Volunteer: NGO Management Volunteer Internship (online and in-person) in Peru

Location & Duration

Talara, Peru. Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months. Start dates are flexible.

Benefits

• Enhance your CV and gain professional hands‑on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO.
• Work alongside experienced & passionate people from a range of disciplines.
• Learn from educational seminars by our Directors covering international development, NGO/social‑enterprise creation, marketing, outreach, research techniques and more.
• Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru.

Responsibilities

Daily activities will vary depending on our current projects but volunteers will be able to get involved in a variety of tasks and development initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Project Wilipipe – Create and distribute tide and swell charts for local fishermen each week.
• Finances – Support accounting processes, work with spreadsheets and financial performance metrics and reports.
• Social Media/Website – Take photos and videos of ongoing activities to produce content for our social media platforms and website.
• Project monitoring, data analysis and evaluation – Design and carry out surveys in the local community, analyse data and write reports.
• Project maintenance – Assist other interns and staff in maintaining reforestation sites, permaculture garden, dry toilet units and more.

About the Organization

This project is with a surfing‑inspired sustainable development non‑profit (NGO) that drives the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio‑economic projects. We work hand in hand with local communities and international interns.

Additional Information

This position is open to candidates passionate about sustainable development. Application details and the most up‑to‑date information can be found on our website. The role is not a replacement of staff but an opportunity to learn and contribute.