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Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of Fine Cell Work (FCW). Supported by the Fine Cell Work programmes team and by other staff at the FCW office, they teach and administer FCW stitching groups in prisons.
Prison volunteers work in teams to organise classes and teach our stitchers, as well as providing groups information to the prison and to the FCW office. The precise mix of skills will vary from prison to prison.
Volunteering in prison for Fine Cell Work requires ideally a good level of needlework skill (or a willingness to learn), some teaching experience and/or experience of working with socially-excluded groups. Volunteers must be patient and non-judgemental in order to work effectively.
This document describes the role of prison volunteering teams as a whole. Individuals who do not have all the skills described below may find a role alongside other volunteers who do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help us develop exciting and engaging resources so we can achieve our aim of making maths relevant, physically active and raising attainment.
Description
Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.
We would like the volunteer to assist us in developing exciting new primary and early years Maths resources for use in schools and in the home.
Some of the tasks we are looking for Maths Resource Development and Checking volunteers to help us with are:
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Worksheet checking using our question checking interface
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Maths resource creation
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Video script checking and updating
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Script creation for new educational videos
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Video checking
You will be working with our Maths facilitators who will provide training and support
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:
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Good Maths ability
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Ability to engage with children
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Attention to detail
The volunteer should also have/be:
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users
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Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements
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Understands the resource constraints of a small organisation and is able to work with these
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Efficient
What difference will you make?
Your input will ensure the highest quality resources are used by children taking part in our programmes.
With your help we’ll be able to continue raising the profile of mathematics, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing.
What’s in it for you?
Through this role you will work alongside a small central team, get a feel of our Maths materials across all ages, with the opportunity to feed back on our resources that once checked we will be able to start using.
What skills should you have?
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Time keeping
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Maths
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Attention to detail
What skills will you gain?
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Teamwork
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Resource checking
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Attention to detail
Requirements:
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Good level of Maths
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Own computer or secure access to one
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At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Numberfit is a social enterprise that makes learning maths fun and engaging for children across age groups and attainment levels.
We are looking for a gameplay designer to help us improve our educational games. This role involves enhancing gameplay mechanics and designing innovative games that can be enjoyed by children and families. These games are often games that have both a physical and digital component (working alongside our software developer)
You will also be working alongside our founder as part of our small team.
Your responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Providing constructive feedback and innovative suggestions for improving the design and user experience of the game.
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Designing and prototyping new gameplay mechanics, features, and challenges.
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Helping test the game to identify areas for improvement.
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Working closely with artists and developers to implement design elements into the game.
Key qualifications include:
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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Great attention to detail.
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Strong research abilities to identify potential improvements to a game.
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An interest in games, including board games, location based games, pervasive games, computer games etc. Previous experience in game design, preferred but not mandatory.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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A passion for games, children’s education and wellbeing.
What difference will you make?
As a Gameplay Designer, your contributions will directly impact the improvement of our Scavenger Hunt, creating an engaging and enjoyable learning experience for children. Your creative input will shape the design and enhance the overall educational impact of our games, contributing to our mission of making mathematics and learning enjoyable for children.
What’s in it for the volunteer?
You’ll get to do what you love, develop new skills and build strong experience in hard to break through industries. If we’re able to assist in your personal development, we will endeavour to do so. Your contribution to help us achieve our vision of ‘a world full of healthy children loving learning' will be greatly appreciated.
What skills should you have?
Educated or experienced in game design and creative storytelling.
What skills will you gain?
Teamwork, Strategy, Communication Skills, Game Design, Marketing & Advertising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you seeking to use your organisational and administrative skills to help provide a better future for disadvantaged children? We’re looking for a new secretary to assist with the running of our small but highly effective charity which provides impoverished children from North East Ghana with the uniform and equipment needed for primary school.
Please provide a copy of your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are a good fit for the role.
Interviews will be held over zoom. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation via email to attend an informal interview with our Chair and several other members of our Executive Committee. Please let us know of any dates you are unable to attend an interview in your covering letter.
• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary role.
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Exam Star Learner
Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.
Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.
Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.
About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for twelve driven and passionate individuals to join our team as Voluntary Marketing Officers. This shared role is designed to devise and execute an all-encompassing marketing strategy to engage parents and schools via various channels. As a Voluntary Marketing Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to aid in the provision of top-notch educational support to children and young people aged 5-18.
Responsibilities
1. Marketing Strategy Development (Candidates 1 & 2):
Candidate 1: Marketing Strategy Developer
- Collaborate with the Director to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting parents and schools.
- Carry out in-depth market research to identify target audience demographics.
- Regularly confer with Candidate 2 to discuss and enhance the marketing strategy.
Candidate 2: Marketing Strategy Implementer
- Spearhead the implementation of the marketing strategy developed in collaboration with Candidate 1.
- Gauge the impact of various marketing channels.
- Provide feedback to Candidate 1 for strategy enhancement.
2. Digital Marketing (Candidates 3 & 4):
Candidate 3: Social Media Manager
- Oversee social media platforms and generate engaging content to draw in parents and schools.
- Monitor responses to comments and inquiries on social media platforms.
- Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
Candidate 4: Email Marketing & SEO Specialist
- Design and execute email marketing campaigns aimed at parents and schools.
- Monitor open and click-through rates to measure email campaign effectiveness.
- Optimise the organisation's website and content for search engines.
- Track website traffic and search engine ranking, making adjustments as needed.
3. Content Creation (Candidates 5 & 6):
Candidate 5: Written Content Creator
- Compose compelling content for marketing materials, blog posts, and newsletters.
- Ensure content is in line with the organisation's mission and appeals to the target audience.
- Proofread content for accuracy prior to publication.
Candidate 6: Visual Content Creator
- Design visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for use in marketing campaigns.
- Ensure all visual content is a reflection of the organisation's brand identity.
- Collaborate with the Written Content Creator to ensure consistency between visual and written content.
4. Community Engagement (Candidates 7 & 8):
Candidate 7: Parent and School Engagement Officer
- Actively participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to parents and schools.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns.
- Strive to build a strong community around the organisation's mission and services.
Candidate 8: Influencer Partnership Coordinator
- Identify potential influencers or organisations whose audience aligns with the organisation's target demographic.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with these influencers or organisations.
- Collaborate with these influencers to promote the organisation's services.
5. Learning Resources Coordinator (Candidates 9 & 10):
Candidate 9: Learning Resources Researcher
- Conduct research and collate high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning resources from reliable sources for exam preparation and homework assistance.
- Regularly review and update these resources based on feedback, changes in the curriculum, and new resources available.
Candidate 10: Learning Resources Website Manager
- Manage the placement of researched learning resources on the organisation's website.
- Ensure the resources are easily accessible, well-organised, and clearly labelled by subject and level.
- Monitor website traffic to these resources and make adjustments as needed based on user behaviour and feedback.
6. French Reading Club Coordinator (Candidates 11 & 12):
Candidate 11: French Reading Club Organiser
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to deliver a French Reading Club on a set date and time on a regular basis.
- Coordinate logistics, such as booking a suitable space and ensuring necessary resources are available.
- Promote the French Reading Club to attract participants.
Candidate 12: French Reading Club Facilitator
- Facilitate engaging and interactive reading sessions that cater to participants of various ages and reading levels.
- Collaborate with other Marketing Officers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall marketing strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the French Reading Club and adjust strategies as necessary.
7. Partnership and Outreach Coordinator (Candidates 1-10):
- All Candidates: Collaborate to devise a comprehensive strategy for building partnerships with all Southwark academies and secondary schools.
- Identify key decision-makers within these schools and establish relationships with them.
- Seek opportunities to speak at secondary schools and academies to promote the organisation's tutorials.
- Deliver persuasive presentations to parents about the benefits of booking tutorials for their children through Exam Star Learner.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these partnership initiatives and adjust the strategy as necessary.
Timeline
The strategic planning will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to attract a pool of at least 200 parents to book regular tutorials through the charity’s website within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments.
Work Schedule
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.
Person Specification
- Passion for promoting education, reading, and cultural enrichment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and proficiency in utilising social media platforms.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared role.
- Fluency in French is advantageous but not required.
- Previous experience in marketing, digital marketing, content creation, or community engagement is advantageous but not required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an unpaid and voluntary role.
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Exam Star Learner
Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.
Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.
Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.
About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for ten motivated Volunteer Recruitment Officers to join our team. This is an unpaid and voluntary role. In this shared role, each officer will work closely together to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit volunteer tutors. The goal is to recruit and retain a pool of at least 200 retired teachers who can dedicate 4 hours to one-on-one and small group tutoring in English, Maths, Science, and/or French for children and young people aged 5-18. These tutorials will be conducted both in person (in Southwark schools) and online. The professionals will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteer tutors to help reduce the education gap and raise the aspirations of underprivileged children and young people.
Detailed Tasks:
1. Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Strategy Document (Candidates 1 & 2):
Candidate 1: Strategy Development
· Collaborate with the charity Director to write a robust volunteer tutor recruitment strategy document.
· Discuss and refine the strategy document with Candidate 2.
Candidate 2: Recruitment Process
· Execute the recruitment strategy developed by Candidate 1.
· Manage all stages of the recruitment process for volunteer tutors, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
2. Training and Development (Candidates 3 & 4):
Candidate 3: Training Design
· Design a training programme for volunteer tutors.
· Collaborate with Candidate 4 to align the training programme with the recruitment strategy and volunteer management system.
Candidate 4: Training Delivery & Development
· Deliver the training programme designed by Candidate 3.
· Develop a system to track volunteer progress and collect feedback on the training programme.
3. Volunteer Management (Candidates 5 & 6):
Candidate 5: Volunteer Support
· Establish effective processes for volunteer management.
· Offer guidance and support to volunteer tutors, addressing any questions or issues that arise.
Candidate 6: Coordination & Updating Systems
· Track and record tutorial attendance and ensure that both students and volunteer tutors attend the sessions.
· Liaise with parents/guardians, school teachers and volunteer tutors as and when required to facilitate tutorials (i.e. provide support around rescheduling missed tutorials, tutorial scheduling issues, payment queries, refunds, lateness, re-sharing video conferencing links, sending reminders about tutorial sessions etc)
· Regularly review and update the volunteer management database to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Retention Strategies, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Marketing (Candidates 7 & 8):
Candidate 7: Retention Strategies & Monitoring
· Write a strategy document to encourage volunteers to remain engaged.
· Monitor the quality of tutorials by gathering feedback success stories from students, parents, and school teachers after each session.
Candidate 8: Evaluation & Marketing
· Establish methods to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.
· Collect feedback and success stories from volunteer tutors to share on social media for marketing purposes.
5. Administrative Support and Tutorial Scheduling (Candidates 9 & 10):
Candidate 9: Administrative Support
· Liaise with the team and rovide administrative support as and when necessary, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of volunteer tutors, coordinating tutorials and tracking tutorial attendance, record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation etc
Candidate 10: Manage Tutorial scheduling, Update and Manage Tutors and Students Records
· Update and Manage Tutors profiles on our website (ensure all available tutors are accurately listed)
· Update and Manage Students Records to help us monitor number of tutorials delivered.
· Provide information and guidance to parents/guardians and school teachers regarding booking tutorials
(i.e handle communications and queries regarding scheduling tutorial sessions through our website, provide information and guidance around booking tutorials)
Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Timeline
The recruitment process for volunteer tutors will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to recruit a pool of at least 200 retired teachers within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments based on the availability and suitability of volunteer tutors.
Work Schedule
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.
Qualifications
· Relevant experience in volunteer recruitment or a similar role.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
· Experience in training and development is beneficial. Familiarity with the charity sector, particularly in education, is advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Delivering our Water Safety messages to as many children as possible is a priority for the Canal & River Trust. Can you help us to co-ordinate and deliver our interactive assemblies in primary schools across London? By processing bookings from teachers, co-ordinating other Explorer volunteers and leading assemblies yourself, you'll become our Water Safety expert and help this important awareness campaign reach thousands more children.
Although volunteering will be very flexible, you’ll need to be able to give several hours (spread through the week) to co-ordinate visit bookings and around half a day a week for delivery. The role involves travelling across London to visit pupils in school time - there is less to do during school holidays and all travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Benefits for you:
Volunteer Co-ordination, Customer Service, Administration and Education experience
Working within an enthusiastic team of volunteers
Flexible volunteering fitting around other commitments
Delivery of essential safety messaging
Skills Requried:
Competence with common computer applications – MS Outlook, Teams, Google Drive, WhatsApp
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, mainly with teachers and Trust volunteers, via email.
Ability to follow key steps in a repeatable process to complete activity bookings
Reliable & organised
Confident to speak in front on large groups of Primary school children
We look forward to hearing from the right candidate!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Projects Coordinator
Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?!
Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money.
Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use. You will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries and gain valuable field experience and an increased awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency.
Location: Cusco
Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered.
Leave: 2 days per month
Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Given that LAFF is a small volunteer-led charity, the Internal Projects Coordinator provides support to the Programme Manager in all aspects of LAFF’s internal operations programme planning, reporting, budgeting and delivery. This is a diverse role that encompasses all facets of NGO management.
Objectives of this Role
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Projects Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
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Collaborate with the Programme Manager to ensure that LAFF’s strategic and annual work plan are being implemented
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Provide administrative and logistical support
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Maintain and update LAFF’s recruitment platforms and database
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Organise, schedule and take part in meetings, interviews and events when necessary
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Draft documents, contracts, agreements and reports
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Ensure that all data and policies are consistent, thorough and accessible
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Identify partners/beneficiaries needs and provide technical support when relevant
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Provide support in the monitoring of LAFF’s internal programmes
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Represent LAFF when necessary and expand its local network in Cusco
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Visit projects to follow up progress on capacity building projects
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Contribute towards the internal development of LAFF
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Provide support carrying out tasks of other volunteer roles when they are not filled
Skills and Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role.
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6 months of volunteering experience and/or work experience in the NGO sector highly desirable.
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Proficiency in written and spoken English required, intermediate level Spanish desired.
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A strong passion to develop skills related to the not-profit sector.
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Solid report-writing skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
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Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience.
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Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask.
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Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team. The Projects Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to ensure LAFF functions smoothly and reaches its full potential. The Projects Coordinator must be ready to take on a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in order to support LAFF’s activities.
About Latin American Foundation for the Future
The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable.
To apply:
Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight ‘Projects Coordinator’ as your area under the ‘Coordinator Positions’ section.
Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers who can commit for a minimum of 10 weeks, with adaptable profiles and who have the enthusiasm and energy we need to provide support in various areas across the organisation.
In this generalist role, you will find yourself responsible for a variety of tasks; helping to ensure that both our programme activities and day-to-day operations run smoothly. Second Tree works in a transparent way, in a challenging and changeable situation in the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital.
The possible tasks included below are not exhaustive or rigidly defined; an exact role profile is dependent on the skill set of individual applicants. An average day might see you talking to students in a camp to tell them about a new class, or supporting in the writing of a grant proposal. Tasks could loosely fall within 4 key areas:
Programmes:
- Supporting programme coordinators in maintaining the day to day running of their activities with the Youth Wellbeing or Adult Education Programmes
- Supporting our children’s teachers or workshop facilitators in the planning or delivery of classes or excursions outside of camps
- Communicating key messages about our programmes to our students in camps or urban areas
Admin, Finance & Logistics:
- Supporting the management in liaising with external partners
- Maintaining organisation wide financial processes
- Coordinating the arrival and housing of incoming volunteer
Fundraising:
- Supporting the planning and implementation of Second Tree’s fundraising initiatives, such as campaigns
- Organising and maintaining regular communications with Second Tree’s donors (newsletters, thank you letters)
- Supporting in the identification of relevant grants
- Supporting in grant writing activities
Digital communication:
- Contributing to the written/visual content of Second Tree’s social media output
- Developing social media strategies to expand our reach and impact
- Producing regular reports on performance
- Website maintenance
Skills desired:
While there are no experience or skill-specific applicant requirements for this position, candidates must:
- Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed on the agreed timeframe
- Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way possible
- Have a strong sense of humour, being able to make fun of yourself is key
- Care for people; the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
- Instil the values above in the people that work with you
- Have keen problem-solving abilities, and a good understanding of what questions to ask, and when
- Communicate in English, both written and orally
- Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
We offer:
- Accommodation in a shared house
- Transportation to/from work
- After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.