Catholic Church Announces Programme For Skilled Volunteers to Support The Church In Africa

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), the coordinating organ of the Catholic Church in Africa, is seeking skilled volunteers to contribute to the life of the Catholic Church across Africa. Volunteers will work directly with the SECAM Secretariat, in a variety of areas including communications, marketing, digital marketing, project management, executive assistance, and translation and interpretation (English-French-Portuguese).

These volunteer opportunities will allow individuals to play an integral role in advancing the mission of the Church in Africa, fostering collaboration across dioceses, and contributing to social and community development initiatives. The roles offer valuable experience at an executive level, working within a dynamic and impactful environment.

Positions are remote/online (unpaid) with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week for at least 3 months. Volunteers can be based anywhere in the world.

SECAM is seeking skilled volunteers in the following areas:

• Communications: Develop and execute strategies to enhance SECAM’s visibility.
• Marketing: Drive campaigns to promote SECAM’s mission.
• Digital Marketing: Enhance online engagement and presence.
• Project Management: Oversee and implement key initiatives.
• Executive Assistance: Provide high-level administrative support.
• Translation and Interpretation (English-French-Portuguese): Ensure effective communication across language barriers.

Application deadline: February 30, 2025.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://apo-opa.co/4hd5qDe

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the Church’s noble mission while gaining professional experience that will enrich your CV and broaden your network.

According to the 2022 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report compiled by the United Nations, the global number of volunteers stands at 862.4 million. Embracing volunteerism provides individuals with unparalleled firsthand professional experience, allowing them to enrich their CVs with valuable expertise gained through meaningful contributions.