Community Building Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Athens

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:

1. 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