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Voices for Animal Welfare

Executive Office | Operations Support Lead (High-Commitment Volunteer Role)

New

Ongoing project

Apply by Oct 30

Project Info

Specific areaExecutive Coordination & Administrative Management, Strategic Planning & Organizational Support, Project & Program Management, Communications

Est. time commitment9+ hours per week

TimezoneUTC

Description

Are you passionate about animals and ready to take on a role that will truly challenge and shape you? This is not a standard volunteer position. We are looking for someone who wants to grow, lead, and make a real difference, someone who sees animal welfare not just as a cause, but as a mission. At Voices for Animal Welfare (VfAW), we are building an international movement to protect and elevate the status of animals. As we grow, we are seeking a dedicated Executive Office – Operations Support Lead (to work closely with our Founder and President across all aspects of our operations. This is a demanding and high-responsibility volunteer role, but for the right person, it’s also an extraordinary opportunity for personal and professional growth. Your role will include: Drafting and sending communications, managing inboxes, and maintaining correspondence. Scheduling meetings across time zones and preparing agendas and follow-up notes. Drafting, proofreading, and formatting key documents, proposals, and reports. Helping with presentations, internal notes and strategies draft. Backgrounds that can be an asset: Legal and policy work Project or program management Executive assistance in international or non-profit organizations Requirements: Strong written and spoken English and at least one of the following: French, Italian, or Swahili. Excellent grammar, communication skills, and attention to detail. A high level of professionalism, reliability, and sense of responsibility. Why join a role like this? Because you’re ambitious, not just about supporting a mission, but about building your future as a leader. Maybe one day you want to launch your own project, lead a team, or run an NGO. This experience will teach you the versatility and adaptability that true leadership requires, from strategic thinking to hands-on execution. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you.

Skills requested

Proofreading and document formatting
Attention to detail
Strategic thinking
Written and verbal communication
Adaptability
Leadership potential
Initiative
Time management
Professionalism and reliability
Responsibility and accountability
Cross-cultural communication
Collaboration and teamwork
Problem-solving
Multilingual communication (English plus French, Italian, or Swahili)

Languages required

English

About us

Area of workAnimal Welfare Policy

Operating locationFrance/Tanzania

Type of orgOrganization

Our mission

Mission Statement Why do we exist? Voices for Animal Welfare exists to protect, defend, and elevate the status of animals, through a unique bridge between Europe and Africa. Our purpose is to foster a world where empathy and education empower youth and communities to take meaningful action for animal welfare and rights. We advocate for all animals: • Wild animals, whose ecosystems are under threat • Farm animals, who endure industrialized suffering • Domestic animals, often mistreated due to lack of awareness or resources • Animals used for work purposes, whose labor is exploited in silence We are their voice.

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