Guidelines

Volunteers work from their location the supervision of a CCDHR staff. Tasks will be assigned to volunteers and will be carried out at a pace agreed upon by the volunteers and the staff. The duration of volunteer engagement is flexible and will be agreed upon during the selection process, and may be extended upon request by the volunteer. Communication between staff and volunteer will be by email and phone.

Responsibilities

1. Research potential donors for the organization.

2. Support major donor development and solicitation.

3. Assist grant writers in collecting desired information.

4. Assist with proofreading grant proposals and other related documents.

5. Help maintain follow up contact with grant makers regarding the status and results of grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Grant writing experience desirable.

• Must be at least a high school student.

• Access to a computer and internet connection.

• Good communications skills (written and oral).

• Ability to work independently and effectively.

• Detail oriented and maintain a high level of accuracy

• Strong organizational and events planning skills.

• Able to manage time and meet tight deadlines

• Interest and/or knowledge in one or more CCDHR programs.

• Computer proficiency, preferably in MS Word and Internet Explorer.

• Strong knowledge of the nonprofit sector or willingness to learn through research.

Recognition

Volunteers will be evaluated at the end of their internships and will be awarded a “Certificate of Volunteer”. Volunteering with CCDHR presents an opportunity to contribute to the building of a strong civil society and improving the lives of people in Cameroon.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and Resume, preferably by electronic submissions (email). Forward your application to jobs@ccdhr.org. We accept volunteer applications on a rolling basis. Volunteer opportunities are open to all nationals.