Youth for Climate Change - Delivering demand-driven climate change solutions

Youth for Climate Change knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by but, most importantly, through the actions of our initiatives. The lessons from Covid-19 has made us realize that by working together, we can overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch YCC Global

"We have a single mission: To protect and hand on the planet to the next generation" Francoise

Leveraging the pride of Lamu

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing"

Joshua Chibuyi

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | Co-Founder

Godwin Ochieng

Strategies and Planning | Co-founder

Eugene Ateka

Business Development

Felix Kariba

Programmes Development

Alice Odingo

Resource Mobilization

Joseph Agodzo

Partners Engagement

Austin Toll

Strategies and Planning

Beatrice Hadi

Policy Analyst

Planting trees

“They who plant trees love others besides themselves,” once said Thomas Fuller. We endeavor to partner with climate enthusiasts to make society a better place by planting trees. Do you have an idea that would enhance our operation? We would be glad to hear from you.

Youth Worker

Nairobi, Kenya - 00158

Job Summary
Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking a dedicated youth worker who will serve as a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of youth workers. Accelerate your career while doing a job that truly matters, and enjoy the intrinsic rewards of helping people lead better lives.

Requirements

Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:

High school diploma or GED plus willingness to complete on-the-job training
Attention to detail and ability to solve problems quickly and responsibly
Excellent communication skills in both writing and speaking
Must have a driver’s license and pass a background check

Preferred:

College degree
Previous experience in related field
Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted
Apply before May 31st

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Provide assistance at recreational facilities by enforcing rules, modeling positive behavior, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people.
Oversee daily operations of recreation areas including maintaining safety equipment, cleaning facilities, displaying appropriate signage, and operating a computer as necessary.
Organize and facilitate recreational activities including games, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and musical instruction on a daily basis.
Encourage people to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
Plan and schedule work-related tasks for entire staff including training events and morale-building activities.
Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, and improved self-confidence.
Complete necessary paperwork including application forms, member profiles, safety audits, incident reports, progress evaluations, and activity assessments as required.
Foster collaboration and leadership among participants by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility.

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