Volunteer Coordinator At Intiwawa en acción

As the Volunteer Coordinator you are responsible for all volunteers here in Peru. You will communicate with the German and the Peruvian team and support the volunteers before and during their stay with Intiwawa. You are the main point of contact for orientation, support and coordination of all volunteers. This role is extremely important to our organization as for many volunteers adjusting to the cultural differences and getting settled into their projects can be a challenge. Maintaining close relations with both our national and international volunteers is the key to being successful in this position, as you will play a central part in their experience with Intiwawa.

Responsibilities

● Coordination with the German and Peruvian team of Intiwawa, especially with the General Director and Project Coordinator, as well as Recruitment coordinators in Germany and Perú.

● Be the point of contact for future and current volunteers

● Welcome new volunteers and provide orientation

● Support and coordination of all volunteers in the project

● Organization of volunteer events for team-building

● Mediation between field volunteers and committee members

Requirements

● Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish

● High level of motivation, initiative and confidence

● Excellent organizational and administrative skills

● Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and intercultural communication skills and ability to work in multicultural, collaborative environment

● Flexibility and ability to adapt to new environments, resourcefulness, and sensitivity to cultural differences

● Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team

Details

● At least 6 months commitment

● Weekly hours will vary, but are typically around 30-35 hours per week

● Flexible, unconventional schedule

● Work-related expenses are covered

● Low-cost housing available

● A letter of reference and certificate will be provided