Volunteer to help a Rural Project in Cameroon
Cameroon
Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Any Time
Description:
We are looking for volunteers who will be willing to work and develop programs and write projects for the benefit of the rural community. Volunteers who are willing to work in a a rural area(country side) will really enjoy the beauty of the project.
Qualifications:
RUDEC needs the services of all volunteers from any country with no barriers to age sex and colour, who can help in rural development either to work on projects or continue with existing ones for the well-being of the community.
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Cost in US$: 300
Cost Include Description:
- Volunteers will have to pay for food, accommodation, electricity and water. - If a volunteer wants to stay with a family they would always needs some compensation.
Experience Required: yes
volunteers should have some basic knowledge on their subject before they volunteer.
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- AIDS
- animal welfare
- community centers
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- community development
- community health
- environment
- feasibility studies
- gardening
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- handicapped
- income-generation
- primary education
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Typical Volunteer: A typical RUDEC volunteer can be farmers, environmentalist and teachers
Age Range: 18-60
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to Cameroon
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 2-5
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Rural Development Centre (RUDEC)'s Mission Statement: RUDEC came about as a means to create employment opportunities. Since its inception, it has worked with various groups and individuals through programs focused towards income generation, social well being, improved nutritional status, and enhanced livelihood for all in rural areas. RUDEC's overall vision is to work strictly with groups and individuals using local means, thus fighting poverty in rural areas by creating awareness on the sustainable management of natural resources.
Year Founded: 2005
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