Program Assistant
The Program Assistant helps the Program Manager and the Assistant Program Manager to develop and run the program that we offer to our participants. She also coordinates with them the training that we give to our new volunteers and helps them to get the most out of their experience at cabaña. She also assists the APM with the crafthouse and takes part in leading trips out of Cabaña.
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We offer 6 months placements. Full Room and Board is provided at Our Cabaña for the duration of the volunteer term as well as up to US$ 500.00 maximum towards the cost of the airfare (return, economy class). There is also pocket money of US$ 10 per day given at the end of each month.
Program Assistant Job Description
- Assist the Program Manager in the development, co-ordination, presentation, and evaluation of Our Cabaña’s programs.
- Assist the Program Manager with volunteer training.
- Develop and lead group discussions and workshops based on WAGGGS projects and initiatives.
- Encourage and enthuse participants in international friendship and Mexican culture.
- Lead trips to places of interest: Taxco, Cuernavaca, Tepoztlan and Xochicalco.
- Help the Assistant Program Manager in the crafthouse.
- Assist the Program Manager in the management and training of the volunteers.
- Motivate and develop the program volunteers.
- Ensure that all program volunteers are familiar with the emergency procedures.
- Act as a first aider when necessary.
- Take part in the overnight and weekend rota.
- Be part of the Staff meetings to evaluate the events
- Help the program team to write articles, reports or any other things.
Dates: May – October
November – April
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