Vision For Vulnerable Communities FoundationDec 3, 2025

Support Vulnerable Children & Families' Education and Shelter

Task Description Support Vulnerable Children & Families Through Education and Shelter Assistance Organization: Vision for Vulnerable Communities Foundation (VVCF) Location: Kampala, Uganda Task Type: Online Volunteerin...

Online
4. Quality education
Online

Canada

Assignment location

Duration

84 days

16 - 20 hours per week

Positions

2 Available

Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

0 days ago

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Sustainable Development Goal

4. Quality education

General Information

Description of assignment title

Support Vulnerable Children & Families' Education and Shelter

Assignment country

Canada

Sustainable Development Goal

4. Quality education

Host entity

Vision For Vulnerable Communities Foundation

Type

online

Duration

84 days

Number of assignments

2

Assignment Details

Mission and Objectives

Vision: To see an empowered, enlightened and equipped community for sustainable development. Mission: We stimulate Vulnerable Communities to enhance viable growth. OBJECTIVES:. To become a platform aiming at transforming poor communities to live above the poverty line. To implement programs aimed at improving child rights and youth welfare. To implement programs aimed at boosting house hold incomes. To protect the environment. To spear head projects aimed at sensitizing and providing awareness to communities. Slogan Love with Action, Love in Truth. CORE VALUES Accountability Integrity Team work Passion Resilience Pillars of our Organization Servant Leadership Excellence in Jesus Christ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Household and family vulnerability levels in Uganda expose children to high risks of malnutrition, homelessness and severe impoverishment. Such households cannot provide basic needs to family members and the children, such as education, proper shelter or even feed their children. These families therefore thrive in destitute and insolvent circumstances. The vulnerability levels in Ugandan households occur in threefold, symbolic measures manifest themselves in insurmountable rates and Critically Vulnerable households exhaust traits such as orphaned households, Families with children infected and affected with HIV, Child Headed Households and Children with Disability. Moderately vulnerable households exemplify tr

Context

Support Vulnerable Children & Families’ Education and Shelter Project Overview Uganda continues to face high levels of household vulnerability, leaving thousands of children at risk of homelessness, hunger, malnutrition, and the denial of basic rights such as education, proper shelter, and medical care. Many families—especially those living in extreme poverty—struggle to meet even the most essential needs of their children. Vulnerability appears in different forms, including: - Critically vulnerable households: orphaned families, child-headed homes, children with disabilities, and households affected by HIV/AIDS. - Moderately vulnerable households: impoverished families, elderly-headed homes, and families in fishing communities. - Generally vulnerable households: single-parent homes, slum dwellings, families in poor housing, and polygamous households. Vision for Vulnerable Communities Foundation (VVCF) is committed to empowering these families and restoring dignity, stability, and hope. Through direct support, education sponsorships, improved shelter, and livelihood empowerment, we aim to break the cycle of poverty and create sustainable impact. Task Objective We are seeking online volunteers to support our mission by helping improve and expand our fundraising and awareness efforts. This project aims to mobilize resources to provide: - Educational support for vulnerable children - Safe and improved shelter for families in extreme poverty - Basic needs such as food, clothing, and health essentials - Livelihood empowerment to help families become self-sustaining Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers will assist in one or more of the following areas: 1. Resource Mobilization & Fundraising - Create compelling fundraising content for platforms such as GoFundMe, GlobalGiving, or social media. - Help draft proposals to potential donors and partners. - Support campaign strategy to increase visibility and donor engagement. 2. Digital Awareness & Advocacy - Develop educational and awareness materials based on the realities of vulnerable families in Uganda. - Assist in organizing online campaigns that highlight the challenges faced by affected households. - Support social media content creation to reach wider audiences. 3. Research & Documentation - Help gather relevant data to support advocacy and fundraising efforts. - Assist in writing reports, case studies, and success stories of beneficiary families. Impact of Your Contribution Your involvement will directly support: - A child's access to school - A vulnerable family’s access to safe shelter - Elderly and single-parent households struggling in slum communities - Orphaned and child-headed households in need of basic survival support Your contribution will strengthen our foundation’s ability to uplift the absolute poor and reduce the national poverty burden. By supporting this task, you help restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to families who have been left behind. The online volunteers shall not be asking for donations but to promote the initiative. The online volunteers shall be provided with the necessary information to accomplish the task."

Task Description

Task Description Support Vulnerable Children & Families Through Education and Shelter Assistance Organization: Vision for Vulnerable Communities Foundation (VVCF) Location: Kampala, Uganda Task Type: Online Volunteering – Fundraising, Content Development, Advocacy Task Summary Uganda faces high levels of household and child vulnerability, especially in impoverished, slum, and rural communities. Children in these households face daily risks—malnutrition, homelessness, lack of education, and severe poverty. Vision for Vulnerable Communities Foundation is seeking committed online volunteers to support our mission of providing education, shelter, and essential needs to these vulnerable families. Your contribution will directly help us improve the lives of children living in orphaned households, HIV/AIDS-affected families, child-headed homes, elderly-headed households, disabled children, impoverished communities, and families living in unsafe housing or slum conditions. Purpose of the Task This task aims to strengthen VVCF’s fundraising and awareness efforts so that we can provide: Education support to vulnerable and marginalized children Safe and improved shelter for families living in extreme poverty Basic needs such as food, clothing, and health items Empowerment programs that help families become self-sustaining Volunteer Responsibilities As an online volunteer, you will support the project in one or more of the following areas: 1. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Develop compelling fundraising messages and campaigns Assist in creating online fundraising pages Draft proposals to potential partners, donors, and organizations Help strategize ways to increase donor reach and impact 2. Digital Content & Awareness Creation Create engaging content highlighting the vulnerability levels in Ugandan households Design awareness materials (text, visuals, or short messages) Support social media campaigns that advocate for children’s rights, education, and shelter 3. Research & Documentation Gather and organize relevant data for reports or proposals Write case studies, human-interest stories, and project summaries Support documentation that strengthens advocacy and fundraising efforts Expected Results By the end of this task, volunteers will help VVCF achieve: Increased visibility and awareness of child and family vulnerability in Uganda Stronger fundraising systems to support shelter and education programs More structured documentation for project development and donor engagement Improved ability to reach and empower critically vulnerable households Impact of This Work Your contribution will help transform the lives of: Orphaned and child-headed households Children with disabilities Families affected by HIV/AIDS Elderly-headed families Families in slum and poor housing conditions Single-parent and polygamous households struggling with poverty By supporting this task, you help restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to families who have been left behind. The online volunteers shall not be asking for donations but to promote the initiative. The online volunteers shall be provided with the necessary information to accomplish the task."

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18 - 80

Assignment Requirements

Language Requirements
EnglishPreferred
Fluent
FrenchPreferred
Fluent
SpanishPreferred
Fluent
Skills and experience
Required Skills and Experience 1. Fundraising & Proposal Writing Skills Experience in drafting fundraising campaigns, grant proposals, or donor communication Ability to create compelling narratives that inspire support Understanding of fundraising platforms and donor engagement strategies (an added advantage) 2. Content Creation & Communication Skills Strong writing skills for developing clear, engaging, and persuasive content Ability to create awareness messages, articles, or human-interest stories Experience with social media communication or digital outreach is helpful 3. Research & Analytical Skills Ability to research data related to poverty, vulnerable communities, child welfare, or humanitarian issues Experience in organizing information into reports, case studies, or project documents Critical thinking to support documentation and advocacy efforts 4. Graphic Design or Digital Media Skills (Optional but Valuable) Basic ability to design posters, awareness visuals, or digital content Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools is a plus 5. Understanding of Vulnerable Communities (Advantage) Knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable households such as: Orphaned children HIV/AIDS-affected families Child-headed households Slum communities Elderly-headed households Families in poor housing conditions Experience working in community development, NGOs, or social work is beneficial but not required 6. Organizational & Time-Management Skills Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently Strong attention to detail, especially in documentation and proposal creation 7. Commitment and Compassion A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and families Sensitivity to cultural, social, and economic differences Willingness to contribute to positive change through remote collaboration