Safaricom Foundation Volunteers

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

Launched in 2009, the World of Difference programme provides a unique opportunity for selected participants to volunteer their time, technical knowledge and skills, working with partners of the Safaricom Foundation. Aside from getting a unique capacity building and exposure opportunity, the volunteers extend and improve services, and give the Foundation’s partner organizations the leg-up they need to move forward.

WOD PHASES

There have been two phases of World of Difference. The first phase, launched in 2009 had 12 Safaricom staff - three teams of four, with each participant being seconded for a three month period. The second phase, launched in 2011, had 19 staff members taking part. In addition to the staff, three university students also participated.

World of Difference is a two-way exchange of knowledge of skills. Whereas, partner organizations have benefitted from the expertise of the seconded staff, the seconded staff have in turn learned about new working environments and experienced challenges and growth outside  their normal working environment.

PASSION AND COMMITMENT

WOD is designed to enhance staff engagement and involvement of the community by: 

• Promoting community work and volunteerism amongst the staff of Safaricom and the invited participants
• Enhancing staff knowledge and skills in the community-based service through firsthand experience
• Helping partner organizations implement life-changing programmes

World of Difference application forms are also available at all our retail shops countrywide. 

For more information on World of Difference programme check our website: www.safaricomfoundation.org/ or email:worldofdifference@safaricom.co.ke

Application Period:

11th July 2012 to 10th August 2012