•Location: Ogun State
•Duration: One year
•Reporting To: Project Manager/Program Coordinator

Project Summary:
We are seeking passionate volunteers to join us in empowering vulnerable children, youth, and widows in various communities. Through mentorship, skill-building workshops, and strategic outreach, you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives and fostering self-reliance. This opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully to the upliftment of individuals in need, while gaining valuable experience in community development, event management, educational initiatives and amongst others.

As a volunteer, you’ll help design and implement programs that support the personal, professional, and economic development of marginalized groups.

Whether you have a background in mentorship, education, skill acquisition, event planning, or simply a passion for social impact, your involvement will help create lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Empowerment through Mentorship and Skill Development

• Engage with vulnerable children, youth, and widows, providing one-on-one mentorship and group support.

• Facilitate workshops that focus on skill acquisition, financial literacy, career development, and practical life skills.

Provide guidance on navigating educational and vocational opportunities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.

2. Community Outreach and Advocacy

• Spearhead awareness campaigns aimed at promoting the empowerment of vulnerable groups, especially within underserved communities.

• Partner with community leaders, local organizations, and families to raise awareness and advocate for the importance of skills training and educational inclusion.

• Ensure that community members are informed about the resources available to them, helping to bridge gaps in accessibility.

3. Event Planning and Coordination

• Assist in organizing impactful community events such as skill-building workshops, training programs, and networking opportunities.

• Ensure smooth logistical execution of events, from planning to execution, working closely with other volunteers and team members.

• Contribute to creating engaging event content that aligns with the goals of the program, ensuring participants leave empowered and motivated.

4. Program Support and Administration

• Help with administrative tasks such as tracking program participation, maintaining accurate records, and organizing materials for events and workshops.

• Assist in coordinating the distribution of educational resources, tools, and learning kits to program participants.

• Support the overall organization by handling logistics and ensuring that all aspects of the program are well-executed and documented.

5. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Support the collection of feedback from participants to assess the impact of the programs and gather insights for improvement.

• Help document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned to refine future initiatives and increase program effectiveness.

• Work with the project coordinator to implement strategies for long-term program sustainability and growth.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about social change and have a genuine desire to support vulnerable individuals. Whether you have experience in community development, education, or event planning, we welcome diverse skill sets. Key qualities include:

• Empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to uplifting those in need.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse groups, including youth, children, and widows.

• A proactive, self-starter mindset, able to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Experience in facilitating workshops or events, especially in the areas of skills training, education, or career development (not required but a plus).

• A passion for advocacy, social justice, and creating equal opportunities for all.

What You’ll Gain

As a volunteer, you will:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in community development, mentorship, and social impact programs.

• Have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and widows, fostering independence and empowerment.

• Develop valuable skills in event planning, program coordination, and

Skills training.

• Receive a certificate of recognition for your dedication and successful contribution to the program.

• Build meaningful connections with other like-minded volunteers, community leaders, and beneficiaries.

• Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of working in the social impact and education sectors.

How You Can Make a Difference

Your involvement will have a profound and lasting impact on the individuals you support. You’ll be directly helping to build stronger, more resilient communities by empowering children, youth, and widows with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we can create a future where these individuals have access to the opportunities they deserve.