About EmpowerVan
EmpowerVan is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls on the move through self-defense and empowerment training. Our mission is to enable them to lead autonomous lives free from violence.
We currently operate programs in refugee camps and shelters for unaccompanied minors in Greece. There, we have a fully furnished van with martial arts equipment, that we drive to refugee camps, in order to teach self-defense to the people living there. We also go to shelters for unaccompanied minors and other spaces in Athens, to empower asylum seekers and refugees.
This year we have expanded our holistic approach to Kenya, bringing empowerment programs directly to women and girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where we certified refugees living in the camp as Empowerment Self-Defense Instructors, and men as Male Agents of Change, driving positive change in their community.
Field Volunteer – Women’s Empowerment & Self-Defense in Athens
EmpowerVan is looking for a passionate and dedicated woman to join our team as an intern. You will be helping the on the ground in Athens and, go to classes with them, assist, help with class attendance, reach-out to new community members as well as both driving the van and teaching classes if you have the skills needed.
What we’re looking for:
- Physical Skills: We prefer someone who is a sports-person and is interested to learn teaching basics, especially someone who has experience in self-defense or martial arts.
- Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (due to the nature of our work).
- Personal Attributes: Adaptable, well-organized, able to work independently, and at least 21 years old.
- Experience: Prior experience in sport and movement. Working with displaced communities or minorities is preferred.
- Availability: Able to be on the ground in Athens for a minimum of 5 weeks. Preferably 3-6 months.
- People with a driver’s license highly preferred
- Language skills: Good spoken English is a must, as the team communicates in English. Additional language skills are a huge plus, especially Persian, Arabic and French
Important Notes:
- This is an unpaid volunteer position.
- Applicants must be self-sufficient and able to cover their own expenses during the volunteering period.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a world free of gender-based violence, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
Send your motivation letter and CV to info@empowervan.org. Please additionally indicate the timeframe of your availability for volunteering on the ground.
Join us in empowering displaced women and making a difference in the world!