Volunteer Psychologist

Volunteer Psychologist | Philippines | Remote & Project-Based

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

Location: Philippines – Nationwide (100% Remote)

Position: Volunteer Psychologist

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: Fully voluntary and unpaid. 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 working in occupational health and safety, public health, environmental protection, sustainability, professional development and social responsibility.

Through educational initiatives, research, knowledge sharing, webinars and volunteer-led projects, IIHSE supports professional development and public awareness across different disciplines.

We are seeking a Volunteer Psychologist based in the Philippines to contribute to psychology-related educational initiatives, psychological health awareness, workplace well-being and professional development activities.

The selected volunteer will collaborate remotely with IIHSE's international teams on clearly defined, non-clinical projects.

• Psychological Health Awareness: Support the development of evidence-based educational content addressing psychological health, stress awareness and well-being.
• Occupational and Organizational Psychology: Contribute professional insights on psychosocial hazards, workplace stress, organizational behavior and healthy working environments.
• Educational Programmes: Assist with psychology-related webinars, professional development activities and public awareness initiatives.
• Research and Knowledge Sharing: Review scientific literature and prepare accessible educational materials, summaries and professional resources.
• Volunteer Well-Being: Help develop general educational resources on volunteer motivation, resilience, communication and healthy team practices.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with occupational health and safety professionals, HR specialists, educators and other IIHSE volunteers.
• Programme Development: Contribute to educational project planning, content review and evaluation using non-clinical, appropriately collected feedback.

Specific responsibilities will be agreed upon according to the volunteer's qualifications, professional competencies, availability and IIHSE's current project needs.

• Relevant education and professional qualifications in Psychology.
• Current registration and a valid professional identification card as a Registered Psychologist issued by the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), or other authorization legally permitting practice as a psychologist in the Philippines.
• Knowledge of professional psychological ethics, confidentiality and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Working proficiency in English for international collaboration.
• Ability to use digital communication and remote collaboration tools.
• Willingness to contribute to a flexible, unpaid volunteer arrangement.

• Experience in occupational, organizational, educational, community or health psychology.
• Experience developing training materials, delivering webinars or contributing to psychological health awareness programmes.
• Knowledge of psychosocial risks, workplace well-being and organizational behavior.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or multidisciplinary international teams.

• 100% remote participation from anywhere in the Philippines.
• Flexible, project-based responsibilities.
• Expected contribution of up to 3–5 hours per week, subject to mutual availability.
• No fixed working hours, mandatory shifts or travel requirements.
• Responsibilities and deliverables agreed upon in advance.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with international volunteers.
• Volunteer participation documentation or professional references may be considered based on documented contributions and organizational evaluation, but are not guaranteed.
• No application fees, compulsory membership payments or financial contributions.

This role is limited to non-clinical educational, research and professional development activities.

Individual psychological counseling, psychotherapy, diagnosis, psychological testing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention and emergency mental health services are not included.

Volunteers must operate within their professional competence, applicable Philippine regulations and IIHSE's ethical standards.

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

Personal information must be handled according to applicable data protection requirements, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012.

If you are based in the Philippines and would like to contribute your professional psychology expertise to international educational and social impact initiatives, we invite you to apply directly through LinkedIn.

Applications will be reviewed based on professional qualifications, relevant experience, communication skills, volunteer motivation and current project needs.

Important Notice: This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, not a salaried employment position. No payment is required to apply or participate. Application does not guarantee acceptance or assignment.

IIHSE – International Institute of Health, Safety and Environment Association

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