Resource Mobilisation Mentor

We’re looking for a Resource Mobilisation Mentor who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) for 2 months then in-country for 10 months. 

• This assignment seeks to support the team to develop a comprehensive resource mobilisation strategy and implementation plan.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need proven experience in fund raising and resource mobilisation along with excellent communication and proposal writing skills.
• As a volunteer, you will support the organisation to be more sustainable.

About the Partner Organisation 

Refugee Social Services (RSS), based in Durban is a registered NPO (not for profit organisation). The organisation provides social services primarily for refugees and asylum seekers in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The organisation provides a holistic package of services that aims to enhance protection and to promote integration and self-reliance of vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers. All services provided by RSS serve to promote protection, self-reliance and independence.

The organisation needs to strengthen its financial position in order to sustain its activities. They need the support of a volunteer who has experience in resource mobilisation and fundraising who will help the team to identify potential new donors and funders, increase individual giving to the organisation and assist them to build their capacity in this area.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.