Sports Activities for Men at Our Shared Housing Facility for Refugees

GU Gehrenseestraße + GU Hagenower Ring

Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13059 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
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  • Migrants & Refugees
  • Sports & Leisure Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

Our male residents would like to exercise together on a regular basis—for example, fitness, soccer, basketball, or calisthenics. We’re looking for someone who loves sports and would enjoy leading a group of men.

Are you a sports coach, do you have experience in sports, or do you enjoy playing sports yourself? Then we’d love to hear from you! The program can be tailored flexibly—depending on your interests and the residents’ preferences.

On-site, there is a men’s room for fitness exercises, a basketball court, and a soccer field nearby, as well as a large park with outdoor exercise equipment.

Your Tasks

Build relationships with the residents and work with them to find out which sports interest them
Lead sports activities and simple exercises
Regularly lead a group in group sports activities
Work with residents to develop new ideas for sports programs

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.
A passion for sports and physical activity
Experience as a sports coach or practical experience in sports
Intercultural competence and openness
Empathy and a passion for working with people
Motivation and energy to lead a group
Knowledge of German (B2 level or higher) is a plus
Additional language skills, such as Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Turkish, or Russian, are helpful

Time required

Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, during the day, at night
 The schedule is flexible and can be arranged jointly. Ideally, the activity will take place on an afternoon starting around 4:00 p.m. The day, time, and frequency can be tailored to the residents’ preferences and availability, as well as to the activities offered and the availability of the volunteer.

Important notice

 The sports program is designed to be accessible and open to people with varying levels of athletic experience. The activities are developed in collaboration with the residents and can be adapted based on the group’s interests and abilities. It is important to treat everyone with respect, to be patient, and to be willing to accommodate different needs and backgrounds. 

Location

GU Gehrenseestraße + GU Hagenower Ring

Since 25.06.2016, Albatros gGmbH has been operating the community accommodation for refugees. The GU Gehrenseestr. with a capacity for 200 people almost exclusively accommodates families from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

More about the organisation
Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13059 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
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Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13059 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
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