Help refugee children through play and exercise

"What I remember most are those very happy faces. That they seek that interaction with you, can throw out their energy and be a complete child for a while. It is so nice that you can be there for those children, even if it is only a little while. a few hours a week. I go home after TeamUp with a satisfied feeling!".

✨What are you going to do

As a volunteer for TeamUp (a program of Save the Children, UNICEF Netherlands and War Child), you offer psychosocial support to refugee children through play and exercise. Children learn through play to deal with emotions such as anger, fear and stress. You will be trained and supervised in advance and will work at a reception location near you.

You are part of an enthusiastic team with other volunteers. At a fixed time during the week, you and your team supervise activities for children from 6 to 18 years old. These activities have a theme and purpose. The activities make children feel safe and protected, more connected to their peers and more optimistic.

You also have a signaling role. You will learn how to recognize worrying behavior and, if necessary, refer children to specialized care and guidance.

✅ This is you:

• Experience in organizing activities for children. Or you have relevant work experience or a completed education (or are still studying) in the field of pedagogy, education, social work, sports, games and/or exercise;

• One day available during the week (3 to 5 hours), from approximately 3:30 PM (day and time varies per location);

• Available for a longer period (at least a few months or longer). Stability is essential for this vulnerable group of children;

🎉This is what we offer:

• A position to gain work experience in this field and to develop further;

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of refugee children, you make an important contribution to their psychosocial well-being;

• A place in an international, enthusiastic and professional volunteer team;

• Training and follow-up training in facilitating the activities and working with this specific target group;

• Counseling and stress management sessions;

• Volunteer events;

• Travel allowance;

Do you recognize yourself in the description and do you think you fit in with our team? Comment below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Children's safety is essential for TeamUp. TeamUp therefore does not accept any form of abuse. This topic is discussed in our recruitment and selection procedures.

TeamUp is a joint program of Save the Children, UNICEF Netherlands and War Child. TeamUp is made possible by the Fund for Asylum, Migration and Integration (AMIF).