessly to meet the residents' needs. For me, I AM YOU ...
Lucia Moore rating4.8

2018 at Children's Educator

Volunteering with I AM YOU gave me what I see as an invaluable opportunity to use my time to make a worthwhile social contribution. After being given a weeks training in teaching children the International Rescue Committee's 'Social and Emotional Learning' program, I was able to spend 10 weeks ...
Bianca rating5.0

2017 at Preschool Assistant/Teacher

IAMYOU is well-organized with a core, very competent group of volunteers who help you settle in and immediately become productive at your role. From travel logistics & lodging to first-day safety orientation to ongoing emotional/volunteer support activities, IAMYOU's staff is always working hard to ...
Osama Binnujayfan rating4.8

2017 at Adult English Teacher

Lifeline program which i helped with as native arabic speaker It was my first time to volunteer overseas, the program that i helped with was an essential one. refugees can’t speak english, they need to go to the hospital so they need arabic interpreter with them. They don’t know anything about ...