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8 people are interested
General Volunteers for Local Non-Profit
ORGANIZATION: RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
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8 people are interested
Job Description
General volunteers assist in the areas of volunteer care, donor management, outreach, programs, and special events (will be assigned to a specific team based upon interests and skill set). Team Members will contribute in aiding Rukundo International with a unique series of jobs.
Principal Responsibilities
- Participate in meetings
- Attend as many programs and events as possible.
- Aid with contributions and donations.
- Log hours worked.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Organized
- Articulate
- Competent with MS office applications
Time Commitment
Based on availability
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About RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
9601 Shadow Oak Drive, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, US
Mission Statement
Rukundo International (RI) empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations with educational and economic opportunities that lead to self-sustaining communities.
Description
Founded in 2014, Rukundo International (RI) is dedicated to the overarching goal to empower women and children in Kabale, Uganda, acting as a partner and advocate, to ensure they have the basic human resources necessary to reach their full potential and to be successful. RI is also dedicated to fostering global awareness between individuals in the US and Uganda, providing opportunities to authentically learn about new cultures and develop meaningful relationships with those outside their community.
Our Impacts
- Close to 3,000 Ugandans with access to safe water through installation of four water sources
- 50 vulnerable boys who are "off the streets" due to our boys soccer program
- 136 students enrolled in the Rukundo Preparatory School
- 1,165 girls graduated from the Girls Empowerment Program
- 57 students participating in the Scholars Program
- 22 women participating in the Women’s Cooperative to gain extra income for their households
- 100+ children engaged in our weekly Community Center programs
RI is currently partnered with Kyanamira - a small, rural community in Southwest Uganda - to create holistic, sustainable programs that provide opportunities for education, nutrition, hygiene, social development, & economic success. Working collaboratively with local government officials, community leaders, and the people, RI helps orphans, financially distressed families, and at-risk youth within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9114 Bramble Bush CtGaithersburg, MD 20879
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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