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Helpline Volunteer

Detailed Job Description

  • Respond promptly and professionally to helpline calls.
  • Listen actively and empathetically to callers’ concerns.
  • Provide accurate information about Nusaned’s projects, services, and general guidance.
  • Document calls accurately in the helpline database.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards.
  • Report any urgent or serious concerns to the Helpline & Referrals Officer or PDQ Manager.
  • Participate in briefings, training, and team meetings as required.
  • Support awareness and promotion of the helpline services as needed.

Reports to: PDQ Manager. 

Supervisory Responsibility: -------

Collaborates and Works with: Helpline and Referrals Officer / Safeguarding, AAP. and PSEA focal point, Operations Department, Project Managers, Field Officers, MEAL & Grants Team

Knowledge and Experience

  • Able to communicate effectively in Arabic.
  • Basic understanding of English is a plus.
  • Undergraduate student or graduate in social sciences, psychology, sociology, communications, or a related field.
  • Some prior experience in call centers, volunteering with NGOs, or roles requiring direct communication with people.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to listen actively and respond with empathy.
  • Comfortable handling sensitive information.
  • Basic computer skills, including data entry and using databases.
  • Reliable, responsible, and punctual.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions from supervisors.
Intervention Sectors
Food & Nutrition
Shelter and Non-Food Items
Location
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Volunteer
Application Submission Guidelines

Apply now and be part of something meaningful!

Please submit your resume to the following e-mail address: hr@nusaned.org

Subject line of the email must include "Helpline Volunteer" (emails without this subject line will be discarded)

Due to a large number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Nusaned is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Nusaned has zero tolerance towards any form(s) of sexual harassment and/or SEA (sexual abuse and exploitation). It expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of harassment or exploitation, be it physical, sexual or psychological. Nusnaed expects all its staff/contractors/sub-contractors/volunteers to be in compliance with the safeguarding/PSEA policy, and any breaches towards this policy would lead to immediate and effective termination of the contract.

Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
1 to 2 years
Education Degree
High School
Education Degree Details
Undergraduate student or graduate in social sciences, psychology, sociology, communications, or a related field.
Some prior experience in call centers, volunteering with NGOs, or roles requiring direct communication with people.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Good
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No