The home was founded in 1958 by Mrs Irene Willoughby, who recognized the need of a home for abandoned children. Now, the home is run by the first baby of the home. There are about 150 children in the home, from newborn babies to young adults up to University level. Most of the children were found somewhere in the bush or on the road, where they were left with frustration and neglect or thrown away by their parents (due to unwanted pregnancy, poor economic situation could not afford them the opportunity. All the children have the same surname called Willoughby and are live together as brothers and sisters. Since this is a non-adoption home, the children stay there till they marry and found their own families. The staff of the centre are raised from the home to manage administration and organization of events. The home is provided with food and other stuff though gifts and donations. The webpage of the home: http://ijamidochildrenshome.org/
W: Work and tasks of the volunteer: In the morning volunteer take care of the babies, carry them around, change pampers, feed them and play with them. After the other children come back from school, volunteer can help with homework (which is one of the major problems with the most of the children and just few staff), but also give extra lessons to smaller groups of children. In the afternoon he can arrange games, sports, and any other entertainment. Also HIV-awareness/ sexual education/health and hygiene programms can be arranged in cooperation with the staff. In the evenings the volunteer is welcome to join the evening prayers and activities in the rooms before going to bed, like story-telling.
S: Socially Disadvantaged Children/Kids of the society. The objective of this project is to give priority attention to safe lives of these abandoned and innocent babies / children who have destiny and greater fulfillment in future. The children are product of early pregnancy that could not prevail on their parents to terminate their destiny. These children are not only picked on the streets, waste disposal or ready to be destroyed. A: In host family and project centre with available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: Ability to develop friendly and family attitude is tolerated.
•Be motivated for the voluntary work •Responsible to keep rules and exhibit cooperation throughout the workcamps •Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteers •Open minded to make friends, speak English (within the groups) as official language •To adapt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation and ready to adapt to simple conditions and experience a different culture; •some basic knowledge about baby-care and little-child education are beneficial, but not compulsory.
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NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees: 250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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.
Description Volunteer will be assigned to a Special School where disadvantaged, mentally and physically impaired children are reformed and exposed to various basic learning and sound communication.. This is a welfare project that gives needed attention to the suffering of children especially the mentally retarded and vulnerable children in the society
W: Volunteer will work with some experienced Staff in the School. Some of the physically challenged pupils are on wheels and crutches. Volunteers will support them in movement, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses of foreign languages, etc.) S: Social Inclusion and Child Rights projects. The aim of the camp is mainly to reform and create lovely and learning environment for the children in spite of their pathetic situation. It is also hoped that their neglected conditions is improved upon thus preventing the violation of Child rights. The volunteers will appreciate everyday life, habits and culture of these children through practical and social help they will provide within the period. A: in host family and project centre where available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: Be motivated to do voluntary work •Responsible to keep rules and exhibit cooperation throughout the workcamps •Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteers
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees: 250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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.
Description The project is located at the interior of Lagos State. The children desire a ray of hope for their abandoned life and essential needs and care. The home is receptive and welcoming and willing to engage ant volunteer for long time.
W: Assist the attendants in cleaning, washing and providing a comfortable environment for the helpless children. Volunteers will give assistance in their social lives, distribution of food and tiding, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses of foreign languages, etc.). S: Socially Disadvantaged Children/Kids of the society. The objective of this project is to give priority attention to safe lives of these abandoned and innocent babies / children who have destiny and greater fulfillment in future. Widows Project is included to give hopes to the women of circumstances. A: In host family and project centre where available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: Good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. T: Odogunyan in Lagos State X: The volunteers will be required to have passions, sociable, and ready to inculcate good values and morals into the main streams of the programme. Ability to develop friendly and family spirit is much tolerated.
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees:250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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. CodeDurationOngoingStartEndTitleCountryWorkVolsPartnerFeatured
Project Description The project is within a high unemployment and social deprivation centre. The youngsters are confronted with basic educational challenges. The vocational centre is created to empower the young school leavers with fewer opportunities for development in the area of ICT., Handcrafts, specialized trades and other opportunities available in the centre for school leavers.
W: The volunteer will work along with the tutors and instructors in the project. Take part in gathering local materials along with the youngsters. Create group dynamic activities that will improve learning process. Take part in social and entertainment programmes including sports and games. S:Capacity Building and Educational Development A: Living within the project centre and occasionally take time out for picnic L: English Q: Good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. T: Aradagun Town in Lagos State X: The volunteers will be required to have passions, sociable, and ready to inculcate good values and morals into the main streams of the programme. Ability to develop friendly and family spirit is much tolerated.
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees:250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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. CodeDurationOngoingStartEndTitleCountryWorkVolsPartnerFeatured
Description The project is a Child Care Centre (i.e. Children and Motherless Home) located at the extreme part of the suburb of main city. The inmates are the neglected or abandoned children that were thrown away on the streets or highways for the reason of parents' unwillingness to maintain or bring them up. This is a direct result of early or unwanted pregnancy.
W: Assist the attendants in cleaning, washing and providing a comfortable environment for the helpless children. Volunteers will give assistance in their social lives, distribution of food, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses on foreign languages, etc.). S: Socially Disadvantaged Children/Kids of society. The objective of this project is to give priority attention to safe lives of these abandoned and innocent babies / children who have destiny and greater fulfillment in future. The children are product of early pregnancy. These children are not only picked up on the streets, waste disposal or ready to be destroyed but for the sake of this Home to regain and secure their rights back thus becoming very vital to the society. A: in host family and project centre where available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. T: Ajao Estate in the Mainland of Lagos State X: It is expected of volunteers to be sympathetic to the babies, cradles, toddlers or kindergarten children. Volunteers will be required to have passions, sociable, and ready to inculcate good values and morals into the main streams of the programme. Ability to develop friendly and family spirit is tolerated.
•To stay between 3-5 months an open Tourist Visa or Business Visa is required.
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees:250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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. CodeDurationOngoingStartEndTitleCountryWorkVolsPartnerFeatured
Description The project is a Child Care Centre located in an interior part of Delta State. This project is for the motherless children and a mini-school is built in the same premises for the children. The children are victims of a direct result of early pregnancy.
W: Assist the children in cleaning, washing and providing a comfortable environment for the helpless children. Volunteers will give assistance in their social lives, distribution of food and tiding, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses of foreign languages, etc.). S: Children/Kids Welfare Project. The objective of this project is to give priority attention to safe lives of these abandoned and innocent babies / children who have destiny and greater fulfillment in future. A: Living within project centre with available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: Ability to develop friendly and family attitude is much tolerated.
•Be motivated for the voluntary work •Responsible to keep rules and exhibit cooperation throughout the workcamps •Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteers •Open minded to make friends and to speak English (within the groups) as official language •To adapt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation
T: This centre is located at Umenede Town, Near Agbor, in Delta State X: It is expected of volunteers to be sympathetic to the babies, cradles, toddlers or kindergarten children. The volunteers will be required to have passions, sociable, and ready to inculcate good values and morals into the main streams of the programme. Ability to develop friendly and family spirit is much tolerated.
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NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees:250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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. CodeDurationOngoingStartEndTitleCountryWorkVolsPartnerFeatured
Description Volunteer will be assigned to a Special School where disadvantaged, mentally and physically impaired children are reformed and exposed to various basic learning and sound communication.. This is a welfare project that gives needed attention to the suffering of children especially the mentally retarded and vulnerable children in the society
W: Volunteer will work with some experienced Staff in the School. Some of the physically challenged pupils are on wheels and crutches. Volunteers will support them in movement, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses of foreign languages, etc.) S: Social Inclusion and Child Rights projects. The aim of the camp is mainly to reform and create lovely and learning environment for the children in spite of their pathetic situation. It is also hoped that their neglected conditions is improved upon thus preventing the violation of Child rights. The volunteers will appreciate everyday life, habits and culture of these children through practical and social help they will provide within the period. A: in host family and project centre where available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: Be motivated to do voluntary work •Responsible to keep rules and exhibit cooperation throughout the workcamps •Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteers
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees: 250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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.
Description The project is a Child Care Centre (i.e. Children and Motherless Home) located at the extreme part of the suburb of main city. The inmates are the neglected or abandoned children that were thrown away on the streets or highways for the reason of parents' unwillingness to maintain or bring them up. This is a direct result of early or unwanted pregnancy.
W: Assist the children in cleaning, washing and providing a comfortable environment for the helpless children. Volunteers will give assistance in their social lives, distribution of food and tiding, organizing entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses of foreign languages, etc.). S: The objective of this project is to give priority attention to safe lives of these abandoned and innocent babies / children who have destiny and greater fulfillment in future. The children are product of early pregnancy that could not prevail on the irate decision of their parents to terminate their destiny. A: in host family and project centre where available double bunk bed with mattress L: English Q: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. T: Premier State, Ibadan, Oyo State X: It is expected of volunteers to be sympathetic to the babies, cradles, toddlers or kindergarten children. The volunteers will be required to have passions, sociable, and ready to inculcate good values and morals into the main streams of the programme. Ability to develop friendly and family spirit is much tolerated.
Project:
NB WESTERN NIGERIA IS VERY FAR FROM THE AREA AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM. ALSO, EBOLA WAS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED FROM SPREADING IN NIGERIA BACK IN 2014 MTV/LTV projects are available from January to December every year. Dates are already indicated in each of the project. However, volunteers that wish to arrive earlier before the project should notify the organization and provisions shall be made to receive the volunteer.
(4)Fees:250€ euro is charged per month for Medium Term and Long Term Volunteers and this covers fully both feeding and accommodation without any extra cost to collect and return to Airport.
(5)Responsibility: The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, accommodation and other group expenses throughout the camp.
(6)Requirements: (i)Volunteers should complete and return Application for Participation indicating Date, Time of Arrival and accompany it with applicant's recent photograph. (ii)They should also endeavour to obtain vaccination against Small Pox and Cholera. (iii)Volunteers will be expected to submit report of activities and observation made at the end of their service. (iv)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. CodeDurationOngoingStartEndTitleCountryWorkVolsPartnerFeatured
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