Position: CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Type: Full-time
Location: Rural communities in Uganda
Deadline: June 15, 2024
Mission of CorpsAfrica:
CorpsAfrica provides Africans the opportunity to serve as Volunteers for ten months in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by local people and funded by partners from Africa and around the world.
Basic Description of CorpsAfrica Service:
CorpsAfrica Volunteers undergo one month of Pre-Service Training and then serve for ten months in a chosen community. They work closely with local residents to identify community needs, design and implement solutions, and monitor progress. Volunteers receive training, support, and a modest living allowance.
General Expectations of a CorpsAfrica Volunteer:
- Commit to improving the quality of life in an underserved Ugandan community.
- Serve where assigned, even under challenging conditions.
- Build trust and rapport with the host community.
- Demonstrate professionalism and personal accountability.
- Collaborate respectfully with local partners.
- Prioritize health, safety, and well-being.
Essential Requirements:
- Ugandan citizenship.
- Minimum age of 21.
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Physical and emotional readiness for rural service.
- Clean criminal record.
- No conflicts of interest.
- Understanding of volunteerism as altruistic.
Benefits for CorpsAfrica Volunteers:
- Comprehensive pre-service and in-service training.
- Adequate living allowance and health insurance.
- Travel funds for official business.
- Readjustment allowance and certification upon completion.
Application Steps:
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Deadline: June 15, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+3).
- Pre-Service Training: August 4, 2024.
Apply Here: CorpsAfrica Volunteer Application
About CorpsAfrica:
CorpsAfrica provides Africans the opportunity to serve as Volunteers for ten months in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by local people and funded by partners from Africa and around the world.