Igreja Católica na África anuncia Programa de Voluntários: Um Chamado para Voluntários Hábeis para Apoiar a Igreja Católica na África

Catholic Church in Africa Announces Volunteer Programme: A Call for Skilled Volunteers to Support the Catholic Church’s in Africa

These volunteer opportunities will allow individuals to play an integral role in advancing the mission of the Church in Africa

ACCRA, Ghana — The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), the coordinating organ of the Catholic Church in Africa, is seeking skilled volunteers to contribute to the life of the Catholic Church across Africa. Volunteers will work directly with the SECAM Secretariat, in a variety of areas including communications, marketing, digital marketing, project management, executive assistance, and translation and interpretation (English-French-Portuguese).

These volunteer opportunities will allow individuals to play an integral role in advancing the mission of the Church in Africa, fostering collaboration across dioceses, and contributing to social and community development initiatives. The roles offer valuable experience at an executive level, working within a dynamic and impactful environment.

Positions are remote/online (unpaid) with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week for at least 3 months. Volunteers can be based anywhere in the world.

SECAM is seeking skilled volunteers in the following areas:

• Communications: Develop and execute strategies to enhance SECAM’s visibility.
• Marketing: Drive campaigns to promote SECAM’s mission.
• Digital Marketing: Enhance online engagement and presence.
• Project Management: Oversee and implement key initiatives.
• Executive Assistance: Provide high-level administrative support.
• Translation and Interpretation (English-French-Portuguese): Ensure effective communication across language barriers.

Application deadline: February 28, 2025.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://apo-opa.com/volunteer-programme-secam

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the Church’s noble mission while gaining professional experience that will enrich your CV and broaden your network.

According to the 2022 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report compiled by the United Nations, the global number of volunteers stands at 862.4 million. Embracing volunteerism provides individuals with unparalleled firsthand professional experience, allowing them to enrich their CVs with valuable expertise gained through meaningful contributions.

Media contact: marie@apo-opa.com

About the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM):

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) was born out of the decision of the African Bishops during the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) to establish a forum in which they could speak with one voice on matters pertaining to the Church in Africa. The establishment of SECAM is therefore the result of the Bishops’ resolve to build a continental structure in order to bring forth the African vision to the whole Church.

Considerando a importância de tal Associação para a África, a Congregação para a Evangelização dos Povos convidou os Presidentes das Conferências Episcopais Regionais para consultas em 1968.

Por conseguinte, a primeira visita de um Papa à África, nos tempos modernos, foi vista como uma ocasião muito oportuna para o lançamento do Simpósio das Conferências Episcopais da África e de Madagáscar. Isto foi feito, portanto, durante a visita de Sua Santidade o Papa Paulo VI em Kampala (Uganda), em julho de 1969.

Thereafter, it was agreed to establish the Headquarters / Secretariat of SECAM in Accra, Ghana. There are three official languages of SECAM, namely, English, French and Portuguese. SECAM functions through eight regional conferences, each made up of a cluster of national episcopal conferences.

www.secam.org