History of Volunteering in Nigeria

1. By: Cyprian Ndive

2.  History
 Volunteering Bodies
 Boy Scouts of Nigeria
 Boy scouts on parading
 Volunteer Exchange Programme
 3CF - Challenged Children Charity Foundation
 United Planet
 Volunteers for International Partnership
 International citizen service
 Definition of terms
 Classification of Volunteer
 Categories of Volunteer
 Responsibilities of Nigerian Red Cross Society
 Rights and obligations of volunteers
 Volunteers
 conclusions
Contents

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 Nigeria is one of West Africa's crown jewels in which traditions are still respected
and coastal cities accommodate to travelers stopping through or settling down.
Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, making for an exciting volunteer
experience. Volunteering in Nigeria is not as dangerous as the media might suggest.
The country suffers from an image of constant civil strife and political instability. To
dismiss Nigeria based on those criteria is unjust.
 Volunteering came to existence in Nigeria during the Britain's colonial rule in 1900
up till 1960. As at 1966, six years after Nigerian gained their independence the
organization gave birth to other subordinate bodies which are as follows including
in the state, federal and international levels guided by the Nigeria Red Cross Service
(NRCS) under one umbrella and diversified goal.
 This bodies are as follows:
History

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 Boy Scouts of Nigeria
 Volunteer Exchange Programme
 3CF - Challenged Children Charity Foundation
 United Planet
 Volunteers for International Partnership
 International citizen service
 Nigerian Red Cross Service
Volunteering Bodies

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 This is a volunteering organization, open to
boys of all religions, although its members are
mostly Muslims and Christians of various
denominations.
 Program emphasis is on citizenship training
and community service projects, services at
national, state and community events, and
providing first aid in case of disaster.
 Fish farming is carried out in rural areas to
improve diet.
Boy Scouts of Nigeria

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Boy scouts on parading

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The International Cultural Youth
Exchange (ICYE) offers a chance to
individuals from across the globe to
contribute in making a difference in
the lives of impoverished locals of
Nigeria. With projects geared
towards providing awe-inspiring
intercultural learning experiences
to this generation's youth, this
remarkable program further allows
them to develop themselves in
terms of social as well a...
Volunteer Exchange
Programme

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This program is unique and dear to
humanitarians because of the target
population who are orphans &
vulnerable children in local communities.
Some of these children are Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camps
affected by crisis. 3CF also reaches out
directly to children who are in need. The
organization welcomes teachers, health
workers, Sports volunteers and anyone
who is willing to share...
3CF - Challenged Children Charity Foundation

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Based in the city of Lagos, in Nigeria,
volunteers can partake in various
placements, including those focused on
Youth Development, Community Health,
and Childcare. In addition, participants
can explore the culture, language, and
customs of Nigeria through cultural
activities. American and Canadian
participants are welcome to apply.
United Planet

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Volunteers can assist at Relief Centers,
care for orphans, or teach in primary
schools in Nigeria through Volunteers
for International Partnership programs.
Placements are offered in Lagos
throughout the year to participants
worldwide. Program fees include basic
language lessons, support services, and
orientation.
Volunteers for International Partnership

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volunteers work with local partners
on the 'Make markets work' project
in which the ICS are supported to
deliver agricultural extension
services to farmers in rural and
urban areas in Nigeria.
International citizen service

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Volunteering in the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement is an activity motivated by the free will
of the person volunteering, and not by a desire for
material or financial gain or by external social,
economic or political pressure
Who is NRCS Volunteer?
A Nigerian Red Cross volunteer is a person,
who carries out the National society’s’ activities
occasionally or regularly upon his/her free will,
offering his/her expertise, knowledge, skills,
energy and time, and not by a desire for material
or financial gain or by external social, economic or
political pressure. However, a Nigerian Red
Cross volunteer may be or may not be a member
of the Society.
Definition of terms

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Regular Volunteers: - Those who regularly provide services on behalf of
the NRCS and are engaged in the day-to-day activities of the National
Society on alternate basis.
Reservist Volunteers: - Those who are called upon in the time of
emergency or need, to provide specific services on behalf of the National
Society.
Qualified Volunteers:- Those who are recruited, due to their special skills
and experts such as medical doctors, Accountants, Engineers, Teachers,
Lectures, Nurses. Etc.
Classification of Volunteer

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Service Volunteers: - These are involved in the general implementation of the activities
and programme of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
Leadership Volunteers: - These are involved in policy making and monitoring of
implementation process of the National Society’s activities at various levels, among them
is the Governing Board of the NRCS.
Categories of Volunteer

16.  Nigerian Red Cross Society will have the following
responsibilities towards its volunteers.
 Provide a code of conduct, which sets out the rights and
responsibilities of the National Society and its volunteers
and ensure adherence to it.
 Engage its volunteers in the planning and
implementation of the National Society’s strategy and
annual plan of action.
 Recruit volunteers for specific, explicitly described roles
and tasks on basis of their profile, competence,
commitment and potential but irrespective of their race,
ethnicity, sex, religious belief, disability, and age.
 Ensure volunteer participation is gender sensitive for the
effective delivery of services and activities.
 Provide appropriate orientation, training, placement,
rewarding, recognition, and training opportunities.
Responsibilities of Nigerian Red Cross Society

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Rights
 Choose to become member of the Nigerian Red Cross Society as defined by the
society’s Statutes and membership guidelines.
 Be recognized and regarded as Nigerian Red Cross Society human resources.
 Have appropriate training and opportunity for personal capacity development
to be able to undertake agreed tasks.
 Have appropriate materials provided to be able to embark on agreed tasks or
roles and duties.
 Accept or refuse any task or role in accordance with the Code of conduct and
fundamental principle of voluntary service.
 Present proposals and raise issues with any authority in the National Society.
Rights and obligations of volunteers

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volunteers

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The Nigerian Red Cross Society, together with other volunteering
organizations has developed their interest and priority to provide
committed working environment which is conducive and supportive of
the self-esteem and dignity of every person within the national society.
These objective is to ensure a climate of understanding, cooperation and
mutual respect. it is incumbent, and required upon all volunteers not to
condone or tolerate behavior which constitutes harmful to any person
whatsoever.
Conclusion

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