Description:
The Centre for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the Central Region is looking for one committed individual to assist them with the daily running of their office. This is a good opportunity for undergraduate students looking to contribute to the awareness of Human Rights issues in Ghana. The successful candidate will be available for a minimum of two months.
Highlights:
Volunteers can expect to be challenged by a consistent workload and will be responsible for assisting with filing, typing, correspondence, planning, public education and other general duties as outlined by the current volunteer lawyer.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
* A minimum of a High School Diploma is desired
* Good to Excellent computer skills
* Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM
* Some knowledge of filing systems and coding
* Some knowledge of human rights law is desirable but is not required
* Patience
* Cultural Sensitivity and Flexibility
Minimum Education: High School
Intern Types:
Human Rights
and Law
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 940USD
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training
and In-country staff support
Currently the fee for a six-week placement is US$700 with discounts for longer placements. This fee covers the cost of airport pick-up, two meals daily, communal living accommodations, and 24/7 in country support throughout your stay.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
clerical and office work,
human rights,
law,
legal aide,
public education
and public policy
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 - 4 weeks
Post Services Include:
Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth .
Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society.
The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.
Year Founded: 2003