About RADA:
The Reconciliation and Development Association (RADA) is a young organization that started in 2009 with a focus on youth development and became legalized in 2017. From 2017 – 2019, we excelled in promoting youth productivity through seminars, workshops and summits, and with a Full time CEO in 2020, engaged fully into our mission to promote community development.
Our vision is driving sustainable solutions to community development by building bridges to sustainable solutions in the domains of health, education, agriculture, technology and peace.
RADA Volunteer Program (RAVOS):
Started in May 2020, with 7 volunteers, RADA has succeeded to continue supporting youths by building their capacity through volunteering opportunities. This second batch is looking for volunteers who can contribute their time, skills and knowledge to create a positive impact and be a significant force for promoting community development in our focus impact areas, as they also learn from our impact strategies.
Please see the different specific areas in which volunteers are needed below and a brief description of responsibilities, qualifications and other requirements.
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Communications Offers (Journalism backgrounds are encouraged)
- Public Health experts /practitioners
- Secretariat Duties
- Video/Photo Editing and/or Graphics Designing
- Finance Experts
- Web Designing
- Food Sciences Volunteers
- Communication Related Roles: Managing RADA’s monthly Newsletter content, website Design and functionality and content maintenance, appropriate media, reports on events, and manage social media content and posting with designed media graphics.
- Public Health Related Roles: Public Health Volunteers will assist in Public Health Awareness campaigns, and in the design, collection and entry of health data related data and reports as well as support Health related advocacy efforts in the domain of both infectious and non infectious diseases. N.B They Must have at least an MPH in epidemiology or other public health discipline, a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion or other health related discipline such as nursing or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR have a Sciences University Bachelor Degree.
- Secretariat Duties: These Volunteers will support/assist in performing secretariat duties. Should have at least an HND in Secretariat duties.
- Food Sciences:Volunteers in this domain will:
–Support Geological Agricultural initiatives
-Support a City Food systems Collaborative initiative
-Technically Assist Farmers in production of healthy organic fresh produce
N.B Food processing, Crop production, Agricultural engineers and Environmental Engineers are desirable.- Support awareness on healthy feeding practices. They will also support:
– Awareness on the negative impacts of unhealthy diets
– Advocacy on healthy food procurement and access policies
Volunteer Benefits: The Following are some benefits to volunteering with RADA:
- A Certificate of Volunteerism: At the end of the Volunteering period, RADA will issue Certificates of Volunteering and a Letter of Recommendation based on the work of the Volunteer
- Hard Skills building while working: You will build your hard skills in the area of volunteering interest.
- Soft Skills building: You will learn how to work in an organization, and better prepare yourself for employability
- Employability: For those who need employment, you will increase your employability with RADA or other organizations through RADA’s internal capacity building initiatives.
- Meaningful engagement: We are pleased to invite people to join in doing some meaningful work for the community during their period of volunteering. Thereby being part of an impact that is being created in the community.
General Requirements: All applicants must meet the following criteria.
- Be 18 years and older
- Holder of a university degree or a relevant Technical Diploma
- Complete and submit the online application form using the link provided below, specifying the role you wish to volunteer in
- Work experience is not a requirement
- Good working knowledge of English language (French is an added advantage).
- Commitment to the internal policies and regulations of RADA as well as to the values and principles of volunteerism.
- Commitment and willingness to work with people in teams as well as in the community and to respect the values of humanitarian work.
Duration: Volunteers MUST chose to volunteer for a minimum of three (3) Months to a maximum of Six (6) Months.
Deadline: The deadline for Applications is Septemeber 30, 2020.
Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on the first week of October. They shall be expected to come along with Copies of their Credentials and a National ID Card.
Successful applicants will be invited to begin their service by the second week of October 2020.
NOTE: This is an unpaid volunteering Call. The Volunteering positions are all based in Bamenda, NWR, Cameroon.
RADA shall not be responsible for lodging of volunteers.
For any inquiries, please email info@recdev.org or whatsApp +237674733730
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