Duration: 
One year with a possibility of an extension
Start date: 
1st March 2022
End date: 
1st March 2023
Deadline for applications: 
Extended - 22nd February 2022
Closed position

We are looking for seven people with programme experience, to volunteer in our workshops and educational activities within the centenary. This team will be part of KISC 2023 Programme Development team and will be responsible for the development of creative educational ideas for the Kander100 event. We look forward to receiving your application and being part of 100 years of magical history together!

Requirements

  • Needs to be at least 18 years old.
  • Communicate in a high level of written and spoken English

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience with youth programme development; preferably experience with the scout method and Education for Sustainable Development.

  • Experience with creating, reviewing, and developing educational activities/workshops in scout events, nationally, regionally, and/or globally for young people (7-26 years old)

  • Demonstrating the use of project management tools (eg: ClickUp, smartsheet, etc)

  • Excellent English writing skills.

  • Ability to meet project deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple tasks at the same time.

  • Ability to work within an international team of volunteers

  • Commitment and ability to volunteer remotely for a long-term period.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience of non-formal education through studies or work.

  • Experience in the non-formal education sector and/or working for NGOs.

  • Education for Sustainable Development experience is a huge plus.

  • National, regional, or/and international Scouting experience.

  • Ability to communicate in any other WOSM language; French, Arabic, Spanish, or/and Russian.

Main tasks

  • Develop quality educational activities and workshops for Kander100 event ( 7 - 26 years old).

  • Identify the necessary tools and equipment for the activities/workshops.

  • Use reporting tools and provide reports on the performance.

  • Work with the marketing and communications department for promotional content of the activities for different types of audiences.

  • Dealing with cross-functional teams to ensure proper execution and results delivery.

  • Develop an ownership approach to ensure an accurate task delivery in a timely and efficient manner.

Management

This volunteering position is supervised by the 2023 Project Director. The Educational Development team is part of the wider Programme Development department.

Practical information

Benefits

  • One year free membership to the KISC association

  • 2 free overnights at the center.

  • 20% off up to a value of 100 CHF at KISC shop merchandise.

  • A good international environment for personal growth

  • Involvement in a major international Scouting initiative

  • Personal development plan throughout your assignment.

  • Capacity-building training.

  • Certification and reference letter on completing the assignment successfully.

  • Be part of a big international family.

Important information

This is considered a remote volunteering position. You are invited to support the centenary remotely and as recognition of your contribution, you will receive a special KISC polo shirt, neckerchief, and badge. For more information about KISC 2023, please visit: https://2023.kisc.ch/