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Volunteer TeamUp – Sports, games, and movement for refugees
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
Do you really want to make a difference for refugee children and young people? As a volunteer at TeamUp, you supervise sports and physical activities that bring structure, fun, and support into their lives. These activities help them deal with emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness in a playful way.
Before you start, you will attend a two-day training course so that you can get started well-prepared. Together with an enthusiastic team, you will go to a reception center (azc) in your neighborhood every week at a fixed time.
TeamUp is a program of Save the Children and was developed together with UNICEF Netherlands and War Child.
Tasks and duties
You are part of an enthusiastic, international team of volunteers and professionals. Every week, you supervise sports and physical activities for children and young people (6-18 years old) at an asylum seekers' centre. The activities always have a theme and goal, such as friendship, cooperation, or respect.
By being there for them every week, you build a bond of trust. You provide structure, fun, and connection. Children and young people feel heard, seen, and supported by you. Meanwhile, you receive good guidance from us and plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself.
In addition, you have a signaling role. You learn how to recognize concerning behavior and refer children to specialized care where necessary.
Skills and qualities
This is you:
- You have a mature attitude and experience (due to working with children and young people up to and including 18 years of age).
- You have experience organizing activities for children and young people or relevant work experience.
- You have completed a degree (or are currently studying) in pedagogy, education, social work, or sport, play and movement.
- You are available for approximately 4 hours per week from around 14:00 (day and time vary by location).
- You are available for an extended period; stability is essential for this vulnerable group.
- Working with children or young people?
- TeamUp works with children (6–14 years) and young people (14–18 years). For both groups, we are looking for volunteers with specific qualities:
- Children: you are patient, caring, and playful. You help them in their development and cooperation.
- Young people: you are energetic, steadfast, and empathetic. You use sport to motivate and engage them.
- Do you have a preference, or would you like to know more about this? Feel free to discuss this with our recruiters.
Additional information
What do we offer?
- The chance to make a direct difference for refugee children and young people.
- Practical training in conducting activities and working with refugee children and young people.
- A place in an international, professional, and enthusiastic team.
- Counseling and stress management sessions.
- Volunteer events to exchange experiences.
- A travel allowance and reimbursement of any expenses.
- The opportunity to gain work experience in this field and to further develop yourself.
Apply now!
Do you want to make a difference, are you sporty, and do you fit the profile? Then apply quickly. We will contact you as soon as possible.
The safety of children and young people is paramount at TeamUp. We do not tolerate any form of abuse. This topic is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.
TeamUp is made possible in part by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).
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Worldwide, millions of people are forced to flee war, violence, and persecution. Almost half of them are children. In 2016, Save the Children, UNICEF Netherlands, and War Child joined forces in TeamUp: a program for refugee children.
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