Deadline: Ongoing
Science of Life Studies (SOLS) 24/7 Malaysia is currently looking for passionate and motivated individuals from around the globe to take part in Project 100 and make a difference as Community Development Officers! SOLS 24/7 is an award-winning, humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to serve, educate and empower underserved communities in Malaysia.
This is your chance to be an everyday hero – do social work and get paid – a life-changing work experience. Join passionate & capable individuals from around the world in revolutionizing education for poor communities in Malaysia.
SOLS 24/7 Malaysia offers a range of volunteering opportunities through Project 100, which aims to bring FREE education to 100 poor communities throughout the country in partnership with Better Malaysia Foundation:
Community Development Officers (Paid Volunteer position)
A Community Development Officer (CDO) is someone who is passionate to help improve the lives of an underprivileged community by empowering them with education and motivation. SOLS 24/7 together with its CDOs work to achieve this objective by mainly providing communities with English, basic computer skills and motivation through Project 100.
- Duration: 1 year contract
- Allowance scheme: Paid volunteer position + smart phone + laptop provided
- Flight expenses to-from Malaysia will be borne by yourself.
Benefits
- Gain valuable life skills including community development, teaching, management, leadership and communication skills and more.
- Immerse in local culture and learn social entrepreneurship as you will be based full-time in the community.
Responsibilities
- Community development through teaching English, basic computer skills and motivation to poor communities.
- Organize community projects, manage the centre, network with other NGOs and individuals within the community and engage with others through Social Media platforms.
- CDOs also organize Community Projects, establish relationships with other NGOs within the community, submit monthly reports & manage expenses and engage with others through Social Media platforms.
Eligibility
- Passionate about community development and helping the underprivileged
- With work experience, leadership and management skills
- Keen to further develop their personal and professional skills by stepping out of their comfort zones and challenging themselves within one year
- With Bachelor’s Degree academic qualifications
Selection Criteria
- Clearly spoken English (ideally a native speaker)
- Proof of Diploma/Degree
- MS Office Skills
- Interested to teach the Science of Language system
- Able to prepare community centre and accounting reports in a comprehensive and timely manner
- Able to spearhead community development and community awareness activities on a monthly basis
- Skilled in classroom management, able manage a community centre as well as mentor a volunteer/trainee
- Able to network and build working relationships with local organization NGOs
- Able to play the role of community liaison, interacting with parents, schools, key individual, etc.
- Able to utilize social media to achieve media engagement goals
- Able to live in local community
- Suitable for 21 to 60 year olds
Long-term Volunteer
As a long-term volunteer, you will provide long-term supportive role to Community Development Officers
Duration: Minimum 6 months – 1 year
Allowance scheme: Monthly living allowance provided + Food + Accommodation + Internal travel expenses (Flights to Malaysia not included)
Eligibility
- Passionate about community development and helping the underprivileged
- Keen to develop their personal and professional skills with the guidance of someone more experienced
- With a Diploma and lacks work experience
Benefits
- Gain valuable life skills including teaching, communication skills and basic community development
- Immerse in local culture and learn from the Community Development Officer who you will be paired with full-time in the community
Short-term Volunteer
As a short-term volunteer, you will provide short-term supportive role to Community Development Officers.
Duration: 10 weeks – 6 months
Allowance scheme: Food + Accommodation + Internal travel expenses provided (Flights to Malaysia not included)
Eligibility
- Interested or curious about community development and helping the underprivileged
- Keen to experience Malaysia as a local instead of a tourist during a trip
- Keen to develop personal skills and have a short-term life-changing experience
Benefits
- Immerse in local culture
- Improve communication skills
How to Apply
- For more information: http://www.my.sols247.org/project100/work/
- Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to understand the job positions better
- Download and complete SOLS 24/7 Malaysia application form
- Complete all questions in the form
- Send the completed form to [email protected]
- Please state the position you’re applying for in the Email Subject (Example: Ms. Jane Smith- Volunteer- Education team)
For more information, visit SOLS 24/7 Malaysia and apply here.
