LearnAsOne

What we do at LearnAsOne is fairly simple:

• We partner with NGOs in Africa who facilitate education projects.
• They introduce us to communities who need schools.
• We share stories, photos and videos from the community so you can meet the teachers, parents and children and see exactly what they need.
• Then we ask for your help to raise the money required.
• Whilst continuing to share stories so you can see your money in action.

A chance to manage real projects!

We need your help to raise some serious money so children can go to school. None of that tea making or answering other people’s phone calls. Just real projects, that make a real difference!

What’s involved?

Organising fundraisers and motivating your friends, classmates and colleagues to get involved too.

Top of the list is WalkAsOne, a 14km sponsored walk with replicates the distance 10-year-old orphan Saviour has to walk each and everyday just to get to school. A school that soon won’t exist. In March and April 2010 we want to see walks at universities, schools and through cities across the world.

If you are musical why not organise a BuskAsOne? Find some musicians, a place to busk for the day, get permission from the site owner and collect money to pay for new classrooms in Zambia. Simples.

And if food is more your thing then BreakfastAsOne is for you? It’s like a coffee morning, but at breakfast time. Get in some teas and coffees, some pastries and cereal and invite all your colleagues or classmates along for a chat. Then ask them to make a donation in return for your hospitality.

We also need help setting up an online shop and working out how to promote eBay for Charity. You can also instigate any ideas of your own.

Your skills

You must be very enthusiastic, have a good grasp of new technology and actively use social networking tools such as twitter and Facebook. Plus you must have the drive to make your projects your own. Help will of course be at hand, but you will be expected to really put your own stamp on your projects.

Where?

This is a virtual opportunity. By that I mean you can work from anywhere in the world. You just need to have regular access to Skype, msn and email. We have no need to carry the overheads of an office so you can work from home, the coffee shop or even the beach. I’m really not fussed.

When? And how long for?

We are looking for people to start as soon as they can. In terms of how long for, it depends what kind of fundraiser you want to organise. If it’s WalkAsOne then until the end of October. Otherwise for as long as you need.

How to apply

If you would like to apply please email me (Steve) at [email protected] - and include the following:

• In no more than two paragraphs let me know why you want to volunteer with LearnAsOne and would make you a great intern. No generic covering letters, they are so obvious and uninspiring!
• Include your Skype username (very important for virtual communication) and twitter profile if you have one.
• Please attach your CV.

Interviews will be conducted via Skype.

If you have any questions then please direct them to me too. Thanks.

Update - I’m getting a lot of applications without a Skype or Twitter ID. Given that this is a virtual (not office based) opportunity you need to be familiar with these communication tools. So please, please ensure you include these details when you apply. Thank you!