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Organisation Details

Afrocats

Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Afrocats is a Black and female-led charity. We work closely with the communities and people who access our projects to create inspiring experiences and opportunities.

Together, we address and dismantle inequality.
Description of role: ● Shadow Project Producers, if and when needed, on particular tasks. Follow instruction to ensure smooth coordination and management of workshops.
● Liaise participants to ensure sign-in sheets are completed.
● Write news items for our blog.
● Problem-solve with team members, as and when needed.
● Be conversant about Afrocats and our work.
● Be up to date with our policies.
● Learn about, and adhere to, our risk assessment process.
● Ensure that feedback and data from participants is collected.
● Arrive at the time specified by the Project Producer before each session.
● Write a short reports of activities, with feedback from participants and artists, in line with
our evaluation framework.
● Take session photos and upload them to the shared drive.
● Set the space for the workshop and clean afterwards.
● Register participants, co-ordinate bus fares and upload receipts.
● Upload social media stories for sessions, if needed.
● Any other administrative duties that ensure the smooth running of Afrocats as an
organisation.

Travel expenses will be provided to volunteers within Greater Manchester upon providing a valid travel receipt. (More information on our volunteer handbook)
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Friday AM, Saturday AM, Saturday 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: 2 hours x week on one project
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