Library Consultant

Location: Nigeria

Number of Positions: 1

Expected length of service:: 3 weeks to 2 months

Dates Opportunity is Available: ongoing, depending upon field availability

Purpose: To assist in the development of godly and competent Nigerian church leadership through library consultancy.

Specific Responsibilities:

Consult with Nigerian church, school, and library leadership to develop library resources in denominational Bible Schools and Seminaries.
Report to CRWM’s Liason for National Church Partnerships; work alongside leaders of our partner churches in Nigeria (the CRCN, RCCN, and NKST).
Build relationships with the community by staying open and flexible to the culture around you
Live and worship with the community during the project
Complete recommended reading, and orientation before departure to the country
Provide CRWM and the community with an evaluation of the project
Write a story or final report for your church and/or supporters.

Qualifications:

Mature Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ
Trained and experienced librarian.
Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system and familiarity with online resources are preferred.
Experience in a university or seminary setting is recommended.
Ability to do physical work in a tropical climate and sometimes under rural conditions
Willingness to follow the community’s leadership in the project
Compassionate, respectful of other cultures, and a well-grounded person
Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision in ambiguous situations
Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor.

Benefits:

Growth in your faith and relationship with God
An opportunity to foster new attitudes, perceptions and relationships
A chance to learn from, serve and be served by a different culture
The opportunity to share your Christian faith with others who may not know the Gospel
Serve as an encouragement to Christians in Nigeria
Apply your current gifts and talents and discover some new ones
Gain personal satisfaction by seeing first-hand how your prayers and contributions to CRWM have impacted communities in Nigeria
Assist in educating and raising awareness within North America about the social/political situation in Nigeria
Expenses directly related to this volunteer opportunity are tax-deductible.

Support Services Provided: CRWM agrees to provide:

Orientation materials as well as ongoing logistics and support to meet the needs of the volunteers, local community, and CRWM’s country staff
Consultation and/or visits by missionary staff when available
Opportunity to help volunteers link their individual/church’s mission and vision to work being done

Requirements of the volunteer:

Complete and submit a CRWM volunteer application form
Submit to a background check
Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals and/or churches to give to this opportunity
Attend an orientation session in Grand Rapids, MI or Burlington, ON when possible, or participate in alternative (phone- and/or web-based) options.
Adhere to CRCNA Standards of Conduct.

Financial Obligations of the Volunteer: : please note that costs are estimated and listed in US funds

Additional Costs – depending on each individual

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity, please complete a World Missions Volunteer Application Form and submit it to Lisa Sochacki (lsochacki@crcna.org).