WANTED


 

Job Title: Assistant Volunteer Coordinator 

 

Location: Remote (with occasional travel opportunities)

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Type: Full-Time, or 3 month internship 

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Job overview: Assist our team by preparing international volunteers for travel. You will be responsible for gathering completed travel forms, advising on travel plans and getting involved in social media, marketing, hosting, travel and veterinary work too. 

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Volunteer Coordination:

  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and placing volunteers in our global veterinary and rescue projects.

  • Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers, ensuring they have all the necessary information and support.

  • Organize travel logistics, orientation sessions, and ongoing communication with volunteers during their placements.

  • Collaborate with project managers to match volunteer skills with project needs.

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• Content Creation & Social Media:

  • Develop, create, and manage engaging content for our social media platforms, blog, and website.

  • Share stories and updates from our global projects, highlighting the work of our volunteers and the impact of our initiatives.​

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• Administrative Support:

  • Assist with project documentation, reporting, and maintaining volunteer databases.

  • Support fundraising initiatives through communication materials.

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• Travel and work with our veterinary team: The right candidate will have opportunities to travel and visit our global project locations (which include Peru, Costa Rica, Thailand, India, Egypt) as well as help host volunteers in Zimbabwe and South Africa

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Requirements:

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• A passion for animals and animal welfare

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with social media platforms, content creation tools, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative mindset with the ability to produce visually appealing and engaging content.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience with photography, video editing, and graphic design is a plus.

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination, customer service, or a similar role is desirable.

• A passion for travel is a bonus

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What We Offer:

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• Work from home in a dynamic and supportive environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training from our global team

• Travel with work whilst helping animals

• The opportunity to be part of a global mission to improve animal welfare

• This job has a 3 month probation period, onto a rolling contract. 

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Training: On the job remote training from our current Volunteer Coordinators who are based in Zimbabwe, South Africa and USA.

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To apply

 

• CVs to work@worldwidevets.com

• Please include a short covering letter

• Applications are open until 15th of September 2024.

• ​Kindly note, you will only receive a response from Worldwide Vets if further details are requested or you are offered an interview.

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About Us: Worldwide Vets is a dynamic charity dedicated to improving animal welfare globally. We run veterinary and husbandry projects around the world, focusing on all species (wildlife, horses, dogs and cats), providing essential services to underserved communities. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and the people who care for them.