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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: Jul 17, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
If you want to combine photography with adventure and supporting of a charity, this is the perfect position for you. We are looking for an experienced photographer and videographer to capture the work we do in our different projects and partner projects. We want a range of different photos and videos representing our work and contributions to the local community, as well as the volunteering experience. In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Team, under the guidance of the Marketing Manager and Safeguarding Lead. This role does not require many working hours, so it would be undertaken in conjunction with another part time-role, for example, Marketing Volunteer, Fundraising Volunteer, or Multi-Project Volunteer, depending on your preference. 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: Edit photos and videos Assist the marketing team in creating promotional and recruitment materials. Situations/ places you would be taking photos and videos: In all of our different ongoing projects In all of our partner projects Volunteer activities and trips Fundraising events Volunteer house and office Various destinations in Huanchaco and Peru Requirements: Age 18+ on arrival Current background check from your home country. Some Spanish ability helpful but not required* Photography skills Videography skills Photo and video editing abilities Able to bring own equipment *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 a minimum of 2 weeks, giving you the flexibility to choose between a short placement or summer internship with us, or even a full semester or year/academic year. 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, 15 hours per week, Mon-Fri. However, we encourage you to top up your hours to 20-25 per week by combining the role with another part-time position. 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 will be a lot of variety in this role, as some days you may be accompanying other volunteers during their work on various projects, where you will take photos and videos. On other days, you may be based in the office to focus on editing. You will work closely with the Marketing Team to plan and create content for our social media, website, newsletter, and other promotional materials. If you undertake the role in conjunction with another part-time role, you will have a chance to participate in other tasks or projects, such as teaching English, helping out at the local dog shelter, or fundraising, depending on the role. For community-facing tasks, some Spanish will be required. 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: Jul 17, 2024
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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: Jul 17, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
If you are interested in social media, marketing, designing and creativity and want to combine these interests with an amazing experience volunteering for a Non-profit organisation in Peru, this is the perfect role for you! As a Marketing Volunteer, you will assist the Marketing Coordinator in a variety of tasks and projects related to recruitment and fundraising. You will also get responsibility over our social media accounts and present posts and stories several times per week on both ordered and own initiative. This role does not require many hours of work per week, so it is possible to combine the role with another volunteering role, such as Fundraising Volunteer or Multi-Project Volunteer. This will allow you to top up your hours and gain experience in more than one field. 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: Create content and post on our social media. Mainly Facebook and Instagram with the possibility to also include blogging. Design and create material for marketing, such as flyers, posters, brochures etc. Support the Marketing Coordinator during events, campaigns etc. Contribute with creative and innovative ideas of marketing and development Distribute marketing materials locally and online Encourage other volunteers to also be present on our social media Requirements: Age 18+ on arrival Current background check from your home country. At least basic Spanish desirable, but not essential* Knowledge or experience in marketing and/or communications desirable but not essential. Photography and videography skills desirable but not essential. Interest and experience with social media Excellent communication ability. Creativity and the ability to be proactive *If you want to improve your language skills, we can arrange Spanish 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 days for the Marketing Volunteer can be quite varied, depending on what campaign/event/material is in focus that particular week. Social media content creation will be undertaken every day, either by yourself or in collaboration with other volunteers. Other tasks will involve developing different types of marketing resources, assisting with the production of newsletters and other publications, preparing & implementing events, updating marketing material for volunteer recruitment, etc. If you choose to combine this role with another part-time role, office work can be scheduled around other projects that take place in the mornings or afternoons. For example, one day you might spend the morning working on the OCN Newsletter, then after lunch you might assist in teaching a class at the REC. 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: Jul 17, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Huanchaco, Peru
The HELP English Coordinator is one of the four Project Coordinator Roles available at OCN. Your role as HELP English 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. 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 English project only requires a few hours a week, so, for the rest of your time, you will act as a multi-project volunteer. This includes various other opportunities to teach English at local schools or at the library and gives you the chance to work on other projects within the OCN portfolio to top up your hours to around 25 hours/week. Potential activities include: English classes at the library; English classes at the American School in Trujillo; English classes at María del Socorro primary school; HELP Environment; HELP Youth; HELP Literacy; HELP Women; Global Glow (girls' education and empowerment); REC homework support sessions; 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 experience 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 English curriculum Deliver English language lessons to the children at the REC Maintain and update all material related to the English program Be creative in coming up with new ideas and policies to improve our English 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 Help with organising accommodation for your time in 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.) 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.org for further information.
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2024
