Call for Application: Volunteer Position
Position: Communications Assistant
Organisation: Voice of Nature (VoNat)
Category: Non-Profit Ogranisation
Location: Buea
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a Cameroon community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization dedicated to building a greener, safer and more sustainable planet with community kids/youths through media & arts, livelihoods supports, capacity building, research, outreach, and community engagement. VoNat was created in 2019 by a group of youths with a strong desire to use their skills, knowledge, and experience to finding solutions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development challenges in their communities while engaging other community kids and youths to do the same. On September 30, 2020, VoNat was authorised by the Cameroon Ministry of Territorial Administration following registration No.1125/G.37/C84/VOL.I/SASC to operate as an apolitical, nondenominational, and non-profit organization.
Purpose of the Volunteering Position
We are currently seeking talented and enthusiastic individual(s) to volunteer with us as Communications assistants (s) , and contribute to raising awareness on environmental issues and our activities in both the mainstream and social media, under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Develop, write and edit communications materials (press releases, blog posts and social media content)
- Shoot and produce video reports on project activities
- Promote communications materials through appropriate social channels
- Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos
- Assist in developing and implementing communications projects, strategies and campaigns
- Assist in events planning and management
- Investigate and produce reports on environmental issues of great concern for publication
Qualification
- A Bachelor Degree in journalism and mass communication, media studies and any related specialization .
- Passion and interest in mission and objectives of VoNat
- Good team spirit and communication skills
- Ability to speak and write good English and French will be an advantage
- Ability to work and interact with people of different backgrounds
- Willingness to adhere to VoNat’s core values
Benefits
- A valuable opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds
- Free in-house skill-based training sessions
- The much-needed experience, skills and track record required in the job market are acquired
- Brings you in touch with other like-minded individuals for a more meaningful networking
- Fulfillment and happiness for making a real and valuable impact on nature, communities and the society
- Attestation of service and or recommendation for greater opportunities
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their complete application files comprising; a motivation letter, a CV, and a general statement on your area of interest, start and end date of volunteering to: admin@vonat.org latest June 15, 2022
NB: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be closed once a suitable candidate is found.
I wish to apply but currently am in my second year in the university of Buea , reading the program journalism and Mass communication. Can it be possible I still apply?
Hi Catherine, thank you for your interest in our mission and activities. The volunteering position advertised entails going to the field frequently, which may conflict with your coursework. You are welcome to apply for an internship placement during the holiday or apply and volunteer as a reporter for our media organ, voice of Nature News: http://voiceofnaturenews.info/ . Kind regards
It’s really gonna be a great opportunity for someone like me.
Hi, I’m a final year student in the university of Buea, journalism and Mass Communication. I’m very much interested despite not yet gotten the certificate.
Hi Enjema, thank you for your interest in our mission and activities. The volunteering position advertised entails going to the field frequently, which may conflict with your coursework. You are welcome to apply for an internship placement during the holiday or apply and volunteer as a reporter for our media organ, Voice of Nature News available at: http://voiceofnaturenews.info/