WBGFN programs and activities are run by our members for our members. Our volunteers are members from around the world who dedicate their time, talents and energy to giving back. Volunteering at WBGFN is not only a great opportunity to use your skills and experience for the benefit of the WBG and wider communities, but also to learn new skills, enhance your professional development, and boost your social life. WBGFN volunteers work in an extraordinarily wide range of positions, from event organization and database management to branding and graphic design. Browse the descriptions of what the main WBGFN teams do below and register to volunteer based on your personal and professional interests. These detailed descriptions are only to be used a guide and can be adapted to suit the individual’s skill and time commitment.
Get Involved—Professional Development Team
Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer with the Professional Development Program Team? Our team of volunteers support the professional development program which is designed to equip spouses/partners with strategies and tools to manage their careers as globally mobile professionals. We value your contribution toward training others with any specific expertise/skill set you would like to share. We also welcome your participation in existing sessions that may help you acquire and practice new skills. Training is provided to enable you to be successful. Duration of assignments is flexible according to your availability. You could be involved in providing support in the following areas:
Program Coordination, Event Management, Data Management and Analysis, Coordination of Activities and Special Projects.
Browse the Professional Development Team volunteer positions:
Program Coordinator
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: Program Coordinator |
| Reports to: WBGFN Executive Committee | Supervises: PDP Support Volunteers |
General Description
The Professional Development Program (PDP) Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the PDP, implementation of the program strategy, organization of PDP events, and supervision of the PDP Team.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the program activities
- Develop and implement the PDP strategy in collaboration with the PDP Team and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Call team meetings, set agendas, record and distribute meeting minutes
- Maintain all relevant PDP documents and records in the Sharepoint drive and shared Google drive
- Responsible for creating and updating shared Google calendar and team’s folders in Google drive
- Oversee planning, implementation, logistics and evaluation of Thematic Sessions and Networking Events
- Maintain PDP database in collaboration with WBGFN office staff
- Collaborate across WBGFN teams including Welcoming, VET, Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Communications
- Manage PDP email and respond to inquiries
- Present the Professional Development Program at different forums
- Prepare monthly reports for Executive Committee and annual report
- Work in coordination with WBGFN Presidents to manage relationships with sister and external organizations
Qualitative requirements
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Strong written and spoken communications skills in order to communicate ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’sdegreewithpreviousexperienceinthefieldwouldbeanassetfortheposition.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and/or remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The PDP Coordinator collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as a PDP Program Coordinator is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form nd our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities
CLAN Coordinator
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: CLAN Coordinator |
| Reports to: Career Lab Program Lead | Supervises: None |
General Description
The role of the (Career Lab Alumni Network) CLAN coordinator is to build/strengthen the alumni network and update alumni data. He/she will be primarily responsible for the annual update of the CLAN database.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Organize annual survey of CLAN members ready for dissemination.
- Liaise with office to send out reminders
- Provide report after annual update
- Follow up calls to members who did not respond to survey
- Help with organization of CLAN events
Qualitative requirements
- Must have attended Career Lab
- Strong written and spoken communications skills to communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Word and Excel
- Proven planning and organizing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively reach out and interact with a diverse group of people
- Ability to interact positively with people of different cultures
- Foreign languages skill is desirable but not mandatory
Qualification required
A Bachelor’s degree. Ability to communicate in a comprehensive and clear manner in one or more languages such as English, French, Spanish etc.
Work environment
Volunteer can work from the WBGFN Office or from home as per their convenience
Approximate volunteer hours
Benefits of position
To apply for this position, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form
Professional Group Leader
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: Professional Group Leader |
| Reports to: PDP Program Coordinator | Supervises: PDP Support Volunteers |
General Description
The Professional Group Leader is responsible for coordinating meetings of a professional group and organizing relevant activities in collaboration with members of the group.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Manage and represent their Professional Group (PG)
- Organize meetings for members of the group, write meeting’s agenda and minutes.
- Develop a strategy for the group, according to member’s needs/interests and in collaboration with members
- Plan and lead relevant activities in collaboration with additional volunteers assigned to these activities
- Develop and implement the PDP strategy in collaboration with the PDP Team and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Participate in PDP team meetings
- Collaborate across WBGFN teams including Welcoming, VET, Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Communications
- Manage correspondences and inquiries related to their respective group, and welcome new members
- Maintain relevant records and documents in the T-drive and shared Google drive
- Provide monthly reports to Program Coordinator
Qualitative requirements
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Strong written and spoken communications skills in order to communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’s degree with previous experience in the field would be an asset for the position.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and/or remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
Remote: 4–6 hours per month
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The PDP Coordinator collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as a Professional Group Leader is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities.
Entrepreneur’s Network Leader
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: Entrepreneur’s Network Leader |
| Reports to: PDP Program Coordinator | Supervises: |
General Description
The Entrepreneur’s Network Leader is responsible for coordinating meetings of the group and organizing relevant activities in collaboration with members of the group.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Manage and represent the Entrepreneurs Network
- Organize meetings for members of the group, and write meetings agendas and minutes
- Develop a strategy for the group, according to members needs/interests and in collaboration with members
- Plan and lead relevant activities in collaboration with additional volunteers assigned to these activities
- Develop and implement the PDP strategy in collaboration with the PDP Team and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Participate in PDP team meetings
- Collaborate across WBGFN teams including Welcoming, VET, Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Communications
- Manage correspondences and inquiries related to their respective group, and welcome new members
- Maintain relevant records and documents in the Sharepoint drive and shared Google drive
- Provide monthly reports to Program Coordinator
Qualitative requirements
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Strong written and spoken communications skills in order to communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’sdegreewithpreviousexperienceinthefieldwouldbeanassetfortheposition.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and/or remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
Remote: 4–6 hours per month
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The PDP Coordinator collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as Entrepreneur’s Network Leader is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities.
Thematic Sessions Leader
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: Thematic Sessions Leader |
| Reports to: PDP Program Coordinator | Supervises: |
General Description
The Thematic Sessions Leader is responsible for developing and planning thematic sessions in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Career Advisor
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Develop and plan thematic sessions in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Organize logistics for thematic sessions in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Office Staff, including event promotion on WBGFN communication channels, booking rooms, setting up Webex and computer equipment in rooms if needed, identifying and contacting speakers, preparing participants' feedback forms
- Plan and lead their respective activities including Monitoring & Evaluation (including analysis of thematic sessions' survey forms) in collaboration with additional volunteers assigned to these activities
- Develop and implement the PDP strategy in collaboration with the PDP Team and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Participate in PDP team meetings
- Collaborate across WBGFN teams including Welcoming, VET, Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Communications
- Manage correspondences and inquiries related to their respective activities
- Maintain relevant records and documents in the T-drive and shared Google drive
- Provide monthly reports to Program Coordinator
Qualitative requirements
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Strong written and spoken communications skills in order to communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’sdegreewithpreviousexperienceinthefieldwouldbeanassetfortheposition.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and/or remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
Remote: 4–6 hours per month
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The PDP Coordinator collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as Entrepreneur’s Network Leader is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities.
Professional Networking Leader
| Activity Group: Professional Development | Position: Professional Networking Leader |
| Reports to: PDP Program Coordinator | Supervises: |
General Description
The Professional Networking Leader is responsible for developing and planning professional networking events in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Career Advisor.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Develop and plan professional networking events in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Organize logistics for events in collaboration with PDP Program Coordinator and WBGFN Office Staff, including event promotion on WBGFN communication channels, booking rooms, catering, setting up Webex and computer equipment if needed, identifying and contacting speakers, preparing agendas and participant’s feedback forms
- Plan and lead their respective activities including Monitoring & Evaluation (including analysis of events' surveys) in collaboration with additional volunteers assigned to these activities
- Develop and implement the PDP strategy in collaboration with the PDP Team and WBGFN Career Advisor
- Participate in PDP team meetings
- Collaborate across WBGFN teams including Welcoming, VET, Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Communications
- Manage correspondences and inquiries related to their respective activities
- Maintain relevant records and documents in the Sharepoint drive and shared Google drive
- Provide monthly reports to Program Coordinator
Qualitative requirements
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Strong written and spoken communications skills in order to communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear and cohesive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’s degree with previous experience in the field would be an asset for the position.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and/or remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
Remote: 4–6 hours per month
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The PDP Coordinator collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as Entrepreneur’s Network Leader is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities.