Communications Jobs in Delta, BC

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru

Start Date: November 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Are you a communications or marketing professional passionate about using your skills to create meaningful social impact?

Join Cuso International and partner with Asociación Kallpa, a leading Peruvian organization dedicated to improving opportunities for children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities. As a volunteer, you will help strengthen strategic communications, enhance digital engagement, and increase the visibility of initiatives that promote health, education, gender equality, and sustainable development.

This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, collaborate with committed local professionals, immerse yourself in a rich intercultural experience, and contribute to lasting, positive change while growing both personally and professionally.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Manage Newsletter & Editorial Content: Coordinate submissions, liaise with agency partners, and curate incoming text and photography to ensure all content meets strict editorial and visual guidelines before publication.
• Drive Social Media Strategy & Analytics: Monitor social media performance, implement forward-thinking digital marketing trends, and elevate our online presence while maintaining visual brand consistency.
• Standardize Regional Workflows: Establish streamlined, user-friendly digital planning tools and standardized submission procedures for regional teams to simplify material approvals and distribution.
• Enhance Institutional Communications: Collaborate with leadership to update the organization's overarching Communications Plan and Visual Identity Manual in line with new project goals.

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Knowledge of communication planning, digital marketing, and institutional positioning.
• Knowledge of community mental health, prevention of gender-based violence, employment and entrepreneurship, the environment, and sexual and reproductive rights.
• Intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills, both written and spoken.

Essential Background:

• Experience designing communications plans, improving brand identity guidelines, or developing digital marketing strategies.
• Proven experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing strategies.
• Strong editorial skills with a sharp eye for photography, formatting, and brand consistency.
• Proficiency in digital planning tools, content calendars, and email/WhatsApp coordination.
• Excellent organizational skills to standardize workflows across multi-regional teams.
• Creative mindset aligned with brand development, public relations, and social impact.

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: Asociación Kallpa

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:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

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.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!