Community Building Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Athens

Country: Greece Organization: Yoga and Sports with Refugees Closing date: 16 Dec 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 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.