Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

Description:

The Tandana Foundation is looking for someone who has interest and experience with communications and marketing to volunteer remotely for 10-25 hours a month. The following are helpful but not required: a knack for storytelling; professional work or academic coursework in marketing and communications, experience managing marketing and communications efforts for an organization, including lead generation, and a connection to colleges and universities or study abroad programs.

Tasks May Include:

• Developing and maintaining contact lists to reach potential volunteer groups, with a focus on schools and universities.

• Thinking creatively on how to generate excitement and enthusiasm about all things related to Tandana.

• Responding to inquiries from outreach emails and directing questions to the relevant Tandana staff members.

• Supporting fundraising campaigns such as #GivingTuesday and promoting other types of events.

• Writing posts for The Tandana Foundation Blog.

• Helping to organize or attending Tandana events remotely and/or in-person when appropriate.

Benefits:

• Gain experience that will build your resume in the nonprofit sector.

• Be part of an international team that works on three continents.

• Live out the Tandana mission: To support the achievement of community goals and address global inequalities through caring intercultural relationships that embody mutual respect and responsibility.

To Apply:

Please email a brief cover letter and resume including pertinent experience to bridget[at]tandanafoundation.org. The subject of the email should read: Remote Communications & Marketing Volunteer.

Remote ESL Volunteer

Description:

This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to teach English to native Spanish and Kichwa speaking Ecuadorian students. There is flexibility to teach students one on one or in small groups, or in our online summer school classes. If you have or are pursuing an ESL certificate and want to gain experience while volunteering to support a nonprofit, then this is the opportunity for you!

Tasks Include:

• Being available on a consistent schedule to tutor and converse with students via a virtual call.
• Create a plan for each student that fits their level, style, and needs.

Benefits:

• Gain experience to build your resume in the nonprofit sector

• Be part of an international team that works on 3 continents

• Live out the Tandana mission: To support the achievement of community goals and address global inequalities through caring intercultural relationships that embody mutual respect and responsibility.

To Apply:

Please email a brief cover letter and resume of pertinent experience to info [at] tandanafoundation.org. The subject of the email should read: Remote ESL Volunteer.

Don’t see one that you like?

You Propose a Position – Do you have a passion and want to try to translate over to our organization? Would you like to tutor math or science for Ecuadorian students? Do you have entrepreneurship or conservation skills that you want to teach? Is there another skill that you have? Don’t be shy to ask us and we may be able to find a fit for you with a current program to create a win-win opportunity. We are flexible to take your skill and passion and turn it into a professional development experience. Email us your idea at info [at] tandanafoundation.org

For information about volunteering in person in Ecuador or Mali, please see our page about Volunteer Programs.

Remote Translation Volunteer

Description:

We are always in need of volunteers who can translate for our tri-lingual blog posts and update the Spanish and French sections of our website. We seek those who have a few hours a week to spare who can translate between Spanish to English and vice versa as well as French to English and vice versa.

Tasks Include:

• Translating blog posts with attention to detail and an editor's eye.

• Translating sections of our website

Benefits:

• Gain experience to build your resume in the nonprofit sector

• Be part of an international team that works on 3 continents

• Live out the Tandana mission: To support the achievement of community goals and address global inequalities through caring intercultural relationships that embody mutual respect and responsibility.

To Apply:

Please email a brief cover letter and resume of pertinent experience to bridget [at] tandanafoundation.org. The subject of the email should read: Remote Translation Volunteer.