Squads

Be part of a team where you can learn, inspire, and make an impact every day.

đź’¬ What Are the Youth Squads All About?

The Squads are spaces for young people to come together, learn, connect, and take action on real social issues that affect their lives and communities. Each squad focuses on a specific topic giving you the chance to explore your interests while working for a meaningful cause.

By joining a squad, you’ll become part of a group of motivated peers from Greece and across Europe, sharing ideas, building skills, and making your voice heard. You’ll contribute to youth-led initiatives, participate in awareness campaigns, and have opportunities to travel abroad, all while gaining experience, confidence, and new friendships.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger — to speak up, take action, and shape a more inclusive and healthy society.

LGBT+ Squad "TimeOut" - CLOSED

In the European Union, equal treatment is a fundamental right — yet LGBT+ individuals still face discrimination, bullying, and exclusion, especially in sport. While visibility has increased, many still feel unsafe or unwelcome on and off the field.

The squad members will be part of the TimeOut project, an international project working to tackle homophobia and promote inclusion in sport. As a member of this squad, you’ll join other young people in learning, connecting, and raising awareness about the barriers LGBT+ individuals face in sports environments. Together, you’ll work on projects that challenge harmful stereotypes and help create safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for all — no matter their identity or background.

This is your space to grow, take action, and be part of a youth movement that’s pushing for real change in local communities and across Europe.


🛠️ What You’ll Do

  • Co-create an online awareness campaign on LGBT+ inclusion in sport
  • Organize or support local actions and visibility events in your community
  • Contribute to international discussions and exchanges with peers from across Europe
  • Take part in the final international event in Rome, Italy (October 2025)

 


đź“… Your Commitment

  • 0–5 hours per month, flexible and volunteer-based
  • Mostly online involvement, with in-person opportunities
  • Project runs until October 2025
Gambling Awareness Squad "Safeling" - CLOSED

🎰 Gambling Awareness Squad – Safeling
Gambling can seem harmless — from betting apps to online games with hidden gambling features — but it often carries real risks, especially for young people. It can lead to addiction, financial stress, mental health struggles, and social isolation. The problem? Many don’t even realize when gambling starts to take control.

Safeling is your chance to better understand gambling and its impact, while helping others become more aware too. This squad will bring together young people from across Greece, Germany and Serbia to explore the topic, share experiences, and design creative ways to raise awareness in their communities.


🛠️ What You’ll Do

  • Join a focus group to explore gambling issues with other youth
  • Take part in a training course in Serbia (July 2025) with peers from other countries
  • Design and launch a youth-led awareness campaign on gambling risks and prevention
  • Organize community sports events to promote healthy, social, and non-addictive alternatives


đź“… Your Commitment

  • 0–5 hours per month, flexible and volunteer-based
  • Mostly online involvement, with in-person opportunities
  • Project runs until April 2026
Music & expression - Play me your feelings - OPEN

Music and movement are powerful languages that go beyond words — they help us express emotions, connect with others, and break down barriers. Yet, many young people still struggle to find safe spaces for self-expression, especially those facing marginalisation or communication challenges.

The Music & Emotions Squad is part of the Erasmus+ project Play Me Your Feelings, which brings together young people from Italy, Spain, Hungary, and Greece to explore new ways of expressing themselves through music, motion, and creativity. By joining this squad, you’ll learn, create, and share experiences that promote inclusion, empathy, and well-being across borders.

This is your chance to grow, take action, and be part of a youth movement that uses creativity as a tool for change.


🛠️ What You’ll Do

As a member of the Music & Emotions Squad, you’ll:

  • Take part in a Peer-to-Peer Exchange of Practice LAB in Italy (November 2025) with young people from across Europe, where you’ll explore how music and emotions can support communication and inclusion.

  • Contribute to the development of experimental guidelines and a video tutorial for the “Touch Me” tool — a creative resource designed to promote self-expression.

  • Participate in the implementation and evaluation of Pilot LABs in your country, testing out new methods and tools with peers.

  • Help create video storytelling that captures the voices, emotions, and experiences of young people involved.

  • Join or help organize a National Dissemination Workshop in your country, sharing results with your community and reaching up to 50 participants per event.


đź“… Your Commitment

  • 0–5 hours per month, flexible and volunteer-based.

  • Mostly online involvement, with opportunities for in-person activities in your country and abroad.

  • Project runs from May 2025 to October 2026.

🌍 Why Join?

  • Gain experience in peer education and campaign design
  • Travel abroad and meet peers through international training
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills
  • Make a positive impact in your community

📝 How to Apply

Apply by 7th September 2025 via this form. Evaluations will take place between 7-20 September, and selected participants will be notified shortly after.

No experience needed, just curiosity and motivation!

Any questions? Contact us at info@hellasforus.com

Website crafted with

by Hellas for Us