Volunteer Opportunities at
Impacting Youth Trust in January to March 2018
Impacting Youth Trust is a youth led
organization that seeks to create a youth empowered and driven society. It is
based in Nairobi and targets the 15-35 years age bracket in mainly the low
income areas of Nairobi inn the education, health and STEM focus areas. The
Trust is currently looking for young passionate individuals to work with us as
volunteers for a short term period of time in the course of the next 3 months.
The volunteer will help the executive
director in the preparation of two projects for a period of 3 months at the
trust’s office. (Please refer to Academic Qualifications below)
Opportunity 2: S.T.E.M volunteers (2 positions) for a period of between
3-10 days
The trust is looking for volunteers
who are studying or are fresh graduates of electrical, mechanical or other
related engineering courses for an opportunity to volunteer with the trust for
a period of between 5-10 days for a S.T.E.M. related project.
Opportunity 3: Event Volunteers (6 positions) for a three day event
The trust is looking for 6 volunteers
who will help with the execution of a one day event as assistants in
February-March 2017. The volunteers will go through a 2 day training that will
prepare them for their duties as assistants for three day of the event. (Please
refer to academic Qualifications below)
Academic Qualifications (For
Opportunity 1 & 2)
·
A minimum of a diploma in social
sciences or other related courses
·
Less than 3 years working experience
Responsibilities: (For all
volunteers)
·
Assist in project implementation
·
Assist in field work
·
Perform any other duties assigned to
by the immediate supervisor
Other Qualifications:
·
Professional Qualifications: Fluency
in English and Swahili is a must.
·
Knowledge and proficiency in computer
skills
·
Additional Skills: The applicant
should be self-driven, attentive to detail, able to work with little
supervision, reliable, able to multi task and flexible.
·
Attitude: The applicant should have a
positive and professional attitude, be ready to learn and work in a team setting.
Your application should include:
1. A cover letter explaining why you
are the best candidate to join Impacting Youth Trust as a volunteer for the
specific opportunity.
2. A resume
Please send your application to
impactingyouthtrust@gmail.com with the subject line being the opportunity you
are applying for by 7th of January 2018 at midnight.
Canvassing and phone calls are not
allowed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
