Volunteer - Community Engagement

Apply by August 19, 2024, by sending your resume and a motivation letter detailing your passion for our cause and how you can contribute to gth@growntohelp.org. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact—together, we can drive positive change!

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Advocate for the organization's mission and vision among community members.

• Research and attend local events to increase awareness and promote GTH initiatives.

• Plan and lead community events, workshops, and informational sessions.

• Support and enhance the organization's social media presence.

• Create and distribute promotional materials to engage with the community.

• Identify community needs and advocate for resources or changes to address them.

• Engage the community in fundraising activities to encourage participation.

• Collaborate with the GTH team to ensure community engagement strategies align with organizational goals.

SKILLS: 

A Community Engagement Volunteer should possess a diverse set of skills to effectively carry out the responsibilities outlined. These skills collectively enable a Community Engagement Volunteer to effectively represent the organization, build strong community relationships, and support the GTH’s mission through various engagement strategies.

1. Communication Skills

• Public Speaking: Ability to advocate for the organization's mission and present information confidently at community events and meetings.

• Written Communication: Strong skills in creating promotional materials, social media content, and other written communications.

• Active Listening: Ability to listen to community feedback and concerns to better address their needs.

2. Organizational Skills

• Event Planning: Proficiency in planning, organizing, and executing community events, workshops, and informational sessions.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently, including coordinating events and handling administrative duties.

3. Interpersonal Skills

• Networking: Skill in building and maintaining relationships with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with the GTH team and other volunteers to align strategies and achieve common goals.

4. Marketing and Outreach

• Social Media Management: Experience in supporting and enhancing the organization’s social media presence to engage with the community.

• Promotional Design: Ability to create engaging promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters.

5. Research and Analysis

• Event Research: Skill in researching and identifying relevant local events and opportunities for engagement.

• Community Needs Assessment: Ability to analyze and identify community needs and advocate for necessary resources or changes.

6. Fundraising Skills

• Fundraising Engagement: Experience in engaging community members in fundraising activities and encouraging their participation.

• Campaign Support: Ability to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives through outreach and promotion.

7. Problem-Solving Skills

• Adaptability: Ability to respond to challenges and changes in community needs or organizational priorities with effective solutions.

• Creative Thinking: Skill in developing innovative ways to engage the community and promote the organization’s initiatives.

8. Administrative Skills

• Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate records of community interactions, event attendance, and engagement metrics.

• Reporting: Skill in preparing reports on community engagement activities and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a university student or have a bachelor's degree in social studies, or community development studies. 

• Relevant Coursework or experience in community outreach, social advocacy, public relations, and event management.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda.

• Aged 22-26, and Being a YALI alumnus will be an additional asset.