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 DO

1. 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 filled
• Keep a simple written record (a tracker/list) of recruitment progress and share a short update once a month
• Help sort out any small disagreements or problems within the team, and pass on anything serious to AVET leadership

2. 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 platforms
• Read through applications that come in and pick out suitable candidates
• Have short conversations (calls or messages) with candidates to learn more about them
• Welcome new volunteers once they are accepted — send them a welcome message, explain what happens next, and help them settle into their role
• Keep a simple, organized list of who has applied and who has been accepted

3. 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 policies
• Follow up politely with anyone who hasn't signed yet
• Keep personal files and records neat, organized, and confidential (never shared with anyone outside AVET)
• Flag to the team if any records or paperwork are missing

WHO CAN APPLY

• Anyone who shares AVET's Christian values and mission to transform communities
• No specific degree is required — what matters most is that you are organized, reliable, and comfortable talking to people
• Some experience with HR, recruitment, admin, or organizing people is helpful but not required — we will guide you

HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED

• About 5–8 hours per week
• Flexible — you can fit it around your own school, work, or other commitments

WHERE YOU WILL WORK FROM

• This role can be done remotely, from anywhere
• Occasionally, the team may meet in person in Lusaka, Zambia — this is optional and not a strict requirement

WHAT TOOLS YOU'LL USE

• Everyday tools like WhatsApp, Google Docs/Sheets, and email
• You will be shown how to use AVET's simple recruitment tracking system — no special software knowledge needed beforehand

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN

• Meaningful, faith-driven work that helps real communities across Africa
• A Certificate of Volunteer Service once you complete a minimum term
• A reference letter you can use for future jobs or studies
• Mentorship and hands-on experience in HR, recruitment, and nonprofit work

HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to Apply Now:

1. A short CV, or simply a few lines about your background and experience
2. Which of the 3 positions you are interested in (you may mention more than one)
3. How many hours per week you can realistically commit

Use 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.