Description

Those interested must demonstrate an understanding of the following areas:

a) Micro finance
b) Marketing
c) Income generating project identification
d) Simple book/record keeping

Highlights

At Community Microfinance we believe in Volunteering as a way of helping communities to develop. It is sometimes hard to find a suitable place to volunteer.

We give an opportunity to innovative individuals to share their skills with our clients in the following fields:

- Microfinance and Loan management
- Simple Book keeping
- Marketing
- Environmental management
- Simple irrigation techniques
- Hygiene
- Income generating project identification

Costs:
Each Volunteer will take care of their cost of living while working with Community Microfinance ltd.

Period of Stay:
The period that one can volunteer with us is between 3-6 months.

Working Environment:
We work in a rural setup. Nansana is about 6 km from the main capital city of Uganda (Kampala).

Qualifications

Community Microfinance is interested in Volunteers that are College Graduates and can pass on or share their skills with the rural communities in Uganda specifically in Wakiso District Nansana town council, Nabweru sub county, and Kakiri town council.

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,500

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

Details of the costs can be discussed with the prospective Volunteers depending on how long they intend to stay with Community Microfinance.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

21-40

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Community Microfinance Ltd's Mission Statement

To provide efficient, affordable, innovative and sustainable, customer-focused financial services to the under served communities in Uganda. The vision of CML is to be the preferred world-class micro-finance institution.

Year Founded

2009

Community Microfinance Ltd is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.