Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator will lead the consolidation, recruitment, development, and mobilization of a diverse and growing volunteer base in Mauritius.

Career Opportunity

Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Department: Engagement
Duration: One Year Contract (Renewable)
Reporting to: Deputy Director of Engagement
Location: Ground Floor, 1, Exchange Square, Ebene, Mauritius

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Purpose of the Role

The Volunteer Coordinator will lead the consolidation, recruitment, development, and mobilization of a diverse and growing volunteer base in Mauritius. The primary focus is to build "people power" to support local campaigns on issues such as, but not limited to, marine and biodiversity protection, climate justice and other areas where Greenpeace Africa and local volunteers can surge focus to. It will involve close working not only with volunteers in Mauritius to help Greenpeace Africa further its work but with colleagues across the organisation to make sure what we do is having an impact on the ground.

Main Duties

A. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Develop and implement a recruitment strategy to attract passionate change-makers across Mauritius (including youth, local fishing communities, and professionals).

• Conduct volunteer inductions and orientations covering Greenpeace’s history, core values (Non-Violence and Independence), campaigns and ways of working to make change happen.

• Manage the volunteer database, ensuring all records, ID copies, and confidentiality agreements are securely maintained.

B. Mobilization & Campaign Support

• Coordinate  projects and public activations (from waterfront murals, street art) to mobilize public support for issues such as ocean protection.

• Organize offline mobilization activities, including marches, photo opportunities, and community outreach.

• Liaise with the Mauritius government and local partners to identify opportunities for joint volunteer actions where appropriate.

• Ensure consistent communication with the volunteers and volunteer leaders and they are informed about GPAF’s organisational directions and available resources and trainings

C. Training & Development

• Identify training needs and facilitate workshops on non-violent direct action (NVDA), digital activism, and public speaking.

• Develop a "Volunteer Leader" tier to empower experienced volunteers to manage their own local sub-groups or specific project tasks.

D. Administration & Communication

• Maintain regular communication with the volunteer pool via WhatsApp, email newsletters, and weekly meetings.

• Oversee the logistical and administrative needs for volunteer activities (activity budget request, permits, materials, transport).

• Report monthly on volunteer engagement metrics (numbers reached, hours contributed, and campaign impact).

• Continuous update of Mauritius volunteer activities on Engagement Task sheet and ATM tracking sheet

Qualifications and Experience

•  2 years in volunteer coordination, community organising, or people management within an NGO or civil society setting, plus hands-on experience running training programmes and managing volunteer/CRM databases. (Advantageous)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, given the role involves recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining volunteers.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Proficiency in digital tools (social media, Excel, Google Workspace, WhatsApp for organizing).

• Highly organised and skilled at management of people and projects.

• Inducted volunteer in the Greenpeace Africa Mauritius volunteer base

• Fluent in English and French/Creole

• Basic understanding of GPAF core values, missions and volunteer programme

• Interpersonal skills, good communication skills, conflict resolution 

• Demonstrated records of activism, community service and leadership

Why Join Greenpeace Africa?

• Make a Difference: Be part of a global movement protecting our planet for future generations

• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in fundraising, communication, and team leadership

• Dynamic Work Environment: Work outdoors, engage with diverse communities, and be part of an energetic team

• Meaningful Work: Every conversation you have contributes to vital environmental campaigns

• Values: Deep commitment to environmental justice and the principles of non-violent activism in Mauritius and across the continents. 

Working Conditions

Hours: 40 hours per week. Work is conducted indoor and outdoors in various public locations across Mauritius.

Requires flexibility to work weekends or evenings for volunteer events and campaign launches

Salary: Rs 50,000 - 60,000 per month, exclusive of transport refund

Greenpeace Africa is an equal opportunity organisation committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic background.