Online Volunteers for Inclusive Community Education Resource Development

Job Posting Organization:
Goodness and Mercy Missions (GMM) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Teh Francis Yai, based in the North West Region of Cameroon. The mission of GMM is to strengthen rural communities by providing essential tools, skills, and opportunities to underserved populations, enabling them to build sustainable and resilient lives. The organization focuses on breaking cycles of poverty through education, economic empowerment, and community development, with an emphasis on long-term, community-driven impact. GMM was established from the founder's personal experiences growing up in a polygamous household with limited resources, which shaped its core priorities of empowering rural women and ensuring children's access to education. Since 2017, GMM has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), reflecting its commitment to international standards in humanitarian and development work. GMM's programs include school sponsorship, women's empowerment, computer training, library services, school construction, solar energy distribution, peace building, and relief aid delivery. The organization operates primarily in the Boyo Division of the North West Region, with activities extending to the West, South West, Littoral, and Centre Regions of Cameroon. GMM's core values include participatory strategy, sustainability, equity and non-discrimination, accountability, partnership cooperation, empowerment, and inclusion. Through partnerships with representative organizations and online volunteer support, GMM aims to leverage global expertise to develop community-based, culturally appropriate programs that can be implemented by local staff and community facilitators on the ground.

Job Overview:
GMM is seeking Online Volunteers to develop an inclusive community education resource pack for use by its staff and community facilitators. This resource pack will support participation, creative learning, accessibility, and responsible use of information. The modules will be designed using plain English, inexpensive materials, and activities that are practical and effective. The project will consist of six modules that address complementary topics, all adhering to the same format and quality standards. Over a period of twelve weeks, volunteers will engage in a structured process that includes evidence review, drafting, staff review, and final handover. Each module will be designed to be usable on its own and will include practical alternatives for different participation needs. GMM will select the intended learner group for each module and review all materials before they are used. It is important to note that the assignment is entirely online and desk-based, and does not involve direct teaching of children, clinical assessments, counseling, legal representation, or individual legal advice.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ten Online Volunteers will each be responsible for developing one module of the shared learning resource pack. Each volunteer may express their preferred component, and GMM will allocate modules based on relevant skills. The specific tasks for each volunteer include: 1) Participation and cooperative learning: Develop a module that encourages respectful expression of ideas, listening to different perspectives, and collaborative problem-solving. 2) Creative learning through music and storytelling: Create a module that utilizes rhythm, singing, storytelling, or movement to foster communication and cooperation. 3) Accessible participation in community learning: Introduce practical methods to reduce barriers in learning sessions. 4) Personal information and rights awareness: Develop a public education module on protecting personal information and understanding permissions. 5) Media and information literacy: Help learners distinguish between facts, opinions, and unsupported claims. 6) Learner feedback and reflection: Create a module that facilitates inclusive feedback and reflection on learning sessions. Each volunteer will produce a complete thematic learning module, including activity cards, learner handouts, facilitator guides, source notes, and presentations. The modules will be developed collaboratively, with GMM providing a common template and overseeing the process.

Required Qualifications:
Volunteers should possess relevant skills and experience in education, social sciences, writing, or related fields. They should be able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have a commitment to inclusivity and community development. Familiarity with educational methodologies and experience in developing educational materials will be advantageous. Volunteers must also be able to adhere to GMM's values of sustainability, equity, and empowerment.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in education, social sciences, community development, or a related field is preferred. Volunteers should have a solid understanding of educational principles and practices, particularly in the context of community-based learning and inclusivity.

Experience:
Volunteers are expected to have experience in developing educational content or resources, particularly in a community or nonprofit context. Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the challenges faced by underserved communities will be beneficial. Previous volunteer experience, especially in online or remote settings, is also a plus.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as all materials will be developed in plain English. Knowledge of French or local languages spoken in Cameroon may be considered an asset, but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The position is entirely remote and is structured as a volunteer opportunity. The work plan spans twelve weeks, during which volunteers will engage in various phases of module development, including planning, drafting, and revision. GMM will provide oversight and support throughout the process, ensuring that all content meets the organization's standards and is culturally appropriate. Volunteers will not be responsible for supervising one another, and all submissions will be reviewed by GMM staff before finalization. This role is suitable for individuals looking to contribute to community education and development while gaining valuable experience in educational resource creation.