Outreach Volunteer - Incentive-Based
Interested Volunteers are hereby invited to submit their CVs and cover letters to the following email address [email protected] Mentioning “Outreach Volunteer- Tripoli” in the subject email.
SKOUN has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and harassment.
Staff is required to adhere to the code of conduct that enshrines the principles of PSEAH during and outside work hours.
All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
At the core of our work is inclusion. We are committed to provide an equal, open and diverse environment within all of our activities. Our services are provided without discrimination.
Under the guidance and supervision of the “Outreach Program Coordinator,” the outreach volunteer (OV) will:
- Implement different outreach interventions related to substance use and mental health.
- Develop an understanding of the community's culture and respond to its challenges.
- Plan, prepare, and coordinate field visits on weekly basis.
- Conduct voluntary counseling and testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections including sensitization, harm reduction techniques, and follow-up when necessary, according to the National Aids Program and Skoun’s guidelines.
- Introduce the community to the services provided by the Center and partners and refer when needed.
- Contribute to area service mapping.
- Abide by the outreach agreement during field visits including the necessary steps required to ensure the safety of the team and the individuals.
Perform any other additional Volunteering activity based on the request of his/her supervisor.
Competencies:
- Commitment and Good communication skills.
- Ability to cope with the difficult security context.
- Strong ability to observe, analyse, take initiative, and report to the Program Coordinator.
- Ability to work with a team.
Benefits of Volunteering at Skoun:
- Develop your leadership, teamwork, and project development skills
- Strengthen other skills related to the actual work you do
- Learn about the civil community in Lebanon
- Gain work experience
- Make new friends
- Have a positive impact on your society
- Certificate of participation
- Written recommendation signed by Skoun Executive Director.
NOTE: Incentive that it is based on the nature and length of activity.
Criteria of selection
Technical skills and qualifications:
- Able to commit around 20 hours/Month.
- Knowledge in Harm Reduction and SHRH.
- 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in a similar industry.
- Fluent in Arabic, and English is a plus.
- Age range starting 18 and above.
Soft skills:
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Organized and timely.
- High Commitment.
- Stigma free.
- Proactive.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- North Lebanon
- Tripoli