Youth Community Development Workers
Ghana
Term: Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing
Description:
Young People We Care (YPWC) is currently recruiting 2-3 interns for the summer months (July & August) to assist us with the development of our Millenium Development Goal Clubs. These MDG Clubs are intended to not only make young people aware of the MDGs but to also get them directly involved in helping their country meet their targets.
Highlights:
Interns are needed to assist with the following duties:
*Recruitment of youth leaders to direct clubs within specific schools
*Development of curriculum for MDG clubs
*Assisting youth leaders to form clubs and organize regular meetings and activities
*Assistance with MDG club activity days
*Proposal writing/grant seeking activities related to funding of long-term MDG club activities
Qualifications:
The following qualifications and/or skills are required for the position of Youth Community Development Worker:
*Some university is required
*Experience working cross-culturally
*Excellent communication skills
*Knowledge of the Millenium Development Goals
*Experience working with youth between the ages of 9 - 17 years
*Patience and flexibility will be a valuable asset
Minimum Education: High School
Cost in US$: $900
Cost Include Description:
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 comfortable homestay setting throughout your internship
*24/7 In-country support This fee does not cover airfare, insurance or in-country transportation costs.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- consciousness-raising
- democracy training
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- gender issues
- grassroots organization
- human rights
- peace
- popular education
- population issues
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- primary education
- public education
- youth
- youth development
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Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
Young People We Care's Mission Statement: Our mission is to:
Educate and inform the youth on global issues;
Inspire youth to take action;
Encourage youth participation in global issues;
Identify and build sustainable partnerships aimed at youth development;
Provide young people with tools and resources for effective action.
Year Founded: 2006
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