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kaknockFoundation CYgC Project

MY CHOICE TO BEHAVIOUR CHANGE  



 

 Hi, a volunteers who wish to start working with us, this is Kakande Enoch a Volunteer Coordinator and Program Director for the foundation at Child Youth Grassroots Center CYGC Uganda.

 

I am happy to inform you that, we are really very glad to have you work with us.

Volunteer terms

Below are some of the things we would like to share with you that may be of importance as you decide to start voluntary work with us.

So far we have two volunteers opportunities, the short term that is of six month & the long term that is of one year and above.

 

Host Families

Since we don’t have so far a Guest House for accommodation, before your alive for voluntary service, we are to select for you a host family who are members of the organization. You will have chances of sharing wonderful moments and knowing more about African culture. You will be traveling daily to the organizational offices for office work and fieldwork. I do promise, you will have your own bedroom during all this period.

 

Location.

The organization is located only seventeen kilometers form the city center Kampala in the near by Wakiso District rural area.

We have office apartments with on going formation for extension.

 

The Project

The Kaknock Foundation Child Youth Grass Root Center Is A Project in which you will work. You will be using public transport or office transport to get there. However, lf you wish to stay just around the office premises, we can as well make that arrangements.

Volunteer work

At CYgC we always have children & youth who come for IEC resource and activities. So beside an out reach program, you can as well help us train a football team or any relevant area of your interest.

 

We do have a very strong outreach program for school and community therefore you have to be ready and commited for this service.

 

Within community outreach program, you will be requested to help in this following areas:

·        Educating parents in parenting

·        Helping children to live a healthy life.

·        Organizing children conventions and workshops.

·        Advocating for home health education “fight diseases”.

·        Help children reconciliation with parents.

·        Helping children in decision-making.

 

With in school out reach program, you will be requested to help in the following areas: -

·        -Helping Youth And Children In Decision-Making.

·        -Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health Awareness.

·        -Behaviour Change As A Way Out.

·        Abstinence as a realistic

 

We always start office work from 9:00am however, staffs do report at 7:30 to prepare for fieldwork and outreach up to 5:00pm Ugandan time and some times you may be requested to go beyond time due to program need.  Saturday’s and Sunday’s are generally free days for rest.

 

Weather

Generally in Uganda the temperature condition vary between approximately 270C to 350C. Is this bearable?

During hot seasons the roads in Uganda are rough and very dusty, whereas during rainy seasons they are flooded and slippery but generally passable.

 

Food and meals

We have alot of food in Uganda especially tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples; jack Fruit and sweet bananas e.t.c. I am sure you will like them. Other foods include, Rice, Beans, Nuts, Cassava, Sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, and Banana e.t.c. We rarely eat meat.

We have no strict timetable to follow delete when meals should be got. Generally, we eat whenever we hungry supper (dinner) is sometimes served at 9:00p.m and breakfast is always a simple cup of coffee and bread.

 

People and society

Ugandans are generally very social people, happy, kind and welcoming, you will really have a good time with us. Many children will shout at you either welcoming you or bidding you good-bye where ever you will pass, you will have to get used to it or ignore.

There is a belief in Uganda that all white men have a lot of money. As a result many will ask you for money. In such a case you simply ignore.

 

Stability

Our country is relatively peaceful however it is not good for white man to travel alone at night beyond ten p.m. for fear of being attached by thieves.

 

White man’s price

People tend to charge higher prices than normal for commodities sold to white men. They think you have a lot. I will help you to learn the prices to avoid being cheated. This will be your first assignment.

You will also learn to bargain for the cheapest price on every commodity you want to buy, including transport fares.

Domestic work

There no machines in our homes, washing, cooking every thing is done manually and shared by all family members, sharing work helps us to be together as a family.

 

I will try to provide you with as much information as you may request for such that you feel comfortable in Uganda and in our Organization.     

If you are committed to a pro-choice, rainbow-positive, sex-positive, and non-judgmental philosophy you might enjoy volunteering with Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center. We will give you the CYgC opportunity to learn about sexual & reproductive health, Behavior Change and also participate in our numerous programs, be active in the community, and meet a fantastic group of volunteers and staff who are committed to making adolescence healthy sexuality a reality!  To become a volunteer, you must first complete a volunteer Candidate Information form and submit it to Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center. You will then be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator regarding an interview. We will also verify references and conduct a police record check. If you are interested and able to commit to at least one year of volunteering, please give us a call or download the application form and submit it to our office!

Kaknock Foundation CYGC is an amazing volunteer-based organization whose work is carried out through the phenomenal enthusiasm, dedication, and passion of our volunteers! We strive to make CYGC a safe and inclusive space for everyone, welcome and celebrate diversity.

VOLUNTEERS CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the Kaknock Foundation - Child Youth grassroot Center CYgC.  Learn more about opportunities to help in the Uganda villages and around and even online: Please fill in the form below and click on the Submit button. Someone from CYGC will contact you in a few days to set up a time to speak by phone or in person about volunteering with the CYgC.

In the Uganda villages

Volunteers work closely with CYgC staff members to:

  • Helping Youth in decision making.

  • Conducting counseling sessions and outreaches.

  • Participating in video shows and home health education

  • Tutor school drop outs in basic English skills

  • Help school drop outs write resumes and prepare for job interviews

  • Contact potential employers on behalf of school drop outs

  • Provide basic office support

  • Help staff write grants and maintain a grants database

  • Help staff with media relations and publications

  • Mentor school drop outs  families or individuals

We look for volunteers with:

*       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

*       Flexibility, patience and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

*       The ability to work well in a team as well as independently

Helpful, but not essential:

Prior experience working with in school and out of school Youth drop outs.

Online Volunteers

We’re always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about the work that we do.

Tell your friends about us

 

Eagerly and waiting for you

 

 

Equal Opportunities Policy in Recruitment and Selection

Our volunteer recruitment processes are carried out in a way that ensures that individuals are selected purely on the basis of their ability to do the role for which they have applied. No volunteer will receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, age, sexual orientation, religious belief or political opinion or be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not justified or relevant to the role. The sole criterion for selection is the suitability of the applicant for the role. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant applying for a volunteer role within Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center is treated fairly.

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date: _______________________________________________________________

First name: __________________________________________________________

Family name:_________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________
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Home phone:_________________________________________________________

Other number:________________________________________________________

Email address:________________________________________________________

Why are you interested in becoming a volunteer?-------------------------------------------Please indicate your areas of interest:

·        Education

·        General

·        Financial

·        Board

·        Other

Kaknock Foundation, Child Youth grassroot Center runs a regular volunteer/project update meeting in Villages once a month for approximately 2-3 hours. (We ask that volunteers attend meetings as often as possible, but indicating "no" will not prevent you from becoming a CYGC volunteer.)

 

Can you attend the volunteer meetings regularly? yes no

Can you attend daytime meetings and events during the week? yes no

I would like to become a volunteer at Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center in the following program(s) (you can choose more than one):

_____ Board Member

_____ Community Education

_____ Office Support (answering phone calls, folding pamphlets, photocopying, data entry, etc.)

_____ Options Support Counsellor

_____ Other:_____________________________________________

AVAILABILITY
Are you available:

Mornings?______ Afternoons? ______ Evenings? ______

 

COMMITMENT

Can you make a one-year commitment to this program?
___Yes ___ No

Can you complete the required training*?
___Yes ___ No

OCCUPATION
Employer: ____________________________________________________________

Title Position: _________________________________________________________

Description of your position: _____________________________________________
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Business phone: _______________________________________________________

May we phone you at work? ___Yes ___No

EDUCATION / TRAINING
High School grade: ____________________________________________________

College: _____________________________________________________________

University: ___________________________________________________________

Other: ______________________________________________________________

SKILLS

Do you speak languages other than English? (Specify) _________

Do you have a valid driver's license? ___Yes ___No

Do you have other skills or resources, which might benefit your work in CYgC volunteer program? __________________________________________________
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Are you presently a volunteer? ___Yes ___ No

Have you had previous experience as a volunteer? ___Yes ___ No

Organization: _________________________________________________________
Type of Work: ________________________________________________________

Organization: ____________________________________________
Type of Work: ____________________________________________

Organization: ____________________________________________
Type of Work: ____________________________________________

How did you hear about kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTIVATION

Why, at this particular time in your life, have you chosen to volunteer with kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center? _____________________________
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What are your expectations in volunteering with kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center? ________________________________________________________________________________
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What do you hope to gain from being a volunteer? ____________________________________________________________________
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What life experiences have you had that might be useful to you in working with kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center 's volunteer program?
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I hereby certify that all information included in this application form is true and complete
I understand that incomplete applications will not be considered, and that providing false information is grounds for immediate disqualification from the application process, or even immediate dismissal if the falsehood is discovered after hiring.

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

 

 

REFERENCE CHECK

We would like to contact two references.
(1 Professional &/or Academic and 1 Personal)

I __________________________________________ (Applicant's name) hereby authorize Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center to solicit
a: ____ personal ____ professional ____family reference

from:________________________________ (name of reference in capital letters)
Tel. #___________________________

in connection with my application for the position of _________________________

with kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center, and release them from liability in regard to same.

Signature:     ___________________________________
Date:            __________________________________

I __________________________________________ (Applicant's name) hereby authorize Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center to solicit
a: ____ personal ____ professional ____family reference

From:________________________________ (name of reference in capital letters)
Tel. #___________________________

In connection with my application for the position of __________________________

With kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center, and release them from liability in regard to same.

Signature:     ___________________________________
Date:            ___________________________________

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER CONTRACT AGREEMENT

1. CONFIDENTIALITY

I, ______________________________ acknowledge that as a volunteer with CYgC, will acquire information about certain matters and things which are confidential to CYgC and which information is the exclusive property of CYgC , including but not limited to:

a) Services provided;
b) Names and addresses, habits and preferences of clients of CYgC as well as prospective clients;
c) Techniques and concepts;
d) Financial information as to the CYgC  and its operation.

I, ______________________________ agree that in the event of any breach of the terms of this agreement, CYGC  shall be entitled to dismiss the volunteer from his/her responsibilities.

2. COMMITMENT

CYGC agrees to provide its volunteers with non-judgmental and accurate information concerning sexual health issues. This will primarily be in the format of a sexual education volunteer training program. People interested in being an outreach volunteer with Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center agree to take this training. This training will have a final evaluation, which ensures that CYGC representatives are giving accurate information in a well-educated and non-judgmental manner.

I, ______________________________ agree to volunteer every month, at a minimum of 6 hours a day for CYGC , for one full year. This may be in form of outreach, in office, doing presentations, helping with fundraising, etc. The purpose of this contract is to clearly state the commitment that CYGC  and you are making.

Volunteer Signature: _____________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Volunteer Coordinator Signature: ___________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

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VOLUNTEER POLICE REFERENCE CHECK

CYGC  requires all new volunteers to submit a police record check. Therefore we will need two pieces of ID and a signed consent form if you are accepted in the Volunteering program.

Thank you for your interest in Kaknock Foundation Child Youth grassroot Center!

If you have any difficulties completing this form please contact the Volunteering Administrator:

Tel:+256 779 334 451

E-mail: kaknockfoundation@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Kaknock Foundation, Child Youth grassroot Center. We'll be in touch with you shortly.

Please send your filled Volunteer Application Form to the Volunteer Coordinator at: