Expert Advisor – Self-Care & Wellbeing - Volunteer

Share your expertise in self-care, wellbeing, and resilience to support Afrikindness volunteers and parents in sustaining their energy, joy, and impact. Help us build a culture where self-care is valued, accessible, and embedded in our work.

What difference will you make?

Volunteers and parents who feel supported and resourced can show up more fully and sustainably. Your expertise will help us prevent burnout, improve retention, and create a culture of care that benefits everyone. You'll contribute to a healthier, more resilient Afrikindness community.

What are we looking for?

• Professional training or substantial experience in wellbeing, self-care, coaching, or holistic health (e.g. counselling, coaching, yoga, mindfulness, occupational therapy, peer support)
• Understanding of burnout, compassion fatigue, and sustainable helping
• Passionate about accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive wellbeing practices
• Warm, non-judgmental, and encouraging
• Comfortable delivering workshops or creating resources
• Commitment to modeling self-care and boundaries
  
  

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

• Advise on self-care strategies, wellbeing practices, and burnout prevention for volunteers and parents
• Develop resources, toolkits, or guidance on self-care, boundaries, and sustainable helping
• Deliver workshops, webinars, or drop-in sessions on topics such as stress management, mindfulness, rest, or compassionate self-talk
• Support the design of wellbeing initiatives, peer support structures, or reflective practice spaces
• Advise on organisational culture and practices that promote volunteer and staff wellbeing
• Share evidence-based and holistic approaches to self-care.
• Contribute to the evaluation of well-being outcomes and volunteer satisfaction