Youth Worker

Hosting Organisation

IASIS is an NGO active in the field of Social Inclusion, Mental Health, and Education. The organization is affiliated with the Ministry of Labor, the National Register of Non-Profit Private Sector, and the Special Register of Voluntary Non-Governmental Organizations of the Directorate-General for Welfare. IASIS was founded in 2005. In its fourteen years of experience and contribution, people have always been in the center of projects designed and implemented, with the main objectives of providing psychosocial support, combating the social exclusion of vulnerable groups, the provision of psychological and counseling services, the creation of equal opportunities and new perspectives. The total number of beneficiaries of the organization has been estimated at more than 380,000 people since 2006.

IASIS NGO has been providing support to anyone in need for 14 years:

➢ People with mental health problems, through the operation of two (2) Boarding Houses, two (2) Sheltered Apartments and one (1) Day Center, (1) Integrated Community Therapy Service

➢ Homelessness and Poverty Action with the operation of one (1) Day Center for Homeless people with a total annual capacity of 1,000 people, and 72 sheltered apartments for homeless people in the Chalkida and Attica region. In addition, through the Fabric Republic program, we provided over 20 tonnes of clothing to socially vulnerable groups.

➢ Women victims of violence, by creating a support service for 200 women

➢ Asylum Seekers with the Psychosocial Service at the Schisto Camp with a focus on women, the operation of Elaionas camp in Attica region, two Shelters with a capacity of 70 persons and 350 persons respectively under the supervision and funding of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, a Shelter for unaccompanied minors, with a capacity of 100 children - victims of war and single-parent families

➢ Professionals on the Humanitarian and Educational sector. Training of over 7,500 professionals and students in over 90 different training packages created by our research and development team

➢ Children and Youngsters, through Epikentro Service, and six (6) CONNECT YOUR CITY Youth Centers, (1) accommodation facility for European Volunteers (EVS) who are hosted and participate in NGO’s programs for six months.

Check out some of our actions on youtube:
- Connected We Stand (CWS) Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo_ev2ExhHw
- Connect Athens - Guiness World Record Attempt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKjrYfCpX54

Detailed information about IASIS NGO and its actions can be found on the website www.iasismed.eu

Intern job description

• Facilitate workshops, events, festivals, activities targeting young people and vulnerable groups
• Mentoring or counselling & helping individually young people to build life skills
• Setting up, applying for, writing and implementing projects
• Working with other organisations, local community groups, agencies and local stakeholders

Qualifications required

• Must be eligible to Erasmus+ traineeship grant or any other grant
• Great command of English language (written/spoken)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship with technological means (Apps, Websites, etc.)
• Experience in working with young people and young adults from different backgrounds
• Develop healthy relationships and make life changer decisions
• The ability to encourage and inspire others
• Problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills

Qualifications desired

• Any knowledge/experience with the Erasmus+ program will be highly appreciated
• Effective and efficient communication skills
• You are a creative thinker with an infectious enthusiasm for your work
• You are a doer and someone who isn't afraid to make decisions and make mistakes
• Sense of humor. This is going to be a lot of work. The ability to keep it all in perspective will really help.

What we offer

• Low-Cost Fully Equipped Accommodation provided by IASIS (A Shared House with reduced Rent (250€ only for Interns & Volunteers). The house is located in Porto Rafti, a suburban area of Athens (30 minutes by car).
• A company's car for moving around.
• Free Participation in the trainings of the organization
• Working space at IASIS headquarters located in the center of Athens
• Participation (low cost) in the team-building activities of the organization
• Take part in the designing and implentation of Youth oriented Festivals
• Take part in networking events of the organization
• Free access to the sport and leisure equipment of the organization
• Working within an experienced team passionate to share their knowledge,
• Plenty of room for initiative, independence, and responsibility
• A multicultural working environment
• Flexible working hours/environments
• Additional training opportunities in multiple fields

Terms & Conditions

Internship duration: 6-12 months

Shall have an Erasmus Placement or any Internship Agreement (to be discussed in the interview)

Working hours: 35-40 hours per week (Full-time).

If you want to learn more please open the Info pack!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RSH2We9mAMYy_P1ZQjA3NGXw8fk7g0oV/view?usp=sharing

In order to apply, please send us your CV and a short Motivation Letter (1,000-1,500 words) to our email: [email protected] 

For any kind of questions and inquiries, let us know through email on [email protected] !