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ORGANIZATION: YesLiberia
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This is one organization where volunteers gain more knowledge while volunteering. For instance, did you know that Liberia was the only African country founded by freed slaves from the USA in 1847? Did you know Liberia has the same flag as the USA but with one star? Did you know that more than 60% of Liberia's past presidents were Americans? Did you know Liberia is also the first and only African country with an elected female president? BUT DID YOU ALSO KNOW THAT LIBERIA IS ONE OF TWO COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LESS EDUCATED THAN THEIR PARENTS? YesLiberia intends to help disadvantaged children in Liberia. And doing this means we need your support through virtual volunteering.
Currently, we are looking for an intern EVENT PLANNER. You will plan an event in the Virginia, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, or Philadelphia areas. Your event can be gear towards any audience, but the goal will be fundraising. Our staff members will carrry out your plans seamlessly. We will even have staff to help with promoting the event, ducorating, and helping with anything on the program.
The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in event planning, organizing, fundraising, and management. Experience with a nonprofit organization is a plus.
NOTE: If you can do a partial work, we will also appreciate it.
Start Date/Duration:3-6 months (or voluntarily more)
Compensation:This is an Un-paid Internship (with possible credits hours toward graduation for students)
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About YesLiberia
Location:
P. O. Box 55832, Oklahoma City, OK 73155, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower young people through meaningful service learning opportunities in education, healthcare, and technology. We do this through strategic partnerships and learning models to utilize existing youth habits and uphold societal values in the communities we work.
Description
Conviction created YesLiberia. Daily the needs of underprivileged are ignored. We ignore their struggles because it’s easier to deal with the more important things in our lives-- like climbing the corporate ladder and saving money so we don’t become indigent. And some of us ignore their challenges because they bring back unpleasant memories we seek to repress. But disregarding the plight of the underprivileged yields no resolution. Then certain things happen to remind us their struggles exist no matter how hard we try to pretend our needs surpass theirs.
Jallah was convicted by several of those things over a short period of time. The prostitution of children in Thailand reminded him of Liberia. The rape and war in Congo reminded him of Liberia. The genocide in Rwanda reminded him of Liberia. He remembered his underprivileged past--a past where he was seen as less than elite based on his tribal and economic status and where his education came as a gift from the United Methodist Church.
Reminded, he became convicted to act and YesLiberia was founded to educate and help underprivileged Liberians whose plight he intimately understood.
YesLiberia is a 501c3 charity organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service since July 2009. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. YesLiberia is also registered at four government agencies in Liberia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Dance
- Theater Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 3 to 4 hrs per week