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University Fundraising Coordinator (UFC)
Organisation Details
SolidariTee
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Human and Civil Rights, Legal and Justice, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: SolidariTEE is an international, student-run charity which provides grants to NGOs in Greece who then provide asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with access to legal and psychological support. The support of a legal professional enables them to understand the asylum process and be informed of their obligations under it, and this preparation is crucial in ensuring fairer outcomes. The work of the NGOs is essential considering it is almost impossible to access a state funded lawyer in Greece. Because there is psychological evidence that traumatic memories are stored in different regions of the brain and the brain generally focusses more on the emotional aspect of the memory than the details, psychological support is also crucial in ensuring asylum seekers can recall their experiences in the way the process requires during their interviews. As volunteers, we raise fundraise to provide these grants through organising events and selling our sustainable,ethically produced tee shirts featuring artwork by asylum seekers. We also aim to raise awareness about issues affecting refugees globally,including the racism and islamophobia that underpins the experiences of many, and break false conceptions about refugees and the asylum process. We do this on our social media, and through hosting awareness events
Description of role: The uni fundraising coordinator role is one of the highest responsibility roles on the team, and would suit someone really passionate about peer support and collaborative ways of working to achieve ambitious goals. Each university coordinator would work closely with between 4- 6 university teams, organising weekly calls with each team lead, and providing practical support in the organising of events and building of each team, as well as acting as a sounding board and support in answering questions and setting the vision for the year.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Project Management
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
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, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday 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: 7h per week
Location:
virtual