Do you want to become a UNICEF volunteer?
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Do you want to join UNICEF as our volunteer?
In 2023, UNICEF in Kyrgyzstan enrolled volunteers from the following locations:
- Naryn oblast: Kochkor, Jumgal, Naryn, Ak-Tala, At-Bashi districts and the city of Naryn;
- Jalal-Abad oblast: Ala-Buka, Bazar-Korgon, Tash-Komur, Nooken, Suzak districts;
- Osh oblast: Nookat, Aravan, Chon-Alai, Alai, Uzgen, Kara-Suu, Kara-Kuldzha districts;
- Batken oblast: Batken district; the cities of Kadamzhay, Kyzyl-Kiya, Sulukta; aiyl district Kulundu; Katyran village and Beshkent village.
Volunteers will be taking part in campaigns to improve the safety skills of schoolchildren during natural disasters, including fires and earthquakes, through simulation exercises, conducting an information campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 in schools in the country as well as promoting the U-Report youth platform.
Program Overview
Capacity Building Training
Simulation exercises within the "Safe School" Project
Raising awareness campaigns
U-Report Platform for the youth and adolescents #YourVoiceMatters
The scope of work and key tasks
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Supporting disaster preparedness training activities and conducting simulation exercises in schools within Safe School Project
- Raising awareness of COVID-19 prevention measures
- U-Report Promotion campaign
- Participation in public events and promoting child rights and their wellbeing
How to apply?
To become a UNICEF volunteer, the applicant has to meet the following criteria:
Age
A candidate is supposed to be between 16 – 50 years old
Education and experience
The applicant must have secondary education or a bachelor’s degree;
Relevant volunteer or work experience is desirable.
Skills
Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian languages is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.
If you:
- wish to volunteer
- can make a contribution to the development of your country
- could work in a multicultural environment
- have organizational and interpersonal skills
- stand for the happy present and future of our children
Then you can realize this by becoming one of the UNICEF volunteers for every child!
Geography
The volunteers are accepted from four oblasts of the country: Naryn, Jalal-Abad, Osh and Batken.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time should be devoted to volunteering?
Volunteers are encouraged to devote an average of 60 hours per month to volunteering. Study and volunteering could be easily combined.
Will I receive any financial reward?
A major benefit for a UNICEF volunteer is gaining experience and supporting programs for the safety and wellbeing of children. In addition, UNICEF will conduct numerous capacity building training sessions that will give you the opportunity to learn more about the UN and UNICEF, improve your leadership, teamwork, public speaking skills, as well as receive training in emergency preparedness and allow to gain valuable experience of coworking with other volunteers.
Do I need to have a good level of English language?
The English language is optional, knowledge of it is an advantage.
Whom can I contact if I have additional questions?
For any additional questions, please send an email to Aijan Abdesova, UNICEF Programme Officer for the Volunteers: aijan.abdesova@gmail.com
