Community Empowerment Assistant

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2 - 50 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+

rating  Stor 4.4  · 
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Höjdpunkter

  • Enjoy the unique weather offered by the country of a thousand hills while contribute to the preservation of the biodiversity through capacity building
  • Gain the Rwandan experience through day to day interaction with local communities
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience

Höjdpunkter

  • Enjoy the unique weather offered by the country of a thousand hills while contribute to the preservation of the biodiversity through capacity building
  • Gain the Rwandan experience through day to day interaction with local communities
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget during your free time like after work hours, weekend and day off excursions in a full comfort company of teammates and other travelers
  • Visit various wonders that this beautiful country offers including hiking, visiting national parks, beautiful lakes and beautiful beaches, learn the culture through story telling museums


  • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    The programme offers applicants with opportunity to work towards local mindset about conservation by empowering former traditional hunters towards entrepreneurship.

    The rationale:

    This programme targets Historically Marginalised People which; is traditional forest dwellers living on hunting and fruits gathering. Unfortunately this way of living is no longer possible in Rwanda following the creation of national parks. A a result, this population has been evicted ...

    Om programmet

    The rationale:

    This programme targets Historically Marginalised People which; is traditional forest dwellers living on hunting and fruits gathering. Unfortunately this way of living is no longer possible in Rwanda following the creation of national parks. A a result, this population has been evicted from their dwells for the creation of national parks without any compensation living them one of the poorest community nationwide. Through this programme, Partners For Conservation ensures they acquire basic knowledge, skills and related facilities necessary for them to adopt new way of living alternatively to illegal harvesting park's natural resources

    This programme involves community projects, social integration and economic development projects 

    Volunteer for this programme will be working with local beneficiaries and Partners For Conservation field staff including (Project Manager, and Technicians) and other stakeholders including conservation and development agencies as well as the local authorities with a particular focus on:

    • Community Based Organizations development and Management,
    • Community Based Organisations capacity building
    • Grants and proposal writing,
    • Fundraising, website management
    • Poverty alleviation
    • Social and economic integration
    • Women and youth empowerment
    • Financial literacy
    • Social justice
    • Community projects development and management
    • Rural development issues
    • Human Rights issues
    • Gender issues 
    • Crop management
    • Livestock management

    In order to provide volunteers with many opportunities to learn and contribute to community conservation efforts in Rwanda, volunteers are elected to join the team that represents Partners For Conservation in functions, meetings and other conservation gathering.

    The volunteer will be based and operate in Musanze district. Musanze is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Its capital city is Ruhengeri which; is also sometimes known as Musanze. Musanze is Rwanda's most mountainous district, containing the largest part of the Volcanoes National Park and its head office at Kinigi. Five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga chain (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura) are within the district boundaries. It is also in this district that most of Rwanda's mountain gorillas are found, making it the most popular tourist destination in the country. Musanze's capital, Ruhengeri, is one of the largest cities in Rwanda and serves as a hub for tourists.

    It is easy for a volunteer to access the rest corners of the country from Musanze for example Musanze is at 1h drive from Gisenyi and the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Gisenyi is known for its super weekends for water sports lovers. Musanze is also at 2h30 drive from Kigali and at 25 minutes to the Cyanika, the Uganda border.



    Typisk dag

    A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. However, Partners For Conservation ensures volunteer intervention supports the necessary need and where a volunteer is happy to intervene.  Partners For Conservation supports volunteer’s intervention by providing a comprehensive team involving among ...

    Typisk dag

    A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. However, Partners For Conservation ensures volunteer intervention supports the necessary need and where a volunteer is happy to intervene.  Partners For Conservation supports volunteer’s intervention by providing a comprehensive team involving among others a driver (where necessary), a local interpreter and senior officer/ project manager.  This is key to ensure there’s excellent communication on and off the field for a successful intervention and teamwork.

    Working days are Mondays to Fridays. Except Mondays which; is a planning and evaluation meetings, the rest of the days are reserved for field works. Field works start by 8:00am to 2:00pm. Partners For Conservation respects days- off and weekends. Volunteers staying for over 6 months are entitled to a leave of 10 days in conformity of the local labor law.

     


      Fritidsaktiviteter

      A volunteer is free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by where they stay this implies that they are called to communicate about their time in and out of the lodge for example. Partners For Conservation recommends the best activities ...

      Fritidsaktiviteter

      A volunteer is free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by where they stay this implies that they are called to communicate about their time in and out of the lodge for example. Partners For Conservation recommends the best activities based to those available in and around the town although volunteers are free to choose according to their preferences. For volunteers looking to travel away from their bases (for holidays for example,) they’re requested to dully fill leave application forms available at Partners For Conservation. Volunteers are free to do whatever they want except political activities.


      Krav

      Krav

      Minimiålder: 18 år

      För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

      Språkfärdigheter

      Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå) eller Franska (mellannivå)

      Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

      krävs

      Dokument som krävs

      Application letters, CV and proof of education

      Begränsningar av nationalitet

      Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

      Andra Färdigheter

      Vocational skills, Great understanding of Gender and equity

      Tidsåtgång

      Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag från 08:00 - 16:30

      Vad som ingår

      Vad som ingår

      Tjänster av Partners For Conservation

      1. Processing the visa
      2. Processing the working permit
      3. Lodging: Home stay or accommodations
      4. Meals: 3 per day
      5. Project Donation
      6. Airport transportation on arrival and departure.
      7. In-country training and orientation.
      8. In-country staff supervision.
      9. 24/7 in-country support from partner
      10. Personalized Local Guide and Volunteer Care and Other Services
      11. Around the clock emergency support

      Hämtning på flygplatsen på Kigali International Airport

      As much as possible, a member of staff will meet you at the airport and take you to the program by car or bus.  If you are coming by other means we can make arrangements that work for you. 

      Boende

      Accommodation is located in Musanze District. It's a comprehensive house with toilets and washing rooms inside as well as a garden outside. Musanze is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Its capital city is Ruhengeri which; is also sometimes known as Musanze. Musanze is Rwanda's most mountainous district, containing the largest part of the Volcanoes National Park and its head office at Kinigi. Five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga chain (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura) are within the district boundaries. It is also in this district that most of Rwanda's mountain gorillas are found, making it the most popular tourist destination in the country. Musanze's capital, Ruhengeri, is one of the largest cities in Rwanda and serves as a hub for tourists.

      It is easy for a volunteer to access the rest corners of the country from Musanze for example Musanze is at 1h drive from Gisenyi and the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Gisenyi is known for its super weekends for water sports lovers. Musanze is also at 2h30 drive from Kigali and at 25 minutes to the Cyanika, the Uganda border.

      Mat och Dryck

      Volunteers will be provided with three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Any additional food is at the volunteers expense.  Please let us know if you have any food allergies and we are happy to accommodate you. 

      Tillgång till Internet

      God tillgång till projektområdet

      Vad ingår INTE?

      Vad ingår INTE?

      Flygbiljetter

      Den närmaste flygplatsen är Kigali International Airport (KGL) i Kigali. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Rwanda. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

      Reseförsäkring

      Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Rwanda ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

      Vacciner

      Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Rwanda bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Rwanda. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

      Detaljer vid ankomsten

      Volunteer can join this programme at any time throughout the year as dictated by the farming seasons in Rwanda. On arrival, Partners For Conservation organizes a shuttle to pick up the volunteer at the airport (the organisation also provides a shuttle to drop the volunteer at the end of the volunteering). Upon arrival at PFC HQs and introduction to the staff, a volunteer is given a week for cultural immersion after which he’s introduced to the field and partners including beneficiaries and local authorities of where the activities are located. During the cultural immersion programme, the volunteer assisted by a personal interpreter visits important places in the area such as markets, recreation places etc and is introduced to the ways of living of Rwandans.

      Tillgänglighet
      Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

      Pris för programmet

      2 veckor (min. vistelse) 647€
      3 veckor 1 044€
      4 veckor 1 341€
      5 veckor 1 637€
      9 veckor 2 821€
      17 veckor 5 190€
      50 veckor (max. vistelse) 12 469€
      Genomsnittliga priser 286€/vecka

      Pris för programmet

      286€ per vecka 2 - 50 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

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      Varaktighet

      2 - 50 veckor

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      Slutbetalning

      Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Partners For Conservation under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


      Möt din programledare

      Partners For Conservation

      Stor 4.4 rating (41 fältrapporter)

      Non-profit - grundades 2014

      Verifierad av Volunteer World

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      Värd är

      Emmanuel

      Talade språk: Engelska

      Om projektet

      Building communities capable to influence local conservation and development decisions through promotional protection and conservation actions for a biodiversity legacy.

      Möt din programledare

      ABOUT PARTNERS FOR CONSERVATION


      Partners For Conservation is a Rwandan charity that was founded in 2014. It was registered by the Rwanda Governance Board as a local non-governmental organization under nº343/RGB/NGO/LP/07/2018.

      Its overall mission is to save a biodiversity legacy through the promotion, protection and conservation. Partners For Conservation serves as a platform that provides opportunities to everyone from farmers to businessmen; from children to adults; from illiterates to academics; from low-income people to donors; from volunteers to professionals, to appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.

      Objectively, Partners For Conservation is dedicated to the extension and sharing of opportunities in promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity through Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice.


      PARTNERS FOR CONSERVATION APPROACH


      Partners For Conservation believes in the innate capabilities of every human being in biodiversity promotion, protection and conservation. For this, PFC advocates for a partnership of all stakeholder as an utmost requisite to ensure a biodiversity legacy while driving feeling of responsibility and ownership. Thus, the establishment of Partners For Conservation as platform where every single contribution is accounted for. Partners For Conservation believes that a such partnership remains a key drive of inclusive and participation of all stakeholders in local needs assessment, designing priorities and relevant strategies to address identified them. Our intervention is driven by the desire of promote education so to build the capacity of locals and raise their awareness to ensure they are empowered enough to actively participate in community and conservation processes and are capable to influence decisions affecting both the community and conservation welfare. 


      OUR OBJECTIVES


      Partners For Conservation is dedicated to the extension and sharing of opportunities in promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity through Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice to allow all society members to appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.


      PHILOSOPHY


      At Partners For Conservation, we believe in the innate capability of every human being to promote, protect and conserve biodiversity. We aim at driving everyone’s appreciation and celebration of her/his contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.


      GOALS


      Partners For Conservation aims at preserving a legacy through the promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity.

      Partners For Conservation believes that everyone is born a conservator, and that only good will and means make the difference. We work to serve as the only platform through which; farmers to businessmen, children to adults, illiterates to academicians, poor to wealthy people, volunteers to professionals, interns to researchers are able to contribute towards a just world.

      Currently, Partners For Conservation is contributing to the promotion, protection and conservation of national biodiversity through a holistic intervention axed on Conservation, Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice activities to promote the social-economic integration of poor, vulnerable and marginalized people surrounding the gorilla habitat.

      One of the national biodiversity flag-bear is Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorillas. One species is found in the Volcanoes mountains of Central Africa within three National Parks: Mgahinga in South-west of Uganda, Volcanoes in North West Rwanda, and Virunga in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The other is found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to the most recent census mountain gorillas stands at an estimated 1,000 individuals (2018 gorilla census)


      Despite being removed from the IUCN Red List of critically endangered species, mountain gorillas remain endangered and their survival remains dependent on conservation efforts. (I.U.C.N Red list, 2018). This success is credited to a number of efforts by individuals and consortium initiated to support conservation interventions such as; research and monitoring of gorilla health, and improving social-economic living conditions of communities surrounding the park.


      For its exceptional biodiversity values, in 1983 UNESCO added this park to the International Man and Biosphere Reserves. Despite this, the park is subject to a variety of serious and growing anthropogenic pressures largely related to it being situated in one of the most densely populated parts of Rwanda.

      41 fältrapporter · rating4.4

      Partners for Conservation is the Organisation which provides all of the activities and programs in Musanze, Rwanda. The House is situated in Musanze a little bit outside the town in a good area. Emmanuel is the head of the organisation and knows many many people which makes it easy to get in touch ...
      Denise rating4.4

      2024 at Community Empowerment Assistant

      It was fun and interesting learning about the Rwandan Community. The host is very connected and supportive ensuring that we all explored what we were interested ...
      Stella rating4.2

      2024 at Community Empowerment Assistant

      During my time here I got to see an extensive and immersive experience in Rwanda, we visited all 9 districts! The housing was clean and nice, located in a safe and beautiful area with access to amenities and nearby things to do. The host was very friendly and a lot of fun to hang out with and talk ...
      Awa Tigane rating3.2

      2024 at Community Empowerment Assistant

      I spent 2 months here exploring Musanze and meeting community organizations. Experience varies based on what you are interested and what ongoing projects are available to work ...
      Katherine Son rating3

      2024 at Community Empowerment Assistant

      Program in Musanze, Rwanda, work with local communities and historically marginalized peoples. Great cultural immersion opportunities visiting local peoples and markets. ..
      Steven Milev rating5

      2023 at Community Empowerment Assistant

      Very Inspiring Experience with Emmanuel who was a fantastic host. We were shown how local live and go through their live with all the positive and negative aspects of it . Emmanuel is very active in the community and has a few different projects and groups that he supports with whatever he can . ..

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      Afrika > Östra Afrika > Rwanda > Musanze

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