Content Creator - Volunteer in Colombia

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia

Start Date: October 2024

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

This volunteering gives you the opportunity to get involved in inter-learning spaces with Peruvian feminists, thereby strengthening the feminist struggle. If you are interested this could be a position for you!

As a communicator, creative writer for social networks you will contribute to the campaigns and communicational actions of the organisation you will be involved in promoting the social networks, the website and the positioning of DEMUS.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Monitor news and/or current events to feed our campaigns and institutional positioning,
• Support the verification of data regarding the thematic agenda that Demus works on,
• Manage twitter for current issues related to the institutional agenda,
• Write blog posts,
• Support and follow-up press releases,
• Support scripting institutional videos.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, creative writing, journalism, graphic design, digital marketing and/or related fields,
• Work experience and/or studies related to feminism, gender and human rights,
• Twitter and wordpress skills.

Essential Background:

• Experience in creative writing for the media,
• Experience in managing Twitter (X) and Wordpress for organisations,
• Ability to work as part of a team and compile collective contributions in an institutional sense,
• Outstanding writing and editing skills for web and social media,
• Knowledge and practice of feminist and intersectional perspectives.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - DEMUS

DEMUS work for the recognition and guarantee of gender equality, sexual autonomy, access to justice and the human rights of women in all their diversity - particularly young women and girls, indigenous, Afro-Peruvian, lesbian and trans women.

We question the hegemonic cultural paradigm that subjugates and commodifies bodies, sexualities and territories in order to propose and dispute a feminist sexual policy framed in a secular state.

Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Support to meet your fundraising goals
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months