Community Building Internship at Yoga and Sports with Refugees - Lesvos
Yoga and Sports with Refugees · Greece · Apply by December 16, 2026
About this role
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…