GREECE

refugee care + prayer + contact investment + evangelism

If you’re passionate about serving refugees, join us in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece, as we partner with EME Ministries and Hope Spot! The nations have gathered in Greece, and you’ll have the opportunity to share the hope of Jesus with those who need it most. You'll also support the local church through worship leading, kids’ ministry, youth outreach, and practical projects like painting, cleaning, and media work. Come be the hands and feet of Jesus in Greece!

trip details.

FAQs

  • Your passport MUST NOT expire before December 15, 2026.

    No visas are required for US citizens to enter Greece at this time.

  • Each country’s immunization and medication requirements and recommendations are based on Travelers’ Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the recommendations of our contacts. These requirements and recommendations are subject to change based on outbreaks, government mandates, etc.  

    Students are personally responsible for making medical decisions regarding vaccinations and are encouraged to evaluate their own needs and risks. Students are financially responsible for the cost of their immunizations or medications; the cost of immunizations or medication are not included in the trip price.

    We monitor outbreak situations, and vaccine requirements and recommendations could change at any time based on what is happening in the world. 

    ORU Missions strongly recommends that all students are up to date on routine vaccines, including: polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR).

    Routine vaccines are recommended for Greece.

    • Knowledge of Greek culture

    • An understanding of refugee care

  • Peak 2 means moderate cross-cultural engagement; moderate travel time; predominately non-English speaking ministry; mix of American and non-American styles of food. If you’ve been on a mission trip or traveled a little bit before, Peak 2 is perfect for you.

    • You are passionate about refugee work

    • You have a heart to see Europe saved

    • You enjoy partnering with the local church

    • You want to be the practical hands and feet of Jesus

    • You are expecting big crowds or crusade-type ministry

    • You are not looking to experience missions in an European context