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De:	MICHAEL BOAMPONG [ Profil ]
Sujet:	VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT YPWC, GHANA
Envoyé:	Dec 20th, 2008 - 16:14:39

	VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT YPWC, GHANA Ø Community Development Workers YPWC is currently recruiting two to three interns to assist us with the development of our Millennium Development Goal Clubs. These clubs are being created with the generous support of the UN Millennium Campaign. These MDG Clubs are intended not only to make young people aware of the MDGs but to also get them directly involved in helping Ghana to meet the MDGs targets. Interns are needed to assist with the following duties: Recruitment and selection of youth leaders to direct clubs within specific schools Development of curriculum for MDG clubs Assisting youth leaders to form clubs and organise regular meetings and activities Assistance with MDG club activity days (scheduling, running sessions, materials preparation, Proposal writing/grant seeking activities related to funding of long-term MDG club activities The following qualifications and/or skills are required for the position of Youth Community Development Worker: Some post-secondary education is required Experience working cross-culturally Excellent communication skills Knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals Experience working with youths aged between 9-17 years Patience and flexibility will be a valuable asset All interns are expected to make a contribution of $900 for an eight-week internship. This contribution will cover the following: Airport pickup Airport drop-off Three-meals daily Accommodation in a private room at a comfortable home-stay throughout your internship 24/7 In-country support from trained resource personnel A comprehensive introduction package emailed prior to your arrival in Ghana High Commission Assistance with visa applications and extensions as needed Any academic paperwork as required This fee does not cover airfare, insurance or in-country transportation costs. If you feel you have what it takes to succeed as a Youth Community Development Worker, please forward your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in this volunteer opportunity to the YPWC International Volunteer Programme coordinator at vip (at) ypwc.org. You can expect a response within five to seven business days. Ø Webmaster Internship with YPWC, Ghana Interns are needed to help with the maintenance and improvement of Young People We Care’s Web site (www.ypwc.org) Successful interns will assist with the following duties: Regularly updating the website with information on new and continuing projects being implemented by YPWC * Modifying the site to make it more appealing to casual visitors and easier to navigate. * Work with YPWC support staff to improve the content on the website This may include approving member contributions, editing for grammar, spelling and/or logical flow of writing. It may also include selection of pictures and design considerations. * Strengthening and increasing our online community through the engagement of diverse Internet groups as well as the creation of new tools to attract and retain visitors. * Contacting other online non-profit organisations to enable them to post updates and volunteer opportunities to ypwc.org, * Overall, work with staff, the ICT team, and contractors on implementing new content and functional areas of the website. The following qualifications and/or skills are required for the position of the prospective applicant: Some post-secondary education is required Excellent communication skills Knowledge of the Joomla or any other Content Management Systems Patience and flexibility will be a valuable asset Able to commit to a minimum of eight weeks in-country All interns are expected to make a contribution of $900 for an eight-week internship. This contribution will cover the following: Airport pickup Airport drop-off Three-meals daily Accommodation in a private room at a comfortable home-stay throughout your internship 24/7 In-country support from trained resource personnel A comprehensive introduction package emailed prior to your arrival in Ghana High Commission Assistance with visa applications and extensions as needed Any academic paperwork as required This fee does not cover airfare, insurance or in-country transportation costs. This is a brilliant work experience opportunity for an aspiring young Webmaster interested in building a professional portfolio and gaining experience in Web Design/Web Development and/or Networking. If you feel you have what it takes to succeed as a Webmaster please forward your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity to YPWC International Volunteer Programme at: vip (at) ypwc.org. You can expect a response within five to seven business days. Ø Online Community Volunteer Responsibilities: Promptly respond to comments and engage users on YSA social networking communities (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and TakingITGlobal) * Write and/or ghost write on blogs, twitters, etc. on behalf of YPWC Desired skills/interests include: * Strong writing skills * Knowledge of social networking communities * Above average computer skills * Knowledge of YPWC key issues including the Millennium Development Goals * Some experience working cross-culturally is helpful * Ability to commit to 4 - 7 hours per week for at least four months If you feel you have what it takes to succeed as an Online Community Volunteer please forward your resume and a cover letter to YPWC International Volunteer Programme at: vip (at) ypwc.org. You can expect a response within five to seven business days. Global Youth Service Day international volunteer* Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest annual celebration of young volunteers, where millions of young people in countries everywhere carry out thousands of community improvement projects. Young People We Care is currently planning their own event and is looking for 2 – 3 interns to assist with event preparation, promotion, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities: * Assist in coordination of logistics for conference of 120 youth participants. This may include venue selection, venue set-up, volunteer coordination, food/drink purchase and planning, transportation issues and/or schedule creation. * Create and send promotional reminders and invitations to attendees and guest speakers via email or regular mail. * Assist in the production of materials for the events that are accessible for all levels of reading ability * Develop a means of evaluation with the assistance of YPWC staff (i.e. questionnaire, small post-event focus groups or one-on-one interviews with a selected group of participants) * Implement evaluation tool and compile evaluation results * Other duties as assigned by Global Youth Service Day Project Manager. Desired skills/interests include: * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong attention to detail * Excellent organizational skills * Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) * Event planning and publication design experience a plus * Experience working cross-culturally * Flexibility is a must for this position For more information about the Global Youth Service Day visit: http://www.gysd.org/home/index.html?width=1024 If you feel you have what it takes to succeed as a Global Youth Service Day international volunteer please forward your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position to YPWC International Volunteer Programme at vip (at) ypwc.org. You can expect a response within five to seven business days. *Young People We Care (YPWC) is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. YPWC has a deep respect for the dignity and worth of every individual working and volunteering within our organization. Our organizational values stress the importance of diversity, fairness and trust. If you have any concerns during the recruitment process, please bring them to our attention and we will do our utmost to accommodate you to the best of our ability. For more information on our Volunteer Abroad opportunities please visit: http://www.ypwc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=99 Kind Regards, Michael Boampong, (Executive Director) Young People We Care (YPWC) P O BOX SN 369, SANTASI-KUMASI.GHANA michael (at) ypwc.org,mikenice22002 (at) yahoo.co.uk +233-20-8278216,+233-242-970908 www.ypwc.org Young People We Care (YPWC) is a registered youth-led and youth-focused, non-profit organization that is headquartered in Ghana and has satellite offices in the UK, Canada and USA. The organization is operated by young people (ages 15–30) and adult allies working on youth and development related issues worldwide. At YPWC, we are passionate about sustainable development, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and the promotion of a culture of peace and universal human rights for all. Visit us at: www.ypwc.org

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