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5 people are interested
COMMUNITY OUTREACH VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IN UGANDA (EAST AFRICA)
ORGANIZATION: Rescue Widows, Elderly, Youth and Orphans with AIDS (RWEYOWA)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
RWEYOWA is in need of community outreach volunteers who will coordinate RWEYOWA community outreach and engagement initiatives. He/she will work to increase the organization’s presence in the community and will build relationships with individuals and other organizations in support of RWEYOWA work.
The community outreach volunteers will directly contribute to increasing RWEYOWA capacity by developing its community outreach programs and increasing community support for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
The outreach coordinator will:
- Develop and implement outreach strategies for active RWEYOWA campaigns
- Develop and implement outreach strategies for active RWEYOWA campaigns.
- Coordinate production and distribution of organisation community outreach materials
- Contribute to communications, outreach, marketing of the organisation, public relations and media relations activities as required
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
Benefits and recognition
This position provides valuable experience for Environmental Studies, Non-Profit Management, Fundraising and/or Event Management; individuals with an interest in gaining experience in the non-profit sector or in the environmental field; and anyone with a passion for helping the most disadvantaged community this project an amazing experience. Volunteers are highly valued members of the RWEYOWA team and contribute to making a significant difference in RWEYOWA ability to help our community and future generations. RWEYOWA will provide reference letters for all volunteers who successfully complete a placement.
For more information about RWEYOWA please click http://www.rweyowa.org
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About Rescue Widows, Elderly, Youth and Orphans with AIDS (RWEYOWA)
Location:
Kalibbala Road, Namasuba Central Zone, Off Entebbe Highway, Kampala, Central 256, UG
Mission Statement
Rescue Widows, Elderly, Youth and Orphans with AIDS (RWEYOWA-Uganda) exists to curb the further spread of HIV/AIDS and improve the livelihoods of those affected/infected with the virus in the community.
Description
RWEYOWA is a certified non-governmental organization founded in 2003 and registered in 2009 with the National Board of NGOs under the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs, Reg. No. S.5914/8248. We work to curb the further spread of HIV/AIDS and improve the livelihoods of those affected/infected with the virus in the community.
In the endeavor to realize our mission, RWEYOWA is involved in the implementation of a wide range of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support interventions including;
- HIV/AIDS sensitization/education
- Community outreach/home visits to HIV patients and their families
- HIV counseling and testing
- Orphan support/sponsorship, among other health and community development programs.
Our work is guided by the principles of;
- Partnership
- Non-discrimination
- Practical involvement of beneficiaries
- Adaptation
- Non-partisan/non-political operating environment
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Namasuba off Entebbe highwayKampala, Central +256Uganda
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Fundraising
- Healthcare
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6hours a day (Monday - Friday)