Join our team

Collaborating with us means being an active part of an independent organization that carries out excellent humanitarian projects to improve access to water, health, and education with a participatory, innovative, and sustainable approach.
Balouo Salo does not send volunteers to the field: our impact stems from a strategic and responsible work, built by skilled and motivated people who dedicate their time and specific expertise to developing innovative projects.
Whether you are a professional, a motivated volunteer, a student, or a person who believes in change, you can be part of it in many ways.
Discover how to concretely contribute to our mission.

Open Positions      Professionals      Spontaneous Collaborations

Press Office and PR

Type: Senior / Junior / Internship / Volunteer
Location: Remote
Duration: Flexible collaboration

We are looking for a person passionate about journalism and social and humanitarian communication, who wants to help increase visibility for our projects. The role includes drafting press releases, managing media relations, and strengthening Balouo Salo’s presence in national and international press.

How to apply: Send your CV, any previously written articles, a sample article about Balouo Salo, a brief motivation letter, and collaboration proposal to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Press Office and PR Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Draft and distribute press releases in Italy and abroad
  • Build and maintain relationships with newspapers, radio, TV, local, national, and international media
  • Build and keep the press database updated
  • Support visibility of activities and projects both in Italy and abroad
  • Propose articles, interviews, radio and TV appearances nationally and internationally
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of the public image

Requirements

  • Qualifications in journalism and social communication
  • Proven experience (to be evaluated for interns/volunteers)
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the Italian media landscape and preferably foreign media
  • Interest and understanding of international cooperation and non-profit
  • Autonomy, proactivity, and initiative
  • Languages: Italian and English (French is a plus)

Corporate Donors & Partnership

Type: Senior / Junior / Internship / Volunteer
Location: Remote
Duration: Flexible collaboration – part-time

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic person capable of building and nurturing relationships with companies and foundations to support Balouo Salo’s projects through financial donations, material contributions, or CSR partnerships, and to develop tailored proposals both in Italy and abroad.

How to apply: Send your CV, collaboration proposal, any similar experience, and a brief motivation letter to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Corporate Partnership Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Research potential companies, foundations, and partners in Italy and abroad
  • Develop relationships and formulate partnership or donation proposals
  • Draft customized proposals and manage follow-up
  • Consolidate relationships with active partners and plan joint activities

Requirements

  • Experience in corporate fundraising, CSR, or business relations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strategic and relational attitude
  • Basic graphic skills to create appealing proposals
  • Interest in the non-profit and cooperation sector
  • Autonomy and ability to work towards goals
  • Languages: Italian and English (French is a plus)

Specialized Fundraiser

Type: Senior / Junior / Internship / Volunteer
Location: Remote or hybrid
Duration: Flexible collaboration – full-time / part-time

We are looking for a motivated and creative person with fundraising experience, eager to actively contribute to the growth of Balouo Salo. This role involves building fundraising campaigns, managing donor relations, and developing partnerships to collect funds and materials in support of our humanitarian projects.

How to apply: Send your CV, a brief motivation letter, collaboration proposal, and if available, examples of campaigns or fundraising proposals to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Fundraiser Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement online and offline fundraising campaigns
  • Identify companies or organizations for financial or in-kind donations
  • Prepare letters, presentations, and materials for donors
  • Maintain and update the donor database
  • Collaborate in organizing fundraising events
  • Manage relationships with existing donors and partners

Requirements

  • Experience in fundraising, communication, or CSR
  • Communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills
  • Creative attitude and results orientation
  • Writing skills and stakeholder relationship management
  • Autonomy, initiative, and sense of responsibility
  • Languages: Italian and English (French is a plus)

Human Resources Officer (in Senegal)

Type: Professional
Location: Senegal – Operational Office
Duration: To be defined

We are looking for a Senegalese professional with experience in human resources management, responsible for the recruitment, coordination and monitoring of local team members, ensuring the quality of their work, their understanding of objectives, and their commitment to the values and mission of Balouo Salo. The successful candidate will work in coordination with the headquarters in Italy and in accordance with its directives.

How to apply: Send your CV and a cover letter to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Application – Human Resources Officer – Senegal”.

Role and responsibilities

  • Identify, recruit and assess local staff and collaborators
  • Coordinate and monitor team performance, promoting accountability, motivation and achievement of objectives
  • Organise regular meetings, team discussions and professional development activities
  • Ensure that team members understand their roles, procedures and the association's mission
  • Address potential interpersonal issues and foster collaboration among team members

Requirements

  • Senegalese nationality, residing in Senegal, preferably in Casamance
  • Specialised diploma or master's degree in human resources, personnel management or a related field
  • At least 2–3 years of relevant professional experience
  • Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English or Italian
  • Strong organisational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
  • Leadership, discretion and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Balouo Salo
  • Proficiency in management software, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

Architect / Engineer (in Senegal)

Type: Professional
Location: Senegal – Construction Sites and Operational Office
Duration: To be defined

We are looking for a Senegalese architect or engineer with experience in construction site management, capable of organising and supervising construction activities while ensuring high-quality workmanship, safety and compliance with technical specifications. The successful candidate will work on site in coordination with the local team and under the technical guidance of the headquarters in Italy.

How to apply: Send your CV and a portfolio of your main completed projects to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Application – Construction Site Manager – Senegal”.

Role and responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise the daily activities of construction sites and work teams
  • Organise staff, assign tasks and monitor construction progress
  • Ensure that all works are properly executed in accordance with professional standards, drawings and technical specifications
  • Manage supplies, materials, procurement and operational requirements
  • Check material quality, site safety and compliance of construction works
  • Prepare regular updates, documentation and progress reports

Requirements

  • Senegalese nationality, residing in Senegal, preferably in Casamance
  • University degree in architecture or civil engineering
  • Proven experience in construction site management and supervision
  • Knowledge of construction techniques and local regulations
  • Proficiency in relevant industry software
  • Knowledge of French and English or Italian is an advantage
  • Accuracy, reliability, organisational skills and a strong commitment to quality

Assistant to the President (in Senegal)

Type: Professional
Location: Senegal – Operational Office and Field Activities
Duration: To be defined

We are looking for a Senegalese professional with strong organisational, interpersonal and diplomatic skills to support the Presidency of Balouo Salo in Italy in managing operational activities and coordinating field missions. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between the local team, the leadership and the communities, working in accordance with the directives of the headquarters in Italy.

How to apply: Send your CV and a cover letter to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Application – Assistant to the President – Senegal”.

Role and responsibilities

  • Support the Presidency in planning and coordinating operational activities in Senegal
  • Coordinate the local team, supervise activities and ensure compliance with the directives received
  • Organise missions, institutional meetings, project visits and field activities
  • Accompany the leadership during missions and manage relations with local authorities, institutions and stakeholders
  • Promote dialogue and raise awareness among communities involved in the projects
  • Collect information and prepare regular reports on activities, visits and results achieved
  • Facilitate communication between the operational office in Senegal and the headquarters in Italy

Requirements

  • Senegalese nationality, residing in Senegal, preferably in Casamance
  • Master's degree in management, organisational management, international relations or a related field
  • At least 4 years of experience in organisational, management or coordination roles
  • Excellent command of French and English, or Italian
  • Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations
  • Excellent diplomatic, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to write reports and manage missions and institutional meetings
  • Flexibility, discretion, autonomy and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Balouo Salo

Secretary and Operational Office Administrator (in Senegal)

Type: Professional
Location: Senegal – Operational Office
Duration: To be defined

We are looking for an organised, accurate and reliable Senegalese candidate to ensure the day-to-day functioning of Balouo Salo's operational office in Senegal. The successful candidate will manage secretarial activities and provide administrative and organisational support, following the instructions of the headquarters team in Italy.

How to apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@balouosalo.com with the subject line: “Application – Secretariat – Senegal”.

Role and responsibilities

  • Manage secretarial duties and the daily activities of the operational office
  • Handle correspondence, communications and document filing
  • Organise appointments, meetings, travel arrangements and logistical activities
  • Support the administrative and documentary management of local activities
  • Keep registers, documents and operational information up to date
  • Provide organisational support to local team members
  • Maintain daily communication with the headquarters in Italy

Requirements

  • Senegalese nationality, residing in Senegal, preferably in Casamance
  • Diploma in administration, secretarial studies or management
  • Experience in secretarial, administrative or office management activities
  • Excellent command of French; knowledge of Italian or English is an advantage
  • Good command of IT tools and Microsoft Office applications
  • Organisational skills, accuracy and discretion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Reliability, flexibility and ability to work in a team

Spontaneous Collaborations

Field Volunteering

Balouo Salo does not send volunteers to the intervention countries. Our projects are developed and implemented in close collaboration with local communities, involving local technicians, craftsmen, and workers. This approach ensures sustainability, continuity, and enhancement of local skills, as well as self-sufficiency and resilience.

Only in exceptional and targeted cases does the organization send highly qualified personnel (such as engineers, architects, or doctors) for specific missions requiring advanced skills or technical-specialist monitoring activities.

  • Local Participation | Projects are coordinated and carried out by local resources
  • Training | We provide training support to local technicians and operators
  • Context | Communities are aware protagonists of change
  • No external volunteering | We avoid temporary or poorly structured approaches


If you want to actively contribute to Balouo Salo’s mission, discover volunteering opportunities in Italy or remotely.

Spontaneous Collaborations in Italy / Remotely

Volunteering spontaneously with Balouo Salo in Italy or remotely means freely offering your skills to contribute concretely to humanitarian projects. We offer stimulating and empowering experiences, ideal for students, professionals, or citizens who want to commit to a worthy cause.

Spontaneous collaborators support strategic, operational, and communication activities and are involved at the core of the organization, working alongside the team in essential areas for the success of initiatives.

  • Communication and Media
  • Web, Social Media, and Digital Marketing
  • Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships
  • Event organization, campaigns, and solidarity stands
  • Translations, thematic research, and linguistic support
  • Technical content design and development


You can send us a spontaneous application with a brief introduction, your CV, and a collaboration proposal to info@balouosalo.com with the subject: “Spontaneous Collaboration”.

Supporting Professionals

If you are a professional and want to put your skills at the service of a humanitarian cause, you can contribute spontaneously, concretely, and responsibly to Balouo Salo’s projects. We look for qualified, motivated, and aware individuals who wish to offer time, knowledge, and tools to support strategic, design, or operational activities of the highest quality.

Your experience and knowledge can make a difference, even with flexible or targeted commitment. Volunteer professionals can collaborate remotely or, in rare cases, participate in meetings and project activities for specialized tasks.

How to apply: Send your CV, a brief motivation letter, and a collaboration proposal to info@balouosalo.com with the subject: “Supporting Professional”.

Required Skills

  • General practitioners, pediatricians, neurologists, gynecologists
  • Surgeons, tropical medicine specialists
  • Nurses and midwives
  • Civil, environmental, hydraulic engineers
  • Architects, experts in sustainable building
  • Diplomats and specialists in international relations
  • Journalists, copywriters, editors
  • Videomakers and professional photographers
  • Experts in social design and cooperation
Balouo Salo Testimonial

“It’s incredible to know that while here 500 volunteers are building the medical center together with the team, on the other side of the world, in Italy, just as many volunteers make all this possible.”

— Sakho, Volunteer in the village of Baghere (Senegal)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?
Anyone who is motivated, responsible, and eager to actively contribute to our mission. It is possible to participate remotely, from Italy or abroad, with various levels of experience.
Can I participate in field projects?
No, Balouo Salo does not send volunteers to intervention countries. Projects are managed by local communities and technicians. Only in exceptional cases may highly qualified professionals be involved for specific missions. Furthermore, the intervention contexts are particularly complex, requiring specific experience and strict risk mitigation criteria.
How much time do I need to dedicate if I collaborate spontaneously from remote?
Collaboration is flexible and can range from 5 to 10 hours per week, depending on the role and availability. Consistency, initiative, and meeting deadlines are important, because volunteering is above all a responsibility.
How can I submit my application?
Generally, it is enough to send your CV, a brief motivation letter, and optionally a proposal to info@balouosalo.com indicating the relevant subject line.