Volunteer Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Volunteer HSE Manager | Philippines | Remote & Project-Based

Organization: International Institute of Health, Safety and Environment Association (IIHSE)

Location: Philippines – Nationwide (100% Remote)

Position: Volunteer Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

Engagement Type: Unpaid Volunteer Position

Working Arrangement: Flexible, Remote and Project-Based

Estimated Time Commitment: Up to 3–5 hours per week, subject to mutual availability

Compensation: This is a fully voluntary, unpaid position. No salary, wages or regular financial compensation will be provided.

The International Institute of Health, Safety and Environment Association (IIHSE) is an international nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting occupational health and safety, public health, environmental protection, sustainability, professional development and social responsibility.

Through educational initiatives, research, knowledge sharing, webinars, mentorship and volunteer-led projects, IIHSE brings together professionals from different disciplines and countries.

We are seeking a Volunteer HSE Manager based in the Philippines to support the planning, coordination and development of our HSE-related educational, research and awareness initiatives.

The selected volunteer will collaborate remotely with IIHSE's international coordination teams, contributing professional expertise to clearly defined nonprofit projects.

The Volunteer HSE Manager will contribute to the following activities in collaboration with the relevant IIHSE teams:

• HSE Project Coordination: Support the planning, prioritization and coordination of volunteer-led HSE education, research and awareness projects.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Contribute professional knowledge on hazard identification, risk assessment principles, preventive measures and workplace safety practices.
• Safety Culture Development: Support initiatives promoting safety leadership, positive safety behaviors, worker participation and prevention-focused thinking.
• Environmental Awareness: Contribute to educational activities addressing environmental protection, waste management, resource efficiency and sustainability.
• Educational Programmes: Assist in developing HSE-related webinars, workshops, training materials and professional development resources.
• Research and Technical Content: Review relevant HSE publications, standards and regulatory developments, and contribute to evidence-based educational content.
• Volunteer Team Coordination: Collaborate with volunteer HSE specialists and project contributors to define tasks, monitor deliverables and provide constructive feedback.
• Process Improvement: Support the development of educational checklists, project guidelines, reporting templates and non-regulatory project performance indicators.

Responsibilities will be defined according to the volunteer's qualifications, professional experience, availability and IIHSE's current project needs.

• Educational background in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, Safety Management or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), or closely related functions.
• Practical knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment principles, incident prevention and HSE management practices.
• Ability to coordinate project activities, organize priorities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Working proficiency in English for professional communication.
• Ability to use digital communication and remote collaboration tools.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and responsible information management.
• Willingness to participate in a flexible, unpaid, project-based volunteer arrangement.

• Experience as an HSE Manager, HSE Supervisor, Safety Manager, OSH Practitioner or in a comparable leadership role.
• Familiarity with Philippine occupational safety and health legislation, including Republic Act No. 11058 and applicable DOLE regulations.
• Relevant HSE training, including DOLE-recognized BOSH or COSH training, where applicable.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or other relevant HSE management system standards.
• Experience coordinating HSE training, safety culture initiatives, technical education or research projects.
• Previous involvement in nonprofit organizations, professional associations or volunteer-led initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with international or multidisciplinary teams.

• All activities are conducted remotely from within the Philippines.
• Participation is flexible and project-based.
• The expected contribution is up to 3–5 hours per week, subject to mutual availability.
• No fixed working hours, mandatory shifts, travel or full-time commitments are required.
• Responsibilities, timelines and expected deliverables are agreed upon in advance.
• Volunteers may collaborate with professionals from different countries and disciplines.
• A volunteer participation certificate or professional reference may be considered based on documented contributions and organizational evaluation; these are not guaranteed.
• No application fees, compulsory membership payments or financial contributions are required.

This position focuses on HSE education, research, awareness initiatives and volunteer project coordination.

The role does not include statutory Safety Officer appointments, workplace inspections, mandatory compliance audits, regulatory certification, operational safety supervision, incident investigation at active workplaces, or authority to issue work stoppage orders.

It does not replace any employer's legal HSE obligations or the responsibilities of duly appointed and qualified safety professionals under Philippine law.

Volunteers must operate within their professional competence and applicable legal requirements.

The position does not grant authority to make legally or financially binding decisions on behalf of IIHSE.

Any personal or organizational information accessed during volunteer activities must be handled according to applicable data protection requirements and IIHSE confidentiality principles.

If you are based in the Philippines and would like to contribute your HSE management experience to international educational, professional development and social impact initiatives, we invite you to apply for the Volunteer HSE Manager position directly through LinkedIn.

Applications will be evaluated based on relevant HSE experience, project coordination capabilities, technical competencies, communication skills, volunteer motivation and current organizational needs.

Important Notice: This is not a paid employment opportunity. No salary or regular financial compensation is provided. No payment is required to apply or participate. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or volunteer assignment.

IIHSE – International Institute of Health, Safety and Environment Association

Working together for a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.