Apply to Become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Deadline: 16 June 2024

The CorpsAfrica is recruiting and placing ambitious young Africans in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to apply their education, build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and venture beyond their comfort zones to learn about their countries and about themselves.

CorpsAfrica Volunteers prioritize community engagement to build resilience so local people are better prepared to weather crises, recover from setbacks, and thrive. Through their service, the Volunteers also undergo a transformative experience that helps to shape their view of the world and prepare them for personal and professional success.

CorpsAfrica Volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and education including agriculture, gender, health, education, water and sanitation, environment, business, engineering, peace studies, language studies, as well as many others. All Volunteers must have a college degree or equivalent experience, and most Volunteers join CorpsAfrica with experience in the social sector and designing, implementing and monitoring projects.

The additional (and essential) skills that Volunteers need for their service–including community integration, proposal development, and project design and management–are taught as part of CorpsAfrica’s expert training program.

Benefits

Expert pre-service and in-service training facilitated by development and management professionals.
A living allowance adequate to support the Volunteer in his/her site.
Health insurance.
Travel funds for official CorpsAfrica business.
An end-of-service readjustment allowance.
Certificate of completion.
After completing service, option to apply to serve a second year in a different country and admission to the CorpsAfrica Alumni Association.
A life-changing experience which will serve you well throughout your personal and professional life.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a citizen of the selected country and at least 21 years of age at the start of service.
Applicants must have a university degree or equivalent professional experience to apply.
Willingness and ability to serve for the entirety of the service year in rural & remote communities.
Understand that volunteerism is an altruistic act, without expectation of financial gain.

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