Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Volunteer with MdM in Sierra Leone (Kabala)
Medicos del Mundo
MEDICOS DEL MUNDO
KABALA, Sierra Leone
Description
MdM started working in Sierra Leone in 2002 (in Koinadugu since 2006). Since then, more than 30 projects have been developed with the financial support of over 10million€ from various donors. Main tasks: Collaborate with the MHPSS Officer in the coordination and delivery of psychosocial support activities, including group discussions, awareness sessions, and community-based interventions; Contribute to the development, adaptation, and dissemination of MHPSS tools and materials in line with MdM and international standards, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance; Support the MHPSS Officer in the preparation and facilitation of training sessions for healthcare providers, community workers, and partner organizations on MHPSS-related topics; Work with the MHPSS Officer to collect and organize available data to assess the effectiveness of MHPSS interventions; Help maintain accurate records of MHPSS activities, including attendance, session reports, and identified challenges.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Koinadugu is a rural context and the living conditions in Kabala are the usual ones in this kind of environment. Basic services are not easily accessible (water is provided from a well, electricity is available through the use of generators or solar systems). The speed of internet is limited, but the connection is stable. The volunteer will regularly receive information, guidance, support, & materials and transportation necessary for performing the functions assigned to them. You will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of 487€ to cover basic needs and local transport.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will improve their professional knowledge through training in humanitarian action, and specific issues on security, gender, psychosocial support and will be provided with training resources to continue their learning. Those selected will receive briefings/training at MdM headquarters in Madrid with the different departments related to the mission and the position, as well as mandatory online training on environmental issues before they start their field work. Training sessions will take place both in the countries of the support organisations and in of the host organisations.
Participant profile
Education & Training • Graduated in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related fields • Training in gender and gender-based violence and/or nutrition is desirable. • Experience working with communities, NGOs, or social programs is desirable Skills & Competencies: • Organizational capacity and ability to adapt to complex contexts and stressful situations • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and empathy. • Ability to work well with diverse teams and community groups. • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Autonomy and organization skills to prioritize daily tasks • Interest in public health, human rights, and community well-being. Language & Technical Skills • English (C1 level) is mandatory. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and email communication. Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Activity dates
A total of 32 week(s) during the period 15/04/2025 to 15/12/2025
Activity location
162 MAKENI ROAD, KABALA, KOINADUGU, KABALA, Sierra Leone
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/03/2025 23:59