Hi all i need help on how to get an NGO job cause that's where my heart really lies though right now i'm doing a banking job, i wont mind if any body could supply info that could be of help


thanks

Hello I work with an NGO. First of all what part of Community work do you want to do. Do you want to work with youths, or Women and Gender issues,HIV/AIDS, Charity , etc. You have to be specific so that you can know where to start looking.
Working with an NGO popular to contrary believe is not about money but requires serious passion,commitment and hard work, but if you have a passion for working in these areas it can be really fulfilling when you see the impact you make on the lives of people.
Please Specify which area you want and post back if you can. Have a nice day

Hello, @flakydudu, I am happy you brought up this issue, thank you and I hope you would allow me leverage on your initiative as it is my passion as well.

Hi, @aisha, I am also interested in this kind of job especially one with a career prospect as a community development worker. I am particularly interested in thematic areas such as environment, poverty alleviation and social enterprenuership. If you can assist, I would be willing to work in Lagos because I am presently studying for a higher degree here. Thanx

I just got a job with an NGO through a friend of who introduce me to them.Its intresting working with them,but U MUST FORGET ABOUT MONEY FIRST.Its not for money making, its basically on passion,but u can be sure of first class information.

I like to work in the area of Youth, women, teenagers and gender issues
Come on who says you can't make a lot of money working with NGO, there are some that pays better than the best of banks and they give you exposure you cant imagine
AIM HIGH JO

I think this is the first time am responding on issueslike this.
Am interested in working with NGO'S.

NGO job is interesting and brain tasking on like banking that you do the same routine,it is more dynamic, if you work with an international NGO , you enjoy good pay, Aisha I can see u are based in Abuja , which of the NGOs do you work with, I work with an INGO here in Abuja.

Please Aisha, i think i am interested in this NGO work, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS. This is because presently i am working with an HIV/AIDS organisation in Ogun State. Please my e-mail address is sallywendu@yahoo.com and my GSM number is 08034135301. Please u can contact me in case of any vacancy, i really have the passion to work in this area. Thank uuuuuuuuuu

Thanx a great deal for responding to me

pls i,m interested in the ngo job too. i love it so much no matter the aspect

Hi Yemisa and Aisha I will also love a job with an NGO.i will love to work in any section as I am versatile.please contact me or send me your contacts through 08072110701 or freakycentuar@yahoo.com.Please I would really love to hear from you.thanks

Me sef that started the thread has not supplied my email address and i see all my peoplr i beg me first ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Flakkydudu,thanks for starting the thread. I' also passionate about this thing, my social responsibility is paramount for fulfillment before the pay. I'm seriously interested in any ngo that has relevance to youths advancement. any info on this will be highly appreciated. i can be reached through princejeg4real@yahoo.com or 08023738120

I am also interested in the NGO thing because it is something I have great passion for. PLS Aisha and YEMISA could you pls reach me on walcottshour@gmail.com. I would deeply appreciate it thanx.

There is an opening in United Nation Development Programme. visit their website www.ng.undp.org and click on job vacancies for more information.

Dear poster, like i said if you want to work with an NGO you have to forget about the money first. Because in most of them u ahve to start as a voluteer. That is so much work wit little or no pay. Then you will work in remote areas for days. Am saying this because the passion has to be there and u prove yourself first b4 d money comes. If you are interested u can apply as a volunteer to some of the international NGOs,
you can search the net for their addresses am a bit tied to work now but when am less busy i can send some of the adds. Hope you dont mind.

Oh Aisha am very grateful to you for all these.

Oh my God, life is so funny.I have rily made efforts to be in an NGO since after my service b/c I rily have a passion 4 it.
I have such characteristics but I just need to 2 prove my self somewhere.Presently, I work in an introduction/dating agency and I'm rily interested in issues concerning the youths.
Aisha, Yemisi and Arshy Pls gve me links, I'll will appreciate coz I rily want to reach out and touch hearts, Thnx.
My email address is tuk2paula@yahoo.com or u can txt or call me on ds 08036309507

i want it on hiv/Aids,

Hi, All!,
Pls , Aisha and others, I am a Disabled Man interested in NGO works esp with Disabled, HIV/AIDS, children, health and other social works. I will love it If u can kindly inform me of any opening esp in Abuja. I am well experienced in these areas from UN student Ass. in schl to involvement in health education, welfare ( even as a corper), and so on. Please, my email addy z lovealesh@yahoo.ca ,and with 08027479305 mobile line. Thanx 4 ur expected positive responses.
One Love for All. Itz not over yet cos life goes on,

Hello aisha,
i was just discusssing with a friend quite some minutes ago about this NGO job before i hooked up to nairaland and found the question.
i am very much interested in working as an Ngo . I WORK AND LIVE IN LAGOS . please could you fees me better on it throush my email address? slyviaibeh@yahoo.com
Expecting your mail and god bless.
One love fellow comrades.

The easiest way of acquiring info. on NGO jobs is by reading Tuesday's and Thursday's Guardian. or you can simply visit this website; www.ngrguardiannews.com

Aisha, im interested in working in the area of Domestic Violence, Widows, HIV/AIDS,
My email address is bisi2k1@yahoo.com.
Thanks

Thanks 4 d info. My name is Ebele residing in lagos, i have a passion for helping the youths and women i would love to work with an ngo that deals with this two sectors my e-mail add is ebelec_ng@yahoo.com.gsm no 08038370144

Aisha, its good you cleared the air about having the passion for the job at hand and not the pay. I'm always passionate about the cause of women, especially abused and battered women. However, i have no idea on how to volunteer. I reside now in Abuja and would be much obliged if i'm connected to any NGO. I had a two weeks internship programme with an NGO called Constitutional Rights Projects(CRP). It's a very good NGO, because they are passionate about educating, not only the public, but the legislators and police force about the rule of law and supremacy of the constitution. They also help in law suits involving human rights. I wouldn't exchange those two weeks for any thing. So if there's any voluntary work, even in your NGO, PLs let me know. MY number is 08059160606 and my email is zyka4real@yahoo.com. Keep up the good work

Aisha, its good you cleared the air about having the passion for the job at hand and not the pay.  I'm always passionate about the cause of women, especially abused and battered women.  However, i have no idea on how to volunteer.  I reside now in Abuja and would be much obliged if i'm connected to any NGO.  I had a two weeks internship programme with an NGO called Constitutional Rights Projects(CRP).  It's a very good NGO, because they are passionate about educating, not only the public, but the legislators and police force about the rule of law and supremacy of the constitution.  They also help in law suits involving human rights.  I wouldn't exchange those two weeks for any thing.  So if there's any voluntary work, even in your NGO, PLs let me know.  MY number is 08059160606 and my email is zyka4real@yahoo.com. Keep up the good work[/font][font=Lucida Sans Unicode][color=#000099][/color]

Hello Aisha and others!
I am a multi cultural oriented individual with knowledge of a major foreign language apart from English. Currently, i am running an MSW (Master in Social Work) programme at the premier university while Community Development is my area of specialisation, and i intend to focus on "youths". I have had field placements at a Local Govt. Secretariat in Ibadan, the UCH, and soon will be going to the prison for another placement. I however need links to more standard organisations especially the International NGOs in Abuja for more practical experience. Also i think establishing interactions with people like you who are already in the field will go a long way.
Here is my contact : yinkajunaid2002@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 08038084576. I sincerely hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers!

Hello all,

Its so nice to see the number of people that are willing to volunteer their services for free. It is not easy at all when you do not have the passion for it. I had to volunteer and was trained during my NYSC as a Peer Educator Trainer under UNICEF. After the first six months, my report was so impressive that I was called to Owerri for a refresher-training course to enable me train Corps members to be PETs.

Before service however, I worked with the youth federation for world peace at the Peace Embassy at Wuse 2 in Abuja. I would however, like to continue this service but I also require contacts of reputable NGOs where I can volunteer my services. Mt addy is davejanna@hotmail.com and my phone number is 08035908598. Thanks

hi aisha,
i would love to work in an NGO cos i have a passion to serve and one day start up one. i have a training in HIV/AIDS and also a peer educator. but i'm based in lagos. you can contact me at odohij@mtnnigeria.net

well,i think its actually interesting to see a lot of people vot e to work with NGO's,but point of notice.

i hope its not for financial gains?cos if it is,u'll be dazed.i work with an NGO, and for real it could be frustrating when you see your pay and if you do have to travel milws to get to your home or work everyday,but its the passion that will definitely get you going.

Now for volunteers,it is known that no salary is paid,but you could get stipends for transportation.

well, the joyful thing in all these,is that you know that you are affecting lives for good,never expecting gains in return,though it may come on the long run.

For those who actually want to start somewhere,there are a lot of NGOs,orphanages included,where you could share your love with others.

I am about to start with an orphanage myself,despite where i am.
One love!

Aisha,Yemisa,Arshy,Bamboke.

Found your lines an interesting read. can u pls expatiate on these:
1.Do one need a foreign degree to get an offer in an Ngo esp International ones
2. How easy is it for someone from an engineering background to get work in such estabs.
will appreciate your comments. thanks

well dear friend,u dont need a foreign degree to work with an NGO,but for the foreign ones,it could do u some good.basically,what you do need is the exposure,join different organisations,develop yourself even locally and it will definitely pay off on the long run.You could get engaged in different volunteering activities,where your skills could pay off.go online and read about NGO and UN organisations,to get the feel of what i mean.GOOGLE out