Volunteer: Workshop Facilitator

Volunteermatch; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteermatch seeks a Workshop Facilitator to lead workshops for Bridging Beyond, promoting empathy across diverse backgrounds. This role supports community engagement through flexible scheduling and commitment, fostering understanding and connection among participants.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate discussions and workshops.
• Commitment to fostering empathy and understanding.
• Flexibility in scheduling and remote participation.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops that promote empathy and understanding.
• Guide participants through discussions and interactive exercises.
• Customize workshops for specific audiences and situations.

Skills

Facilitation

Empathy

Active Listening

Compassionate Dialogue

Job description

As a Workshop Facilitator for Bridging Beyond , you will be responsible for leading workshops that promote empathy and understanding between individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. Your role will involve guiding participants through discussions and interactive exercises, helping them engage with one another in ways that challenge assumptions and build connections.

In addition to facilitating workshops, you may choose to contribute to the development and customisation of workshops to suit specific audiences, time constraints, or physical settings. Workshops typically last between 1.5 to 2 hours and may be held on weekdays or weekends, either during the day or in the evenings, providing flexible opportunities for involvement.

This role offers a meaningful way to support Bridging Beyond’s mission of…

Newington Green Alliance, 128 City Road, London, Greater London EC1V2NX, GB

Mission Statement

We cultivate empathy and understanding across differences.

Description

Our vision
Our vision is to help people live more connected, satisfying, caring lives in community.

Our strategy
To achieve our bold goals, we approach 'bridging’ with a scientific point of view. Our methods are rooted in research showing that empathy is a key driver of social cohesion and trust. By fostering active listening, curiosity, and compassionate dialogue, we help individuals and groups challenge biases, reduce conflict, and build bridges across divides.

Based on the findings of our research team, we have developed a series of workshops with specific methodologies towards building empathy. We are offering these workshops together with strategic partners in different communities based in the London boroughs of Hackney and Islington.

Bridging Beyond is the working name of Newington Green Alliance

CAUSE AREAS

Community

Seniors

Women

Community,Seniors,Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

Hackney & Islington, Greater London E8 United Kingdom

• Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to at least six months with NGA, dedicating an average of 2-4 hours per week to facilitation and related activities and team communication.
• Remote Work: This role includes some remote working, so volunteers must have reliable access to a stable internet connection.Online Meetings: Volunteers will join regular online meetings to collaborate, share progress, and provide updates