Volunteering Jobs at Mgbala Agwa Youth Forum

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Job Title: Volunteer – Research Organisations to Support HIV program through Sports

Location: Nigeria

Organization Name: Mgbala Agwa Youth Forum

Employer: UN Volunteers (UNV)

TASK:

•   We organize annual soccer competition.The purpose of the competition is to bring to the fore the issues of HIV/AIDS in the community,and to seek behavioral change among youths.

•   Twelve communities compete for a trophy within the two weeks soccer event.

•   We use the opportunity to distribute condoms,create awareness on HIV/AIDS as well as educate youths on healthy living

•   We seek for volunteers that will research for organisations that can support the event with footballs,Jerseys and sport pants

•   The soccer event usual commence on 20th of December,and end on January 4th or 5th.

•   We shall provide to the volunteer information regarding the event and the community.

•   Volunteers shall be coordinated by a team lead that will be selected from the volunteers.

•   Volunteers that can not dedicated ample time to this opportunity need not to apply

Number of volunteers: 15

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mgbala Agwa Youth Forum (MAYF) is a grassroots non-partisan, non-profit, nongovernmental organization (NGO) operating in Imo State, Nigeria. It's mission is to help create awareness and educate people on HIV/AIDS and STD's, protect the environment, alleviate poverty, and empower youths.

OBJECTIVE:

1 To strengthen the capacity of Mgbala Agwa Youths Forum to support people infected and affected by HIV

2.To increase HIV/AIDS awareness in Mgbala Agwa Community within the Christmas period

3.To contribute to the reduction of HIV/AIDS infection among youths in Mgbala Agwa Community through sports activities

Region or country: Sub-Saharan Africa

Development topic: Youth

REQUIREMENTS

•   Research Ability,Ability to write report and deliver on deadlines

•   Ability to write a convincing request

Areas of expertise: Business and administration

Languages: English

Hours per week: 6-10

Duration in weeks: 10

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