Volunteer
Coordinator
help2kids is looking for a motivated
candidate for the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Gain great experience working
with a small NGO in Malawi!
help2kids is a young, dynamic
organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, which is
situated on the Indian Ocean and in Lifuwu, a small village on Lake Malawi in
Malawi. We h
elp orphans by providing food, shelter, and lots of love at our
children’s home. We help the community by providing support to local primary
and nursery schools. We promote sustainable development and socially
responsible tourism by feeding the profits from our guest houses in back into
our projects.
We are currently
seeking a Volunteer Coordinator in Malawi to help with volunteer management,
project management and various administrative tasks. In this role you would be
responsible for all aspects of our volunteer program, including the application
process, orientation, scheduling, and team-building events. This is a great
position for someone who is passionate about children and volunteerism, and who
is interested in gaining experience in the field.
Please visit www.help2kids.org and www.friendlygecko.com for more
information about us.
Job
Objective
- Coordinate
all volunteer pre-arrival and post-arrival administration, including
answering volunteer inquiries, updating volunteer platforms and calendars,
following a step-by-step volunteer intake process, confirming airport
pick-up, sending volunteer certificates, surveys, requests for
sponsorship, etc. - Create
orientation and country introduction for new volunteers. - Create
and coordinate volunteer schedules, timetables, and meetings. - Work
with project managers to ensure that volunteers are integrated into
projects, being useful, and having a good and meaningful experience. - Help
volunteers plan and implement events such as field trips, theme weeks,
etc. - Conduct
site visits and provide on-site support to volunteers at our various
projects. - Provide
constant motivation to volunteers and work to continually improve their
experience. - Assist
with administrative tasks as requested. - Work
closely with staff in Malawi to ensure goals are met and overall success
of the project.
Qualifications
Things we are looking
for in the ideal candidate:
- Six
month commitment, but longer commitment preferred - Fluency
in English (Additional languages – German, and / or French – preferred) - Exceptional
written and oral communication skills - Strong
interpersonal and team building skills - A
passion for working with children and youth - Ability
to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment - Ability
to cultivate enthusiasm in others - Proficiency
in Microsoft Office - Work
well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated - Work
well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers - Integrity,
adaptability, flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed - Be
willing to live on-site at the Friendly Gecko Guesthouse - Previous
experience living in Africa preferred - Drivers’
license and ability to drive the organization’s manual car
Benefits
- Living
allowance of USD 125 per month provided. - Small
monthly stipend to lead weekend trips around Malawi with volunteers. - Accommodation
provided, as well as most meals. - Small
monthly stipend to lead weekend trips around Malawi with volunteers - Laundry
and cleaning service provided. - Visa
and residence permit provided. - Work-related
travel expenses compensated.
Sorry, but we
cannot cover the cost of your international flight or health insurance.
