Description

Among the activities/ programs are introducing young people in schools or youth groups to the Millennium Development Goals:

- Developing actions plans for Youth Crime Watch Clubs/communities
- Develop information newsletters and coordinating young teams to produce tool kits

Highlights

Volunteers will get the opportunity to work directly with youth groups in developing various programs in:

- Gender and Capacity Development Initiatives
- Mentoring and Mediation
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Peace-building
- UNIDO MRU Youth Communication Platform
- National Youth Solution
- Environmental Campaigns

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age. Volunteers can range between undergraduate/college students to professionals, business students, filmmakers, photographers, ICT, website designers, social workers, teachers and educators.

We also welcome those who may not have had previous youth or community development experience as they will receive all necessary orientation from YCW-Liberia.

What is essential is that they are able to work effectively in sometimes difficult circumstances, produce results as requested and are able to make cultural adjustments quickly. You need to have a mature and patient attitude.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Visit the website for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-65

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Ikando's Mission Statement

Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded

2004