Global Volunteers service programs are managed by on-site staff who live in the communities we serve. Most are nationals who were either born or raised in the host country. Your Greece Service Program team leader is Country Manager Samantha Pinakoulaki, a Crete national.

All Country Managers are trained and experienced in managing diverse groups of people. All have served on one or more volunteer teams, and have completed our intensive two-week team-leader training sessions. Further, all our team leaders are evaluated by the volunteers on each program, and must achieve an established level of performance in order to continue leading Global Volunteers teams. Sam is greatly appreciated and respected by her team members, as illustrated by this letter of praise from a volunteer:

"Sam took the time needed to make sure the program went smoothly. She also listened closely to the volunteers' needs and wants, and tried to accommodate them as much as possible.  I had a reaction to insect bites, and Sam went with me to the medical appointments.  She translated for me and procured the prescribed medication. I will always remember her concern for me as I diverted her from the time she would have spent working with the other volunteers."
-Susan Lindsey

You'll receive contact information for your Greece Country Manager approximately four weeks before your service program begins.