Mission and objectivesMission: To engage in research, advocacy, networking, partnerships and training to promote volunteerism. Objectives: (a) To enhance networking, partnerships and resource mobilization among member and non-member organizations, drawing from and impacting their experience in working with and through volunteers. (b) Provide a forum for activities that enhance and improve the profile of volunteerism in Kenya, including organizing the national volunteerism week , International Volunteer Day (IVD) celebrations, Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA) and International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMD) and other related activities in partnership with relevant stakeholders and disseminating information to the public. (c) To develop, research, gather, update and disseminate information on the contributions of volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations (VIOs) to the national economy. (d) To provide a common coordinating center for volunteers and volunteerism-related matters in Kenya.
ContextThe IAVEโIBM Reskilling Revolution Africa (RRA) โ SkillsBuild project provides free digital and professional skills training to young people across Africa through the IBM SkillsBuild platform. With a target of 35,000 learners from Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Africa, the project relies on engaging, relevant, and context-specific digital content to motivate learners, support their soft skills development, and drive successful course completion. To achieve this, the project seeks Online Volunteer Content Creators who will develop high-quality multimedia content tailored to youth and adult learners. This content will complement the SkillsBuild online curriculum by providing simplified explanations, motivational messages, career insights, and practical learning aids. The role supports digital inclusion, enhances learner engagement, and strengthens the overall learning experience for thousands of youth across Africa.
Task DescriptionThe online volunteers will support the RRA SkillsBuild project by producing engaging, learner-friendly digital content that is shared across project platforms (WhatsApp, email, social pages, and learning groups). Key responsibilities include: Creating short, simplified explainers that help learners understand concepts from SkillsBuild courses. Designing motivational messages, infographics, and learner prompts to boost course completion. Developing visual content such as banners, quote cards, and simple educational graphics. Producing short video clips or reels (optional based on the volunteerโs skills). Creating career tips, soft skills guides, and job-readiness posts tailored to African youth. Packaging learner success stories to highlight progress and inspire others. Ensuring all content is youth-friendly, accessible, and aligned with the projectโs branding guidelines. Collaborating with facilitators and project coordinators to identify priority content areas. Submitting content in agreed formats (e.g., Canva links, PNG/JPG, MP4, PDF). Reworking or adapting existing content for Kenya.
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