Organisation Details
Organisation Name:
Action for Children in ConflictOrganisation Type:
OtherOrganisation Mission:
Action for Children in Conflict (AfCiC) is a UK based charity established in 1995 and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in 1997(registered charity no. 1060894). AfCiC has one Head Office staff (a Finance Administrator/Office Manager), and four charity shops across the Oxfordshire area. It currently operates in Kenya, but has previously run successful projects in Northern Uganda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, the UK and several other countries worldwide.
AfCiC works to break cycles of violence, hatred and despair by providing psychological, emotional and educational support to those affected by conflict. AfCiC focuses its activities on children and young people, who have the greatest capacity to transcend the conflicts of their communities and to bring about change in the future.
Organisation Website:
www.actionchildren.orgOpportunity Details
Start Date:
Thursday, 1 October 2009 Location:
OxfordshireDuration:
6 months - 1 yearType of Opportunity:
Fundraising/SkilledType of Opportunity:
International DevelopmentType of Opportunity:
Office WorkActivities and Responsibilities:
To become the lead role to collate updates on the activities and requirements of AfCiC and utilising the most suitable from of media to effectively communicate this to our Benefactors, Donors, Volunteers and other Stakeholders throughout the UK.
To raise awareness in the UK of the issues of street children in Kenya and to increase the profile of the invaluable work AfCiC does to alleviate the suffering of the street children.
To undertake networking activities to increase the UK supporter base and to actively seek out contacts with individuals or organisations that would be beneficial to AfCiC’s work.
Benefits to Participants:
Benefits of working for a small charity which offer the volunteer much scope with how they approach the work, to really take ownership of their work, a chance to see what their efforts really go towards and become part of the dedicated AfCiC family.
Required Skills and Training:
Good Communication skills
Able to get on without much supervision and use initiative
Likes being part of a small team
Great interpersonal skills
Additional Information:
Please contact us for an informal chat about the position.
Contact Info
Contact Person:
Maria ClemonsContact Email:
maria@actionchildren.orgContact Phone:
01235 539319
