Volunteer Opportunities at Impacting Youth Trust in
January and February 2017
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.
Opportunity 1: Project support staff (2
positions) for a period of 2 months
The volunteer will help the
executive director in the preparation of two projects for a period of 2 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 5-10 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 (10
positions) for a one day event
The trust is looking for 10
volunteers who will help with the execution of a one day event as assistants in
February 2017.
The volunteers will go
through a 2 day training that will prepare them for their duties as assistants
on the 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 31st of December 2016 at midnight.
Canvassing and phone calls
are not allowed.
