Description
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Medellin, Colombia
Start Date: November 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
Cuso International invites passionate individuals to join our international volunteering program dedicated to empowering women, girls, and marginalized communities in Colombia. We are looking for two dynamic candidates who can engage potential companies in partnership with A Kasa and Cuso International, focusing on inclusive employment strategies.
Our SHARE General Volunteer Cooperation Program connects with a diverse range of partners worldwide to bolster economic resilience for those in need. Volunteers will deliver targeted technical assistance in entrepreneurship and vocational training (TVET), creating vibrant opportunities for women, youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups.
In this exciting role, you’ll identify key stakeholders,
particularly within the Canadian private sector, to bridge the gap between vocational education and market demands. The aim is to support the identification of skills needs among Canadian private sector companies, to align technical and vocational education and training with these needs and, in doing so, promote young people’s access to decent employment.
Therefore, in this role, we seek to empower our partners to adapt to new market realities, make the transition to becoming agents of economic facilitation and demonstrate economically significant results (e.g. employment, competitiveness, supplier readiness), rethink their value propositions in commercial terms and foster the potential for new partnerships.
Join us in making a difference
As a volunteer, you will:
- Skills Needs Assessment: Conduct consultations and surveys with local businesses to identify skill gaps and compare with existing t