31 January, 2012

2838 VoICE participant - Assistant Disability Coordinator

Youth Challenge Vanuatu

Industry:

Non Government Organisation

Location:

Santo, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

10-Feb-12

Job Description:

Youth Challenge Australia’s (YCA) Volunteers In Community Engagement (VoICE) program offers skilled young Australians the opportunity to volunteer in India on short-term placements. Participants will work alongside YCA’s partner organisations, local counterparts, and local communities to build the capacity and strengthen the sustainability of local

development initiatives.



The successful candidate will assist the Narango disability trainer to design and run a range of activities to address the need for support and information surrounding people with disabilities. Working in basic conditions with little resources the candidate will work directly with people with disabilities offering various educational sessions and

physiotherapy. They will deal with a range of ages and disabilities and provide support and help. The candidate will also ensure that the lack of information surrounding disabilities is addressed by travelling to communities to run workshops and information sessions.



Please be aware that the duties listed may change depending on the needs at the time, and you may be asked to assist in other duties which are not listed below. Selected candidates are required to be extremely flexible and willing to provide support in any area that is needed. This position is a voluntary basis with living allowance, subject to probation

period. Commencing February 2012.

Project Duties:

1) Reports to Narango Disability Trainer, Youth Challenge Vanuatu and YCA Program Manager

2) Plan and run workshops on disabilities and human rights

3) Provide skills training to teach people new skills to help them earn a living

4) Plan and run regular educational sessions for children and adults

5) Provide physiotherapy to patients

6) Help the community fundraise and search for external funding for the disability centre.

Interested applicant must possess the following requirement:

Criteria:

- Vanuatu citizenship; Aged between 18 and 30 (at the time of departure); Experience working with people with a wide range of disabilities; Interest /experience in working in Rural communities; High

level of english language, fluency preferred; A knowledge and commitment to Youth Challenge Vanuatu’s mission, vision, values

- Experience in dealing with/setting up small businesses; Teaching experience; Experience working with people from other cultures.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English

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How To Apply:

Please send your application to the mail or email address provided below.

Contact Name:

Executive Country Director

Phone:

(+678) 28182

Email:

volunteer.ycv@gmail.com

Address:

PO Box 1105, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
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