Help Mustard Seed Tree with 10 volunteers for People in need of counselling (English and Afrikaans)
10ย volunteers still needed
location
Online
category
Health & Wellbeing
sub-category
Counselling, listening & psychosocial support
duration
more than 8 hours
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Help Mustard Seed Tree with 10 volunteers for People in need of counselling (English and Afrikaans)
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๐ฑ Mustard Seed Tree Is Looking for Bilingual Volunteer Counsellors! ๐ Do you speak both Afrikaans and English fluently? Do you have a passion for helping others heal, grow, and find hope? The Mustard Seed Tree (MST) is looking for compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Afrikaans- and English-speaking volunteer counsellors to join our growing team. MST provides online emotional and mental health support to individuals and couples experiencing trauma, abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional distress, and other life challenges. We are particularly interested in counsellors who can comfortably communicate in both Afrikaans and English, allowing us to extend our services to clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in either language. ๐ฟ Requirements โ Bilingual proficiency: Must be fluent in both Afrikaans and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages. โ Relevant qualifications: A diploma or degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or currently studying towards a relevant qualification. โ Reliable internet connection: Must be able to conduct online counselling sessions through Google Meet. โ Ethical practice: A commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding, and MST's policies and procedures. โ Compassion and empathy: A genuine desire to support people through difficult circumstances with understanding and respect. โ 12-month commitment: We require a minimum commitment of 12 months from our volunteer counsellors. ๐ What We Offer An opportunity to contribute to meaningful mental health initiatives. Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. An opportunity to develop your counselling skills and practical experience. The chance to become part of an international team committed to accessible mental health support. Important: This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, not a salaried position. Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, provided they meet the eligibility and professional requirements. ๐ฑ Interested in Applying? Send us your CV, academic qualifications or proof of current studies, relevant experience, and confirmation of your Afrikaans and English language proficiency. Applications can be sent to justin@themustardseedtree.com Visit our website to learn more: ๐ https://themustardseedtree.com Together, we can make counselling more accessible, one conversation at a time. The Mustard Seed Tree โ Planting seeds of hope, nurturing growth, and changing lives. ๐ณ
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