Talent Acquisition Volunteer (Africa)

SkilledUp Life; Daresbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SkilledUp Life is seeking a Talent Acquisition Volunteer focused on engaging individuals from Africa for meaningful volunteer opportunities. This fully remote position is part-time, requiring 3 hours a day, and emphasizes user acquisition rather than traditional recruitment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and an interest in startup ecosystems, enhancing their professional experience.

Benefits

Testimonials for LinkedIn and CV

Hands-on experience in user acquisition

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and/or relevant African languages is crucial.
• Interest in user acquisition and community growth is needed.
• Prior experience in outreach or community engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective volunteers across Africa.
• Promote volunteer opportunities through various digital platforms.
• Provide weekly updates on outreach and onboarding progress.

Skills

Communication

User Engagement

Outreach

Job description

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About SkilledUp LifeAt SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 146 countries, helping hundreds of startups—primarily in the UK and USA—scale sustainably.About the OpportunityAre you enthusiastic about people, opportunities, and tech startups? SkilledUp Life is looking for a Talent Acquisition Volunteer (Africa) to help identify, engage, and onboard talented individuals from African countries to join our platform and support global startups with skilled volunteer support.You will function as a user (volunteer) acquisition agent, sourcing talented individuals and connecting them to meaningful volunteer opportunities within startup teams, helping bridge gaps in skills and capacity. Your focus will be on helping more people from Africa access valuable career-building opportunities while also assisting tech startups to grow.Note: This is not a role in recruitment, or human resources; but in user acquisition. Our users are talents.Activities

• Identify and engage prospective volunteers across Africa interested in gaining real-world experience.
• Use digital platforms, job boards, educational networks, and social media to reach potential users.
• Promote SkilledUp Life and our volunteer opportunities across relevant African communities.
• Support prospective users through the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with SkilledUp Life team to develop messaging that resonates with local audiences.
• Provide weekly updates on outreach and onboarding progress.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, fluent in English and/or relevant African languages.
• Interest in user acquisition, community growth, and startup ecosystems.
• Familiarity with professional and educational communities in Africa.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Prior experience in outreach or community engagement is a plus.
  
  

Duration

• 3 hrs. per day Monday to Friday
• 60 Volunteer Days over 3+ months
• Part-time
• Fully remote
  
  

Acquired Skills

• Hands-on experience in user acquisition and onboarding.
• Understanding of volunteer growth strategy for global platforms.
• Skills in outreach, communication, and user engagement.
• Exposure to global collaboration and startup development.
• Experience using CRM and digital outreach tools.
  
  

Endorsements

Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
• Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume.
• Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.
  
  

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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