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Working for Save the Children means making a difference. As an employee at Save the Children, you know that your work contributes to making the world a better place for children and young people, surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share common values. With us, you have the opportunity to both develop and be challenged.

Save the Children in Dalarna is looking for activity leaders for meaningful leisure activities for children in Avesta! Together with Avesta municipality and Krylbo school, we are running the project The School – An Arena for Inclusion and Social Cohesion. We are now looking for you who want to contribute to creating safe and inspiring activities for children.

About the assignment As an activity leader, you will be responsible for implementing planned activities based on the children's needs and Save the Children's goals. The focus is on play, movement, and creativity in a free Leisure Club run jointly by Save the Children and Krylbo school. The activities primarily target children in grades 1–3, and sometimes their parents as well. You will work closely with the children to build relationships, create trust, and contribute to a safe and inclusive environment. You will receive training and support from project leaders from both Save the Children and Krylbo school.

Working hours The Leisure Club is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, which are the main working hours for this assignment. Occasionally, work on Thursday afternoons may also occur. You do not need to be available every Monday and Wednesday – we will adjust the schedule based on qualified applicants.

• A commitment to social issues and a passion for children's rights.

• Experience in leading and implementing activities with and for children and families who have migrated to Sweden.

• Pedagogical skills and experience in leading groups, e.g., as a leader for children's/youth activities in an association in Avesta.

• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both spoken and written. Language skills in Arabic, Dari, Ukrainian, Somali, or other major languages spoken by newly arrived Swedes are an asset.

• A driving license (B) is an advantage.

As a person, you have a humble approach in your collaboration with others and act as part of the team, including others. You have an understanding of others' situations, listen, and show consideration. Furthermore, you are trustworthy and create confidence while spreading calm and stability. Additionally, you find it easy to come up with alternative solutions to problems that arise.

At Save the Children, we are proud of our shared values that unite and guide us in our important work.

The role is a part-time position, approximately 4-8 hours/week, and we are looking for 3-4 activity leaders. If you have questions about the role, please contact Save the Children's project leader Samarpan Lindqvist at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application by January 31, 2026. But do not wait with your application - we want a swift process and will interview interesting candidates continuously.

As we have an anonymized recruitment process, we ask you not to provide personal information when answering any selection questions. We only use CVs and not cover letters in the application. Also, please do not name attached files with personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we may use tests in the selection work to ensure a more objective and inclusive recruitment process.

Save the Children aims to reflect the equality we strive for in society and seeks diversity and differences. Therefore, we welcome a breadth of skills, perspectives, and experiences in this recruitment. Save the Children is committed to being a safe workplace for children and adults and requests a criminal record extract in connection with employment. All employees are expected to follow our important guidelines regarding safety and security for all, as well as our values and ethical guidelines. Read more about these important guidelines, HERE.