Vacancy title:
Online Volunteer Mentor - Tourism and Hospitality

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Education]

Jobs at:
The School of St Jude

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 3 2026

Duty Station:
This Job is Remote

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The School of St Jude is seeking online volunteers to serve as trusted mentors (please note, this is an unpaid role) for our Next Frontier Incubation and Small Grants Program. This exciting initiative equips alumni to launch or grow social enterprises, small businesses, and NGOs that will bring meaningful change to their lives and communities.

Why this program matters

• St Jude’s has more than 1,700 alumni who are out in the world making their mark. Many are dreaming of launching businesses and NGOs that serve their communities. But unlike many young people around the world, they cannot easily turn to parents or relatives for guidance. In fact, 90% of our tertiary graduates’ parents only reached primary education.
• So, when we found our students and graduates were hungry to establish themselves in the world of business and impact making, we were there to help provide the skills and the means. This year we launched the Next Frontier Incubation and Small Grants Program. The program runs twice a year and selects passionate alumni who are determined to be the next wave of entrepreneurs and social impact leaders. Over several months they receive in-person or online training for two hours a week in the basics: business development, finance, compliance, marketing and more.
• The program culminates in a Pitching Competition where participants present their idea in-person to a panel of judges, with the strongest receiving a St Jude’s Small Grant to bring their vision to life. Think of it as St Jude’s own version of Shark Tank.

Why mentors are so important

• While training and pitching provides a basic foundation, our alumni need ongoing one-on-one support: someone to listen deeply, offer constructive feedback, and share real-world experience so that they are ready to pitch their ideas at the end of incubation. That’s where your expertise makes a difference.
• We already have more than 70 alumni enrolled in the Incubation Program, developing enterprises in fields from agriculture to technology. We would love to match them with compassionate experts who can help them succeed.
• The goal is that within just a few months of mentoring and training, our alumni are ready to pitch their ideas to a panel of Tanzanian professionals, our Sharks. Pitching rounds take place every six months, so if you enjoy the experience, we will gladly match you with a new alum in the next round.

What you’ll do

• Up to 2 hours a week: one-on-one sessions remotely online via Zoom/WhatsApp.
• A commitment of three to six months – from incubation until pitching
• Monthly progress/feedback reports (via form) to the incubator program leads
• Agree to the stringent policies and guidelines for mentor communications
• Basic experience in setting up and participating in online meetings

Who we’re looking for

• We are seeking well-experienced mentors with many years of experience in starting or expanding a business or NGO

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Required Documents

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation Letter explaining:
  • Why you would be an effective mentor
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Number of alumni you can mentor per week

Application Status

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Program Schedule

• Two incubation cycles per year
• Each cycle concludes with a pitching competition

Selection Process

• Application review
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief video interview with the program team

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