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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
If you're a people-person who is organised, hard-working and keen to gain an insight into the world of NGOs, then the Volunteer Coordinator role is the perfect position for you! In this position, you'll manage the group of volunteers within the organization during their time with us, helping new volunteers to settle into Huanchaco and monitoring their well-being throughout their stay. The role of Volunteer Coordinator is a very important one within our volunteering organisation. We value our volunteers very highly and want to be able to offer them the best possible experience whilst working with us. Adjusting to the cultural differences and getting settled into the projects can be a challenge for first-time volunteers or those who are new to travel. To help with this adjustment it is important to create a strong community, to reassure the volunteers and help them feel welcome, safe and integrated in our organisation, the community, and amongst each other. You will be responsible for overseeing their health, well-being and integration, liaising with our management team to address any and all potential issues. The position is a fantastic opportunity for students undertaking a year abroad or for those seeking entry-level work experience after graduation. For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Responsibilities: Meet and greet new volunteers by doing airport/bus station pickups. This means you will be the first face of OCN for most incoming volunteers. Inductions and Walking Tours to new volunteers to familiarise them with the organisation and the town of Huanchaco. Ensure that all volunteers complete the online safeguarding and first aid training. Work closely with the Recruitment Coordinator and assist them when needed If fluent in Spanish and if necessary, help with accompanying/supporting volunteers if they need to go the doctors/hospital/police, etc. Arrange the weekly volunteer lunch (communicating with restaurants and potentially taking orders from other staff and volunteers) Assist the manager with arranging one casual gathering per week (e.g. dinner, volleyball, Spanish night, Chan Chan) Assist other office staff with general administration tasks Give certificates of completion to volunteers leaving OCN. Housing tasks: - Purchasing and refilling toilet paper, soap, rags, and water jugs - Ensure that all house rules are enforced, including enforcing the 10pm/12pm quiet hours - Help prepare rooms at the Volunteer House for incoming volunteers Requirements: Age 21+ on arrival Current background check from your home country. Minimum intermediate Spanish* Currently studying/completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject desirable but not essential Previous experience or knowledge within development studies, social work, psychology or communications desirable but not essential. Excellent communication/ conflict resolution/ interpersonal skills. Experience in working with people from different cultural backgrounds Mature and positive attitude with a good sense of humour! Hard-working and enthusiastic. *If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange Spanish classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay. Time commitment Placements can last from 6-12 months, which makes the opportunity ideal for students looking to gain professional experience during a year in industry or language-based placement abroad, but also suitable for those looking for entry-level work after graduation. Long-term volunteers are preferred, so you have a chance to really get to know the community and get comfortable in your role. Generally, 30-35 hours per week, Mon-Fri. What you can expect from us: Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco Help with organising accommodation for your time in Huanchaco A thorough introduction to the organization Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding. 2 days holiday per month 24/7 emergency support Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch etc.) Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in. A typical day in the role: There is a lot of variety in this role. When a new volunteer arrives, you will be responsible for picking them up from the local bus station or airport and helping them settle in in their new accommodation. We have a number of trusted local taxi drivers who will provide transport for the pick-up. When they have unpacked and had a chance to rest, you will give them a brief walking tour of Huanchaco, highlighting key points of interest such as the ATM, clinic, market, and tsunami evacuation point. You will also conduct the initial induction presentation and assist them in accessing the required first aid and Child Safeguarding Training. You will also introduce them to the relevant supervisor(s) who they will work with for the duration of their placement. Sometimes volunteer pick-ups may be during unsociable hours (weekends/early mornings/late at night), but the majority of your working hours will be between 9-5, Monday to Friday. Most days will be spent working in the office on various administrative tasks, such as updating relevant induction materials, organising volunteer accommodation, and liaising with the Recruitment Coordinator and marketing team to discuss volunteer recruitment and role allocation. After work, there is plenty of time to catch one of Huanchaco’s world-famous sunsets from the tranquillity of the beach, or indeed from a surfboard. Then there are various options to fill your evening, socializing with local and other volunteers, sampling the famous Peruvian cuisine, attending talks and cultural events, music, dance, theatre, movies- the list is endless. Contact If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteer@otracosa.org. For more information about Otra Cosa or to make an application, please visit our website at www.otracosa.org.
Date Posted: 2024-02-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
The HELP Environment Coordinator is one of the four Project Coordinator Roles available at OCN. Your role as HELP Environment Coordinator is to plan and update the OCN environment curriculum, including planning weekly environmental education classes for the children at the Recreation and Education Centre (REC) in Cerrito de la Virgen. You will be in charge of delivering the classes, as well as briefing and leading a team of supporting volunteers. Additionally, you will organise the monthly beach clean as part of our 'Yo Cuido Mi Playa campaign'. As a hands-on role, this position involves much more exposure to the Spanish language than some of our office roles, so it would be a great opportunity for Spanish-speaking volunteers or those looking to improve their Spanish language skills. Running the HELP Environment project only requires a few hours a week, so, for the rest of your time, you will act as a multi-project volunteer. This will give you the chance to work on various other projects within the OCN portfolio to top up your hours to around 25 hours/week. Potential activities include: HELP English; HELP Youth; HELP Literacy; HELP Women; Global Glow (girls' education and empowerment); REC homework support sessions; English classes at the library; English classes at the American School in Trujillo; English classes at María del Socorro primary school; helping out at Huanchaquito dog shelter; playground renovation at Casita de Madera pre-school; assisting with taking inventory at the library. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to work with children while also gaining an insight into the world of NGOs. Also, living in Huanchaco, a small surf town not far from the city of Trujillo, will give you the chance to immerse yourself in another culture and meet lots of new people. For students, volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Responsibilities: Plan and update the HELP Environment curriculum Deliver enviornmental eduaction lessons to the children at the REC Maintain and update all material related to the Environment program Be creative in coming up with new ideas and policies to improve the program Organise the monthly 'Yo Cuido Mi Playa' beach clean Participate in weekly REC meetings with the other Project Coordinators and REC Coordinator/Program Manager What you can expect from us: Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco A thorough introduction to the organization Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding. 24/7 emergency support Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer-lunch etc.) Help with organising accommodation for your time in Huanchaco Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in. If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange Spanish classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay. A typical day: The OCN recreational centre (REC) opens from Monday-Wednesday and on Fridays, from 3-5pm. Each day is designated to a different project, with HELP English taking place on a Monday. You will be expected to plan/update the curriculum and lesson plans each week, which you can do during normal office hours (9am-5pm). Before each English class, you will meet with a team of supporting volunteers at the OCN volunteer house to brief them on your lesson plan for the day, delegate roles, and answer any questions. You will then get a mototaxi to the REC together and you will lead the class. Although the REC is open from 3-5, some of this time is for the kids to play and socialise, so you will not be expected to plan/lead a two-hour lesson. You will have plenty of opportunities to play and interact with the children we help and create a bond of trust with them. Each week, there is also a REC meeting hosted at the volunteer house by a member of our management staff, in which HELP project coordinators and volunteers discuss general issues for the REC, such as discipline and attendance, routines, maintenance etc. Every Monday morning, you will attend a general OCN meeting at the volunteer house to discuss any relevant updates and activities for the week, contribute ideas and feedback, and plan out the activity schedule for the week. On other 'free' weekdays, you will act as a regular multi-project volunteer, with the opportunity to participate in a selection of other projects (as listed above). If you choose, you can select only the projects that involve teaching English, but you may wish to get involved in other projects too. Enquiries and Applications To make an application, please visit our website at www.otracosa.org or contact us at volunteer@otracosa.com for further information.
Date Posted: 2024-02-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
Volunteering with us on community-based projects will allow you to work in several different fields such as English teaching, environmental awareness, animal welfare, and youth development. All our multi-project volunteers assist at our Recreational and Educational Centre (REC) 1-4 days a week, where our four Huanchaco Education and Learning Programmes (HELP) are run. These projects all focus on providing educational opportunities for children in an informal settlement called Cerrito de la Virgen, and each is dedicated to a different topic: HELP English; HELP Environment; HELP Youth; and HELP Literacy. In addition, volunteers may participate in a variety of projects of their choice, including: Global Glow girls' education and empowerment (Spanish speakers only); Homework support sessions; English classes at the library; English classes at the American School in Trujillo; English classes at the María del Socorro primary school; helping out at Huanchaquito dog shelter; playground renovation at Casita de Madera pre-school; assisting with taking inventory at the library. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to work with children while also gaining an insight into the world of NGOs. Also, living in Huanchaco, a small surf town not far from the city of Trujillo, will give you the chance to immerse yourself in another culture and meet lots of new people. As a hands-on role, this position involves much more exposure to the Spanish language than some of our office roles, so it would be a great opportunity for either Spanish-speaking volunteers or those looking to improve their Spanish language skills. There is an opportunity here for those with specific skills to take on more responsibility and become a HELP Project Coordinator for either English, Environment, Youth, or Literacy. For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Responsibilities: Help the Project Coordinators to teach classes at the REC (English, environmental education, youth, and/or Spanish literacy) Supervise children during sports, skateboarding, crafts and games. Participate in a selection of our partner projects (depending on preference and availability). Bring new ideas about how to improve the program and space. Attend weekly meetings with your fellow volunteers and coordinator to plan the upcoming activities. Requirements: Age 18+ on arrival Some Spanish is desirable but not required* Current background check from your home country. Experience of teaching or working with children desirable. Empathetic, responsible and open-mind personality. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Able to cope with active children. *If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay. Time commitment: Placements can last from 1-12 months, giving you the flexibility to choose between spending a full year/academic year with us, just one semester, or even a summer internship. This makes our opportunities ideal for students looking to gain professional experience during a year in industry or language-based placement abroad. Long-term volunteers are preferred, so you have a chance to really get to know the community and get comfortable in your role. Generally, 20-25 hours per week, Mon-Fri What you can expect from us: Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco Help with organising accommodation for your time in Huanchaco A thorough introduction to the organization Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding. 2 days holiday per month 24/7 emergency support Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch etc.) Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in. A typical day in the role: The OCN Recreational and Educational Centre (REC) opens from Monday-Wednesday and on Fridays, from 3-5pm. Each day is designated to a different project. Before each session, the project coordinator will meet with the volunteers at the OCN volunteer house to brief you on the lesson plan for the day, delegate roles, and answer any questions. You will then get a mototaxi to the REC together and assist in running the class. During this time you will have plenty of opportunities to play and interact with the children we help and create a bond of trust with them. You will do this 1-4 days a week, depending on the number of volunteers we have at the time and your preferences. Each week, there is also a REC meeting hosted at the volunteer house by a member of our management staff, in which HELP project coordinators and volunteers discuss general issues for the REC, such as discipline and attendance, routines, maintenance etc. Every Monday morning, you will attend a general OCN meeting at the volunteer house to discuss any relevant updates and activities for the week, contribute ideas and feedback, and plan out the activity schedule for the week. The rest of your schedule will depend on which partner projects you work on, as some take place in the mornings and some in the afternoon. After work, there is plenty of time to catch one of Huanchaco’s world-famous sunsets from the tranquillity of the beach, or indeed from a surfboard. Then there are various options to fill your evening, socializing with local and other volunteers, sampling the famous Peruvian cuisine, attending talks and cultural events, music, dance, theatre, movies- the list is endless. Enquiries and Applications To make an application, please visit our website at www.otracosa.org or contact us on volunteer@otracosa.org for further information.
Date Posted: 2024-02-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
This position is a great opportunity for those who want to gain experience in fundraising and get insight into the management of an NGO. As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will provide assistance in identifying donor resources and potential financial support, raising funds by writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability as well as applications for project funding. You will also be able to contribute with new, innovative ideas in the field of fundraising. This is a really key role because we need to be financially viable in order to ensure that OCN, our projects, and the work that we do in the communities, can continue. You will work together with our field staff management team and receive ongoing support and guidance throughout your placement whilst also learning and practising new skills. The position is a fantastic opportunity for students undertaking a year abroad or for those seeking entry-level work experience after graduation. For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate liaison with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Responsibilities: Preparing fundraising documents and other support materials, e.g. flyers, texts for website or social media. Approaching existing and potential donors to incentivise them to donate for the first time or increase their donations. Researching new grant possibilities and writing grant applications. Maintaining and growing our donor database. maintaining donor relations. Overseeing the running of the monthly project fundraiser. Running new one-off fundraising events (previous events have included a Fun Run, a football tournament, and a music night) Developing a working understanding of the Data Protection Act, GDPR and the various other relevant privacy regulations. Gain an understanding of the tax benefits offered by the UK government to charities, e.g. Gift Aid. Pursuing efforts to maintain a positive public image, including regular event promotion. Preparing budgets every quarter to determine what our organisation's fundraising needs are. What you can expect from us: Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco A thorough introduction to the organization Certified Training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding. Weekly one-to-one meetings with a Manager 24/7 emergency support Organized activities & trips (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch, team building trips) with like-minded people from all over the world Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in. Volunteering hours: Generally 20-25 hours a week, Mon-Fri Typical day: There is a lot of variety in this role, with a real mix of hands-on fundraising activities and organisational/administrative work. You will be based in the OCN office with the rest of the team, working particularly closely with our Fundraising and Programs Manager and Marketing team. You will take part in Fundraising Team Meetings to strategize and set priorities with the managers, and to decide on your task allocation for the week. Here you have a chance to contribute your own experiences or help give us new ideas on how to make our fundraising efforts as productive and innovative as possible. Most working hours will be office-based, applying for grants, building relationships with donors, and organising fundraising activities. However, there may be some unsociable hours required for the implementation of said fundraising activities, for example, trivia nights or sponsored sports events on evenings and weekends. After work, there is plenty of time to catch one of Huanchaco’s world-famous sunsets from the tranquillity of the beach, or indeed from a surfboard. Then there are various options to fill your evening, socializing with local and other volunteers, sampling the famous Peruvian cuisine, attending talks and cultural events, music, dance, theatre, movies... the list is endless. Enquiries and Applications To make an application, please visit our website at www.otracosa.org or contact us at volunteer@otracosa.org for further information.
Date Posted: 2024-02-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
The HELP Literacy Coordinator is one of the four Project Coordinator Roles available at OCN. Your role as HELP Literacy Coordinator is to plan a curriculum and weekly two-hour class for the children at the Recreational Centre (The REC) in Cerrito de la Virgen. The classes are focused on improving Spanish reading and writing skills, to support kids outside of their school education. You will be in charge of delivering the classes, as well as briefing and leading a team of supporting volunteers. As a hands-on role, this position involves much more exposure to the Spanish language than some of our office roles, so it would be a great opportunity for Spanish-speaking volunteers or those looking to improve their Spanish language skills. Running the HELP Literacy project only requires a few hours a week, so, for the rest of your time, you will act as a multi-project volunteer. This will give you the chance to work on various other projects within the OCN portfolio to top up your hours to around 25 hours/week. Potential activities include: HELP English; HELP Youth; HELP Environment; HELP Women; Global Glow (girls' education and empowerment); REC homework support sessions; English classes at the library; English classes at the American School in Trujillo; English classes at María del Socorro primary school; helping out at Huanchaquito dog shelter; playground renovation at Casita de Madera pre-school; assisting with taking inventory at the library. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to work with children while also gaining an insight into the world of NGOs. Also, living in Huanchaco, a small surf town not far from the city of Trujillo, will give you the chance to immerse yourself in another culture and meet lots of new people. For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Responsibilities: Plan and update the HELP Literacy curriculum Deliver Spanish literacy lessons to the children at the REC Maintain and update all material related to the HELP Literacy program Be creative in coming up with new ideas and policies to improve the program Participate in weekly REC meetings with the other Project Coordinators and REC Coordinator/Program Manager What you can expect from us: Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco A thorough introduction to the organization Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding. 24/7 emergency support Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch etc.) Help with organising accommodation for your time in Huanchaco Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in. If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange Spanish classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay. A typical day: The OCN recreational centre (REC) opens from Monday-Wednesday and on Fridays, from 3-5pm. Each day is designated to a different project, with HELP Literacy taking place on a Friday. You will be expected to plan/update the curriculum and lesson plans each week, which you can do during normal office hours (9am-5pm). Before each Literacy class, you will meet with a team of supporting volunteers at the OCN volunteer house to brief them on your lesson plan for the day, delegate roles, and answer any questions. You will then get a mototaxi to the REC together and lead the class. Although the REC is open from 3-5, some of this time is for the kids to play and socialise, so you will not be expected to plan/lead a two-hour lesson. You will have plenty of opportunities to play and interact with the children we help and create a bond of trust with them. Each week, there is also a REC meeting hosted at the volunteer house by a member of our management staff, in which HELP project coordinators and volunteers discuss general issues for the REC, such as discipline and attendance, routines, maintenance etc. Every Monday morning, you will attend a general OCN meeting at the volunteer house to discuss any relevant updates and activities for the week, contribute ideas and feedback, and plan out the activity schedule for the week. On other 'free' weekdays, you will act as a regular multi-project volunteer, with the opportunity to participate in a selection of other projects (as listed in the responsibilities section). Applications and enquiries: Please visit our website for more information: www.otracosa.org or email volunteer@otracosa.com with any questions.
Date Posted: 2024-02-19
