International Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Seeds of Hope, Peru
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This position is available anytime in July 2020, and typically last 6 months but is flexible depending on how long you can stay.
This six month dynamic position offers a valuable opportunity for a long term volunteer to gain extensive experience in NGO/Non-Profit management, project management, community development and volunteer coordination.
We are seeking a highly professional, innovative individual to expand our International Volunteer Program. The primary responsibilities of this role include: recruiting International Volunteers; providing a high level of customer service and support to volunteers during their placement and developing short/long term projects in collaboration with volunteers that address the goals and objectives of Seeds of Hope.
This is a 6 month free volunteer position exempt from our standard volunteer contribution fee. You will be provided with accommodation in our apartment which includes Wi-Fi access, Netflix, a furnished private room with shared bathroom, reliable hot water, laundry hand-washing facilities and a fully equipped kitchen. Our apartment is located in the heart of the city less than 5 minutes walk from Plaza de Armas.
In return we would ask that you honour your initial 6 month commitment to Seeds of Hope and continue to actively promote us as a reputable NGO that empowers local youth and provides meaningful volunteer placement opportunities.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 23rd 2018.
More opportunities with Seeds of Hope, Peru
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seeds of Hope, Peru
Location:
Seeds of Hope, Jr. Damazo Antunez #782, Belen, Huaraz, Huaráz, Ancash Peru, PE
Mission Statement
Seeds of Hope's mission is to support children living in extreme poverty in Huaráz, Perú by providing vocational training for those without economic means, thus enabling them to break the cycle of poverty. We provide a supportive environment in which the children obtain help and encouragement with their homework. They are also given emotional support from our volunteers, taught the importance of personal hygiene, and provided with a nutritious meal at the end of each session. Seeds provides the students with school uniforms, study materials, and school matriculation fees and/or medical assistance as the need arises. In addition, Seeds supports students with their further education once they graduate from high school and a number of these ex students now make up our team of Peruvian Tutors.
Description
Our program runs from our own small school in the center of Huaráz and provides a safe space for the children to do their homework and additional practice, with the help of our qualified teachers, plus local and international volunteers.
At Seeds of Hope, volunteers make up the majority of our workforce and are very important to the functioning of the organization. We always need volunteers to help at Seeds and welcome anyone who displays a positive outlook and enthusiasm.
There are many opportunities to partner with us, whether it is working directly with the children as a school tutor or through working with us on projects such as:
- Environmental education and Sustainability: e.g. recycling and gardening projects;
- Building construction and maintenance;
- Media and Communication: e.g. video and photography projects;
- Performing and Visual Arts workshops: e.g. puppet show and mural projects;
- English classes;
- Literacy and Numeracy: e.g. developing literacy learning resources and mental maths competitions;
- Health and Wellbeing: e.g. health education, sports and games to encourage physical fitness;
- Fundraising: e.g. fundraising events and merchandise;
- Social work: e.g. programs to raise self-esteem and prevent teenage pregnancy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Damaso Antunez 782BelenHuaraz, Ancash Peru
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Social Media / Blogging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- General Education
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Preferred Minimum 6 month commitment
- Please email us for the job description and key selection criteria for this position