Volunteer outreach coordinators needed on Saturday

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Ma'Reke

Tonymay Foundation is a non-profit organisation incorporated with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission in 2011. The foundation was borne out of the urgent need to create awareness about sickle cell disorder (SCD) and address the lack of proper health management of the disorder in Nigeria. The foundation is focused on addressing the major factors that are contributing to the number of new recorded cases of sickle cell disorder which is ignorance about SCD and the importance of genotype especially for people in sub-urban and rural areas. Anthony and Mary were two warriors lost to the fight against sickle cell disorder and the foundation was established in their honour.

The organisation is currently embarking on awareness campaigns in various parts of the country to address high level of ignorance about the disorder. A sickle cell awareness campaign has been scheduled to hold in Ketu, Lagos state, THIS SATURDAY, 6th October, 2018. It will begin by 8.00am.

The foundation needs volunteers to distribute awareness fliers and talk to people about the need to know their genotypes. Volunteers should be skilled at communicating effectively and have basic knowledge about sickle cell disorder.

This opening is for volunteers resident in Lagos and are able to be at Ketu on Saturday.

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER (Please follow these instructions carefully)

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists and meet the requirements

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and the state where you are currently based.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We will close recruitment in about a week. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!

Apply to be a PAA Summer 2018 volunteer

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Ma'Reke

Public Art Africa (registered as the Initiative of Public Art in Africa) is a youth led non-profit organization run by mentors and youths from various parts of Lagos. Youths use creativity to engage the community in Human Rights, Health, the Environment, etc.

The organisation is interested in working with volunteers on two programmes this summer.

1) PAA Summer Programme takes place between July and August in various locations from Ikeja to VI. The purpose of this summer programme is to expose students to different careers and professions so that they can start thinking about future careers for themselves. It is a series of excursions to a number of companies. It is an opportunity to show the kids that there are amazing people in Nigeria doing amazing work.

2) The second programme is a summer screening series in partnership with some organizations in Lagos. It takes place for 10 days in August for youths from various parts of Lagos. A series of films will be shown and volunteers will be needed to work with students after the screening on activities including drama, arts & crafts and poetry.

The volunteers will act as chaperones for the students during excursions, making sure to promote the organisation’s mission of using creativity to build Africans for the future. They will also be expected to be positive role models and be keenly interested in making positive impact on the kids.

All materials necessary to effectively mentor Public Art Africa youths will be provided. Volunteers should make sure they dress appropriately and comfortably. They are required to be:

– punctual
– enthusiastic
– encouraging
– engaging

Volunteers will be required to participate in a training in Lagos on Saturday, July 28, from 10am-4pm.

This opening is for volunteers resident in Lagos.

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER (Please follow these instructions carefully)

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists and meet the requirements

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and the state where you are currently based.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We will close recruitment in about a week. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!

Volunteer for Accountability Lab

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Ma'Reke

Accountability Lab catalyses a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders around the world. The organisation trains, mentors, and extends resources to local change makers to strengthen systems of accountability and unleash positive social and economic change.

Their flagship project, Integrity Idol Nigeria, is the first of its kind and will be an annual campaign with the explicit goal of “naming and faming” honest government officials by bringing Nigerians across the country into a conversation about integrity and accountability. Integrity Idol Nigeria will generate support for civil servants who are serving the public good, highlighting their excellent work in public in an independent way that builds a positive narrative. This will in turn lead to behavioural change that can improve lives and affect Nigeria positively. It will also allow Nigerians to be part of a corrupt-free Nigeria that they can help to build.

Integrity Idol relies heavily on the incredible work of active volunteers (one in each state of Nigeria) for:
– Outreach
– Nominations: The form are made available and collected through as many channels as possible including: online (www.integrityidol.org), through email to team members, and hard copy collected at community centres, government MDAs, coffee shops, events, etc. Forms are reviewed by volunteers who must provide clear justification for the nomination. It has to be clear that the nominee is being nominated for integrity, for example, not simply for good work in the community. Team and volunteers conduct background checks by phone by calling nominators and discussing the nominee.
– Management of Integrity Idol events
– Community building

Basic requirement for this task is ability/ competency to communicate clearly, data collection skill, and community/ people engagement.

The campaign will have volunteers across the country, so that even the furthest to reach communities can participate in the campaign. We will be selecting one volunteer in each state of Nigeria. Kindly include your state of residence in your application based on the guidelines below.

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER (Please follow these instructions carefully)

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists and meet the requirements

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and the state where you are currently based.

Volunteer Teachers needed for free summer program

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Ma'Reke

Free Summer Program details
Date: August 7 – September 9^th, 2017 (week days)
Time: 9am – 1pm
Classes: Basic 1 – 9
Location: Market Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos state, Nigeria (popularly know as ‘the beach’)
Volunteers need to be 18 and above and this is an unpaid volunteer position. The free summer lesson Volunteer serves as a coach and mentor to children who will be attending the project organized by the Dream Nurture Foundation. You will be supporting the mission of the organization, which is giving educational opportunities to despondent children.

Key Responsibilities:

· Takes part in fun activities organized for his/her class.

· Answers questions the children in his/her group may have.

· Be able to notice changes in the children, especially those who are doing really well.

· The volunteer supports the children in his/her group and help boost their self-confidence.

· The volunteer gives the children opportunities to boost self-reliance and capacity building

· The volunteer needs to be prepared for each lesson day and have a time table handy.

Reports to: Program Director or positioned representatives in times of his/her absence.
Requirements: SSCE School leaving certificate. You should also be friendly, reliable, trustworthy and have good communication skills.

Support: The Program Director/ Assistant will be available for questions and assistance. The volunteer will always receive ongoing support from the Agency.

Benefits to Volunteer: A chance to make a difference in a child’s life whilst developing your interpersonal skills. Also, when we start recruiting employees, our volunteers are at the top of the list. This is also an ideal opportunity for those considering having a career in human services.

Dress Code: Casual (Jeans/pants and a T-shirt)

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists and meet the requirements

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, and active email address.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We will close recruitment in about a week. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!

Java Trainers needed this summer

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Ma'Reke

Please note that this is a professional volunteer role for Lagos residents only.

The Workplace Youth Initiative is organizing a youth empowerment program (in collaboration with the Oracle Academy) to teach 25 undergraduate students in tertiary institutions Java Foundation for free. In addition, the program would include a six-month mentorship/internship. The program will take place at Victoria Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, between August 21 to 26, 2017 at 8am to 6pm daily.

Volunteer facilitators are needed to help train the 25 participants on the Java Foundation program using an approved Oracle curriculum.

The volunteer has to be:
-experienced in Oracle Java Programming, with the ability to teach
-available for assessment meeting with Oracle team
-available for the entire period of the program/Training
-an Oracle Certified Java Professional

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists and you are certified as required

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, and active email address.

Summer Workshop Facilitators in Lagos

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Ma'Reke

Public Art Africa is a youth led organization and an initiative of UR4Africa, a Pan Africa media company that focuses on teaching, producing and distributing positive Africa content that is unique. Through Public Art Africa, UR4Africa develops programs that provide youths and people in local communities with hands-on experience in the areas of health, human rights and the environment.

This summer, there will be a series of workshops for students and their families around the topic of health, environment and entrepreneurship. Students will gain knowledge and experience each week on Leadership, Health, Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and the Environment. It will hold on week days from July 24 to August 25. Volunteers will be assigned to the weekly programmes based on their availability, interest, and desire to provide mentorship on weekly themes.

Volunteers must enjoy learning and understand what it means to collaborate with others. Your tasks will require you to be a role model to a group of youths who will ask you questions about yourself, your work, your opinions about life, etc. You will help facilitate conversations between students and community members. Volunteers will also have secondary tasks including helping students get on buses, making sure every participant gets lunch, and collecting supplies, amongst others.

All volunteers are required to:
– Be punctual
– Be a team player
– Be enthusiastic about mentoring and volunteering
– Be flexible
– Be patient
– Challenge participants to think creatively and differently
– Be present (no phone distractions)
– Be positive and passionate
– Be cheerful

There will be a screening process to ensure alignment of vision, mission and goals. All volunteers will be required to attend training on July 22nd from 10am to 5pm at Maryland, Lagos.
NOTE: For Lagos residents only

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, and active email address.

Volunteer Facilitators needed for iTELP 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Ma'Reke

Founded since 2012, Mind Alignment Centre (MAC) continues to empower young people to create transformational opportunities for themselves and others. By helping them to develop the skills, values and habits to transform their immediate environment and communities, we continue to identify, align and connect the next generation of leaders.

ITELP 2017 is an intensive 20-day fun-filled teenage leadership camp for young people between ages 13-19 organised by MAC, and set to hold between 31^st July and 19^th August, 2017. Young people from different schools and families would learn social innovation, develop problem-solving skills and engage in service learning projects at various community sites.

Through deep dive into readings, simulations, project-based learning and Human Centred Design lectures delivered by skilled and certified facilitators, TELPians would develop life skills and competencies to use their initiatives to solve real life problems and generate ideas for shared prosperity.

Volunteers are needed to serve as programme facilitators, using the organisation’s curriculum. Volunteers are required to be present at camp site by 28^th July 2017 (for training and orientation). They also need to be present at the camp all through the duration of the programme. However, volunteers would be given a day off in exceptional cases.

Volunteers should:

possess good communication and collaboration skills
have a passion for young people and Africa
possess good self-drive, self-mastery and control
love to help others identify and solve their problems
be willing to share room with a fellow camp facilitator

Key Responsibilities of volunteers include:

Volunteers will be trained on arrival on how to deliver the curriculum
Self- study lesson guides and peer-to-peer feedback sessions
Facilitate lessons in teams
Observe participants’ retention and engagement level
Guide students through Service Learning Project process
Write advisory comments to parents
Serve as chaperons for fun trips and visit to community site

Location: Samonda, Ibadan

As a volunteer, you would:

Have unique and measurable opportunities to develop life skills
Have access to international professional development opportunities and recommendation available within our network.
Have opportunities to develop quality relationships with some of the best students in Ibadan and successful enterprises across the country
Receive a certification of completion after the camp
Receive a personified recommendation letter

MAC is pleased to provide accommodation and feeding to all volunteers throughout their stay on Camp.

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, and active email address.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We close recruitment in about a week or two. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!

Openings at SOS Foundation

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Ma'Reke

Please find below details of two new openings for Abuja residents only. Kindly take note of the requirements for the roles, and follow the instructions to indicate interest. The roles are volunteer positions with all business and out-of-pocket expenses covered by the foundation.

OPENING 1: PROGRAM DATABASE DEVELOPER

BACKGROUND

The Program Database Developer will support the development of a robust research database for the SOS Careers Program and manage the presentation of coherent analysis and reports within the SOS Careers Program office. The Officer will be expected to have basic capabilities in conducting robust research and analysis largely independently, and sometimes under the guidance of colleagues. The analysis will be displayed in a report format or compelling graphical form using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar applications.

SCOPE OF WORK

Research and Data Gathering

Researching Education requirements for various careers and industries
Developing a list of universities and available courses across the US and UK including entry requirements, number of years, brief description of the course, information to support applications
Aggregating sample curriculum vitae (CV), cover letters, application answers, motivational statements per industry/career
Aggregating sample interview questions per industry/career and general interview and job search strategies and techniques
Aggregating information on internships/insight days/work experience/IT provided by various organisations across various industries including the dates, timing, application cycle, application process etc.
Identifying relevant qualifications to be pursued across various industries
Identifying various workshops on career planning, development, skills development offered in Nigeria
Identifying scholarship opportunities at home and abroad for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees
Collecting and collating career and labour market information
Respond to new areas of research as provided by the SOS Careers Program Manager as being relevant for the target cohort of tertiary institution students
Developing list of potential HR advisors, consultants and agencies
Conducting scoping studies on all tertiary institutions in Nigeria
Developing list of potential partner organizations for internships and insight opportunities
Developing list of careers advisors, speakers and experts

Analysis and Data Presentation

Developing infomercials that depict the action plans required to advance in career decisions
Presenting data in a graphical, pictorial and succinct forms
Managing a database of information on excel
Writing short pieces on various industries/careers
Writing more detailed analysis on various industry trends

Other

Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the SOS career database
Planning for backup and recovery of database information
Maintaining archive data and reports
Maintaining and Updating an educational opportunities database on a daily basis – scholarships, essays, competitions, workshops etc. relevant for the careers students.

Cross-section of data

Collect Sample CVs, Sample Cover Letters on each industry/career
Sample Interview Questions & Responses on each industry/career
Tips on general interview etiquettes
Guidance on writing CVs and Cover Letters
Collect Links to Psychometric Tests
Tips on LinkedIn Profile Writing and sample Linkedin Profiles, Careers Profiles
Tips on completing Job Applications
Links for scholarship opportunities and application process
Tips on writing personal statements
Profiles on organisations in Nigeria per industry and career and recruitment process
Organisations that provide Internships in Nigeria and their cycles, application process etc.
Information on universities in Nigeria, registration process and other aspects of university experience
Collect skills development and personal development opportunities
Collect data on qualifications per industry or career

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Component Program officer
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills
Superior Writing and Research Skills
Graphic/Creative Design Skills
Excellent Analytical and critical thinking Skills
Strong IT Skills
Advanced Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel Skills
Ability to use dropbox, sharepoint and goggle drive

Desirable

General understanding of maintenance and handling of high volumes of data
Creative self-starter who can work independently or on a team
Experience with writing creative and well-researched pieces on a variety of issues
Organized, driven and able to gather data from a number of challenges independently
Ability to engage with several stakeholders as role will require speaking to SOS career mentors and advisers to gather some data
Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in the social sciences and quantitative degrees (e.g. mathematics)
Experience with Microsoft Excel

Desirable

Additional qualifications that are design oriented will be a plus
Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. will be a plus

OPENING 2: PROGRAM MARKETING OFFICER

SCOPE OF WORK

Conduct research and advice on best approach to engage potential Headstart participants
Advice on pricing and incentive strategies to enhance program marketability
Develop, implement, manage and oversee online and off-line marketing campaigns for SOS Headstart
Develop, implement and report on surveys conducted on target audience across various states in Nigeria for program deployment
Manage and disseminate SOS Headstart online content diary
Source for partnerships with media outlets and develop press releases, ads and other relevant marketing material to be displayed or released on these media outlets
Manage stakeholder database
Identify and collating information on viable tapped and untapped industries for business
Identify and negotiate partners with agencies, MDAs, trainers, mentors and other stakeholders to partner with
Support program officer with curriculum development
Aggregate and on-board SOS Headstart business mentors and trainers
Source for stakeholders to provide seed capital awards
Collate report on program performance statistics in terms of responses and participation

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Component Program Officer (SOS Headstart Project)
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication
Superior Writing and Research skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Advanced Microsoft Words and Powerpoint skills
Marketing skills

Desirable

Creative self-starter who can work independently or in a team
Organized, driven and able to gather data from a number of challenges independently
Strong attention to detail
Microsoft Excel skills
Graphic/Creative Design Skills
Ability to use dropbox, sharepoint and goggle drive
General understanding of maintenance and handling of high volumes of data

EDUCATION

Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in the social sciences
Additional qualifications that are design oriented will be a plus
Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. will be a plus

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and the opening you are interested in.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We close recruitment in about a week or two. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!

Call for Volunteer Facilitators and OAPs for our IVD Campaign

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Ma'Reke

Hey guys!!!
December 5 is upon us! Every year on the 5th of December, the International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated. The day was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. Here at Volunteer in Nigeria, we cash in on the opportunity to laud the remarkable contribution of volunteers, while inspiring others to embrace volunteerism. Our objective is to inspire Nigerians to embrace practical servant leadership through impactful volunteerism, which is in fact beneficial to the volunteers themselves.

As unv.org puts it, “Volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers gain valuable experience, expand their knowledge and enrich their lives through their actions. At a national level, volunteers use their expertise to create meaningful impact for communities and countries. At a community level, volunteering gives voice to those who are marginalized, for example women, youth and those with disabilities, and enables people to effect real change. As well, volunteering enables people to develop skills to participate in society, to integrate, to increase their employability.”

At Volunteer in Nigeria, we have deployed more than 2,000 volunteers to work on close to 100 social impact projects in 13 states of the nation. We estimate that around 5% of our volunteers have secured jobs directly through our volunteering engagements, while some have been inspired to found their own projects/companies. Stories like Azuka’s shared below motivate us to go harder.

“My name is Azuka and I currently work in the Abuja branch of Nigeria Info FM, one of the leading radio stations in Nigeria. I joined Volunteer in Nigeria in late 2014. At that point, I was fresh out of university where I studied Accounting. I hated Accounting and was confused and unsure of my future. It was a period of darkness in my life – a time when I felt my sun was setting, when in fact, it was supposed to be rising.
For me, life was never unpredictable. I had to be in control of everything, every second and every moment. I liked being predictable. Imagine how life changes from that perfect morning to a midnight in a split second. A relationship I built over the years came crashing right before my eyes. From battling depression to falling ill and almost committing suicide, my life made me question a lot of things. I was lost and thought I was going to die. Nobody could see what I was going through because I kept a happy and calm disposition (if any member of my family reads this, they would find this unbelievable).
After battling an illness that almost took my life, I made a decision never to let my circumstances get to me. I started to be a bit outgoing, and through a friend who advised me to get busy, I got to know about Volunteer in Nigeria. I spoke to Chioma Tanwa, who needed me to volunteer with Volunteer in Nigeria at a radio station in Benin City (where I lived) on short notice. It was a media campaign project organised by Volunteer in Nigeria to commemorate the International Volunteer Day. Well I volunteered, and that 5 minutes interview changed my life forever. The following week, I got a job at that same radio station as an on-air personality. Today makes it 2 years since I took that decision to volunteer, and I am currently working with my third media organisation. I volunteered and got my life back.
Broadcasting and motivational speaking has become my passion and my life. I can’t thank God and Volunteer in Nigeria enough for helping me discover myself. I still volunteer often and I have dedicated my life to helping and sharing people’s problems. I hope my story inspires you to overcome whatever you are going through and understand that true happiness and fulfilment comes from helping others.
I am Nsonwu Azuka Oghogho, a Volunteer, Humanitarian & Media Executive, and this is my story.”

This year, the theme of the IVD is #GlobalApplause, and we are set to inspire many more people to volunteerism. Consequently, we are embarking on our media campaign again.
See posts on our previous editions here.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in getting on the radio and TV to speak about this special cause, please reach out to us by following these steps below. If you know a television or radio broadcaster who can host our volunteers, or are one yourself, please reach out to us as well.

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully

Step 2: Make sure you are comfortable with speaking about volunteerism and inspiring others

Step 3: If you are fully available on & before December 5 and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and state of current residence.

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We close recruitment in about a week or two. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) before then to be considered. Thank you!

Young, smart, creative and media-savvy? Come work with us!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Ma'Reke

Yeop! By now you know we recruit volunteers for our partner organisations, but Volunteer in Nigeria in itself is WORK!

WORK! WORK! WORK! WORK! WORK!

We need service-oriented, young and bright people to join us on this journey of DOING great things.

The idea behind Volunteer in Nigeria is to connect organisations to service-oriented individuals who can take responsibility and produce success on tasks. We want these individuals to love community, have burning passion for the Nigerian society, and be crazy about social impact. We are raising leaders from today for today and tomorrow. These are people who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and making invaluable contributions for the love of it. You see – you cannot buy this breed of humans from the market. And these people do not become leaders by just talking and DOING nothing. They lead by DOING/SERVING.

Souls are perishing. Yass! That’s the way to say it. Nigeria is in dire straits – that is literally a code-red, attention situation. There is so much to do for our fellow brothers and sisters. So, we cannot be afraid and running away from DOING the WORK. BTW, there are all kinds of work to do. Everybody can get involved. So, the work we do at Volunteer in Nigeria is it!

WHO DO WE SEEK?

Thought you would never ask!

So, Volunteer in Nigeria seeks media and partnership associates, a graphic artist, and an events person, who will have the fun option of choosing their job titles. These are volunteer roles. All will involve a lot of communicating and nurturing relationships. Work will be mostly virtually done and give you the chance to take active responsibility in your profession. There will be physical meetings sometimes. You will work as a team but also produce bright ideas that can be quickly put to work. It is critical to have good knowledge of Web 2.0 and how to use tech tools to do things simply.

Here are some things to note for each role.

Media/Partnership Associate I – Digital

This person is a social media-savvy development professional who knows about non-profit activities in Nigeria. You are an excellent writer who knows where to find what and who is needed on social media and other digital and web platforms. You can create compelling content and birth features.

Media/Partnership Associate II – Print/Electronic

This person is a web-savvy journalist and compelling story teller cum curator cum copywriter. You can create content and birth features. You have good knowledge of print and electronic media outlets.

Events Associate

This person is literally master or madam poise and etiquette. He/She can communicate effectively, can train others to act in a courteous manner, and can maintain great relationships. You should also understand how events work and be good with planning and organising them.

Consultant Graphic Artist

You are already a creative graphic artist, can generate fantastic ideas, can make picture and video work everyone loves, and just so willing to support our ministry.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

To join the team at Volunteer in Nigeria, you need to:

Be a doer, be smart and be someone who is keen on reading and learning
Be young and very energetic
Check your heart and be sure it beats for humanity
Check with your vision and aspirations. Is this what you really want to be part of for life?
Be available 24/7 on Whatsapp and email
Have a laptop
Be resident in Lagos, Nigeria, possess a global mindset and national passion
Be available for team meet-ups on weekends or non-workdays
Speak fluently and write flawless English (any other language is advantageous)

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Yes? We are glad! Leave us a comment below expressing your interest, telling us what you do currently, and including your active email. You know we sure need to know what role you want right? No tales or boring stories, but remember we do not know you so what you say will help us discover you. If we think this will be good for you, we will send you an email within two weeks. We will meet and chat.

No, you are not interested? Tell everyone you know. Thanks!

Let’s do this.