Youth Development Trainer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Belize • North America - 12 months

About the Role

PathLight Belize, a nonprofit committed to education, is seeking an experienced professional to support vulnerable youth in successfully graduating and pursuing brighter futures. Across Belize, many students from low-income families face significant barriers to completing school and accessing vocational training or higher education. The sponsorship program provides more than financial assistance—through tutoring, mentorship, psychosocial support, leadership development, family engagement, and career guidance, it equips students with the skills needed to succeed. The program currently serves over 200 students across Belize City, Belmopan, and Orange Walk Districts and aims to expand its reach while strengthening student retention, leadership programming, and career readiness.

As a Youth Development Trainer, you will collaborate with PathLight Belize mentors to enhance the organization’s holistic youth development services, including leadership programming, mentoring systems, family engagement, and psychosocial support. Your work will help create more confident and successful students, invested families, and stronger support systems, ultimately breaking cycles of poverty.

Responsibilities

• Train mentors in trauma-informed approaches, youth development strategies, and identifying concerns related to student well-being, mental health, and psychosocial needs.
• Review and strengthen psychosocial support systems, case management practices, and referral processes for improved holistic student care.
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching on emotional support, relationship-building, and student engagement.
• Design and support leadership development and peer mentoring initiatives that connect older students with younger participants to promote confidence, responsibility, and program continuity.
• Develop parent and family engagement strategies that strengthen communication and build caregivers’ capacity to support student success at home and in school.
• Support alumni engagement activities that encourage former students to remain connected.
• Develop summer programming and enrichment activities that support student learning, leadership, and personal growth during school breaks.
• Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as wellness workshops or arts-based activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in youth development programming or social work, with skills in organizational development and/or capacity-strengthening practices.

There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Key Dates

• Apply by: December 15, 2026
• Know by: February 1, 2027
• Depart on: July 3, 2027
• Duration: 12 months