Volunteer Human Resources Manager

Volunteer Human Resources Manager | Philippines | Remote & Project-Based

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

Location: Philippines – Nationwide (100% Remote)

Position: Volunteer Human Resources 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, knowledge sharing, mentorship, professional development programmes and volunteer-led projects, IIHSE brings together professionals and volunteers from different disciplines and countries.

We are seeking a Volunteer Human Resources Manager based in the Philippines to support the coordination, development and continuous improvement of our volunteer human resources processes.

The selected volunteer will collaborate remotely with IIHSE's international coordination teams, contributing to effective volunteer engagement, organizational development and HR practices.

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

• Volunteer HR Management: Support the planning, coordination and improvement of volunteer human resources activities, including prioritization and task allocation.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Selection: Develop clear volunteer role descriptions, eligibility criteria and structured applicant assessment processes.
• Volunteer Onboarding: Improve orientation, communication and integration processes for newly accepted volunteers.
• Team and Task Coordination: Support the assignment of volunteers to suitable projects based on their expertise, availability and interests.
• Volunteer Engagement and Retention: Develop initiatives that support volunteer motivation, participation, recognition and satisfaction.
• Career Development and Mentorship: Contribute to the organization of career development, mentoring and HR-related educational initiatives.
• HR Process Improvement: Support the preparation of HR guidelines, procedures, forms, reporting tools and relevant performance indicators.
• Volunteer Team Collaboration: Coordinate with volunteer HR specialists and other project contributors to monitor progress and encourage effective teamwork.

Responsibilities and deliverables will be defined according to the volunteer's experience, availability and the organization's current project needs.

• Educational background in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Labor Relations or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in human resources, volunteer management or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of recruitment, candidate assessment, team coordination or organizational development.
• Strong organizational, communication, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote, multicultural environment.
• Working proficiency in English for professional communication.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration and communication tools.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics and responsible personal data handling.
• Willingness to participate in a flexible, unpaid and project-based volunteer arrangement.

• Experience coordinating HR teams, projects or organizational development initiatives.
• Previous involvement in nonprofit organizations, community initiatives or volunteer management.
• Experience supporting career development, mentoring or professional training programmes.
• Familiarity with HR practices and volunteer engagement within the Philippines.
• Experience collaborating with international or multidisciplinary teams.

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

This volunteer position focuses on volunteer human resources coordination and organizational development within IIHSE.

The role does not include employer authority over paid employees, payroll administration, employment contract execution or authority to make legally or financially binding decisions on behalf of IIHSE.

Access to volunteer personal information will be limited to properly authorized activities and handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 where applicable, and IIHSE confidentiality standards.

If you are based in the Philippines and would like to contribute your human resources expertise to an international nonprofit initiative, we invite you to apply for the Volunteer Human Resources Manager position directly through LinkedIn.

Applications will be evaluated based on professional experience, HR management competencies, volunteer motivation, communication skills 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