Young Advocates for Change Vacancy
Young Advocates for Change is a new exchange programme run by Africa Alliance of YMCAs. We are looking to recruit 3 Norwegian young people who are passionate about advocacy and working in local communities. We offer a life changing experience living and working alongside young Africans.
Young Advocates for Change is recruiting!
Young Advocates for Change is a new exchange programme run by Africa Alliance of YMCAs, starting on July 1st 2016. We are looking to recruit 3 Norwegian young people who are passionate about advocacy and working in local communities. You will work in a local YMCA in Zimbabwe, Madagascar or Kenya for 6 months, then do 2 months follow up in Norway.
We offer:
- a life changing experience living and working alongside young Africans
- the chance to make a difference through local advocacy
- a 3-week training course in South Africa
- 5 months in a local YMCA in Zimbabwe, Madagascar or Kenya
- international travel, visa, board and lodging
- vaccines and insurance
The Africa Alliance of YMCAs supports 22 YMCA national movements in Africa and has years of experience with exchange programmes. You will be working with one other exchange participant from either Kenya, Madagascar or Zimbabwe. You will mobilise young people to start their own advocacy initiatives according to the needs of the local communities. The emphasis will be on creative and innovative approaches to advocacy, using the Subject to Citizen (S2C) change model.
If you are between 20-25 years old and interested in volunteering and intercultural contexts, please apply before April 30th 2016 using the form below. Cost: 10.000 NOK. For more information please contact jenny@kfuk-kfum.no or call 954 05 823.
