Description

As a Fundraiser for the AACT you will be a vital component to their livelihood. During your time there you will be asked to assist by working on fundraising campaigns for the organization at a local, national or international level depending on your motivation and previous fundraising experience.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with potential donors and draft fundraising proposals that will ensure the rent and salaries of the staff are paid, resources can be maintained for the children and Autism awareness campaigns can be carried out throughout the local community.

This is an important placement for the organization and they are looking forward to working with passionate and motivated volunteers.

During this placement you will also have the opportunity to interact with the children, staff and caregivers, assisting them with daily tasks, if you wish.
You may occasionally be asked to participate in awareness sessions.

Highlights

The Autism Awareness Care and Training Center is an organization that teachers children with autism and provides them with a safe place to learn. Their aim is to help these individuals reach their highest potential by utilizing a number of different therapies to reach that goal.

In Ghana and many other developing countries, a diagnosis of autism is rare. Parents of children with autism are left seeking other explanations for their child's behavior, often finding nothing that satisfies their need for information. Where fear resides in place of effective resources, even a diagnosis can do little to appease families. Education for these children and families must be a priority.

The Autism Awareness Care and Training Center is a local Non-Government Organization that trains children with autism, educates their parents and also creates awareness of Autism in Ghana . The Center needs funds to be able to afford the resources to train and promote their advocacy. Volunteers would be able to assist the organization in raising funds while at the same time creating awareness in the local and international community.

Qualifications

Knowledge of proposal writing and grant application would be beneficial for volunteers interested in this placement. Also, individuals who have assisted with planning and implementing fundraising events would be an asset for this organization.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Admin (Health Services)
• Business Admin, Management
• Creative Writing
• Economics

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,245 for 8 weeks; USD 205 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

It is important that volunteers are creative, motivated and persistent. Also, volunteers will need to be self-starters as they will be working mostly without direction.

Volunteer Types

• Business
• Marketing
• Writing

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998