**This Volunteer Placement is Located in**:Bogotá, Colombia

**Language Requirements**: Spanish Level 4 - Advanced; English Level 3 - Intermediate

**Start Date**: December 2025

**Placement Length**: 6 months

**Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only**

**The Volunteer’s Role**:
Do you want to help empower Afro-descendant communities and support the success of their enterprises?

We are looking for a volunteer to support the Foundation **Activos Culturales Afro (ACUA)**in Colombia to support the visibility, brand management, marketing techniques and e-commerce of products and services of traditional and cultural enterprises.

**As a volunteer, you will do**:

- Create higher visibility on several social media platforms
- Develop and train staff on marketing techniques and e-commerce for traditional products
- Develop and assist with training on brand management for the foundation.

**Requirements**:
**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business administration or related disciplines.
- Work experience or studies in gender, advocacy and/or sustainable development.

**Essential Background**:

- Knowledge of economic development processes and practices with a social and environmental approach.
- Experience in communication roles and with social media platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

**What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!**

**About Us, the Project and the Partner**:
**Cuso International**

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion,



improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

**Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)**

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key general issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

**Partner - Fundación Activos Culturales Afro (ACUA)**





ACUA promotes the empowerment Afro-descendant communities through joint management for the promotion of innovative income-generating initiatives, the recovery of knowledge and cultural practices and economic and social inclusion. The Foundation manages projects in Latin America with the main objective of closing the gaps and improving the living conditions of rural Afro-descendant populations. ACUA prioritizes the autonomy of communities, with the preservation of Afro cultural assets, such as artisanal fishing, dance, music, festivals, traditional gastronomy, plants and traditional medicine, handcrafts and traditional agriculture.

**Benefits**

**Terms and Conditions**:
Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

**Support Package**
- Modest monthly living allowance
- Accommodation while in placement
- Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
- Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return

**Selection Requirements**:
Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:

- Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
- Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
- Complete a l

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