Fundraising Internship
Action for Children in Conflict (AfCiC) has an exciting new fundraising internship that will offer volunteers with the opportunity to have a real hands on experience working directly with an international NGO and the local community in Thika, Kenya.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced fundraiser to work with our dynamic and dedicated team to help us to raise funds for the charity to allow us to continue our essential work in Thika.
Job Description
- Working alongside the Director and other staff members you would be involved in researching potential donors and trusts and writing and submitting funding proposals.
- Working alongside the Director you would be involved in maintaining and developing links with potential local and international donors.
- Monitoring and evaluating our existing projects for acutely vulnerable children in consultation with our local staff and volunteers. Making recommendations for project improvements where necessary.
- Organising and implementing exciting fundraising events both locally and internationally; for example dinner parties, legal events, charity balls and exhibitions etc. These are both to raise awareness of the charity and to increase our funds to support children in Thika.
- Working with local staff to design new projects for at risk children in Thika and sourcing funding for their implementation
- Researching and implementing a cost effective Income Generating Activity that would bring funds into the charity to utilise in our projects and enable a level of self sustainability for the charity.
Skills Required
Essential:
- Experience in fundraising
- Good written and spoken communication skills in English
- A passion for working with vulnerable children
- Good computer skills
- Enthusiasm, dedication and a willingness to have fun!
- Be able to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision
- Good team working skills
Desirable:
- Fluency in another language an advantage but not essential
- Experience in international travel or volunteering an advantage but not essential
Other Requirements:
- You must be 21 years or older, a non-smoker and be willing to submit to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
What will AfCiC provided in return?
- Professional references on successful completion of placement
- Assistance with looking for jobs in the NGO sector
- A supportive, challenging placement directly working ina Kenyan Community
- A fun, rewarding, enriching experience in another culture
When can I volunteer as fundraising intern?
You can volunteer at any time but we ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of a 3 month placement and are happy to accommodate for up to 9 months. Please mention on your application form how long you wish to stay.
Where is Action for Children in Conflict based?
Thika town is about 40 km north of Nairobi. This is where Action for Children in Conflict runs its street child prevention and rehabilitation projects.
Who is responsible for volunteers whilst they are in Kenya?
Our Kenyan Director Eleanor Harrison resides in Kenya and supervises and leads all our programme activities. We also have locally employed staff members who are extremely reliable and trustworthy.
The staff, volunteers and children are very friendly and you will be warmly welcomed. You will be working along side the local staff at all times and they will be happy to offer support and advice.
What is the accomodation like?
You will be living at the AfCiC house in Thika you will live with up to 3 other international volunteers. You are likely to have your own room but may have to share on occasion.The house is in a nice area and has all basic amentities, including electricity and hot water and kitchen facilities.
What is there to do at weekends/evenings?
Thika has a number of bars and clubs where people go to drink, eat roasted goat and dance. They are different from the Western style places in Nairobi and give you a chance to see real Africa. The locals are very friendly and enjoy meeting people from other places. You can easily arrange trips to local places of interest at the weekends. Nairobi has many tourist attractions e.g giraffe centre, baby elephant santuary, as well as bars and clubs. You will have two days off per week.
Is it possible to travel after volunteering?
Yes. With prior notice we can help you arrange a safari or a trip to the Coast or other interesting areas.
How much does it cost?
We ask all volunteers to raise a minimum project contribution of £600 for stays of three months and £800 for stays of six months. The volunteer is involved in directly spending this money on an Income Generating Activity for the charity which will directly benefit the children that we work with. This does not include rent for accommodation which is £100 per month. You pay for your own airfare, insurance and other in country expenses.
When do I need to pay?
The Project Contribution needs to be paid a month before coming to volunteer with us. If you pay the contribution through our UK office we kindly ask if you can gift aid the payment to further benefit our children’s work. If we are arranging flights, insurance and other items these will need to be paid as bookings are made.
How do I apply?
Please email kenya@actionchildren.org or info@actionchildren.org for an application form.
What is the best way of fundraising?
We have a volunteer fundraising pack which will be sent to you, and includes a variety of ideas from organising fundraiser events to writing official funding requests. We will offer you all the support we can give, and can provide you with headed paper, leaflets, posters, information on our programmes, maps and photos.
Former volunteers have successfully raised money through a variety of means including sponsored sporting events, appealing on local radio, organising coffee mornings or African Awareness Days, asking for small contributions from friends, families and local community groups, and lots more…
How do I prepare for the trip?
Following acceptance on the volunteering programme, we will send you an induction pack with detailed information on what to take, visas, vaccinations etc. We will also provide you with information on safety measures.
We hope to hear from you soon and to welcome you to our AfCiC Family!
