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Tanzania: October- December 2011Youth Ambassadors Needed in Tanzania
Sectors: Livelihoods | Education | Health
| Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting a team of six Youth Ambassadors between the ages of 18 and 35 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for an eight-week focused youth development project in Tanzania from October 3 to November 28, 2011. |
This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive eight-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with one of YCI’s partner organizations—ZANGOC in Zanzibar, Faraja Trust Fund in Morogoro, Umoja Center in Arusha —to further the reach and relevance of their youth development programs.
Key Project Activities May Include:
• Work with partners to conduct computer training (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet) for out-of-school youth including youth with disabilities, youth living with HIV and recovery substance abusers
• Work with partners to organize health outreach events including SRH, HIV/AIDS and substance abuse in urban and rural areas
• Work with partners to conduct foreign language and business skills classes including CV/resume development, English, French and Spanish for out-of-school and marginalized youth
• Join with partners to commemorate one or more of the following International Days: October 15 - Global Handwashing Day; October 17 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty recognized by the UN; November 17 - International Students Day; November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• Coordinate girls club trainings, peer educator support, life skills and health education classes
• Strengthen the capacity of YCI’s partners on various areas including; HR Management, IT, Financial Management, Proposal writing, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Database development
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Experience teaching foreign languages including English, French and Spain
• Teaching computer skills such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet browsing
• Familiarity with youth development programming and social networking
• Training in public health; experience leading health discussions; good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other STIs
• Experience working with people with disabilities; training in integration of people with disabilities
• Knowledge of special event planning and delivery, including logistics, publicity and scheduling
• Experience with edutainment, theatre and other community arts
• Proven effectiveness in cross-cultural
• Prior overseas experience an asset
Fundraising Goal:
YCI’s volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $3,600 towards YCI’s global youth development programs worldwide.
What's Covered by YCI:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country training
• Modest local accommodations and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
What's Not Covered by YCI:
• Airfare and personal expenses
• Travel/medical insurance
• Volunteers will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Please apply online using YCI's online application form available at http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp
ABOUT YCI
Youth Challenge International is a leading global non-profit youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. We are a registered charity and provide tax receipts to all donations over $25. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through three integrated sectors: youth livelihoods, youth health and youth leadership. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership, equity and advocacy into all that we do.
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