Volunteer Coordinator (m/f/d)

VIER PFOTEN International; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 789,000 - 977,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Two-year fixed-term contract

Animal-friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Job summary

FOUR PAWS in Hamburg, Germany is seeking a dedicated full-time volunteer and student programme coordinator on a 2-year fixed-term contract. You will oversee on-site volunteer programmes and student placements, coordinating communications from first enquiry to completion and building lasting relationships with partners.

You will contribute to programme development, maintain accurate records, and support a multinational team dedicated to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteer and student programmes.
• Strong communication with diverse groups and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer and student programmes on-site in Hamburg.
• Manage communications from initial enquiry to arrival and completion of programmes.
• Build relationships with volunteers, donors, university groups and partners.
• Contribute to development and improvement of programmes.
• Maintain accurate programme records and administration.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Programme management

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

University degree in conservation/environmental science/tourism (or related)

Tools

Driver's license

PDP

Job description

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org .

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Acting as the primary coordinator for volunteer and student programmes
• Managing participant communication from initial enquiry and booking through to arrival and completion of the programme
• Building strong, lasting relationships with volunteers, students, donors, university groups and other programme partners during their time on-site
• Contributing to the development and improvement of student and volunteer programmes
• Maintaining accurate programme records, participant information, and administrative documentation

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Background in conservation, environmental science, tourism or a related field would be an advantage, preferably university educated
• Experienced in volunteer coordination, student programmes, tourism, hospitality or working with international guests
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple groups, bookings and deadlines simultaneously
• Several years of experience as volunteer/student coordinator
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Driver's license, preferably PDP
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS' vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An animal friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• Limtied contract of 2 years

At FOUR PAWS we stand up for animal welfare worldwide by empowering everyone to contribute their unique and authentic experiences and to show compassion for animals, people, and the planet. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace built on equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities who share our passion for creating a better world for animals.

Full-time | 2-years fixed term contract | 40 hours per week | Hamburg, Germany