Communication Officer in Senegal (Kolda) Humanitarian Volunteer
FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL
Alianza por la Solidaridad
Kolda, Senegal
Description
Alianza por la Solidaridad, a member of ActionAid, aims to achieve an active citizenship that fights against inequalities and for the recognition of human rights. It carries out development cooperation and education projects to eradicate gender-based violence, migrants' rights and for climate justice. Join us at our office in Kolda! You will support the implementation of the communication strategy, which involves the design and support of media and social media activities, as well as the implementation of campaign activities. In addition, you will create and edit internal and external communication materials. You will participate in field activities to collect information inputs such as life stories, interviews, photos and videos. At the end of your experience, you will have learned about the functioning of a social organisation's communication in the field.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will have the opportunity to live with other volunteers but with individual bedroom. The accommodation costs and utility bills will be covered by the organization and phone card will be provided. The house will be located in Kolda. You will receive a monthly allowance of 450€ for your personal expenses, including food and local transport. For the activities of Alianza, a vehicle will be provided. You will also be covered with a health insurance (Henner).
Training during the activity
You will receive training which will cover topics such as: induction to Alianza por la Solidaridad, induction to the European Solidarity Corps, responsibilities and rights of the organisations and of the volunteer, Youthpass, Henner insurance and SHEA. In addition, you will be trained more specifically in feminist leadership and communication for transformation. In the end of your volunteering, you will know how to work in a multidisciplinary team, both on the field and in the office.
Participant profile
We are looking for a person eager to learn and work in a team and able to adapt to the context. Interest in developing skills in communication. Basic knowledge and any experience on handling of web 2.0 applications and new technologies (social networks, web, blog) and graphic editing, as well as French language skills, will be an asset will be an asset. If you are migrant, live in rural areas, have limited economic support or any other don´t hesitate to sign up, this opportunity is for everyone!
Activity dates
A total of 28 week(s) during the period 31/01/2025 to 12/11/2025
Activity location
QUARTIER GUADARAPA ROUTE DE L’ARBRE DE MOUSSA MOLO, Kolda, Senegal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Disaster prevention and recovery
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/02/2025 23:59