Volunteer Co-ordinator – Perhentian Community Project, Malaysia
Role
As the Volunteer Co-ordinator you will be the main contact between the volunteers and the project. You will ensure all volunteers are happy and that they achieve what is needed for the project. You will contact the volunteers before, during and after the programme. You will also be expected to lead our school clubs so some form of teaching experience is needed. You will be seen as the face of the Community Project and this should be considered at all times. When representing Ecoteer you should display a professional standard whilst remaining open and accessible to the community and other stakeholders in which we operate.
Description of ideal candidate
A passionate, friendly and social person who has experience of teaching. They would have a passion not just for teaching but also for the environment and will want to make a difference to the local Perhentian Community. They would have experience in organising people and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. They would have good command of spoken and written English and experience of living and working with western people. They would be a happy, people person and someone that people can easily discuss issues with. They would be a confident swimmer and love living on tropical islands.
Download full job description Volunteer Coordinator – Job Description 2015
Benefits
Free mixed dorm accommodation at the Ecoteer House
1 day off per week and a block of 4 days off per month during the project season (March-October)
Free wi-fi at Ecoteer House
Work related expenses (Not travel to or from Malaysia)
Application
Please email your CV and cover letter to Daniel@ecoteer.com . In your cover letter please ensure you mention why you are interested in the role, what dates you would like to be an intern for and also about your general hobbies and interests.
Deadline
Tuesday December 16th 2014.
Dates
2nd February – 1st June 2015 (or longer)
13th May – 31st August 2015 (or longer)
20th August – 30th November 2015 (or longer)
PLEASE NOTE – if you can stay longer than 3 months please say as we prefer our interns to stay for 6+ months.
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