Omotola Akindipe, serving as a UN Volunteer Associate Reporting Officer for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Angola, takes time to speak with us about his volunteer assignment. On the occasion of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2019, the theme being ‘Volunteer for an Inclusive Future’, Tola explains how volunteerism and inclusion go hand in hand.
What is a regular day as a UN Volunteer for you?
I work as part of the External Relations unit at UNHCR in Dundo, Angola. However, I cover more areas, and am in the field regularly. I oversee the general reporting in Dundo, and this includes thematic reports such as on shelter and mental health. I am also responsible for internal and external communications, particularly with partners and the government. I manage media relations and I am the focal point for interagency meetings.