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getting involved

With good organisation and vision, cohesive and focused KOP student groups can make a real and decisive contribution to project work going on in Kenya.

The main strengths and purpose of Kenyan Orphan Project student groups are concentrated in the following areas:

What qualities do you need?

You will need to have good communication skills and be able to lead your group through the year in its fundraising, work towards project goals and organisation of the summer trip where applicable.

You will need to stay in close contact with KOP and concede to KOP requests and advice on the running of groups and activities both in the UK and in Kenya.

A good sense of humour is useful and you should not be afraid to have fun as leader - you should encourage students to get involved in any way they can.

You should not be afraid to ask for help or advice. If you are unsure about anything, or have a problem with your group, you need to approach KOP early and not leave things until the last minute. KOP has been involved with work in Kenya and with student groups since 2001 - KOP should be able to help you with anything you need to know.
  • Support of KOP project work through physical participation and volunteering
  • Support of KOP project work through provision of financial resources
  • Support of KOP project work through provision of material resources
  • Provision of education/awareness of developing world issues to young people in the UK
  • Provision of experience of development work/projects to volunteers

Why be a KOP group leader?

If you are looking for a challenge, and the chance to inspire people to help others, then a year as a KOP student leader is for you. You will have the chance to:
  • Educate and inform young people about the challenges facing the developing world specifically in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa
  • Recruit young people to make an active contribution to working towards meaningful goals in the struggle against poverty, deprivation and suffering
  • Have a say in the way that you support and help with KOP projects specifically with regard to the functioning of your student group
  • Express and realise your passions and talents through leading a group working towards a KOP project
  • Travel to Kenya leading your university group and helping to coordinate its activities in Africa in conjunction with KOP
  • Develop your skills and experience as a leader

To get involved, contact one of the team.

 

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