IYAU runs the International Volunteers Programme where young people around the world join the IYAU team not only to contribute to the work of the organisation but also use this opportunity to learn from the different communities in Uganda. The overall goal of the program is to create opportunities for young people around the world to learn and share their experiences and expertise while contributing to the development of social enterprises of young people in Uganda.
- Achieve personal satisfaction by helping others (especially Orphans and Vulnerable Children) by restoring their hope.
- Spend your leisure time constructively
- Develop a new relationship with an IYAU family and make new friends
- Learn new things while working as part of a team
- Gain self-confidence as you can make a difference by working for a cause and giving hope to the young people and OVCs.
- Develop various life skills and widen your horizons
- And have fun with us!
You will support the work of creating awareness on HIV/AIDS, spiritual counselling for OVCs, training of young people on entrepreneurship, distribution of scholastic materials to OVCs, Planting of trees for environmental conservation, and addressing issues of gender based violence. You will be part of the dynamic young team of IYAU, volunteers, mentors and Inspirators who are passionate about the work we do. By the end of your volunteer period, you will have learnt and contributed to social transformation of vulnerable children, young men and women in Uganda
Who Qualifies As A Volunteer?
- Student: This includes college students above 18years and university students undertaking a bachelor’s degree.
- Graduates: Already possessing a university degree, and pursuing a master’s degree or Ph.D.
- Young Professionals: Completed with your university degree i.e. bachelors, masters and Ph.D. and building a career.
Join the IYAU team to have a professional experience in a developing country, use your skills and knowledge in a different and more challenging cultural environment, and develop new skills.
Areas of Volunteering
Programs
This involves the training of young people on life skills, community outreach, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, OVCs Care and support, Entrepreneurship, Post-harvest handling techniques, Human rights, Environment and climate change, Gender issues, research and documentation, agri-business, and media production.
Organisation Administration.
This includes accounts and finance, human resource management, fundraising, Proposal development, information technology, photography and videography.
Monitoring and evaluation
IYAU serves society through implementation of different projects; the success of the projects is our success. Volunteers participate in establishing the monitoring and evaluation tools and guidelines.
Why Volunteer With IYAU
Your involvement, motivation, high quality works and commitment enable IYAU to reach out to many young people to make a difference. Moreover, volunteers do provide high quality work that positively influences the organisation and its beneficiaries. Your participation in this program will significantly compliment the work of our organisation and enrich the efforts to do more and realizing real results that are tangible and measurable.
How to Join As A Volunteer
Volunteers will be recruited using an equal opportunities approach and using a variety of different methods to make the broadest possible range of people aware of the volunteering opportunities offered by our organization.
Interested persons will be required to fill in the online form on Givingway with a link provided below and attach a copy of their curriculum vitae. Link: http://www.givingway.com/organization/innovative-youth-with-action-uganda
Expenses
Please note, we do not charge any fees for this program. The IYAU volunteer programme is FREE
Our organisation will only cover office/work based expenses incurred by volunteers during their work. The volunteers will be responsible for their travels to and from Uganda, local travel costs, meals and accommodation (IYAU will help volunteers find affordable, safe and accessible places for accommodation.)
Duration of Stay
The programme is task oriented within a stipulated period of 1 to 6 months and might be renewable upon as need arises.
Certification
On completion of the volunteer program, a certificate of Merit will be awarded for exceptional work.