Volunteer – Outreach/Sports Trainer

CESVI ZIMBABWE
221 Fife Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe

HOUSE OF SMILES VOLUNTEERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Special Focus: Sports Training & Girls’ Empowerment
Job Title: Volunteer – Outreach/Sports Trainer
Workstation: House of Smiles (HoS), Harare
Reports to: House of Smiles Coordinator
Start date: To be agreed with the candidate
Duration: Depends with Candidate’s availability

ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND

CESVI is an international humanitarian organisation working in over 20 countries
worldwide. Since 1998, CESVI has operated in Zimbabwe, implementing programmes in
Environment, Sustainable Livelihoods, Health, and Child Protection. In 2005, CESVI
established the House of Smiles (HoS) in Harare, a safe drop‑in centre where vulnerable
children receive psychosocial support, protection services, and opportunities for
personal development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

CESVI is seeking a motivated volunteer to join the House of Smiles team, with a priority
focus on sports training and empowerment for girls living on the streets, teenage
mothers, and pregnant teenagers. The volunteers will help create safe, inclusive, and
engaging activities that build confidence, resilience, and future opportunities for these
groups.
Please note: CESVI does not provide financial compensation, stipends,
accommodation, or per diems. Transport costs will be reimbursed, subject to prior
agreement and available funds.

Areas of Engagement

 Sports and recreational activities (e.g., netball, soccer, athletics, dance fitness) tailored for vulnerable girls.
 Safe physical activity programmes for teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers, adapted to their needs.
 Life skills through sport, linking physical training with lessons in teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
 Peer support groups combining recreation with psychosocial healing and confidence‑building.
 Vocational and skills training for older adolescents, including pathways into community teams or sport‑related livelihoods.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Volunteer shall:
 Design and facilitate inclusive sports sessions for girls and young mothers.
 Create safe spaces for pregnant teenagers to engage in light, appropriate activities.
 Use sport as a tool for psychosocial support, confidence‑building, and social integration.
 Identify and nurture talents among girls, supporting pathways into community opportunities.
 Maintain attendance records and basic activity documentation.
 Work closely with House of Smiles staff and other volunteers to ensure a protective environment.
 Prepare short activity or progress reports when requested.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

 Experience or strong interest in sports coaching, physical education, or recreational activities.
 Passion for working with vulnerable girls, teenage mothers, and pregnant teenagers.
 Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Commitment to CESVI safeguarding and child protection policies.

Desirable

 Previous volunteering or work experience with girls, young women, children or youth.
 Training certificate in netball, athletics or any sport code.
 Experience collaborating with NGOs, CSOs, or community‑based organisations.
 Ability to propose innovative, engaging, and safe sports activities.

TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit:
 A CV (maximum 3 pages) with at least 3 contactable references.
 A cover letter (maximum 1 page) describing:
o Skills and areas of interest.
o Proposed sports‑focused activities for the House of Smiles.
 APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/7ANITlaH
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted on the status of their application.

SAFEGUARDING

Cesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a
vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons, or partners. Cesvi commitment to
being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes
meticulous checks, such as criminal records check or check disclosure of previous
convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is
prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.

No closing date was given in the original advert. Apply as soon as possible.