Social Pharmacy in the Municipality of Corfu
The Social Pharmacy in the Municipality of Corfu provides on a regular basis, free medicines, sanitary material and parapharmaceutical products to beneficiaries in need.
Aim of the Social Pharmacy is to both provide health and welfare services to the visitors and a holistic social support, by providing also psychosocial services to its beneficiaries.
Our main goal is to promote social inclusion and support the fight against poverty and any discrimination. On this base, workshops, seminars and events are planned in order to inform and raise awareness to the wider community.
Provided Services
In order to holistically support its visitors, the Social Pharmacy provides:
- Pharmaceutical consultancy
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Psychosocial Care & Empowerment
- Writing a CV
- Provision of basic necessities
- Creative Employment Workshop
- Information days
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries of the Social Pharmacy are individuals and households who reside in the Municipality of Corfu, based on social and economic criteria, which can be proven with relevant data, are in a state of poverty or threatened by poverty (e.g. Greek Fund for European Aid to the most deprived (FEAD/ΤΕΒΑ) beneficiaries, people with very low and/or zero annual income, legally resident citizens of 3rd countries or stateless persons and applicants for international protection).
Basic registration documents
In order to join the Community Pharmacy in the Municipality of Corfu, the visitor is asked to present the following supporting documents:
- Photocopy of ID or passport,
- Photocopy of bill or proof of permanent residence or lease or proof of homelessness,
- Certificate of marital status,
- Recent bank statement, and
- Social Security Registration Number (AMKA) certificate.
The additional supporting documents are examined on a case-by-case basis.
Sponsorships
Social giving is a concept that binds people together. If your time is limited but you wish to contribute to our effort to support our most vulnerable fellow citizens, below you will find a list of the most useful offer products: medicines, health materials and parapharmaceutical products.
Social reintegration actions
The social worker of the Community Pharmacy provides psychosocial support to the visitors of the structure as well as counseling on health issues. At the same time, in the context of supporting the visitors, the social worker provides professional guidance services.
Become a volunteer
Volunteering is an act of selfless giving that contributes to the overall well-being of society. It is an attitude of life that helps to improve the conditions in the social environment and the volunteer as an individual. So if you are interested in volunteering your time at the Community Pharmacy in the Municipality of Corfu then complete your application. The volunteer can contribute to the actions of the Community Pharmacy as well as to its operation.
Because the world needs you!
Contact
11 Solomou str., Corfu 49100, Greece
Τ.: (+30) 26610 81855
Working hours: 09:00 - 17:00