Compulsory internship (m/f/d): in the move4Water project
Start: as soon as possible | 30 hours per week | Hamburg | €600 compensation per month
Who we are: Viva con Agua
We are committed to global access to clean drinking water and decent sanitation. Our vision: "ALL IN FOR WATER"
Viva con Agua de Sankt Pauli e.V. operates globally to provide access to clean drinking water, hygiene, and toilets. To ensure that young people also learn about our work and projects, we also work with schools and extracurricular educational venues. move4Water is a project by Viva con Agua that sensitizes children and young people to the global drinking water situation and motivates them to take action for clean water. We visit schools and daycare centers, help set up sports tournaments and fundraising runs, give talks and workshops, and show how dedication can be fun.
We are offering a 6-month compulsory internship as part of your studies starting at the next possible date, around April/May – September/October 2026.
What you can expect:
You will hold presentations and workshops in schools and daycare centers. You stand in front of people of all ages and no longer have any major hesitation when presenting
You will supervise sports activities and physical activities
You are confident driving a large car in the city (class B driving license required)
You enjoy chatting, inspiring people, and spreading a good mood
You work in a structured manner, keep track of things, can stay calm and improvise
You support the team in daily project activities: material preparation, logistics, co-creation of events
You support the team in designing workshops, information sessions, and lectures
You take over communication with schools and coordinate appointments
You work with our large network of volunteers
What you bring with you
Ideally, previous experience working with children and young people
Openness, joy of communication, and a friendly, respectful manner
Reliability and eagerness to take on responsibility
Interest in global topics, development cooperation, and educational work
Team spirit and motivation to shape projects together with schools, daycare centers, and communities
Willingness to learn
Willingness to get on a train and travel for various activities
For this position, it is required that you are an enrolled student, that a compulsory internship is part of your curriculum, and that your German is at least at a B1 level to be able to communicate confidently in writing and speaking with your colleagues.
What we offer you:
A salary of €600 per month
A committed, humorous team at Viva con Agua
Diverse tasks across education, sports, project organization, and fundraising
Direct impact: You show children and young people how important clean drinking water is
Insights into social project work, campaigns, and educational practices
37.5 h flexible working hours
HAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?
Tell us why exactly you fit perfectly into the team and would have a lot of fun motivating teachers, children, and young people to stand up for clean drinking water. Please use the upload link and upload the following documents as a PDF (in a single file):
your CV (without a photo and date of birth),
a few words about your motivation
your earliest possible start date
The application deadline is 15.05.2026.
We look forward to your application!
Do you have any questions?
Then feel free to contact Sophie – we look forward to your email at s.mehner@vivaconagua.org
Diversity is important to us:
We welcome applications from all people - regardless of gender, origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Feel free to let us know how you would like to be addressed (e.g. preferred name/pronouns).