JOB DETAILS:

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a passionate Volunteer Counsellor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of young people in street situations and juvenile rehabilitation settings, playing a critical role in their healing, reintegration, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to street-connected children and juveniles.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychosocial support activities.
• Assist in designing trauma-informed interventions.
• Work closely with our team of clinical psychologists, social workers, trainers, and family mediators.
• Offer emotional support during family tracing, mediation, and reintegration processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical counselling standards.

Who We Are Looking For

• A background in counselling, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience (or strong interest) in working with vulnerable children and youth.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Acholi.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to youth development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A supportive, dynamic, and mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunities to build practical skills and professional experience.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
• Certification of service upon successful completion of volunteering.