Social Impact Project for International Resilience Volunteer - Experteeting Opportunity
How This Works
In the MovingWorlds Institute Global Fellowship, you will learn how to advance your for-good career while getting hands on experience on projects like this one.
Project Description and Impact
Role overview
The International Resilience Volunteer will closely work with VSO programme teams and partners to strengthen and mainstream VSO’s approach to resilience.
The Ideal candidate will carry out pilot risk and capacity assessments among communities and partner organisations in order to contribute towards building preparedness plans. This would involve training partner organisations and community representatives in understanding the different concepts of resilience, carrying out assessments, and engaging in discussions regarding perceptions of risks and preparedness to build on the importance of resilience.
Learning Opportunity
By participating in the MovingWorlds Institute, you will first learn social impact frameworks and human-centered design before putting your existing skills and new knowledge to action.In addition, this organization will expose you to new things, like:
From VSO you’ll get something few other volunteering organisations offer. An opportunity of using your skills and experience to have a long-lasting impact on peoples' lives.
You'll do something very different. You'll bring inspiration, energy and vital practical skills to help secure better healthcare, more valuable education and broader opportunities for poor people in Africa and Asia.
Accommodation
- You should be willing to live in the same way as your local colleagues.
- Accommodation is generally basic
Living Stipend
We will support you
- All travel, vaccinations, expenses and accommodation paid for by VSO
- Comprehensive medical insurance paid for by VSO
- Comprehensive training before you go
- Full support and security from our in-country offices
- Local living allowance
- Support with resettlement and re-employment on your return
Travel Stipend
We will support you
- All travel expenses paid for by VSO
Food Stipend
We will support you
- All travel, vaccinations, expenses and accommodation paid for by VSO
- Comprehensive medical insurance paid for by VSO
- Comprehensive training before you go
- Full support and security from our in-country offices
- Local living allowance
- Support with resettlement and re-employment on your return
Additional Benefits
- Minimum of 3 weeks annual leave
About the Hosting Organization
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is a Non-profit working on Civic & Social Organization, Civil Engineering, Education, Environmental Services, Global Development, Health / Wellness / Fitness.