Community Building Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Athens

• Organisation: Yoga and Sports with Refugees
• Location: Greece
• Contract: Internship
• Deadline: 16 December 2026

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