Volunteering Champions

Mamacita Foundation; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamacita Foundation is seeking a Volunteering Champion to enhance community engagement in Aberdeen. This volunteer role involves coordinating activities to foster inclusion and support immigrants, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Interpersonal skills with experience in community engagement.
• Proficient in communication and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support community engagement activities.
• Provide hands-on support and interaction with community members.
• Ensure smooth operation and positive experiences for participants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Independence

Passion for inclusion

Job description

Company Description

Mamacita Foundation is a Scottish registered non-governmental organization dedicated to the integration, inclusion, and support of immigrants in Aberdeen. We host weekly pop-in/food bank sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays, bringing together local and immigrant communities. Our foundation also provides emergency food banks on Sundays for disadvantaged community members and organizes monthly meet and greet events. Additionally, we run a CV/job clinic to aid our back-to-work project and support a youth platform to address the social and cultural adaptation of young immigrants.

Role Description

This is a volunteer role for a Volunteering Champion, located on-site in Aberdeen. The Volunteering Champion will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the foundation's weekly community engagement activities. This role involves hands-on support and interaction with community members, ensuring smooth operation and positive experiences for all participants.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Interpersonal skills and experience in community engagement
• Proficiency in communication and facilitation
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Passion for supporting immigrant communities and promoting inclusion