Volunteers at MindAfrica Leadership Initiative

MindAfrica Leadership Initiative is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to develop the creative and innovative potential of African youths that redefines the way they learn and increases their opportunities for success.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Volunteer

Location: Rivers

Job Description

• MindAfrica is currently seeking creative and talented volunteers (undergraduates and graduates) to support the afterschool outreach programs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The afterschool programs provide non-formal trainings that stimulate the creative, innovative and leadership capacities of secondary school students through a series of activities and projects in Leadership, Technology, Innovation and Community Service.
• Programs are directed at community schools and are held between 2:00pm and 4:00pm weekly.
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences, Arts or related fields with ability to translate complex concepts and theories into practical learning activities.
• Graduate in any of the above or related fields with added experience in facilitating projects or discovery-based learning programs for youths.

Volunteers would be required to:

• Attend intensive training-of-trainers program
• Commit to a defined training schedule (minimum duration of 1 week at a time)
• Adhere to laid down program regulations, processes and procedures
• Establish and maintain appropriate conduct and effective interaction with students
• Work in remote rural settings and be physically fit to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner
• Have strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Work as part of a team

Volunteer benefits:

• Structured and enriching volunteer experience
• Training (e.g. personal development, work place skills)
• Internship placement support
• Recommendation

MindAfrica is responsible for providing curriculum, training manuals and other training resources. The full extent of volunteer responsibilities and stipend would be discussed with successful candidates.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

For more information send a mail to: [email protected] or call 07065687700, 07065677322.