Promoting green, circular and social entrepreneurship for innovation
LVIA
THIES, Senegal
Description
The project aims to promote sustainable development supporting green, circular and social entrepreneurship for innovation, growth and employment, targeting especially young people and women. It is being implemented in 4 regions of Senegal (Saint-Louis, Louga, Thiès and Dakar) for a period of 3 years in partnership with other NGOs and local authorities. It is in line with SDG 8 of 2030 Agenda and it is cofinanced by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. The volunteer will be directly involved supporting local colleagues in: - facilitating events organisation (workshops, seminars, trade fairs, meetings, etc.); - participating in monitoring project activities; - data collection; - coordination meetings; - communication and awareness-raising activities; - narrative and financial reporting This experience will give the volunteer: Positive impact and sustainable development Personal and professional development Developing international networks Learning as a person
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
LVIA will provide accommodation at the compound located in the city of Thies (about 300.000 inhabitants), 70 km from Dakar, the capital. In the compound, there are an office and single cottages with separate rooms and private bathrooms, equipped with basic furniture. There is a shared kitchen and dining room. The compound is guarded day and night by wardens. In case of field trips, the organisation will provide transport.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive Wolof language lessons to be able to relate to community beneficiaries. He/she will also receive a proper presentation of the project, in order to have the possibility to be updated on activities implementation. The Program coordinator will share the basic for project management and administration, to enable the volunteer to play a crucial role in activities implementation. Training on project proposal and writing will be also offered in case any financial opportunity will happen.
Participant profile
LVIA is looking for a person who would like to test himself/herself in a different experience, environment and culture. A person speaking French and willing to travel and move around the territory even with few comforts and who has a spirit of adaptation, preferably with other experiences abroad. A person who knows Office Package very well, who is confident with social media (video and photographic material collection, as well as with capacities to relate on his/her own experiences). Preferably a person with knowledge in economy, agronomy and/or marketing.
Activity dates
A total of 50 week(s) during the period 01/11/2024 to 30/08/2025
Activity location
Route de Khombole, THIES, Senegal
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline