Help refugee children through play & exercise
Do you really want to make a difference for refugee children and young people? As a volunteer at TeamUp, you will supervise sports and exercise activities that bring structure, fun and support to their lives. These activities help them deal with emotions such as fear, anger and sadness in a playful way. Before you start, you will follow a two-day training, so that you can get started well prepared. Together with an enthusiastic team, you will go to a reception location (azc) near you at a fixed time every week. TeamUp is a program of Save the Children and was developed together with UNICEF Netherlands and War Child. Your work You are part of an enthusiastic, international team of volunteers and professionals. Every week you will supervise sports and exercise activities for children and young people (6-18 years) at an AZC. 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. In the meantime, you will 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 worrying behavior and refer children to specialized care where necessary. This is you: • You are 21 years or older (because of working with children and young people, you work up to 18 years). • You have experience with organizing activities for children and young people or relevant work experience. • You have completed a course (or are still studying) in pedagogy, education, social work or sports, games and exercise. • You are available for approximately 4 hours per week from approximately 2:00 PM (day and time vary per location). • You are available for a longer 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 sports to motivate and involve them. Do you have a preference or would you like to know more about this? Feel free to discuss this with our recruiters. What do we offer? • The opportunity to make a difference for refugee children and young people right away. • Practical training in giving 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 develop yourself further; Apply now! Do you want to make a difference, are you athletic 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 TeamUp's top priority. We do not accept any form of abuse. This topic is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. TeamUp is made possible by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).
