The world of trade promotional is an annual event where many activities packed together for 2 weeks. This is at the same time a cultural festival and a fair trade promotion event, which gives opportunity to network and create opportunities to have best practices in the field of life. Many NGOs and trade partners are deeply involved and volunteers are needed to prepare the stage, engage in reception and taken some responsibilities for the smooth ruing of the 2 weeks event.
WORK:
Helping to mount Fair Trade stage, handle promotional materials, decorating the festival stage and cleaning the platforms (Eko Expo, Youth Festival).
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated at the event centre or in a close by apartment provided and may also come with sleeping bags, tents and sheets.
LANGUAGE:
English
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Need to be open minded and ready to adjust to project concepts.
TERMINAL:
Fair Trade Complex, Games Village, Lagos State.
Participation Fees:
200€ Euro for each camp, to be paid upon arrival. Please note that this amount mentioned here covers fully both feeding and accommodation. Volunteers shall also be picked up at the Airport without any extra cost.
Responsibility:
The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
Requirements:
(i) Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant’s recent photograph. (ii) Foreign volunteers should arrive Nigeria at least three (3) Days before the commencement of the camp for a Group Orientation preceding the camp. (iii) They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iv) Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of the camp. (v) Arrangements would be made to collect at the international airport any volunteer/s who informs us of his/her arrival before the camp. The following details will equally be needed: Arrival Date, Time, Airline Name and Flight Number. (vi) Kindly ensure that you obtain necessary Visa before departure and also for all categories of volunteers certified Insurance registration is important. (vii) We are willing and ready to support your journey with any documents to make it possible for participation.
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