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 Worldwide
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: The mission of the RUDEC is to promote diverse community efforts focused towards the generation of income, social wellbeing, improved nutritional status, and enhanced livelihood for all.
The purpose of the RUDEC is to create employment opportunities and support small farm and home-based small businesses using organic farming, thus fighting poverty in rural areas by creating awareness on the sustainable management of natural resources
The means of fulfilling the mission and purpose of the RUDEC is to provide training, education, support, and other learning and health activities that enhance the quality of life of groups and individuals including children, youth, adults and older adults.
Year Founded: 2005
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