15 Volunteer Support & Mentorship
2025-04-27T18:14:51+00:00
AlamaYangu Initiative
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https://alamayangu.org/
FULL_TIME
Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe and Mbeya
Tanzania
00000
Tanzania
Business Management and Administration
Social Services & Nonprofit
2025-05-10T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Key responsibilities
1.Volunteer Support & Mentorship
- Provide day-to-day support and mentorship to international volunteers at the placement site.
- Guide volunteers in adapting to their roles, responsibilities, and local culture.
- Address any challenges volunteers face, offering solutions and emotional support.
- Ensure volunteers adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivity guidelines.
2.Orientation & Training
- Conduct on-site orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with their work environment and community.
- Provide ongoing training and coaching to help volunteers enhance their skills and effectiveness.
- Assist in translating and bridging communication gaps between volunteers and local community members, if needed.
3.Coordination & Communication
- Serve as a liaison between volunteers, the local community, and the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
- Maintain regular communication with the Volunteer Program Coordinator, providing updates on volunteer progress, challenges, and successes.
- Facilitate regular check-ins and meetings with volunteers to review their experiences and address concerns.
4.Community Engagement & Relationship Building
- Strengthen relationships between volunteers and local stakeholders, including community leaders, schools, or partner organizations.
- Help and encourage volunteers to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges and participate in community activities.
- Mediate and resolve any misunderstandings between volunteers and the host community.
5.Monitoring & Reporting
- Track volunteer attendance, activities, and progress at the placement site.
- Document challenges, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to program improvement.
- Provide periodic reports to the Volunteer Program Coordinator on volunteer experiences and placement site dynamics.
6.Logistics & Welfare Support
- Assist volunteers in navigating local transportation, housing arrangements, and safety measures.
- Ensure the well-being of volunteers by addressing health, security, and emergency concerns as they arise.
- Support volunteers in understanding and following local customs, regulations, and work ethics.
7.Program Improvement & Sustainability
- Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the volunteer experience and placement effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities for expanding volunteer contributions to benefit the community and host organization.
- Assist in evaluating the impact of volunteers on the community and making recommendations for future improvements.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Education, Mass Communication or any other related field.
- Experience in mentoring, volunteer management, or community work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.
- Fluency in Swahili and English (both written and spoken).
- Ability to work independently and solve problems in a dynamic field setting.
- Familiarity with local cultures and community structures in Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, or Mbeya is an added advantage
1.Volunteer Support & Mentorship Provide day-to-day support and mentorship to international volunteers at the placement site. Guide volunteers in adapting to their roles, responsibilities, and local culture. Address any challenges volunteers face, offering solutions and emotional support. Ensure volunteers adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivity guidelines. 2.Orientation & Training Conduct on-site orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with their work environment and community. Provide ongoing training and coaching to help volunteers enhance their skills and effectiveness. Assist in translating and bridging communication gaps between volunteers and local community members, if needed. 3.Coordination & Communication Serve as a liaison between volunteers, the local community, and the Volunteer Program Coordinator. Maintain regular communication with the Volunteer Program Coordinator, providing updates on volunteer progress, challenges, and successes. Facilitate regular check-ins and meetings with volunteers to review their experiences and address concerns. 4.Community Engagement & Relationship Building Strengthen relationships between volunteers and local stakeholders, including community leaders, schools, or partner organizations. Help and encourage volunteers to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges and participate in community activities. Mediate and resolve any misunderstandings between volunteers and the host community. 5.Monitoring & Reporting Track volunteer attendance, activities, and progress at the placement site. Document challenges, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to program improvement. Provide periodic reports to the Volunteer Program Coordinator on volunteer experiences and placement site dynamics. 6.Logistics & Welfare Support Assist volunteers in navigating local transportation, housing arrangements, and safety measures. Ensure the well-being of volunteers by addressing health, security, and emergency concerns as they arise. Support volunteers in understanding and following local customs, regulations, and work ethics. 7.Program Improvement & Sustainability Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the volunteer experience and placement effectiveness. Identify opportunities for expanding volunteer contributions to benefit the community and host organization. Assist in evaluating the impact of volunteers on the community and making recommendations for future improvements.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Education, Mass Communication or any other related field. Experience in mentoring, volunteer management, or community work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups. Fluency in Swahili and English (both written and spoken). Ability to work independently and solve problems in a dynamic field setting. Familiarity with local cultures and community structures in Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, or Mbeya is an added advantage
JOB-680e741b044a3
Vacancy title:
15 Volunteer Support & Mentorship
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
AlamaYangu Initiative
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 10 2025
Duty Station:
Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe and Mbeya | Tanzania | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key responsibilities
1.Volunteer Support & Mentorship
- Provide day-to-day support and mentorship to international volunteers at the placement site.
- Guide volunteers in adapting to their roles, responsibilities, and local culture.
- Address any challenges volunteers face, offering solutions and emotional support.
- Ensure volunteers adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivity guidelines.
2.Orientation & Training
- Conduct on-site orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with their work environment and community.
- Provide ongoing training and coaching to help volunteers enhance their skills and effectiveness.
- Assist in translating and bridging communication gaps between volunteers and local community members, if needed.
3.Coordination & Communication
- Serve as a liaison between volunteers, the local community, and the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
- Maintain regular communication with the Volunteer Program Coordinator, providing updates on volunteer progress, challenges, and successes.
- Facilitate regular check-ins and meetings with volunteers to review their experiences and address concerns.
4.Community Engagement & Relationship Building
- Strengthen relationships between volunteers and local stakeholders, including community leaders, schools, or partner organizations.
- Help and encourage volunteers to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges and participate in community activities.
- Mediate and resolve any misunderstandings between volunteers and the host community.
5.Monitoring & Reporting
- Track volunteer attendance, activities, and progress at the placement site.
- Document challenges, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to program improvement.
- Provide periodic reports to the Volunteer Program Coordinator on volunteer experiences and placement site dynamics.
6.Logistics & Welfare Support
- Assist volunteers in navigating local transportation, housing arrangements, and safety measures.
- Ensure the well-being of volunteers by addressing health, security, and emergency concerns as they arise.
- Support volunteers in understanding and following local customs, regulations, and work ethics.
7.Program Improvement & Sustainability
- Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the volunteer experience and placement effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities for expanding volunteer contributions to benefit the community and host organization.
- Assist in evaluating the impact of volunteers on the community and making recommendations for future improvements.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Education, Mass Communication or any other related field.
- Experience in mentoring, volunteer management, or community work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.
- Fluency in Swahili and English (both written and spoken).
- Ability to work independently and solve problems in a dynamic field setting.
- Familiarity with local cultures and community structures in Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, or Mbeya is an added advantage
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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