VOLUNTEERING WITH LIFT SAXUM

APPLICANT NAME: ________________________________________

SUBMISSION DATE: ________________________________________

Please submit your completed application form together with a current copy of your Curriculum Vitae to the Programme Coordinator, Lift Saxum Ltd., 35 Chime Avenue, New Heaven, P.O. Box 3714, Enugu State Nigeria or send via email to info@liftsaxum.com

______________________________________________________________________________________Registered Address: 35 Chime Avenue, New Haven, P.O.Box 3714, Enugu State, Nigeria

Tel: +234 80992 44242 Email: info@liftsaxum.com Website: www.liftsaxum.com

             FOR OFFICE USE ONLY               Mentor - SYOB     Mentor - EW         Facilitator - SYOB     Facilitator - EW         Consultant - SYOB     Instructor - EW                    Date accepted: …………………......................               

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About LIFT SAXUM:

Lift Saxum is a non-for-profit organization with a mission to transform the enterprise development landscape and the lives of Youths and Women in Nigeria by promoting entrepreneurship through training, technical assistance, and support for start-ups.

Volunteering with LIFT SAXUM means a deep commitment to contribute time, energy and expertise in providing support, advice, training, coaching and guidance to participants to enable the organization achieve its vision to be recognized as the standard of excellence in entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. LIFT SAXUM is seeking experienced professional men and women, to volunteer in the capacities of Facilitators, Mentors, Business Consultants and Instructors and the contributions will take various forms ultimately for the benefit of other people in the community, more as a social responsibility than for any financial reward.

LIFT SAXUM offers three core comprehensive and ‘hands-on’ programmes with a curricula covering a wide range of business topics such as the flagship Start Your Own Business (SYOB) course, Enterprising Women (EW) and the shorter duration Lift Biz (LB) courses. Some of the modules will be taught in collaboration and partnership with International organizations, academic institutions and other local agencies. It plans to achieve success through the dedication of the team of professional staff, support from well-meaning inspirational Nigerians, corporations, International agencies and key business leaders.

Volunteering Requirements:

Acad e mi c Ba c k g r o un d Must have a minimum of a Tertiary Certificate e.g. B.Sc. or its equivalent from an accredited Institution.

P r of ess i o n a l B a c k g r o un d For Entrepreneurs

Must have a minimum of 5 years of entrepreneurial/management experience. Business must have annual turnover of at least Ten (10m) Million (for Mentors)

For Employees Must be an employee of a successful and reputable company. Must have a minimum of 5 consecutive years of service to company (10 years for entors). Must be a part of senior management of the company. Mentors must be controlling control assets worth N20 Million.

Others

Must be willing to volunteer at no cost. Support and be committed to LIFT SAXUM’s vision, mission and goals. Uphold LIFT SAXUM’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Ethical leadership and Excellence. Stay accessible, committed, and engaged during the length of the program. Provide at least one professional referral from the top three officers of a successful

organization* Expected to demonstrate professionalism by being punctual to assigned engagements

and by informing LIFT SAXUM’s Business Management Coordinator should there be an urgent need to turn down a schedule.

Facilitators must be available for at least three (3) classes per year. Facilitators must have excellent time and project management skills. Be willing to undergo an agreed number of training-of-trainer workshops per year.

Mentors should be willing to dedicate a minimum of Twelve (12) hours to mentoring over a 4-month period and to undergo one (1) mentor training session.

Mentors must be willing to share “lesson learned” experiences. Consultants should be available for at least two recruitment exercises per year and to

consult with a minimum of one alumnus per year. Instructors must be available to evaluate the participants from time to time

M E N T ORS

LIFT SAXUM mentoring programme has been developed to facilitate and enhance the personal and professional growth of the mentees by matching them with suitable Mentors who’s sharing of knowledge, past experiences and networks will challenge them to achieve their full potentials. The programme will provide an enabling learning environment for total focus on mentees’ development. It is also an opportunity for mentors to directly build rapport, identify growth areas, develop and impact positively on the future of the participants.

CON S UL T A N TS

LIFT SAXUM Business Consultants provide a wide range of support services to LIFT SAXUM and the participants ranging from recruitment, assessment and review of participants output as well as managing the alumni network.

INSTRUCTORS/ FACILITATORS

The role of the Instructors in LIFT SAXUM is very crucial in the all round development of the participants, influencing every facet of their growth and developing their innate potentials. LIFT SAXUM Instructors implement designated curriculum, and maintain lesson plans required in line with the policies. A high level demonstration of communication and interpersonal skills is required in relation to interactions with participants, other instructors, partners, administrators, and other personnel.

  If the above meets your requirements, kindly proceed to fill the volunteer form below.

*Referrals from peers or juniors are not acceptable*

VOLUNTEER FORM

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Section to be completed by VolunteerName of Volunteer (Surname First):Company:Designation:Company Address:

Telephone No: Mobile ……………………………………………………

Evening ……………………………………………………Preferred contact method (Phone or e-mail)E-mail Address (s):

Permanent Address:

Gender

Date of Birth (Year is optional)Do you have any major disabilities?In what capacity (Facilitator/Consultant, Mentor, Instructor) do you want to volunteer? Why do you want to volunteer at Lift Saxum?

For Consultants (please specify type)

Business Advisory ………….

Recruitment Consultant ………….

Business Plan review Consultant …………For Mentors (please indicate desired number of mentees - maximum of 5 per mentor)Do you own a business? (Yes / No)

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If yes, how old is your businessNumber of Years of management experience:Briefly describe the nature of your business or current employment:

Describe your strongest general competences (i.e. knowledge, skills and abilities)

What does the word “Entrepreneurship” mean to you?What do you expect to gain from volunteering your time at Lift Saxum?How many times weeks are you willing to volunteer?Educational and Professional Background

Certifications obtained Year

(continue on separate sheet if necessary)Volunteer Work and Community Service

Name of Organization Description of activity

(continue on separate sheet if necessary)List Hobbies or Interests

Language(s) you speak English only English and ………………………….

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Professional References

Section to be completed by Referee 1Name (Surname First):DesignationTelephone No:Email Address:Company Name/ Address:

How long have you known this individual?

Relationship to you:

Why do you think this person should be a volunteer?

Provide at least one professional referral from the top three officers of a successful organization

Section to be completed by Referee 2Name (Surname First):Designation:Telephone No:Email Address:

Company Name/ Address:

How long have you known this individual?

Relationship to you:

Why do you think this person should be a volunteer?

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In which of the following areas do you feel most qualified to offer support to LIFT SAXUM?

Please circle all applicable fields

Functional Areas:

Agriculture Horticulture Forest and Industries

Arts Giftware and Craft Furniture and Interior Decoration Beauty

Communication Advertising Branding Entertainment Media Printing and Publishing Public Relations Photography

Construction/Engineering ConsultingEducation

Training and Capacity BuildingEconomics

Pricing and Distribution Trade

Environment Food Processing

Fast Food Services Bakery and Confectionary

Finance Accounting Financial Services Insurance Sales and Marketing

International Markets (Import/Export)

Information Technology Telecommunication

General Management Events Management Human Resources Operations/Productions Real Estate and Property

Management Strategy

Health Care Pharmaceutical Cleaning and janitorial Services

Law Legal Services

Manufacturing Oil and Gas Oil Related Services Packaged goods Mines Metal and Mineral

Sports and Leisure Transportation

Courier ServicesTextile

Fashion and Designing

Others (please specify) ………………………………………………………………………………

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You can also recommend anyone you think would be suitable to serve as a volunteer in any of the three areas (Facilitator, Mentor and Consultant)

REFERRALS

Do you know any inspirational individual who can add value to LIFT SAXUM and impact positively on the lives of participants through volunteering? Please recommend:

Name…………………………………………………….

Entrepreneur/Employee………………………………

Company Name………………………………………..

Functional /Industry Area…………………………….

Years of Experience……………………………………

Contact Number……………………………………….

Email…………………………………………………….

In what capacity do you think this person can assist LIFT SAXUM?

Consultants (please specify type) Business Advisory Consultant………… Business Plan Review Consultant …….

Recruitment Consultant…………………

Facilitator……………………………………

Mentor……………………………………….

(continue on separate sheet if necessary)

Thank you for your support.

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