DESCRIPTION

If you are interested in social media, marketing, designing and creativity and want to combine these interests with an amazing experience volunteering for a Non-profit organisation in Peru, this is the perfect role for you! As a Marketing Volunteer, you will assist the Marketing Coordinator in a variety of tasks and projects related to recruitment and fundraising. You will also get responsibility over our social media accounts and present posts and stories several times per week on both ordered and own initiative. 

This role does not require many hours of work per week, so it is possible to combine the role with another volunteering role. This will allow you to top up your hours and gain experience in more than one field. 

For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. 

THIS POSITION INCLUDES TASKS SUCH AS

• Creating content and posting on our social media. Mainly Facebook and Instagram with the possibility to also include blogging. 
• Designing and creating material for marketing, such as flyers, posters, brochures etc.
• Supporting the Marketing Coordinator during events, campaigns etc. 
• Contributing with creative and innovative ideas of marketing and development 
• Distributing marketing materials locally and online 
• Encourage other volunteers to also be present on our social media "

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco
• A thorough introduction to the organization 
• Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding.
• 24/7 emergency support 
• Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch etc.)
• Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Previous experience or education in Marketing.
• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML/CSS, Google Analytics and Adobe Creative Suite desirable but not essential.
• Research skills.
• Excellent communication ability.
• Photography and photo/video editing skills are desirable but not essential.
• Creativity and the ability to be proactive.
• Flexible and hardworking.

REQUIREMENTS

• Age 18+ on arrival
• Current background check from your home country.
• At least basic Spanish desirable, but not essential.
• English Level:  Advanced/Fluent
• Time Commitment: Minimum 4 weeks

*If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange Spanish classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay.