Volunteer Opportunity
Content Writer, Editor & Creator Manager Volunteers
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Description
Company
Name: PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)
Company
website: www.platformfortheneedy.org
Role
Title: Content Writer, Editor & Creator Manager Volunteers (3)
Are you good at writing and creating content, and do you enjoy writing and content creation? Do you want to make a difference in the lives local people? Are you motivated by working with smart and talented individuals who are creating a better world? Can you commit 7 - 10 hours a
week, working remotely on your own schedule with our team? Are you willing to
cooperate and work as a team with other volunteers and interns? Are you good at
creating content and writing on health, human rights, Gender Based Violence,adolescents and sanitation and hygiene and environment conservation? Are you
good at creating and writing poems and inspirational messages for upper classes
/adolescents? If so, this is a great opportunity and we would love to work with you to help develop your unique talents.
This is a voluntary position which is not paid for.
About the Company
PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a Non-Governmental Organization, NOT for profit operating in the Kabarole district, Rwenzori region, advocating and protecting children, youth and women’s rights through provision of prevention and multi-disciplinary intervention in investigation and information dissemination through radio drama and outreaches so as to have a health -violence free society.
PLANE aims at undertaking collective action for promoting general Health and Reproductive Health A wareness Campaigns on Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, malaria, Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), charity campaigns, Youth and Teenage Mothers Empowerment,
Livelihoods, education for needy children,livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene , Adolescence and sexual reproductive health rights, human rights and domestic violence mitigation and
access for social and health services among others.
In 2018 PLATFORM for the NEEDY scooped an award from Kabarole District local for the outstanding role in creating awareness in the fight against malaria and domestic violence through radio drama and outreach live performance.
Our Mission: To promote empowerment programs for better Health, Education and Livelihoods for the disadvantaged populations.
The major focus areas have been:
- Social Security (Child Rights Protection and Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV Prevention).
- Education (Early Childhood Learning, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education) for vulnerable children.
- Health (HIV/ AIDS and Adolescence /Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).
- Economic Empowerment for Young Mothers (Vocational training, Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLA and Financial Literacy).
- Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
- Water,Sanitation and Hygiene
What makes PLANE unique, interesting, exciting and innovative we apply the approach of radio drama and community/outreach live performance. Drama in local languages apart from entertaining, it pulls masses, educates and permits interaction with the audience hence getting instant feedback. Unlike other NGOs, this approach has made us be felt in community because it focuses on issues facing them.
About the Role
Ø Collaborate with team members to understand and develop plans to focus creation efforts in the interest of acting on health,gender, human rights, adolescents and environmental issues.
Ø Write new action content to appear on PLANE website,blog and social media.
Ø Research and validate content sources to established standards.
Ø Source photography and additional digital design resources to complement the writing.
Ø Coordinate with other creators to ensure a top-quality end product.
Ø Act as an editor for the organization website to help it develop something even better.
Ø Review and edit the website content to ensure it represents the values and vision of the organization.
Ø Plan and organiza atleast two fundraising events on crowdfunding platforms to sustainability
of hosting and publishing the organization’s website
Ø Identify atleast 5 volunteers to join the organization
Minimum
Volunteer Requirement
Ø Have good communication skills.
Ø Have good writing skills
Ø Have better mobilization and partnerships identification skills
Ø Have an interest in charitable giving and fundraising.
Ø Interested in working with other volunteers.
Ø Ar e able to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with partners.
Ø Are proactive,assertive with a positive, passionate attitude.
Ø Committed Team leader.
Company
Name: PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)
Company
website: www.platformfortheneedy.org
Role
Title: Content Writer, Editor & Creator Manager Volunteers (3)
Are you good at writing and creating content, and do you enjoy writing and content creation? Do you want to make a difference in the lives local people? Are you motivated by working with smart and talented individuals who are creating a better world? Can you commit 7 - 10 hours a
week, working remotely on your own schedule with our team? Are you willing to
cooperate and work as a team with other volunteers and interns? Are you good at
creating content and writing on health, human rights, Gender Based Violence,adolescents and sanitation and hygiene and environment conservation? Are you
good at creating and writing poems and inspirational messages for upper classes
/adolescents? If so, this is a great opportunity and we would love to work with you to help develop your unique talents.
This is a voluntary position…
Location
Associated Location
Administration Block
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Qualifications:
We are looking for volunteers with the following g qualifications and qualities:
Ø Should be atleast18+.
Ø University student, degree/diploma or equivalent required.
Ø A passionate about the causes of the organization
Ø Having good communication and organizational skills.
Ø High knowledge in English (spoken, written and reading).
Ø Computer Literacy and experience / knowledge with Fundraising Platforms, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Microsoft teams and Skype.
Ø Good at writing, content creation, or related field.
Ø Competent working across multiple digital project management platforms.
Ø Comfortable interpreting scientific studies, technical data, and journals.
Ø Ability to take initiative, learn new things, and apply them.
Ø Time management, and attention to detail are key attributes in this role
Compensation/benefits offered
Ø Be part of the solution to one of the biggest challenges of our age
Ø Reach millions of people around the globe with your writing talent
Ø Channel your talents and passion in an interesting charity that serves rural communities
Ø Experience and help shape an up-and-coming nonprofit organization
Ø Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis
Ø Have fun and build talent while you make a difference
Ø Satisfaction and pride for extending a helping hand to helping the neediest to make a valuable difference in the community.
Ø Recognition of your contribution on the organization’s social media platforms and website.
Ø Awarding of a certificate of appreciation from PLANE community for being our global
ambassador.
Ø Opportunity to travel to Uganda with your team to see and assess the progress of your supported/financed projects implementation and impact created.
Ø Strong relationship established and maintained.
Ø Art and craft gifts from our community
Ø The organization may in future take you as their permanent online volunteer content writer /staff
WORKING SCHEDULE:
This volunteer opportunity is part-time. Work on week days
depending on your work schedule.
Applicants should be able to work on remote for a minimum of 2-4 months.
All duties will be done on remote/home
Weekly online meetings with PLANE staff and volunteer briefings will be done.. Meeting will be short aimed at just reviewing the progress, challenges and way forward.
Meetings will be arranged according to the time zone and schedules of the intern to avoid
inconveniences.
You will work remotely and on your own schedule. Roles work best with a minimum commitment of 4 months for 7 - 10 hours a week (or more if you like!).
If you are a passionate volunteer and you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well
independently, have strong collaboration skills, enjoy the opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals, and can commit quality time per week to help achieve the organization goals, we would love to hear from you.
