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16 people are interested
Writing coach for youth in Ghana
ORGANIZATION: Pagus Center for Achievement
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16 people are interested
Pagus:Africa's Our mission is to empower youth to be change-makers in their communities.
For this opportunity, we want someone to teach and assist our high school level students to develop their ability to write effective reports, and to coach them on other writing assignments they may have.
As young people develop their communication skills, they help to reach others and to change lives. They also have greater opportunities for personal and career success.
The volunteer will have direction from the director, who lives in the USA. The students is in Ghana will welcome the input of someone who can help guide them to be successful.
More opportunities with Pagus Center for Achievement
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Pagus Center for Achievement
Location:
215 Laurel Lane, Haverford, PA 19041, US
Mission Statement
We empower youth in Ghana to be change-makers in their communities .
Description
Since 2005 we have strengthened disadvantaged, rural communities in Ghana, W. Africa, through targeted projects in education, health and poverty reduction. Our commitment to youth and their communities creates strong partnerships for grassroots, sustainable change. We facilitate access to education, technology and leadership training, as well as experiences that promote use of creative and critical thinking skills and engender a desire for life-long learning.
KeyAccomplishments to date:
- Opened Center for Achievement in Ho offering lending library and computer resources and training (2014)
- Created a sponsorship program that has sent over 120 students to school
- Created safe housing for vulnerable youth
- Opened Pagus Learning Center in Kpando (2013)
- Built an eight-classroom school with offices, library, and bathrooms
- Provided clean and sustainable water sources in two communities
- Created volunteer programs for cultural exchanges
- Sent school and medical supplies and equipment
- Sent a school van and a second vehicle for farm work
We are a 501 (c) 3 Non profit organization
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 5, 2022
SKILLS
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Estimated time per week is 1 hour.
- We are seeking someone who has experience in creative writing and coaching or teaching communication skills.