Heart-Links relies on a team of dedicated volunteers who give freely of their time, skills and experience. Volunteer opportunities include

  • Membership on the Heart-Links board of directors
  • Membership on a standing committee
  • Assistance with a fixed-time initiative

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Fundraising and Engagement Committee (6 positions available)

Key Committee Tasks:

  • Sharing inspiring updates from our partners in Peru. [4 hours per month]
  • Engaging and expanding our community of supporters. [4 hours per month]
  • Speaking to interested groups about Heart-Links’ work. [1-2 hours every 3 months]
  • Organizing our annual fiesta and fundraiser Share the Love. [1-2 hours bi-weekly from Nov-Feb]
  • Planning our Solidarity Trip. [4 hours per month]


What we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to social justice and international development
  • Experience or interest in any of the following areas: storytelling, special
    events, public engagement, public speaking, marketing, fundraising, travel
    planning
  • Previous committee experience is not required
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset, but not required
  • Time commitment:
  • Monthly committee meetings, typically on a Monday, plus attendance at
  • Share the Love in March and the Annual General Meeting in May

Peru Projects Committee (2 positions available)

Key committee tasks:

  • Committee meetings are held 6 times per year where we review agreements
    with partner agencies in Peru, review project proposals and budgets and review
    reports [~2 hours bi-monthly]
  • Preparing for and hosting calls with our Peruvian partners every 2 months.
    Committee members are paired up and assigned to 2 of our partners. [~2 hours
    per month]
  • Reading and reviewing reports and materials from our Peruvian partners in
    advance of meetings [1-2 hour per month]

What we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to social justice and international development
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, participatory program and
    project model
  • Eagerness to build meaningful, supportive relationships with our partners in
    Peru
  • Previous committee experience is not required
  • Knowledge of Spanish is required


By volunteering, you’ll help foster meaningful connections that support impactful
community-led projects in northern Peru. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form.