Communication, awareness-raising, and promotion of flagship campaigns
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Centro de Promociòn de la Mujer Gregoria Apaza - CPMGA
El Alto, Bolivia
Description
The CPMGA is a feminist organization that advocates for women's rights in Bolivia. The volunteer will support the following communication activities: Organization and layout of content for the newspaper Contextarias; Editing and proofreading of texts; Writing and reviewing press releases; Coordinating the design and finalization for the newspaper's printing; Supporting the coordination of guests for the social media program; Event coverage; Updating the website; Creating institutional content; Implementing CPMGA's Feminist Communication Strategy and Radio Pachamama; Supporting mobilization actions and measuring the reach of campaigns; Promoting digital activism among young people and women activists; Monitoring the dissemination of messages through campaigns. These tasks will be carried out from the office in El Alto, from Monday to Friday, and, if necessary, on weekends. The volunteer will work 35 hours per week, with two days off per month.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The Gregoria Apaza Women's Promotion Center offers accommodation with a private room for the volunteer. CPMGA will ensure basic services such as water, energy, and internet. The accommodation will be located in a residential area of La Paz, facilitating access to El Alto, where the CPMGA office is located, via the cable car. The area is safe and close to medical services, supermarkets, and recreational areas, ensuring comfort and well-being during the stay. Additionally, options for vegetarians and vegans are available.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive training in providing support for women who have suffered violence, using active participation strategies. They will learn procedures for the guidance and attention to cases of violence, following cases of denunciation, investigations and systematizing monthly reports on care in various municipalities in Bolivia. They will gain certified linguistic knowledge through the OLS platform, develop intercultural capacity and awareness, problem-solving skills, and understanding of the humanitarian context. All acquired competencies will be certified through the Youth Pass.
Participant profile
We are looking for a person with the ability to work in a team and a strong volunteer attitude. It is essential that the candidate shares and promotes feminism, values of justice and solidarity, supporting women in the prevention and guidance in cases of violence. Training or experience in communication and media management is required, as well as knowledge in human rights and/or gender. Skills in graphic design, text editing, and journalistic writing are desirable. Basic knowledge of photography and the ability to create content for websites and social media are also valued.
Activity dates
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 01/12/2024 to 31/10/2025
Activity location
El Alto, Bolivia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, 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
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/10/2024 23:59