AVET Volunteer HR Team

Apostolic Voice Education Trust (AVET) is a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization working to transform communities across Africa through education, mental health support, economic empowerment, and media. As our programmes grow — including Apostolic Voice University, our Community Mental Health and First Aid programme, our Leadership Development and Mentorship Programme, and Ubuntu Vision Studios — we need a dedicated team of volunteers to help us manage our people: recruiting them, welcoming them, and keeping our records and policies in order.We are opening 5 volunteer positions on our new Volunteer HR Team. Below is everything you need to know before you apply.⚠️ IMPORTANT: THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION. There is no salary or payment attached to any of these roles. This is a volunteer opportunity to serve, gain experience, and contribute to a meaningful mission. Please only apply if you are able and willing to serve without pay.THE 5 POSITIONS AND WHAT EACH PERSON WILL DO1. Volunteer HR Team Lead / Coordinator — 1 person needed This person leads the small HR volunteer team. Day to day, you will:Organize short check-in meetings with the rest of the HR team (weekly or every two weeks)Keep track of which volunteer and staff positions across AVET are open and still need to be filledKeep a simple written record (a tracker/list) of recruitment progress and share a short update once a monthHelp sort out any small disagreements or problems within the team, and pass on anything serious to AVET leadership2. Volunteer HR Officer — Recruitment & Onboarding — 2 people needed This person helps find and welcome new volunteers and staff. Day to day, you will:Help write and share job/volunteer adverts on different platformsRead through applications that come in and pick out suitable candidatesHave short conversations (calls or messages) with candidates to learn more about themWelcome new volunteers once they are accepted — send them a welcome message, explain what happens next, and help them settle into their roleKeep a simple, organized list of who has applied and who has been accepted3. Volunteer HR Officer — Policy, Compliance & Records — 2 people needed This person makes sure AVET's paperwork and policies are properly followed. Day to day, you will:Keep track of which Board members, staff, and volunteers have read and signed AVET's official policiesFollow up politely with anyone who hasn't signed yetKeep personal files and records neat, organized, and confidential (never shared with anyone outside AVET)Flag to the team if any records or paperwork are missingWHO CAN APPLYAnyone who shares AVET's Christian values and mission to transform communitiesNo specific degree is required — what matters most is that you are organized, reliable, and comfortable talking to peopleSome experience with HR, recruitment, admin, or organizing people is helpful but not required — we will guide youHOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDEDAbout 5–8 hours per weekFlexible — you can fit it around your own school, work, or other commitmentsWHERE YOU WILL WORK FROMThis role can be done remotely, from anywhereOccasionally, the team may meet in person in Lusaka, Zambia — this is optional and not a strict requirementWHAT TOOLS YOU'LL USEEveryday tools like WhatsApp, Google Docs/Sheets, and emailYou will be shown how to use AVET's simple recruitment tracking system — no special software knowledge needed beforehandWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURNMeaningful, faith-driven work that helps real communities across AfricaA Certificate of Volunteer Service once you complete a minimum termA reference letter you can use for future jobs or studiesMentorship and hands-on experience in HR, recruitment, and nonprofit workHOW TO APPLY Send the following to info@apostolicvoiceglobal.org:A short CV, or simply a few lines about your background and experienceWhich of the 3 positions you are interested in (you may mention more than one)How many hours per week you can realistically commitUse this subject line: "Volunteer HR Team Application — [Your Name]"CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026 Positions will be filled first-come, first-served — as soon as all 5 spots are filled, applications will close, even if this is before 11 September. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.