Strategic Development Volunteer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Strategic Development Intern
About the ACAA
The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) is an award winning charity with over 20 years of experience helping Afghan refugees resettle and integrate into British society. We are the only charity in London supporting Afghans with our own premises and we provide services at our centre as well as across the UK to help people rebuild their lives and prosper in their new home country. In 2018 we received the most prestigious award for voluntary service, the Queen’s Award. Our services include ESOL classes, supplementary school, mentoring, internships and volunteer placements, free legal advice, employment workshops, women's support group, social and cultural events, sports activities and Mental Health support.
Responsibilities:
- Setting up services in Oxford
- Helping with running ACAA's services in Oxford
- Developing ACAA’s media presence
- Building partnerships with local groups, mosques, charities and local authorities
- Organising events
- Administration and research work
- Writing and responding to emails
- Organising fundraising events
Essential for applicants to have:
- Knowledge of Afghanistan, Central Asian countries and refugee policies in the UK
- Experience assisting in fundraising
- Creativity and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multitask whilst still paying attention to detail
- Providing administrative support
- Cooperating with different schools and organisations and establishing partnerships
Personal Specification:
- Keen interest in sustainable community development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What you can gain from volunteering with us:
- Work experience with an expanding grassroots charity (future employers will take note)
- Leadership qualities (projects are often led by volunteers)
- Ability to work with a variety of different people (shows flexibility and work ethic)
- Communication skills (transferable to multiple sectors)
- Friends! A lot of the people who volunteer are students or recent graduates and so the environment is relaxed, friendly and welcoming
As the Strategic Development Volunteer position is voluntary, the working hours are flexible.
Job Type: Volunteer
Salary: From £1.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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