Vacancies
All vacancies with Skateistan are volunteer positions (unless otherwise stated) and hourly requirements will differ from one position to another. Working with Skateistan is a challenging, fast-paced, unique and rewarding experience, where every team member has the potential to have an impact within one of the most innovative development organizations in the world.
Anyone can be a Skateistan supporter, whether you are five-year-old holding a lemonade fundraiser or a 105-year-old with excellent web skills to contribute. Before applying for one of the vacancies below please ensure that you can fulfill the requirements set out and are able to commit to the time demands. If you're interested in volunteering with us in Kabul, please fill out our online application form.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Development Intern (Internship - Berlin)
Skateistan is in the process of establishing its Headquarter (HQ) in Germany and is looking for applicants experienced in NGO/Non-Profit operations to join the Skateistan team. We need people experienced in fundraising, grant writing, and donor development/management. Would be ideal for a college graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in the NGO/Non-Profit field. Internship would be based from our HQ in Berlin and would be a minimum of 6 months. If you have the unique qualifications necessary to become a part of the Skateistan team please apply immediately using our online application form.
Posted January 22, 2012
Skateistan is in the process of establishing its Headquarter (HQ) in Germany and is looking for a paralegal intern to join the Skateistan team. We need people experienced in legal research, legal writing, contracts, report/proposal writing, and NGO/Non-Profit operations. Would be ideal for a college graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in the NGO/Non-Profit field. Internship would be based from our HQ in Berlin and would be a minimum of 6 months. If you have the unique qualifications necessary to become a part of the Skateistan team please apply immediately using our online application form.
Posted January 7, 2012
Kabul-Based Volunteer Instructors
With an ever-growing student population and plans to hold additional classes Skateistan is currently welcoming applications from Kabul-based individuals who would like to volunteer as either classroom or skate session instructors. Time commitment is for one or two hours each week (either morning or afternoon is possible). Afghans with English skills and Internationals with Dari language skills are particularly valuable at Skateistan, as well as experienced skateboarders. We're interested in any individuals with both enthusiasm and skillsets that can be shared with our students. If you'd like to apply or have any questions please e-mail hr@skateistan.org.
Posted January 7, 2012
Volunteer From Your Home Country
Although Skateistan is an Afghan NGO based in Kabul, we also have an international network of groups in other countries supporting our project. Skateistan has over 250 volunteers in 13 countries assisting the program in Afghanistan. They are part of organizations ranging from associations to non-profit corporations, and oversee Skateistan’s fundraising efforts and promotion within a given country. Last year over 200,000 USD was raised by volunteers. Useful skill areas include website assistance, administration, legal, accounting and donor management. Please apply using our Volunteer From Your Home Country form.
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