School & Community-based Mentor National Volunteer

About the job Role Overview Working at VSO VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone.

In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.

Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness.

Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status.

Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.

But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts.

From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change.

These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

Role Overview Summary The person in the role will work in collaboration with school structures and community structures to support the implementation of school and community-based activities to improve both children’s and parents’ participation to strengthen learning outcomes.

Ideal Applicant Summary The ideal candidate for this role will have a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or community development, showing they understand how to support schools and communities.

With over 5 years of experience in working with people from all levels - national, district, and school.

Competencies and Behaviour At VSO We Believe Progress Is Only Possible By Working Together.

Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies Ability to be open minded and respectful Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships Ability to seek and share knowledge Equal Opportunities VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty.

We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion.

It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.