Environmental Education and Training Specialist (Honduras)

Description

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date : February 2026

Placement Length : 5 months

Language Requirements : Spanish Level 4-Advanced and English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

We aim to empower members to establish a national framework for shaping policies and advocating for Honduras' National System of Protected Areas and Wildlife (SINAPH). We are dedicated to providing technical support to governmental organizations, especially the National Institute for Forest Conservation and Development (ICF), which manages SINAPH.

The objective for this placement will be to elevate the management systems of protected areas in Honduras by strengthening organizations. The volunteer will play a vital role in developing innovative educational methodologies that tackle various environmental challenges, with a focus on fostering leadership in collaboration with partners and local communities.

As a volunteer, you will :

• Design and develop comprehensive training methodologies that are tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse groups within the organization, ensuring effective learning and skill acquisition.
• Offer strategic advice and ongoing support to organizational leadership, guiding them in enhancing community engagement initiatives that foster collaboration, inclusivity, and positive impact within the community.
• Systematically track, monitor, and report on the progress of training programs and capacity-building efforts, providing detailed assessments and actionable insights to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Requirements :

Essential Background :

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project : Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner : Mesa de ONG's Comanejadoras de Areas Protegidas de Honduras

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes :

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to :

Residency and Citizenship : Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility : Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

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