Volunteer/Intern Programs Support Officer

Health for All Foundation and Burma Children Medical Fund (HFA-BCMF) are sister non-profit organisations established in 2006 in Mae Sot, Thailand. HFA-BCMF works to improve lives of vulnerable communities in Burma and Thailand by facilitating access to healthcare and human rights.Position: Volunteer Program Support OfficerPosition duration: 3 months minimum, preferably 3 – 6 months or longer.Position start date: May 2026 and onwardsPosition Overview: Health for All Foundation - Burma Children Medical Fund (HFA-BCMF) seeks an energetic and organised volunteer to work in a program support capacity. The primary purpose of this position is to support local staff to document patient interviews and support capacity building activities for staff.Key duties (60%):* Conducting pre- and post-operative interviews with patients through an interpreter * Documenting said patient interviews * Assisting with editing patient interviews conducted by local staff and internsOther duties (40%):* Supporting local staff with daily activities, projects and reports * Proofing and editing English language documents and social media posts * Preparing content for social media * Developing materials and activities to support improvements in English language (particularly written English) for local staff and interns * Capacity building activities including in-service/training/workshops on topics such as health, English writing, operational skills, human rights, etc. * Compilation of statistics * Report writing * Photography and videography * Support preparing project reports/proposals to HFA-BCMF donors * Research and prepare proposals for new donors * Assisting with other projects as neededEssential Skills:* Native English or advanced English proficiency * Strong writing skills * Attention to detail * Organised and energetic, with a desire to work alongside and support local staff and interns * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) * Ability to use initiative and be pro-active * Ability to work independently with limited supervision * Ability to cope with cultural isolation and a different standard of living and work environment * Preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging environment * Commitment to team work, coaching, and mentoring others * Awareness and sensitivity of cross-cultural settings * Patience, tolerance and flexibilityDesirable skills:* Volunteer or work experience in the non-profit sector * Interest in human rights, international politics, migrant and refugee issues etc. * Experience working with migrants, as well as displaced, remote and vulnerable people * Experience working in a resource limited environment * Experience working in a health setting * Experience providing English language support * Interest in, and ability to work with web-based communications and social media * Experience in communicationsHFA-BCMF has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse. Volunteer will need to provide a working with children check and a police check or equivalent from their country of residence.HFA-BCMF staff, volunteers, and interns often interact with patients who are immunocompromised. Please note, volunteers will have to present a negative rapid COVID test on the morning of their start date at HFA-BCMF’s office.This is an unpaid position. HFA-BCMF is unable to support visa fees, COVID test fees, a living stipend, meals or housing.At HFA-BCMF we believe that long-term volunteering can make a real contribution to communities, providing the opportunity to build relationships and immerse oneself into the local life. Long-term volunteering also provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the complexities of the context in which we work.In return, you will have the opportunity to:* Work with an organisation and community that offers valuable learning experiences regarding access to health for migrants; displaced, remote and vulnerable people from Burma; and the socio-political context on the Thai-Burma border * Develop your skills and knowledge working in a non-profit organisationHOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should send their resume and letter of interest, including what attributes they possess that will assist them in working in an often challenging environment.Resume and letter of interest should be emailed to [email protected] to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.