Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers. In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Context

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) are jointly implementing a social media advocacy campaign to commemorate the International Year of Volunteers (IVY) in Malawi. The campaign, running from June to November 2026, aims to promote volunteerism's role in achieving national development goals in Malawi. It will highlight key themes such as volunteer wellbeing, legal frameworks, and inclusive volunteer management through a series of webinars and targeted social media initiatives. This initiative is aligned with the Global Index of Volunteer Engagement (GIVE) framework and the Global Volunteering Standard. We are seeking 100 highly motivated online volunteers from all over the world to support our communication team in driving this digital awareness campaign.

Task Description

Online volunteers will be responsible for disseminating pre-approved IVY campaign materials, graphics, and key messages across various social media platforms to raise awareness about the campaign, its webinars, and the importance of volunteerism in Malawi and globally. • All promotional materials, a content toolkit, and a posting schedule will be created and provided by the campaign team. Through this initiative, we aim to generate widespread public interest and digital engagement nationally and globally. • NOTE: Online Volunteers must exclusively use the provided, pre-approved materials. Volunteers may not alter messaging or redesign graphics. Online Volunteers should not engage in debates or political discussions on behalf of UNV, VSO, or our partners.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks