HANCON STUDENT VOLUNTEER SCHEME(HANSVOS)
HANCON works with volunteers through its student volunteer scheme. If you are a secondary school student or an undergraduate in a degree, diploma or higher national diploma program and are interested in volunteer opportunities you may be eligible to join our scheme HANSVOS
HANSVOS supports the delivery of HANCON’s programs thereby contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
By serving with HANSVOS, you impact directly in the communities in and around Jos metropolis contributing to positive change.
Why Volunteer at HANCON?
Help vulnerable communities to help themselves and improve their quality of life.
Have a good understanding of the issues facing our communities and further develop your skills
Educate people on rights, proffer solutions and hold public office holders accountable
Meet and share your experience with like-minded people and professionals
Share stories of volunteers
“My experience with HANSVOS as a sanitation advocate has helped me become aware that access to sanitation and a clean environment is not just for aesthetics but a human right especially among vulnerable groups. It is crucial for the socio-economic development of a country”.
Oluwabanke, a student of Clear Brook High and a HANCON Volunteer who worked in the summer of 2022 under a water, sanitation and hygiene volunteer scheme at the HANCON Office, shares her experience in a community engagement and sanitation promotion project to prevent the outbreak of the disease in the community she grew up in.
“I feel more knowledgeable in the issues facing developing countries and self-aware of the need for a united action to curb this menace”
My experience in HANSVOS has also helped with my personal development. I feel more confident working with colleagues and other professionals. I also look forward to a career in Engineering and be able to contribute to researching and developing renewable sources of energy.
The Sanitation and Hygiene Campaign Aims To
1. Raise awareness on the sanitation crisis in Jos metropolis and what can be done to end it. According to a UNICEF report children under the age of five die every year of diseases like diarrhea due to issues related to water and sanitation.
2. Influence individuals, businesses in and around the area and key decision makers to change their behavior towards waste disposal.
3. See that a proper waste management system is in place to curb the menace of pollution and preventable diseases.