About Us

The Jonathan Foundation is a non- profit organization that supports, educates and develops children in Rwanda. The Jonathan Foundation was founded in 2020 and it is far more than a school. The Foundation has been created to offer a wide-ranging platform of educational development and support for more than 2000 students aged between 3 and 19.

Our mission is to provide a stable learning environment where students can fulfil their academic potential and to build a new Academy of Science which will cover the gap in the Nation’s need for scientists. https://jonathan-foundation.org/volunteer/

JOB ROLE & SUMMARY

Volunteering is vital to our mission; not only because of the contribution volunteers make across all our strategic work areas but also the opportunity volunteering provides to engage and connect people from local and wider communities to The Jonathan Foundation.

The Volunteer Assistant post provides an opportunity to work directly with our volunteers at a time when our volunteer numbers and volunteering programme are expanding rapidly. You will be working with volunteer groups on a near daily basis, helping to organise and deliver a wide range of practical volunteer activities which support the growth and development of The Jonathan Foundation. In this role you will work with members of the wider organization team to deliver high quality volunteering opportunities across the whole organization.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude to work, be confident and comfortable engaging and supporting volunteers and will work as a passionate ambassador for the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practical Volunteering

Provide administrative support for volunteer enquiries and questions via email and phone.
Assist and lead volunteer groups performing practical work across all areas of activities.
Welcome and host volunteer groups which will include delivering introductions to the organization and its work.
Report back work progress to the organization.
Maintain and manage excellent records on volunteer activities.
Provide a high-quality volunteering experience for volunteers joining us from external groups.
Volunteer Communications

Contribute photos and information on volunteers and volunteer activities, for use in volunteer communications across the foundation.
Contribute to articles and news-letters/stories for use across the foundation’s communication channels.
Help promote volunteering opportunities and benefits to attract new volunteers to the foundation.
Support and help organise volunteer recognition events and initiatives.
Make active use of information and resources gained via personal networks to inform the development of this role.
Perform any other duties consistent with the role and / or reasonably required
Your assignment will be based in Gashora Sector, Bugesera District and you will be required to live in the neighborhood where the foundation is located.
QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have proven professional experience in managing, developing, and mentoring teams, have volunteer management experience, be confident and comfortable engaging and supporting volunteers and will work as a passionate ambassador for the foundation.
Perfect knowledge of both written and spoken English.
University degree in any related field.