Vacancy title:
Volunteer Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
The Jonathan Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Volunteering is vital to our mission; not only because of the contribution volunteers make across all our strategic work areas but also the opportunity volunteering provides to engage and connect people from local and wider communities to The Jonathan Foundation.

The Volunteer Assistant post provides an opportunity to work directly with our volunteers at a time when our volunteer numbers and volunteering programme are expanding rapidly. You will be working with volunteer groups on a near daily basis, helping to organise and deliver a wide range of practical volunteer activities which support the growth and development of The Jonathan Foundation. In this role you will work with members of the wider organization team to deliver high quality volunteering opportunities across the whole organization.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude to work, be confident and comfortable engaging and supporting volunteers and will work as a passionate ambassador for the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practical Volunteering

• Provide administrative support for volunteer enquiries and questions via email and phone.
• Assist and lead volunteer groups performing practical work across all areas of activities.
• Welcome and host volunteer groups which will include delivering introductions to the organization and its work.
• Report back work progress to the organization.
• Maintain and manage excellent records on volunteer activities.
• Provide a high-quality volunteering experience for volunteers joining us from external groups.

Volunteer Communications

• Contribute photos and information on volunteers and volunteer activities, for use in volunteer communications across the foundation.
• Contribute to articles and news-letters/stories for use across the foundation’s communication channels.
• Help promote volunteering opportunities and benefits to attract new volunteers to the foundation.
• Support and help organise volunteer recognition events and initiatives.
• Make active use of information and resources gained via personal networks to inform the development of this role.
• Perform any other duties consistent with the role and / or reasonably required
• Your assignment will be based in Gashora Sector, Bugesera District and you will be required to live in the neighborhood where the foundation is located.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate should have proven professional experience in managing, developing, and mentoring teams, have volunteer management experience, be confident and comfortable engaging and supporting volunteers and will work as a passionate ambassador for the foundation.
• Perfect knowledge of both written and spoken English.
• University degree in any related field.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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