Are you passionate about social impact, media empowerment, and supporting people on the move? You can join a 6-month part-time Erasmus+ fundraising internship at ReFOCUS Media Labs in Athens, Greece, where you will contribute to building a global network of media labs dedicated to equipping asylum seekers and recognised refugees with professional media creation skills. If you are ready to gain meaningful experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations while making a real difference in people's lives, this opportunity is made for you.
What Will You Do as an Intern?
🗺️ Map opportunities for institutional and corporate partnerships including universities, think tanks, research labs, and CSR programmes
🔍 Conduct research to identify potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities aligned with the organisation's mission
📋 Develop a strategic plan for engaging businesses and research institutions to support ReFOCUS's objectives
✍️ Prepare proposals, concept notes, and grant applications targeted at philanthropic funders and institutional partners
🤝 Help maintain relationships with existing donors through personalised and timely communications
📊 Track and analyse fundraising data, preparing reports and insights to evaluate campaign effectiveness
🎪 Support the organisation and delivery of fundraising events in different locations and online
💾 Maintain an organised and accurate database of donors for effective donor management
🌐 Utilise LinkedIn to expand the network of potential donors, supporters, and partner organisations
Accommodation, Food & Travel
💻 This is a remote working internship with the option to work from Athens if preferred
⏰ Working hours are part-time at 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability
✈️ Please enquire about your Erasmus+ traineeship grant at the international office of your home university to support your costs during this placement
📜 This role can be accounted as an official internship — mentoring support and training related to the role and your development interests are provided
Training & Learning
🌍 You will gain valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, and partnership development
📈 You will develop research, analytical, and strategic planning skills within a meaningful international cause
🤝 You will receive mentoring support and training related to both the role and your personal development interests
💡 You will deepen your understanding of issues related to forced migration, asylum, and the power of media as a tool for empowerment and social change
Participant Profile
💚 You have a genuine passion for supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and the power of education and media to create positive change
✍️ You have experience or a strong interest in grant writing, project proposals, or fundraising communications
🔍 You have strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities and donor prospects
🗣️ You are proficient in English — knowledge of German or Polish is considered an additional asset
💡 You are detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
🤝 You are a collaborative team player comfortable working remotely or with minimal supervision
📧 Send your CV to: info@refocusmedialabs.org
Activity Dates
📅 From 01 June 2026 to 31 December 2026 — part-time, 20 hours per week, remote or Athens-based
Application Deadline
⏳ 01 May 2026
Application Link
🔗 More info: https://refocusmedialabs.org/
📧 Send your CV to: info@refocusmedialabs.org
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