GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME WITH SMEFUNDS

SMEFUNDS arranges international volunteer and fellowship placements within the areas we work in pursuit of alternative renewable energy advocacy, poverty reduction through Adopt a Small business projects; increasing access to alternative small business finance and Financial Education.

Through our volunteering and fellowship programme, we aim to raise international awareness of green energy through our alternative renewable energy and Adopt a Small Business advocacy in Africa by giving our volunteers and fellows the opportunities to contribute to eradication of poverty.

Participants in our fellowship and volunteer programme come from any country in the world.
 

We offer a tailor-made service, arranging individual, long-term volunteer placements across Africa. We match the skills of volunteers to the needs perceived in the local area we work towards poverty reduction and sustainable development.

Application Requirements

Participants are advised to apply 2 months in advance so that a well-structured fellowship can be organised. You will need to complete an application form and provide a CV. All this must be sent to us with a covering letter explaining your interests in and expectations from your work placement.

You are expected to meet all your living, accommodation and travel expenses. After receiving these materials, when necessary we may arrange an interview with you on phone or in our Lagos office about your goals and interests. Then we will begin working with our partners in your chosen country, state or areas to find the right fellowship or voluntary work for you. Typically, placement is made within three through six months from the time the completed application is received.

The duration of the work placement is from 1 week to 24 months any time throughout the year.

This letter should include:

• Your name, age, Date of Birth, address, phone, cell phone and email address

• A brief description of your past service commitments

• Why you wish to be a considered.

• State your ability to deliver on the objective of your application and evidence that you can support yourself with all the financial expenses required for your service.

• You must download the application form from the link provided below and submit to info@SMEfunds.com

SMEfunds Representative will contact you regarding your letter either by email or phone soon.

1. To create and enhance awareness of the linkages between sustainable development and poverty alleviation;
2. Increase networking opportunities between organizations and governments working together to increase access to finance for small businesses.
3. To allow interns and volunteers to be equipped with the knowledge, values and skills that may enable them to participate in global actions towards solutions to Small business finance problems and issues;
4. Promote and encourage a DIY approach to achieving End Blackouts statement while using a cost effective ways for creating clean, affordable electricity for the poor and everyone.
5. To increase knowledge and understanding of the major challenges and prospects for Renewable energy and poverty reduction in Africa;
6. To increase understanding how Lack of electricity and access to small business finance is affecting the poor in Africa;
7. To increase understand how Government, Big businesses, organizations continually improve and create supports for the BOP citizens in Africa, as individuals and as part of wider society, from local to global levels;
8. To develop a sense of concern for promoting and sustaining entrepreneurship.
9. To increase understanding of the role of communities in the promoting green Energy and creating livelihood opportunities for the poor.

To understand how people in sub-Saharan Africa depend more on their innate power to create wealth as entrepreneurs, embrace natural resource base for economic and social need.

Benefits to Graduates and volunteers:

Every Volunteer and Interns will attain valuable, hands-on international development work experience within special location. The programme helps them to understand the complexity, challenges, and constraints with regard to Alternative Renewable Energy, access to small business Finance issues and poverty reduction initiatives in Africa countries. Fellows will increase their exposures and experiences at a broad range of new issues and deepen understanding in principles with practices.

You will not only contribute to socio-economic development of Africa, but will also contribute to your personal and professional development. You may work either within NGO and public institutions' offices or in rural and urban communities in supporting local projects

After successful completion of the internship/volunteer placement, interns and volunteers receive a certificate.

To participate in our Volunteer and Internship Programme, please send your completed application by post or email to:

SMEFUNDS,

14 Fatai Idowu Arobieke Str.,

Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1

Victoria Island

Lagos. Nigeria.

Application DeadLine: Closed for now!

Please download the application form here:

Download SMEFUNDS fellowship Application Form
Fellowship Overview (Adopt A Small Business)
Fellowship Overview (Alternative Renewable Enegy)

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