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BHZ Connection Society
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BHZ Connection
Activity type: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Culture, Event Support, Finance , Fundraising, Heritage, International , Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Step Up and Lead'
Organisation Description: The BHZ CONNECTION project’s main aim is to contribute to the educational development of young people and adolescents from low-income families by teaching languages including Portuguese and foreign languages (English, French, Spanish, etc.) as educational tools.
Using activities such as Drama, Capoeira Angola, art, educational games, reading, music and physical education the students learn other languages, thereby facilitating cultural exchange with volunteers from different countries.
BHZ Connection aims to provide young people the experience with a cultural exchange between England and Brazil.
BHZ Connection offers cultural experiences to young people and includes learning activates, group work, sociability and social protection and which focuses on the establishment of one living space and working in participatory approach, the development of the autonomy of children and adolescents, from particular demands and potential presented by each.
We believe that if we provide a motivating environment, dynamic, cheerful, with meetings, studies, planning and reviews happening systematically, it is possible to guarantee children and adolescents’ rights to leisure and culture, contributing to the educational, emotional, professional and psychological development.
Using activities such as Drama, Capoeira Angola, art, educational games, reading, music and physical education the students learn other languages, thereby facilitating cultural exchange with volunteers from different countries.
BHZ Connection aims to provide young people the experience with a cultural exchange between England and Brazil.
BHZ Connection offers cultural experiences to young people and includes learning activates, group work, sociability and social protection and which focuses on the establishment of one living space and working in participatory approach, the development of the autonomy of children and adolescents, from particular demands and potential presented by each.
We believe that if we provide a motivating environment, dynamic, cheerful, with meetings, studies, planning and reviews happening systematically, it is possible to guarantee children and adolescents’ rights to leisure and culture, contributing to the educational, emotional, professional and psychological development.
Description of role: NOTE: Volunteering hours will not be counted towards stellify however it will be recognised as the 'Step Up and Lead' section as you will be part of the society committee.
We are looking for volunteers to join our BHZ society! This includes cultural exchange as BHZ is a Brazilan project.
There are four different positions up for grabs:
Chair
• To prepare agendas in consultation with the secretary.
• Have regular meetings/debriefs with the society committee – recap previous activities and see what went wrong/right and how to improve in the future.
• To ensure that agreed actions are taken.
• Ensure the secretary, treasurer, and inclusion officer are following their job roles and briefing back as appropriate.
• Brief back to BHZ general ambassador regularly.
Secretary
The duties of a secretary may include:
• To prepare and issue notices and agendas of all meetings in consultation with the chairman, and to ensure that any background papers are available well before the meeting.
• To attend and take notes of every committee meeting.
• To notify all members of upcoming meetings and activities.
Treasurer
• To be accountable and responsible for the financial activities of the BHZ Society.
• To advise the committee of suitable uses of funds.
• To maintain accurate accounts, including a record of debtors and creditors.
• To provide timely income and expenditure with receipts.
Inclusion officer
• A direct contact for students who might find it more difficult to sign up and get stuck in.
• Ensure that anyone who wants to get involved can do so.
We are looking for volunteers to join our BHZ society! This includes cultural exchange as BHZ is a Brazilan project.
There are four different positions up for grabs:
Chair
• To prepare agendas in consultation with the secretary.
• Have regular meetings/debriefs with the society committee – recap previous activities and see what went wrong/right and how to improve in the future.
• To ensure that agreed actions are taken.
• Ensure the secretary, treasurer, and inclusion officer are following their job roles and briefing back as appropriate.
• Brief back to BHZ general ambassador regularly.
Secretary
The duties of a secretary may include:
• To prepare and issue notices and agendas of all meetings in consultation with the chairman, and to ensure that any background papers are available well before the meeting.
• To attend and take notes of every committee meeting.
• To notify all members of upcoming meetings and activities.
Treasurer
• To be accountable and responsible for the financial activities of the BHZ Society.
• To advise the committee of suitable uses of funds.
• To maintain accurate accounts, including a record of debtors and creditors.
• To provide timely income and expenditure with receipts.
Inclusion officer
• A direct contact for students who might find it more difficult to sign up and get stuck in.
• Ensure that anyone who wants to get involved can do so.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Administration, Event Planning, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
Oxford Rd, Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL