Communication Volunteer with Médicos del Mundo in Bolivia (La Paz)
Medicos del Mundo
Asociacion Médicos del Mundo
La Paz, Bolivia
Description
The volunteer post will fall under the responsibility of Médicos del Mundo’s Country Coordination team and will be coordinated with the technical teams working on the projects in Bolivia. The role of the volunteer will be to support MdM’s communications strategy in Bolivia with the aim of strengthening the communications department as a strategy for publicising the achievements and designs of the various campaigns and projects developed within the projects of MdM Bolivia. The volunteer will be able to assist with the implementation and management of the various social media platforms and other media outlets, as well as the production of official newsletters and information for the beneficiary population.
Tasks: - Prepare and run workshops in collaboration with the project teams. - Support the teams in managing social media and institutional platforms to strengthen the mission’s digital presence. - Assist with the design and produce videos. - Assist with the design of promotional materials. - Write press releases.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will reside in the city of La Paz, where MdM's main office is located, from where, according to the established schedule, s/he will travel to the intervention areas of the projects being carried out (department of Pando and Santa Cruz). Accommodation, return flights, visa and vaccination costs, health insurance and equipment (laptops and mobile phone with unlimited data) will be provided during deployment. Transportation and accommodation will be provided for all work-related travel. The volunteer will also receive a monthly allowance of 640 € for their personal expenses.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will improve their professional knowledge through training in humanitarian action, and specific issues on security, gender, psychosocial support, etc. and will be provided with online training resources to continue their learning. Those selected will receive briefings and training at MdM headquarters with the different departments related to the mission and the position, as well as a specific online trainings before they start their field work. Training sessions will take place both in the countries of the support and the host organisation.
Participant profile
- Interest in Communication or Information Sciences; - Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is essential; - Group management and teaching skills; - Interest in supporting social and community-based organisations; - An understanding of development and humanitarian projects at a basic level; - Skills in the graphic design of publications; - Knowledge of and proficiency in social media; - Ability to write concisely; - Interest in photography and video.
Activity dates
A total of 25 week(s) during the period 14/01/2027 to 12/07/2027
Activity location
La Paz, Bolivia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Saint Martin (french part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251074