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NGO Administration Supporter

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • 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

Highlights

  • 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 the various wonders that this beautiful country offers including hiking, visiting national parks, beautiful lakes and beautiful beaches, learn the culture through story telling museums

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
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    Families
    Groups
    50+
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    About the program

    The programme aims at providing applicants with opportunity to improve personal knowledge, skills and experience while expending NGO capacities to deliver.

    Partners For Conservation vows to serve 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 ...

    About the program

    Partners For Conservation vows to serve 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. 

    NGO support is a programme that gives opportunity to people with various education background that looking to play a role in conservation through the provision of needful  in-person support. Administration is an engine of a successful organisation whereby the applicant will be called to contribute to a successful implementation of the programmes by ensuring the organization follows the local and international managerial and operational standards.

    Partners For Conservation welcomes volunteers/interns with different background in the area of promotion, administration, public relation, Information and Technology mainly in the area of websites and social media management and communication, fundraising and grants/ proposal writing, auditing and accounts management, projects management and evaluation, skills and capacity development, 

    Applicant should be ready to use personal curiosity, motivation and team spirit to sell NGO positive image at the local and international arena.

    This is a life time opportunity for applicant to contribute to community empowerment initiatives, networking for a broader vision of social issues, upgrading personal leadership skills and many more benefits


    Applicants for this programme will be working mainly with office staff although even field works are planned to help the applicant interact with field stakeholders. For instance , during the field planning meeting, assessment/evaluation or audit. A volunteer/intern may also be in the field for information collection and official meeting (representing the organisation in functions, meetings and other conservation gathering).

    Interested applicant must be pro-active and versatile. There’s no-specific equipment required for this programme. 


    Applicants  will be based and operating from Musanze district. Musanze is one the districts of 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) located 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 and outdoors.

    It is easy for applicant 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.



    Typical day

    A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. The day starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:30pm. Likewise the rest of the staff, a volunteer at Partners For Conservation has a 1h30 break for lunch. The lunch is served by Partners For Conservation and shared within its compound.  Partners For Conservation ...

    Typical day

    A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. The day starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:30pm. Likewise the rest of the staff, a volunteer at Partners For Conservation has a 1h30 break for lunch. The lunch is served by Partners For Conservation and shared within its compound.  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. Basically, a volunteers will be involved in the following areas: promotion, marketing and advertisement and events management,  IT support mainly web and blog management, conducting surveys and researches ( recommended or individuals), administration support including accounts, finance, logistic, human resources management, public relation through interacting with various stakeholders or representing the organisation in meetings, conference and events such as the Gorilla Naming Ceremony and fundraising  and grants and proposal writing.


    Free-time activities

    A volunteer is a free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by the host. This implies that they are called to communicate their time in and out of the lodge for example.

    Partners For Conservation recommends the best touristic activities ...

    Free-time activities

    A volunteer is a free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by the host. This implies that they are called to communicate their time in and out of the lodge for example.

    Partners For Conservation recommends the best touristic activities based to those available in and around the town although volunteers are free to choose according to their preferences.
    Volunteers looking to travel away from their bases ( for holidays or leave for instance), they are requested to duly fill leave application forms available at Partners For Conservation.
    Here is a list ( not exhaustive) of some activities:
    • Hiking ( volcanoes)
    • Hiking ( mountains)
    • Tour of Rwanda 
    • Safari to meet the big 5 in the unique national savannah park
    • Cycling
    • Other sports
    • Gorilla trekking
    • Lake activities
    • Art
    • Music
    • Nightlife 
    • Museums
    • Travel
    • Safaris
    • Restaurants, hotels, spas
    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Volunteers are free to do whatever they want except political activities.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (fluently) or French (intermediate level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 16:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The fee is dispatched as follows :

    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 shuttle (please check with us before you book your flight)
    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
    12. Certificate of Appreciation/Completion at the end of the Programme

    Airport Pickup at Kigali International Airport

    Partners For Conservation organize airport shuttle to pick and drop the volunteer.  Each times, Partners For Conservation ensures that there’s a person capable of speaking to the volunteer to avoid any culture shock. This is catered for by the volunteering fees.

    Accommodation

    The provided accommodation is located in Musanze town in a residential area. It’s a self-contained dormitory with WI-Fi 24 hrs/24hrs. It has a nice garden outside.

    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.

    Food & Beverages

    Yes, we provide three meals a day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of our cuisine is local. Please let us know in advance if you have any food needs and we are happy to accommodate. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali. We assist you to find cheap flights to Rwanda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Rwanda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Rwanda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Rwanda. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Volunteer can join this programme at any time throughout the year. 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.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 583€
    3 weeks 941€
    4 weeks 1,208€
    5 weeks 1,475€
    9 weeks 2,542€
    17 weeks 4,676€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 11,234€
    Average fees 258€/week

    Program fees

    258€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.


    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    I loved the program. I had a great time with the woman that helped me sew and the house where i stayed at was also great. All the facilities ...

    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Rwanda > Musanze

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