Community Building Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Lesvos

Aim of the internship:

Support the development of community-building activities at Yoga and Sports with Refugees (YSR), Lesvos Project, where community building is one of the organisation’s core pillars. Work closely with the team to identify and develop ways to support coaches, students, and volunteers, fostering connection, participation, and a sense of belonging. This unique internship combines academic learning with hands-on experience in a grassroots organisation that uses sports and movement to support displaced people, including asylum seekers and refugees.

Work Tasks:

Partnerships

• Communication and representation of YSR among other organisations in Lesvos.
• 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)

Event planning

• Plan sports events and tournaments, e.g. football and volleyball tournaments, events (with partner organizations)
• Work with the volunteer and coach coordinator on the teambuilding
• Organise teambuilding activities such as beachtrips, quiznights,...

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Investigate the needs and wants of the students and coaches through surveys/ discussions

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

Administrative work

• Support the Volunteer Coordinator to develop weekly schedules
• Support the project manager on writing monthly reports about the activities in the project

Requirements - Competences and Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21
• Commitment of at least 3 months, if possible start in January 2027
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Independence and previous NGO experience is preferred
• Passion for event organization and community
• 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 - Lesvos.