Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising to Buy Textbooks for Out-of-School Children

The Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD) is a grassroots nonprofit organization founded in 2019 in response to the ongoing socio-political crisis in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. The conflict has forced thousands of families into displacement, leaving many children out of school for years, especially in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected communities.

CYSD works directly with displaced and vulnerable children to provide education in emergencies, literacy support, child protection services, and access to basic learning materials. Since its creation, CYSD has supported learning for thousands of children who would otherwise have no access to education.

About the Volunteer Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate volunteers to support our fundraising efforts to purchase textbooks and basic learning materials for out-of-school children affected by the crisis.

Textbooks remain one of the biggest barriers to education in displaced communities. Many children attend temporary learning spaces without books, making effective learning extremely difficult. Your support will directly help children return to learning and rebuild hope for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns (online)
• Help identify potential donors, partners, and funding opportunities
• Assist in writing fundraising messages, short proposals, or social media content
• Promote CYSD’s education activities and fundraising campaigns through networks and platforms
• Support accountability by helping track funds raised and reporting outcomes
• Collaborate remotely with the CYSD team and provide regular updates

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong interest in education, humanitarian work, or child protection
• Basic knowledge or interest in fundraising, communications, or advocacy
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English required)
• Ability to work independently and meet agreed timelines
• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit work, marketing, or grant writing is an asset (but not required)
• Passion for supporting children affected by conflict and displacement

What You’ll Gain

• Professional references upon successful completion
• Attestation of voluntary service
• Hands-on experience in humanitarian fundraising
• Opportunity to contribute to real impact education programs
• Experience working with a grassroots NGO in a conflict-affected context
• A chance to directly help children return to school and rebuild their future

Why This Matters

Due to the crisis in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions, thousands of children have missed years of schooling. With your support, CYSD can provide textbooks that help children learn to read, write, and regain lost education, even in the most challenging environments.