Maintenance Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Lesvos

Aim of this internship

Creating community through sport starts with having safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where people feel comfortable coming together.

This internship combines hands-on maintenance and repair work with sports and community building. It is an opportunity to put practical skills into action, find creative solutions, and contribute to improving shared spaces.

Are you passionate about fixing things, solving problems, and motivating others to get involved? In this internship, repairing and improving a space is more than just practical work — it is a way to bring people together. By working side by side, sharing skills, and tackling challenges as a team, we can strengthen a sense of belonging and encourage people to take ownership of the spaces they use.

Work tasks

1. Maintenance, Repairs & Community Space Development

• Bicycle maintenance and repair: Maintaining and repairing bicycles used by the organisation.
• Gym equipment maintenance: Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing gym machines and the climbing wall to ensure they remain safe and functional.
• Carpentry and outdoor improvements: Building benches and fences, repairing ping-pong tables, and improving shared spaces to create a welcoming and inviting community environment.
• Furniture and fixture repairs: Repairing and maintaining wooden lockers and other fixtures in the gym.
• Seasonal maintenance and weatherproofing: Preparing the gym for winter by repairing holes in walls, addressing potential water ingress, and implementing measures to prevent flooding.
• Coordination and communication: Liaising with the project manager, landlord, and partner organisations to coordinate maintenance tasks, identify repair needs, and ensure effective implementation.

At the Gym

• Support with taking shifts at the gym
• Keep attendance and registration of visitors
• Follow the cleaning tasks
• Participate in classes
• Onboard new volunteers on their shifts

Requirements - Competences and Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21
• Commitment of at least 2 months; if possible, start in January 2027
• Comfortable in English (spoken)
• Practical, hands-on experience in carpentry, bike maintenance and repair, plumbing, and general fixing, with a strong ability to troubleshoot problems and carry out repairs independently.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, embrace new challenges, and encourage and motivate others to join
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to work.
• Passion for Sports and Human Rights
• Creativity to find solutions with limited resources
• 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: Maintenance Internship - YSR Lesvos