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Volunteer Coordinator in Huanchaco!

The experience

Working as a Volunteer Coordinator, you'll manage the group of volunteers within the organization during their time with us, such as helping new volunteers to settle into Huanchaco and their projects and organising volunteer activities.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 160 {daily: "Per day", weekly: "Per week", once: "One time"}

Description: Otra Cosa relies on donations from volunteers to fund operating activities. By asking each volunteer for a donation it makes it possible for us to keep our projects and services viable. Contribution rates vary according to the duration of the placement. For a two-month volunteer placement, for example, volunteers contribute £250. For more information about the volunteer and internship contribution rates, please visit our website.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The role of Volunteer Coordinator is a very important one within our volunteering organisation. We value our volunteers very highly and want to be able to offer them the best possible experience whilst working with us. Adjusting to the cultural differences and getting settled into the projects can be a challenge for first-time volunteers or those who are new to travel. To help with this adjustment it is important to create a strong community, to reassure the volunteers and help then feel welcome, safe and integrated in our organisation, the community and amongst each other. You will be responsible for overseeing their health, wellbeing and integration, liaising with our management team to address any and all potential issues.

Please note that all volunteer positions are also available as Internships. With this add-on you will receive an extra level of mentorship.

Activities & Shift

● Delivering training and workshops to new volunteers.
● Meeting and greeting new volunteers, including running airport/bus station pickups, giving welcome inductions and walking tours.
● Organizing volunteer activities, such as our weekly Volunteer Lunch and weekend excursions or trips.
● Monitoring, supporting and motivating volunteers in their work. This will include liaising with volunteers, coordinators and managers to understand how they work and assessing their needs in order to fully support them.
● Organising and accompanying the volunteers to the clinic, hospital and migration office as and when necessary.
● Helping in the OCN office with administrative tasks relating to volunteer recruitment and fundraising.

Rules

What you can expect from us:
● Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco
● Thorough introduction to the organization
● Certified Training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding
● Take part in in-house training, introducing you to the world of humanitarianism and development NGOs.
● Weekly one-to-one meetings with a Manager
● 24/7 emergency support
● Organized activities & trips (barbeques, game nights, volunteer-lunch, team building trips)
● Working in a friendly beach & surf town right next to many historical sites
● The satisfying feeling of committing your work to a good cause whilst gaining insight into a new culture
● Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in