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Volunteer Position – Lead & Scale a Global Nonprofit

Childsplay International
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This is a volunteer leadership role. We ask for a regular time commitment (approx. 10–15 hours/week) and at least one year of engagement, with flexibility around your schedule.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Mental Health, Poverty
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Age Requirement:
    11+
    Other Requirements:
    Only applications with a cover letters will be considered.

    Description

    Volunteer Position – Lead & Scale a Global Nonprofit

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – ChildsPlay International (CPI)

    (Link to Job Ad on our website here)

    ChildsPlay International (CPI) brings play and play-based free education to children in communities affected by war, famine, and disaster. Our affordable, low-tech programs — including pop-up classrooms and a global storytelling initiative — foster healing, creativity, and learning. (We just published our first book, born out of the global storytelling program. Link here.)

    This is a chance to set up your own team, scale proven programs, and shape strategy — without starting from scratch. Though unpaid, it offers real authority, global impact, and the opportunity to build a legacy for children worldwide.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead strategy, partnerships, and fundraising.
    • Support local teams delivering CPI programs.
    • Oversee operations and represent CPI globally.

    Qualifications

    • Nonprofit or social impact leadership experience.
    • Strong fundraising and networking skills.
    • Commitment to children’s rights and play-based learning.

    Details

    • Location: Remote/flexible.
    • Compensation: Volunteer role opportunity for growth and compensation

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – ChildsPlay International (CPI)

    (Link to Job Ad on our website here)

    ChildsPlay International (CPI) brings play and play-based free education to children in communities affected by war, famine, and disaster. Our affordable, low-tech programs — including pop-up classrooms and a global storytelling initiative — foster healing, creativity, and learning. (We just published our first book, born out of the global storytelling program. Link here.)

    This is a chance to set up your own team, scale proven programs, and shape strategy — without starting from scratch. Though unpaid, it offers real authority, global impact, and the opportunity to build a legacy for children worldwide.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead strategy, partnerships, and fundraising.
    • Support local teams delivering CPI programs.
    • Oversee operations and represent CPI globally.

    Qualifications

    • Nonprofit or social impact leadership experience.
    • Strong fundraising and networking skills…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Please submit:

    1. Resume or CV (PDF or Word)
    2. Cover Letter describing your interest in CPI, relevant experience, and vision for growing programs and infrastructure
    3. Optional Work Samples – Examples of past leadership, program development, or nonprofit impact (PDF, Word, or links)

    Send all materials to Office@ChildsPlayIntl.org with the subject line: Volunteer Executive Director Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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