Communications Volunteer in Western Kenya

Descrição das atividades

Mondo’s partner in Kenya is a local community organisation WEFOCO, comprising 25 self-help groups of 500 women. Western Focus Community Organisation is in Shianda, Western Kenya, and it mostly works supporting orphans, families suffering because of HIV/AIDS and helping generate incomes of those in need. There are currently 4 volunteers in Kenya working in different fields and there is a need for stronger communication in the organisation. These are the tasks of the volunteer in this position: Develop a social media strategy for WEFOCO, Create content for a one-page website for WEFOCO; Maintain the WEFOCO website and Social Media pages; Create a database for Wefoco activities’ communication files; Curating engaging content for Wefoco media channels;

Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte

The volunteer will live in Shianda village, Western Kenya, 30 minutes from Kakamega and one hour from Kisumu Airport. The host organisation will provide the volunteers’ safety and locked accommodation in the volunteers’ houses/apartments. They can have access to a kitchen and shower with all useful necessities: a water closet, tap, gas cooker, dishes, and Wi-Fi. The volunteer will be given a monthly living and transportation allowance.

Formação durante a atividade

The volunteer will have the opportunity to get deep knowledge about working with local community groups and with the tailoring shop in rural Kenya. The training includes working in a local context and integrating with different communities. The volunteer can participate in local language courses. Volunteering will build new contacts and partnerships.

Perfil do participante

We are looking for a social media and web-savvy volunteer to join our Communication Team: You are energetic, inventive and hard-working with ideas about creative ways to engage audiences in achieving the organization’s mission. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Enthusiasm for social media platforms and graphic design sites is a plus

Datas da atividade

Um total de 24 semana(s) durante o período de 01/03/2024 a 31/10/2024

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Local da atividade

Shianda, Kakamega, Kenya Kenya

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 Voluntariado individual

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Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países

Áustria, Bélgica, Bulgária, Chipre, República Checa, Alemanha, Dinamarca, Estónia, Grécia, Espanha, Finlândia, França, Croácia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Itália, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Letónia, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Eslovénia, Eslováquia, Turquia

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Temas da atividade

Desafios sociais

Criatividade e cultura

Apoio às pequenas e médias empresas locais

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Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas

Prazo de candidatura: 29/02/2024

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