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Volunteer with SAF-UK: Be the Change in Somalia

At Skills Active Forward (SAF-UK), we believe that the most powerful force for change is a committed individual. As a women-led, Somali NGO rooted in the communities we serve, we offer unique, ground-level volunteer opportunities that put you at the heart of our mission. This isn’t just volunteering; it’s a chance to contribute your skills directly to building a more resilient Somalia.

  • Why Volunteer with SAF-UK?

    • When you volunteer with us, you become part of something bigger. You will:

      • Make a Tangible Difference: Move beyond theory and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of Somali families.

      • Gain Invaluable Experience: Immerse yourself in the humanitarian and development sector, gaining practical, field-based experience in a challenging and rewarding context.

      • Learn from Local Experts: Work alongside our dedicated Somali staff and community leaders, gaining deep cultural insights and understanding of locally-led development.

      • Be Empowered: We value your ideas and initiative. You will be given meaningful responsibilities and the support to see them through.

      • Join a Community: Become part of a passionate network of change-makers committed to creating a better future for Somalia.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to support us in the following areas. Opportunities are available both in-field (within our operational areas in Somalia) and remotely.

1. Program Support Volunteers

  • Public Health Assistants: Support our health and nutrition teams with community outreach, data collection for mobile clinics, and hygiene promotion campaigns.

  • Education Facilitators: Assist in teacher training programs, develop basic literacy/numeracy teaching aids, or help set up youth mentorship programs.

  • Livelihoods & Agriculture Assistants: Work with our field teams on climate-smart agriculture projects, support vocational training workshops, or help with small business development for women and youth.

2. Technical & Specialist Volunteers

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Support: Help us track our impact by designing surveys, analyzing project data, and visualizing results for reports.

  • WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Engineers: Provide technical input on water point designs, sanitation facilities, and develop maintenance training for community WASH committees.

  • Grant Writing & Proposal Assistants: Lend your writing skills to help us develop compelling funding proposals and reports for our partners and donors.

  • Communications & Media Volunteers: Help us tell our story! Capture photos/videos (where safe and appropriate), write blog posts and success stories, and manage our social media content.

  • 3. Remote & Virtual Volunteers

    • Translation: Translate documents between English and Somali.

    • Research: Conduct desk research on specific topics (e.g., climate adaptation techniques, best practices in pastoralist livelihoods).

    • Digital Skills Training: Develop and deliver basic digital literacy training modules for our staff or community members.

    • Graphic Design: Create infographics, reports, and awareness-raising materials.

  • Who We Are Looking For

    • We are seeking individuals who embody the following:

      • Passionate about community development and humanitarian work.

      • Respectful of local cultures and committed to learning from them.

      • Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic, sometimes challenging environment.

      • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

      • Skilled in one of the areas mentioned above (specific requirements will be detailed per role).

      Note: For in-field placements, priority is often given to Somali nationals or those with prior experience in the region, but we encourage all passionate individuals to apply.

  • How to Apply

    • Ready to join us? The application process is simple:

      1. Review Open Positions: Check the list of currently available volunteer roles below or contact us for potential future openings.

      2. Prepare Your Application:

        • An up-to-date CV/Resume.

        • A thoughtful Motivation Letter (max 1 page) explaining:

          • Why you want to volunteer with SAF-UK specifically.

          • Which area you are interested in and what skills you can contribute.

          • Your availability (start date and duration).

      3. Submit: Send your CV and Motivation Letter to our dedicated volunteer email: volunteer@safuk.org.

      Our team will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates for an interview.