Refugee Integration Volunteer
Wild Boars Rugby Club e.V.
- Families
- Kids & Teenagers
- Migrants & Refugees
- Equal Opportunities
- Health Promotion
- Organisation & Administration
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
Help us use sport as a bridge for integration and belonging. As a Refugee Integration Volunteer, you will support the Wild Boars Rugby Club e.V. in creating welcoming opportunities for refugees and newcomers to become part of our club and the wider community. Working with refugee accommodation centres, local organisations and community partners, you will help develop programmes that promote inclusion, personal development, language exchange, health and wellbeing through rugby and sport.
No previous rugby experience is required—compassion, cultural openness and a desire to support others are what matter most.
Your Tasks
As a Refugee Integration Volunteer, you may support the club with:
- Welcoming refugees and newcomers to club activities and events
- Supporting outreach and recruitment in refugee accommodation centres and community organisations
- Helping organise introductory rugby sessions and community activities
- Assisting participants with registration and integration into club life
- Supporting cultural exchange and social inclusion initiatives
- Helping organise educational, health and career development workshops
- Assisting with community events and international cultural activities
- Building relationships with local partners working in refugee integration
- Supporting communication with participants in English and/or German
- Contributing ideas to make the club a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, basic German skills are required.
Essential
- Passion for inclusion, diversity and community development
- Interest in supporting refugees and newcomers
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Respect for different cultures and backgrounds
- Reliability and willingness to work as part of a team
- English and/or German language skills
Desirable (not required)
- Experience working with refugees, migrants or diverse communities
- Experience in community engagement or volunteering
- Knowledge of intercultural communication
- Experience in education, youth work, social work or coaching
- Additional language skills are an advantage
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
Flexible and ongoing. Volunteer activities are arranged according to availability and the needs of our community partners. Outreach activities, meetings and community events take place throughout the year, while rugby sessions are generally planned for weekday evenings and occasional weekends. Volunteers can typically contribute 2–6 hours per month, with opportunities for greater involvement as the programme grows.
Location
Wild Boars Rugby Club e.V.
Wild Boars Rugby Club e.V. is Berlin-Neukölln’s first rugby club and a registered non-profit sports association dedicated to promoting inclusion, integration, education, and community development through sport. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to help us build an inclusive community where people of all ages can learn, grow, and create positive social impact together.