Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Eco-Tourism Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa’e (HOTL), then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa’e (HOTL)
The Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa'e (HOTL) Association was started in 2018.
It started with the vision by hotel owners to help grow the tourism sector.
Over the years, the organisation has become the leading hospitality and tourism umbrella association for the tourism industry. HOTL’s role is to partner with other tourism and hospitality stakeholders toward achieving the vision of
Timor-Leste becoming a significant tourism destination. HOTL implements activities, training, promotion and marketing campaigns both domestically
and internationally.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa'e (HOTL). In this assignment, a VSA volunteer will provide support to Timorese tour operators and tourism associations with training and mentoring, review existing material and work with local communities to ensure eco-tourism principles are met. This will contribute to the growth of the tourism sector in Timor-Leste.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
• Experience developing marketing material, collateral and promotion strategies including using social media for tourism.
The Country
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation. Timor-Leste became independent in 2002.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
Please note: The VSA office will be closed from midday on 20th December, and our recruitment team will be unavailable to review applications or respond to queries about this assignment until we reopen on 6th January 2025. You’re welcome to submit your application during this period, and we’ll review it as soon as we return.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Eco-Tourism Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa’e (HOTL), then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa’e (HOTL)
The Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa'e (HOTL) Association was started in 2018.
It started with the vision by hotel owners to help grow the tourism sector.
Over the years, the organisation has become the leading hospitality and tourism umbrella association for the tourism industry. HOTL’s role is to partner with other tourism and hospitality stakeholders toward achieving the vision of
Timor-Leste becoming a significant tourism destination. HOTL implements activities, training, promotion and marketing campaigns both domestically
and internationally.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa'e (HOTL). In this assignment, a VSA volunteer will provide support to Timorese tour operators and tourism associations with training and mentoring, review existing material and work with local communities to ensure eco-tourism principles are met. This will contribute to the growth of the tourism sector in Timor-Leste.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Experience working in or developing tourism businesses or associations.
- Knowledge of internationally recognised eco-tourism principles and practices.
- Experience providing training, mentoring or awareness raising for tourism providers.
- Experience promoting tourism destinations and activities.
• Experience developing marketing material, collateral and promotion strategies including using social media for tourism.
The Country
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation. Timor-Leste became independent in 2002.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
Please note: The VSA office will be closed from midday on 20th December, and our recruitment team will be unavailable to review applications or respond to queries about this assignment until we reopen on 6th January 2025. You’re welcome to submit your application during this period, and we’ll review it as soon as we return.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Full time 12-month volunteer assignment in Timor-Leste
- Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
- Make a difference sharing your skills and experience
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?