Volunteers and interns have been an integral part of our Organization. Their support has allowed us to move towards achieving our vision.
Through our Volunteer Program, we offer different learning alternatives in activities related to project management, communications, research and evaluation, translation, photography, and design.
If you do not find a volunteer opportunity that fits your skills and interests, do not hesitate to submit your application indicating your area of interest and availability.
What should you consider when applying?
Application process:
1. Select the volunteer offer you want to apply for here.
2. Fill out the Application Form, and attach your CV and an Application Essay in which you explain how volunteering can contribute to your work or personal goals. You will find the instructions for completing the essay in the Application Form.
3. Once you submit your application, our team will contact you to start the selection process. This consists of an email exchange to resolve doubts and concerns and two (2) virtual interviews.
Join our 2027 Volunteer Program! Become part of a network of people who dedicate their time and talents to advancing quality basic education for children and young people around the world.
These are some of the testimonies from volunteers who were part of FEN:
I learned how to conduct formal research. It was very nice to be able to interview Colombian teachers and learn from their experiences. I appreciated the level of independence I had to carry out the agreed-upon activities.
Caroline Albacete
United States
My Spanish and Excel spreadsheet skills improved. I met wonderful, and passionate people that work on great projects.
Yesenia Rodríguez
United States
It was interesting and useful to spend time exploring and analyzing real databases. It gave me a perspective of the challenges and opportunities that are facing the Organization. It was useful because I just started my professional career in Monitoring.
William Ridlehoover
England
2027 Volunteer Opportunities (remote work)
Fundación Escuela Nueva -FEN- has the following profiles open within its Volunteer Program:
Project Support
The volunteer will support project-related activities, either in planning and/or execution phases.
Candidates should have good research skills and experience writing documents and templates. He or she will develop different activities to help systematize all Project management-related processes.
Research Assistant
Volunteers will help systematize and transcribe information, support data collection, review data protocols, seek information on available grants, etc. Volunteers are required to be able to work with data tables in Excel and to have basic knowledge of statistics and statistical programs such as SPSS.
They can also conduct literature reviews on relevant topics, such as rural education, citizenship education, leadership, evaluation frameworks, etc. During the interview with the Evaluation Coordinator, other research tasks can be discussed and agreed upon.
Social Media and Communications Assistant
The volunteer will support FEN´s communication efforts and initiatives through various means: social media, newsletters, and media outlets, among others.
This person will also support content generation and the continuous update of relevant databases. This candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and Spanish and experience in social networks and their analytics tools.
Translations
The translation volunteer will translate documents pertaining to different areas such as articles, publications, reports, and any other documents of FEN´s work, in English and Spanish. This person should be bilingual in English and Spanish and ideally should have experience in written translation and interpreting.
This position doesn’t have a predictable schedule (i.e. timetable will depend on FEN projects).
Photography / Design
The Photography volunteer will take photos of the activities carried out as part of FEN’s projects and events. The candidate should have intermediate skills and knowledge in photography.
The Design volunteer will support the creation of graphic materials and audiovisual products. Preferably, the candidate should have knowledge of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
The produced material will be an important tool to help us improve our presence on social networks and online.
These positions don’t have a predictable schedule. It depends on specific projects of FEN.