Aim of the internship:
- Support the development of community building activities of Yoga and Sports with Refugees, Athens Project.
- Work alongside with the team in order to figure out the best way to support the teachers and students throughout Europe.
- This unique opportunity blends academic learning with hands-on experience in a grassroot organization dedicated to supporting displaced people such as asylum seekers, paperless and refugees.
Work Tasks:
- Partnerships
- Communication and representation of YSR among other organisations in and outside Athens.
- Develop and continue the partnerships with on the ground NGOs. organise events with them
- Outreach to organisations and sport clubs and look for collaborations
- Working on strengthening our network of partner organizations and gyms in Europe (for our coaches and students when they leave Greece)
2. Event planning
- Plan sports events and tournaments in Athens, e.g. football and volleyball tournaments, events with partner organizations (e.g. refugee week, hip-hop events) and sport clubs
- Organize at least 1 YSR community event per month and 1 YSR global community event in October (if applicable)
- Work with the coach coordinator on the teambuilding of the coaches team
3. Training Development
- Prepare and organise training for the volunteers, staff and coaches about diverse themes, to be chosen.
- Check possibilities for trainings in alignment with the project
- Work on the development of trainings on Intercultural Communication
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Working with the M&E team on the community building aspect of reporting
- CFM (Complaint Feedback Mechanisms) – working alongside with the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator on the aspect of Community
- Investigate the needs and wants of the community in Athens through surveys/ discussions
5. At the Gym:
- Support with taking shifts at the gym
- Keep attendance and registration of visitors
- Follow the cleaning tasks
- Participate in classes
6. Administrative work
- Updated records
- Support the project administrative work
- Support the Volunteer Coordinator to develop weekly schedules
Requirements – Competences and Qualifications
- Minimum age of 21
- Commitment of at least 3 months
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Independence and previous NGO experience is preferred
- Passion for event organizations
- Passion for Sports and Human Rights
- Some experience in administrative tasks
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
- Flexibility and adaptability
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and CV to info@yogasportforrefugees.org. In the subject write: CB Internship at YSR – Athens.