VCS Academy currently supports 25 projects supporting different communities across the globe. Through fiscal hosting and operational and administrative support for the project managers and volunteers. Community projects can access not-for-profit status through being fiscally hosted by VCS Academy CIC, while the organisations handles the majority of their financial operations, administrative tasks, and monitoring and reporting support for their different teams
We need a volunteer coordinator to Shape the backbone of our volunteer ecosystem by recruiting, training, and inducting new volunteers. Define and implement processes for effective volunteer management, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for all team members.
VCS Academy volunteer team is made up of volunteers, currently we have 8 volunteers, and we are looking to expand the team to cover roles in Communications, Relationships Management, Marketing and Business Development, and Networks Coordination.
Job Description
- Lead the hiring of volunteers and foster community engagement by developing outreach strategies and managing recruitment campaigns.
- Establish and refine internal processes for onboarding, training, and supporting volunteers to create a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Organize and facilitate community events to strengthen team connections and encourage knowledge-sharing among volunteers.
- Manage communication channels, including social media and WordPress updates, to enhance visibility and attract new volunteers.
Requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport and maintain good relationships with our core volunteers, and volunteers from other projects and organisations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with external and internal volunteers.
• Ability to adapt tone and messaging to align with the organization’s objectives.
• Ability to craft compelling and clear captions and messages to attract new volunteers.
• Ability to create engaging posts and updates on projects using provided information and photos.
• Awareness of the cultural and situational context in Gaza to ensure respectful and appropriate representation.
Desirable
• Proficiency in any graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or similar tools).
Duration – Time Estimate
• 7-14 hours per week.
We work remotely and flexibly, on-demand, and you can manage your own time and task list.
If you are interested in volunteering, email us at volunteer@project1-jcuf6icliy.live-website.com
