Communications Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Pereira, Colombia

Start date: February 2026

Duration of placement: 5 months

Language requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The main goal of this exciting volunteer opportunity is to support our partner organization, the Technological University of Pereira, as part of the Risaralda Model Forest initiative. In this role, you'll help enhance their technical expertise in social media management, content creation, and communication strategy development. Together, we aim to strengthen their social media presence and elevate both internal and external communication efforts.

As a Volunteer, you will:

• Contribute to shaping the social media strategy for both the Risaralda Model Forest and the Latin American Model Forest Network.
• Craft and share engaging content across diverse social media platforms while ensuring our websites are up-to-date.
• Design strategies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and a variety of communication resources.
• Support the marketing and dissemination of projects in collaboration with our partners.

Requirements

Essential academic qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, or a related field.

Essential professional experience:

• Proficiency in graphic design tools and expertise in brand promotion.
• Background working with organizations dedicated to social change.
• Experience collaborating with diverse multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with participatory, systemic, and/or adaptive methodologies.

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

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. 

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

Partner: Bosque Modelo Risaralda – Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Benefits

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes: 

• Monthly living allowance 
• Accommodation 
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) 
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs 
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) 
• Ongoing local support 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement 

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to: 

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel 
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference 
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview 
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure 
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks 
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct 

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel. 

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support. 

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today