Volunteer Advocate - Second Chance Program for Teen Mothers Returning to School

About HERF:

HERF Health and Education Rectitude Foundation Ltd is a registered community NGO in Mirimu, Ndejje, Wakiso, Uganda. We provide free health and education to underserved families. We are launching the SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM to help young girls (13-19) who dropped out of school due to early pregnancy return to school and build a good future.

The Challenge:

Many girls in our community become pregnant early, drop out, and face stigma, poverty, and health risks. Without support, their education ends permanently. HERF wants to give them a second chance.

What You Will Do:

- Mentor teen mothers and help create back-to-school re-entry plans

- Develop life-skills, counseling, and Sexual & Reproductive Health Education workshops

- Help design learning materials and mentorship guides

- Support fundraising and grant writing for scholarships, scholastic materials, and skills training

- Document impact stories and advocate for girls' education

Who We Need:

We are looking for 5 passionate volunteers:

1. Education & Counseling Volunteer

2. Public Health / SRHR Educator

3. Fundraising & Grant Writing Volunteer

4. Mentorship & Life-Skills Coach

5. Communications Volunteer

Qualifications:

Passion for girls' education and gender equality. Background in Education, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Gender Studies, or related field welcome. Students welcome. Empathetic, confidential, non-judgmental. 4-8 hrs/week, minimum 3 months. Remote volunteers worldwide are welcome.

What You Gain:

Certificate, recommendation letter, hands-on grassroots NGO experience, and the chance to directly transform lives of young mothers in Uganda as part of our founding volunteer team.