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Support Co-ordinator, Fundraising and Event Volunteers, Marketing Co-Ordinator and PA to our Board Volunteers

  • VO89583

Description

The Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment (FACEYOUTH) is a charitable organization, committed to improving the lives of youths and children in Aberdeen and overseas, using the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, as a framework for action.

The organization had its first charity outreach in 2016 and has over the years, impacted people from underserved communities positively, regardless of age, gender, religion and background.

For over 5 years, FACEYOUTH has been supporting individuals, families and communities through our various projects - from awarding full scholarships to indigent students to hosting sessions on Mental Health Awareness, with the aim to relieve disadvantage of any sorts and give people the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.

There are a great number of ways you can help support the work of FACEYOUTH as a volunteer. Current volunteer opportunities with us include Support Co-Ordinator, Fundraising and Event Volunteers, Marketing Co-Ordinator and PA to our Board. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

For further details please contact Ify Anyaegbu, Founder/Chief Executive at email: faceyouthcharity@gmail.com or tel.:07717346832.

Organisation aims and objectives

Faceyouth - the Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment is a grassroots inspired charitable organisation committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children through various programmes and initiatives: poverty alleviation, promotion and support of quality education and wellbeing, as well as promotion and provision of vocational and skills acquisition programmes for the empowerment of young people.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available to suit volunteers. All help is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Travel details: We have a new office at Faceyouth Centre, Craigshaw Road, West Tullos Industrial Estate, AB12 3AP. There’s access to the place by bus from the Aberdeen City Centre and volunteers can also work remotely.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Any approved public transport costs for volunteering will be reimbursed.
Training details: Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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