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One World Together Youth Change-makers Programme
Organisation Details
One World Together
Activity type: Administration, Campaigning and Lobbying, Community Work, Event Support, Fundraising
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: One World Together C.I.C. is pioneering an innovative approach to the traditional charitable funding system. We recognise that global development models and traditional funding models do not work. These models often follow a top-down approach to funding allocations, prioritising donor interests and providing short-term, project-based funding. So, our co-founders, Nicola Banks and Chibwe Henry, came up with an innovative solution: a two-step, transparent model that provides unrestricted funds to organisations, not projects.
Firstly, we have our solution to the problem mentioned above – our Solidarity Fund. Here, our members sign up for an affordable monthly donation from as little as £1.25/month. We pool these micro-donations to co-invest into our four Community Partners, giving them every penny to spend how they want and when they want. Why? Because we trust that local organisations are the ones best-placed to respond to challenges, to design and implement solutions in their communities. Our partners in Kenya, the UK and Zambia are already using these funds to respond to crises, deepen their impact, and invest in new community priorities. Our 2024 Annual Report will give you a glimpse into how powerful this model is!
Secondly, our membership–based model supports our overhead and operational costs. This strand fuels our movement enabling us to continue to support our Community Partners, engaging with our Youth Change-makers (such as the SEED Change-makers), catalysing our Change-makers Pathway Curriculum, and ensuring our financial sustainability. Our members sign up to an annual membership from as little as £5/year. To amplify engagement with our movement, our change-makers have the opportunity to build strong relationships within our network through our Community Space, a digital knowledge-sharing platform.
Firstly, we have our solution to the problem mentioned above – our Solidarity Fund. Here, our members sign up for an affordable monthly donation from as little as £1.25/month. We pool these micro-donations to co-invest into our four Community Partners, giving them every penny to spend how they want and when they want. Why? Because we trust that local organisations are the ones best-placed to respond to challenges, to design and implement solutions in their communities. Our partners in Kenya, the UK and Zambia are already using these funds to respond to crises, deepen their impact, and invest in new community priorities. Our 2024 Annual Report will give you a glimpse into how powerful this model is!
Secondly, our membership–based model supports our overhead and operational costs. This strand fuels our movement enabling us to continue to support our Community Partners, engaging with our Youth Change-makers (such as the SEED Change-makers), catalysing our Change-makers Pathway Curriculum, and ensuring our financial sustainability. Our members sign up to an annual membership from as little as £5/year. To amplify engagement with our movement, our change-makers have the opportunity to build strong relationships within our network through our Community Space, a digital knowledge-sharing platform.
Description of role: One World Together (OWT) is a pioneering social enterprise reshaping traditional funding models to empower community-led development. As part of the Youth Change-makers Programme at the University of Manchester, OWT provides an opportunity for students to get involved in meaningful social impact work while developing valuable skills and networks.
As a change-maker with One World Together, you will be part of a dynamic team working on social impact projects. You will contribute to community engagement, campaign design, fundraising, and awareness-raising activities that align with OWT’s mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social responsibility, networking, and advocacy while making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning: Conceptualise an event that is creative, impactful, and engages with the local community.
- Campaigns & Outreach: Help design and run awareness campaigns and fundraising events, aligning event promotional efforts with ‘The New 1%’ campaign.
- Fundraising & Partnerships: Coordinate fundraising efforts for Global Citizen membership and the Solidarity Fund.
- Social Media & Communications: Create engaging content to promote OWT initiatives via UoM and OWT social media channels.
- Community Engagement: Work with the One World Together team and youth network to support outreach efforts.
- Other: Support One World Together with independent sub-tasks that are separate from the main project such as building educational workshops and toolkits, blog writing, social media content creation, and attending other OWT-related events.
As a change-maker with One World Together, you will be part of a dynamic team working on social impact projects. You will contribute to community engagement, campaign design, fundraising, and awareness-raising activities that align with OWT’s mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social responsibility, networking, and advocacy while making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning: Conceptualise an event that is creative, impactful, and engages with the local community.
- Campaigns & Outreach: Help design and run awareness campaigns and fundraising events, aligning event promotional efforts with ‘The New 1%’ campaign.
- Fundraising & Partnerships: Coordinate fundraising efforts for Global Citizen membership and the Solidarity Fund.
- Social Media & Communications: Create engaging content to promote OWT initiatives via UoM and OWT social media channels.
- Community Engagement: Work with the One World Together team and youth network to support outreach efforts.
- Other: Support One World Together with independent sub-tasks that are separate from the main project such as building educational workshops and toolkits, blog writing, social media content creation, and attending other OWT-related events.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
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: 10-20 hours
Location:
The University of Manchester; School of Environment, Education and Development
Manchester