Volunteer With Impact: Global Country Directors, Fundraisers and Partnership Builders NEEDED Across Africa, The Americas, Asia, Europe, Caribbean and Beyond

Organisation: Linda Dominguez Foundation (LDF) | SMILE Mission – Read. Rise. Thrive.

Location: Worldwide (remote, local and field-based)

LDF is a registered Nigerian nonprofit transforming futures through Compassion, Education and Innovation. Through SMILE Mission we promote literacy, health education, life skills, STEM and community relief for children, girls and women, young mothers, widows, older persons, displaced persons and other vulnerable communities.

We are expanding internationally and need resource mobilisers, opportunity hunters, community builders and impact creators, not just people to organise outreach.

We are recruiting for three volunteer roles:

1. Country / State / City Director: lead SMILE Mission in your location. Good fit: organised, reliable, able to recruit and motivate a team.

2. Fundraising and In-Kind Sponsorship Volunteer: mobilise funds and product donations. Good fit: a connector with a strong network; sales, PR, marketing or fundraising experience is a plus.

3. SMILE Mission Impact Network Builder: grow partnerships and keep our volunteer community connected. Good fit: warm, organised, great at follow-up, able to represent LDF well.

Role Description

ROLE 1: COUNTRY / STATE / CITY DIRECTOR

- Represent LDF and build a local volunteer team

- Identify vulnerable communities and plan SMILE Mission activities

- Build relationships with local organisations, businesses and leaders

- Report on activities and impact

- Identify partnership, fundraising and sponsorship opportunities

ROLE 2: FUNDRAISING AND IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP VOLUNTEER

- Identify donors, philanthropists and funding opportunities

- Support fundraising campaigns through approved LDF channels

- Connect LDF with manufacturers, retailers and corporates willing to donate sanitary pads, books, school supplies, food, hygiene, WASH and STEM materials

ROLE 3: SMILE MISSION IMPACT NETWORK BUILDER

- Outside: build partnerships with NGOs, churches, schools, companies and community groups; introduce LDF to sponsors

- Inside: onboard and check in on volunteers, organise team check-ins and group chats, recruit new volunteers and keep existing ones active

WHO CAN APPLY

Professionals, NGO workers, students and graduates, community organisers, entrepreneurs, and PR, marketing and fundraising professionals. NGO experience is an advantage but not required. Integrity, reliability, communication and commitment matter most.

COMMITMENT

5–8 hours per week, plus a phone and internet access.

WHAT SUCCESS SHOULD LOOK LIKE

We don't just want people joining our 500+ volunteer database or WhatsApp groups, or collecting titles. We want a growing record of:

- Active SMILE Circles and communities reached

- Projects initiated and completed

- People and families reached

- Volunteers mobilised and retained

- Partnerships established

- Products and resources secured

- Verified outcomes and evidence

The objective is to keep the train moving even when the founder isn't personally pushing every carriage.

HOW IT WORKS

LDF provides the identity, framework, training, guidance, accountability and global network. You bring initiative, local relationships and action. You don't have to wait for the Foundation: identify a need, build a team, mobilise resources and start an approved SMILE Mission activity. Recognition follows actual contribution.

WHAT YOU GAIN

- Leadership and project management experience

- A growing international network

- Humanitarian and community development experience

- Opportunities to lead SMILE Mission activities

- Certificate of Service and recognition for your contributions

- Letter of Recommendation after 6 months of active service

- Opportunities for volunteer trips abroad (you pay your own travel and transport expenses)

IMPORTANT

These are voluntary, unpaid positions. Salaries, funding and travel sponsorship are not granted. Volunteers cover their own expenses, including transport and travel. Volunteers must uphold LDF's values, safeguarding standards and accountability requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

Email Info@lindadominguezfoundation.org with the subject "Volunteer Application – [Role] – [Country]". Include:

- Your full name, country and city

- Your WhatsApp number

- The role you are applying for

- A short note on why you are a good fit

- Your CV and LinkedIn profile

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a brief conversation.

Website: https://lindadominguezfoundation.org

Linda Dominguez Foundation – SMILE MISSION:Read. Rise. Thrive.