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Community Development Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) a Charity NGO operating in Fort Portal, Kabarole District Rwenzori region,Western Uganda is looking for Community Development Volunteers who are willing and are passionate to serve rural communities. The Volunteers will work on issues of education for Needy children , youth and women, empowerment programs for youth and women, health reproductive health ,human rights , Gender Based Violence and Livelihoods.The volunteers will work remotely and anytime Covid is over, they can travel in the country if they want to asses the progress of their projects.
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About PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)
Location:
Boma Administration Block, Isekahungu Kacwamba cell, Kampala, Rwenzori region , Western Region P.O.Box, 660 Fort Portal, UG
Mission Statement
To promote empowerment programs for better Health, Education and Livelihoods for the disadvantaged populations.
Description
PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a charity Non Governmental Organization registered , protecting and promoting the rights of rights of children, youth and women. PLANE operates in Fort Portal City ,Kabarole district, Rwenzori region of Western Uganda . It aims at undertaking collective action for promotion of general health and reproductive health awareness campaigns on Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV),Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHT) and access for social and health services.
Our focus areas include social security, education for needy and orphan children, health, youth and Women Empowerment, Livelihood, Human Rights , Water, Sanitation and hygiene and Environment conservation and protection.
In 2018, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) scoped an award from Kabarole District Local Government for out outstanding performance in creating awareness using radio drama and community outreaches to fight Domestic Violence and controlling Malaria infections in the district. This project was implemented in communities and schools in the districts of Kabarole and Bunyangabu. We have also taken a lead in the region in mobilizing resources and launching campaigns for sick people with Heart diseases and multiple organ failures who seek funding for treatment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2023
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Children Medical Services
- Child Development
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The volunteer will operate remotely . The volunteer opportunity is part time and they can work according to their schedules and time zones . They can give us atleast 1-2 hours a week and about 10-20 a week.
- We require a candidate with a bachelor's degree, computer literate, passionate to work with children ,youth and women to empower them economically.