TAFISA (The Association For International Sport for All – http://tafisa.org) is the leading international Sport for All organisation. We strive to raise awareness about the benefits of Sport for All and physical activity worldwide, and our vision is to create a better world through Sport for
All. We support the promotion of Sport for All and physical activity through our network of around 400 members across 170 countries, and work with the International Olympic Committee, the European Commission, UNESCO, WHO, or the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), among others.
We are seeking ambitious, autonomous, and driven students interested in joining us for an internship. You must be currently enrolled in a university degree, willing to do an internship of 5 to 6 months and have an interest in international and teamwork, as you will liaise directly with the various staff members and managers, as well as external partners worldwide.
Position: Internship
Contract length: 5-6 months
Application Deadline: 10/04/2026
Expected Start Date: April 2026
As an intern in the TAFISA Office, you will be integrated into various projects, including planning and implementing a variety of activities, programs, and events related to Sport for All. Missions will consist of:
• Project coordination and tasks associated with the delivery of Erasmus+ Projects.
• Planning and coordination for TAFISA events such as:
o TAFISA World Congress in Prague, Czech Republic, on 13-17 May 2026
o TAFISA European Sport for All Games, Limerick, Ireland, on 6-11 August 2026 (Please note that you would also attend the event in person for these two weeks)
• Development and implementation of activities relating to TAFISA's Membership Engagement Strategy to improve the member experience.
• Business development activities (e.g. research associated with new business opportunities, project proposals, fundraising, grant applications, etc.).
• Planning and coordination for other TAFISA activities (online workshops and conferences, webinars, online communication and marketing, etc.)
• Follow-up of day-to-day activities to support the TAFISA Staff.
Essential skills and qualifications: • English Level: Fluent, C1 minimum and firsthand experience of working/studying in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (this must be shown via an example of written text).
• Current enrollment as a student in a university degree (preference given to those studying sport and physical activity, international development, business development, project management, or a related field).
• Interest in non-profit work and the Sport for All movement.
• Quick learner and forward thinker with a strong sense of creativity.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player who is also able to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and work towards competing deadlines by prioritising workload.
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Interested students may submit their applications, including a CV, a cover letter, and a written English sample of approximately 350 words (e.g., an extract from a university assignment), to
garcia@tafisa.org by 10 April 2026.
Please note that only complete applications written in English will be processed.
