Greece Service-Learning Program
March 7-15, 2025
Interested in traveling to Greece for Spring Break 2025, exploring ancient sights and soaking in the local culture, all while getting to help others? Join Outreach Global's 9 day service-learning program in Athens, Greece. You will have educational service opportunities, including hands-on volunteering at local nonprofits. The program also includes cultural excursions, such as a tour of the Parthenon and a day trip to the town of Delphi.
Opportunities To
- Provide workshops for underserved students on subjects such as music, videography, English, and more.
- Participate in check-ups on Athens’ homeless populations alongside Greek social workers.
- Support nonprofits with technical tasks like painting, cleaning, and gardening.
- Assist in a nonprofit’s Support Center by categorizing and organizing products for underserved youth.
- Tour cultural sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Panathenaic Stadium.
- Become immersed in Greek culture!
Read about the experiences of past program participants.
Program Fees*:
- AU Students: $2,100
- AU Staff/faculty: $2,400
- Non-AU Students: $2,400**
- Non AU Staff/faculty: $2,500
*Does not include flight or passport fees.
**Transient students will need to pay an additional $60 application fee.
Program cost includes:
- 7 nights at hotel
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome Dinner and a Farewell Dinner
- Cultural visits and excursions
- Service-learning opportunities
Program cost does not include:
- Passport fees
- Roundtrip airline tickets
- International cell phone plan
- Personal expenses
A sample budget sheet and payment schedule will be made available once the final program cost is determined.
Important deadlines:
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
- Commitment Deadline: November 14, 2024
Passport
All travelers must have a passport to participate on this program. If you already HAVE a passport: Please check the expiration date. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months following your scheduled time abroad. You also should have several blank pages available.
If you DO NOT HAVE a passport: Please check www.travel.state.gov (US Citizens) for the nearest local passport office and forms. For non-US citizens please work with your specific embassy or consult. Auburn Abroad recommends that you apply for a passport as soon as possible.
Visa
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain an immigration documents in order to legally study in their chosen country. In addition to consulting with Auburn Abroad students should review requirements listed on the country's Conulate/Embassy websites. Non-U.S. Citizens should verify visa requirements with their home country. Non-US Citizens should also speak with Auburn University's International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) team. Auburn Abroad has no control over a foreign country's immigration processes and regulations.
Health Safety
It is the responsbility of the student to make sure they are physically and mentally prepared to go abroad. This includes meeting with current physicians and counselors to properly prepare any steps, medications, or communications before departure. It also includes reviewing the CDC website for any required vaccinations. If you have any concerns we strongly recommend you speak with Auburn Abroad - we can help you better understand what the program entails. You can also review the information sheet on the overview tab for physical & environmental and independence considerations.
Insurance
For information on the required international emergency travel insurance and the recommended trip protection (cancellation and interruption) insurance through Auburn University, please view the application.
If you have questions regarding the program or the registration process, please contact:
- Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah
Director, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-7616
Email: outrglb@auburn.edu
www.auburn.edu/outreach/global - Olivia Houlden
Administrator, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-5709
Email: oph0007@auburn.edu
Last Updated: September 23, 2024