At Odav’s Empowerment for Progress Foundation (OEPF), we believe that volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission to empower communities and drive sustainable progress in Nigeria. By giving your time, skills, and passion, you can help transform lives—whether it’s feeding children, training youth, empowering women, or building a greener future. Join our vibrant community of change-makers and make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. Together, we can create a Nigeria where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Volunteer with OEPF?
Volunteering with OEPF is more than just giving time—it’s about creating lasting impact, building connections, and being part of a movement for inclusive development. Here’s why your involvement matters:
Transform Lives: Support programs like Meals to Learn, Ready4Life, and Smart Women, Strong Communities to directly impact children, youth, and women in underserved areas.
Share Your Skills: Bring your expertise—whether in education, technology, agriculture, policy, or community organizing—to amplify our programs’ reach and effectiveness.
Build Community: Connect with like-minded individuals, from local leaders to global partners, and become part of OEPF’s collaborative ecosystem.
Drive Sustainability: Contribute to Sustain & Grow initiatives, promoting clean energy, smart agro-tech, and climate resilience for a greener Nigeria.
Grow Personally and Professionally: Gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful contribution to Nigeria’s development.
Your time and talents are powerful tools for change, helping us achieve our 2025 goals: feeding 100,000 children, training 50,000 youth, empowering 10,000 women, reaching 20+ Local Government Areas (LGAs), and supporting 10+ institutions.
Volunteer Opportunities
OEPF offers diverse volunteer roles tailored to your skills, interests, and availability. Whether you’re in Nigeria or part of the global diaspora, there’s a way for you to contribute to our programs:
Meals to Learn Support:
Role: Assist with meal distribution, nutrition education workshops, or farmer-school coordination in LGAs.
Skills Needed: Community outreach, logistics, teaching, or agricultural knowledge.
Time Commitment: 4–10 hours/week, short-term or ongoing.
Impact: Help feed 100,000 children, ensuring they stay in school and thrive.
Ready4Life Mentorship and Training:
Role: Mentor youth in digital skills, soft skills, or entrepreneurship, or facilitate workshops in the NiYA Finishing School.
Skills Needed: Tech expertise (web, AI, IoT), career coaching, or business experience.
Time Commitment: 2–5 hours/week, virtual or in-person.
Impact: Empower 50,000 youth with skills for careers or startups.
Smart Women, Strong Communities Facilitation:
Role: Train women in digital/financial literacy, support cooperatives, or connect them to markets.
Skills Needed: Business training, financial education, or agribusiness experience.
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours/week, project-based or ongoing.
Impact: Uplift 10,000 women to lead economically and socially.
Tech4Growth Tech Hub Support:
Role: Teach coding bootcamps, manage tech hubs, or mentor girls in Girls-in-Tech Focus Labs.
Skills Needed: Programming, IT, or STEM education.
Time Commitment: 3–8 hours/week, virtual or in-person.
Impact: Train 5,000 youth and women in tech by 2028.
Sustain & Grow Environmental Advocacy:
Role: Support sustainability labs, promote clean water/solar projects, or educate communities on climate-smart practices.
Skills Needed: Environmental science, renewable energy, or community engagement.
Time Commitment: 4–10 hours/week, short-term or ongoing.
Impact: Establish three sustainability labs by 2026, benefiting thousands.
Policy and Research Assistance:
Role: Conduct research, analyze data, or support policy workshops for Capability Modeling & Policy Advisory.
Skills Needed: Research, data analysis, or governance expertise.
Time Commitment: 5–15 hours/week, project-based.
Impact: Serve 10 MDAs and 15 institutions by 2027.
Community Outreach and Advocacy:
Role: Raise awareness about OEPF’s programs, organize community events, or engage stakeholders.
Skills Needed: Communication, event planning, or social media.
Time Commitment: Flexible, 2–10 hours/week.
Impact: Expand our reach to 20+ LGAs and beyond.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering with OEPF is a rewarding experience that offers personal, professional, and community benefits:
Make a Difference: See the direct impact of your work in transformed lives and strengthened communities.
Skill Development: Gain experience in program delivery, leadership, or technical areas like tech or sustainability.
Networking: Connect with OEPF’s ecosystem of partners, including MDAs, development agencies (UN, USAID, GIZ), and universities.
Recognition: Receive certificates, public acknowledgments, or references for your contributions.
Flexibility: Choose roles that fit your schedule, with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid volunteering.
Volunteer Stories
Our volunteers are making a real difference. Here are a few illustrative examples of their impact:
Tolu’s Mentorship (Ready4Life): Tolu, a software engineer, volunteered to mentor youth in a Tech4Growthbootcamp. Her guidance helped five participants secure tech internships, inspiring her to continue mentoring.
Amina’s Community Work (Meals to Learn): Amina, a local teacher, volunteered to coordinate meal distribution in her LGA. Her efforts ensured 200 children received daily meals, boosting school attendance by 15%.
Chidi’s Green Advocacy (Sustain & Grow): Chidi, an environmental science graduate, led workshops on climate-smart farming, enabling 30 farmers to adopt sustainable practices and increase yields.
Note: These are illustrative examples based on typical volunteer outcomes. OEPF can replace them with real volunteer stories as the program grows.
How to Get Started
Joining OEPF as a volunteer is simple and rewarding. Follow these steps to become part of our mission:
Explore Opportunities: Review the volunteer roles above or contact us for personalized recommendations.
Apply: Complete our online volunteer application form, sharing your skills, interests, and availability.
Onboarding: Participate in a brief orientation to learn about OEPF’s programs, values, and expectations.
Get Involved: Start volunteering in your chosen role, with support from our team to ensure a meaningful experience.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds—students, professionals, retirees, and diaspora members. Whether you’re in Nigeria or abroad, your contribution can make a lasting impact.
Our Commitment to Volunteers
OEPF values our volunteers and is committed to providing a supportive and impactful experience:
Training and Support: Receive training and resources to succeed in your role, with ongoing guidance from our team.
Flexible Roles: Choose opportunities that align with your schedule and skills, with options for short-term or long-term commitment.
Impact Updates: Get regular updates on how your work contributes to OEPF’s goals and community transformation.
Community: Join a network of passionate volunteers and partners dedicated to Nigeria’s progress.
Join Our Volunteer Community
By volunteering with OEPF, you’re not just giving time—you’re shaping Nigeria’s future. Your efforts will help feed children, empower youth, uplift women, advance technology, and build a sustainable nation. Join us today and be part of a movement that’s transforming lives and communities across Nigeria.
Call to Action: Become a volunteer today! Apply now, contact us to learn more, or share our mission with others to inspire more change-makers.