(Kenya)Job Volunteer at global nomadic Charity Office Placement

INTRODUCTION

Global Nomadic empowers positive change by connecting people with projects. We believe real change can happen when people find life-enhancing opportunities. By empowering people to travel & explore the world, they gain new skills, developing themselves whilst making a real contribution. We provide access to vetted, worthwhile international internships in a wide range of professional fields. By enabling young professionals to gain experience and further their career through international work placements, we are able to support NGOs around the world to carry out their community-building work. Global Nomadic is a trusted community marketplace connecting people with NGO projects around the world. We offer international internships, TEFL courses and volunteer abroad placements. Since our start in 2009, we have sent 1,000+ interns, volunteers and TEFL teachers on projects and courses in 40+ countries. Whether it’s Human Rights & Social Sustainability, Environmental Conservation or Wildlife Rehabilitation, we partner with organisations making a real difference in their field.

Job description

Location: Migori, Kenya

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months commitment

Cost: fromÊ$530 USD for the first week, prices staggered for longer stays.

Start Dates: Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in community development work and NGO management and administration
• Ideal opportunity to get to know Kenyan culture and customs, and play a part in long-term development goals
• Keywords: community development, charity work, Êvolunteer abroad, NGO management

For many, Kenya represents the ultimate African destination. A microcosm of this giant continent, Kenya contains both soaring mountains, grand savannahs, lush forests, deserts and rich corals beneath the surface of its coast. Despite the unparalleled natural riches that lure thousands of visitors each year, Kenya remains a country with deep economical and societal divides, lacking in many aspects of infrastructure, healthcare and school systems. Situated on the border of Tanzania, in between the Masai Mara and Lake Victoria, the Migori region is home to approximately 1 million people. Of these it is estimated about 43% live below the poverty line and the county is believed to have the highest ratio of un-educated adults in the whole of Kenya, with a mere 21% of residents being educated to secondary or above levels.

The NGO behind this project was first set up as a community organisation in 2007 and changed into an NGO in 2010, with the aim to provide impoverished local communities in the Migori region with support for sustainable development, empowering them to become self-reliant. Their main areas of focus are education, healthcare and environmental projects.

This project places you within the HQ of the organisation, where as a charity office volunteer, you will become an integral part of the administration team.

As a volunteer on this project, you will be spending about 70% of your time in the office and the remaining 30% visiting the various projects run by the NGO. You will have an amazing opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes of an African NGO!

Your daily duties in the office consists of assisting with online marketing campaigns, maintaining the NGO website as well as day-to-day administration duties and program management. Other duties include social media management, marketing, fundraising. While out visiting programs, you might be required to take photos and obtain testimonials from volunteers and interns in the field. To thrive in this role you should exhibit plenty of enthusiasm for the work carried out by the NGO!

Seniority level

Entry level

Industry

• Nonprofit Organization Management
 
• Environmental Services
 
• Civic & Social Organization

Employment type

Volunteer

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