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ESC: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Volunteer with MdM in Sierra Leone (Kabala)

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About the project

ESC: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Volunteer with MdM in Sierra Leone (Kabala)

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

MdM started working in Sierra Leone in 2002 (in Koinadugu since 2006). Since then, more than 30 projects have been developed with the financial support of over 10million€ from various donors. Main tasks: Collaborate with the MHPSS Officer in the coordination and delivery of psychosocial support activities, including group discussions, awareness sessions, and community-based interventions; Contribute to the development, adaptation, and dissemination of MHPSS tools and materials in line with MdM and international standards, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance; Support the MHPSS Officer in the preparation and facilitation of training sessions for healthcare providers, community workers, and partner organizations on MHPSS-related topics; Work with the MHPSS Officer to collect and organize available data to assess the effectiveness of MHPSS interventions; Help maintain accurate records of MHPSS activities, including attendance, session reports, and identified challenges.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Koinadugu is a rural context and the living conditions in Kabala are the usual ones in this kind of environment. Basic services are not easily accessible (water is provided from a well, electricity is available through the use of generators or solar systems). The speed of internet is limited, but the connection is stable. The volunteer will regularly receive information, guidance, support, & materials and transportation necessary for performing the functions assigned to them. You will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of 487€ to cover basic needs and local transport.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will improve their professional knowledge through training in humanitarian action, and specific issues on security, gender, psychosocial support and will be provided with training resources to continue their learning. Those selected will receive briefings/training at MdM headquarters in Madrid with the different departments related to the mission and the position, as well as mandatory online training on environmental issues before they start their field work. Training sessions will take place both in the countries of the support organisations and in of the host organisations. 

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Education & Training • Graduated in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related fields • Training in gender and gender-based violence and/or nutrition is desirable. • Experience working with communities, NGOs, or social programs is desirable Skills & Competencies: • Organizational capacity and ability to adapt to complex contexts and stressful situations • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and empathy. • Ability to work well with diverse teams and community groups. • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Autonomy and organization skills to prioritize daily tasks • Interest in public health, human rights, and community well-being. Language & Technical Skills • English (C1 level) is mandatory. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and email communication. Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Deadline: 20/03/2025 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

SL44647

15/04/2025 → 15/12/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 20/03/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kabala, Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL / Le)

Exchange rate

1 SLL = 0.000072 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 22:15 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English