Volunteer Liaison (Remote) 🇬🇺

Company Description

UPAVIM is a women's cooperative in La Esperanza, a marginalized community in Zone 12 of Guatemala City. Over the past 25 years, the organization has grown from a small baby-weighing program to an initiative supporting over 100 local women through the creation and sale of handmade fair-trade crafts. Proceeds are used to pay wages, fund a community health clinic, and support the UPAVIM school, which provides education from daycare to 6th grade. Additionally, UPAVIM operates a library, offers free English classes and tutoring, and runs a bakery and soy factory to provide affordable goods to the community. The organization's mission is to empower women through education, employment, and personal development, aiming to improve their quality of life and that of their families.

Role Description

This is a remote, volunteer position as a Volunteer Liaison for UPAVIM. The Volunteer Liaison will serve as the primary point of contact between international volunteers and the organization. Responsibilities include coordinating volunteer schedules, assisting with communications, providing orientation and support, and managing volunteer-related documentation. The role will also involve promoting engagement opportunities through digital outreach and maintaining accurate records of volunteer activities. Please contact veronicaburbano1@gmail.com

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for remote communication and coordination
• Experience in volunteer management, public relations, or community organizing is a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or prior experience working with Central American communities is strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Passion for empowering women and supporting global community development initiatives
• Availability to commit to a flexible volunteer schedule