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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Padhola Youth Group Volunteer Opportunity

Padhola Youth Group is a self-help group/Project registered and recognized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and social Development (Kenya). We are about being champions in ensuring we youths and society is economically empowered through realization of our potentials, talents and capabilities.

We are looking for foreign volunteers i.e. from Europe, America and Asia who can empower youth through Art and Music and fundraise to set-up a Community Art and Resource Center, where youths can come to nurture and grow their talents.

We are also looking for individuals/Groups who want to make a difference in people’s lives, experience diversity, Broaden perspective and travel as they impart their skills/expertise in African Youths.

We need Volunteers who can teach Music Production, Song-writing, a variety of Dances, Painting, Drawing, Designing and Poetry.

Prerequisite for volunteering
  • Knowledge and skills in Arts, Music, Computers, resource mobilization, Current affairs, Public relations, Communication and advocacy.
  • Ability to build partnerships, fundraise, Donate and manage communications with Media, NGOs and Government officials in an African country.
  • To engage and mobilize youths in Constructive nation building and make Reports on the same.
  • Strong abilities in Initiatives, Management, Work Independently with limited supervision in a Multi-cultural Team/Environment and multi-Tasking.
  • Good interpersonal and communication.
We require
  • Diploma/Degree/Masters with experience in Fund-raising, Networking, Communication and empowering through Art & music with reputable organizations or and owns such an organization.
  • Willing to work in Africa for 1 to 2 years and ready to come within the next six months.
  • Be committed to using your skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the development of some of the poorest communities in Africa.
  • Computer literate.
Padhola Youth Group will introduce to the community where the project is needed and where one can access affordable Housing, transport, Internet services, Medical services, security and Leisure Activities.

The volunteer will cater for his/her Travel, Medical & Insurance services and other expenses during his/her stay.

If you meet the above criteria and wish to change a life, send your letter of intent to padholayg @ yahoo.com

We will contact those who meet the above criteria.

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