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Transform lives through education by coordinating impactful workshops and mentoring programs. As the Education and Skill Development Programme Manager at Barawak, you'll foster economic empowerment and skills advancement within our community.
Introduction to the Education and Skill Development Programme at Barawak
At the heart of Barawak's mission to empower and uplift the Afro-Hebrew community is our Education and Skill Development Programme. This vital service line is a direct response to our core objective of fostering economic empowerment through education and skill enhancement. By providing access to aspirational, transformative and essential learning resources, practical workshops, and mentorship opportunities, this programme aims to unlock the full potential of our community members. This programme is integral to achieving our vision of a thriving Afro-Hebrew community with access to opportunities that empower them to overcome socio-economic challenges. By offering workshops on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, job skills, mentoring, and work experience opportunities, as well as sponsoring educational resources like school supplies and private tuition, we directly support our mission to uplift those in need. This programme not only aligns with Barawak's objective to foster economic empowerment but also embodies our commitment to providing the tools and knowledge necessary for personal and community growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Education & Skill Development strategy and service line:
• Workshop Coordination: Organize quarterly workshops on key topics such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and job skills, ensuring these sessions are informative and engaging for the community.
• Mentoring and Work Experience: Facilitate biannual mentoring events, pairing community members with experienced mentors. Arrange work experience opportunities to enhance vocational skills and job readiness.
• Resource Distribution: Oversee the annual sponsorship of educational resources, such as school supplies and private tuition, to support the educational development of community members.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of the number of workshops held; the participant satisfaction rates; and the number of educational resources sponsored. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.
3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams:
• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establish alliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire education and skill development resources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Education and Skill Development service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Education and Skill Development service.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Education and Skill Development service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Education and Skill Development service across social media, press, andcommunity events.
4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Education and Skill Developmentservice impact and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.
• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.
• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
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Join the Fun: Part-Time Youth Development Worker Needed in North West London!
Are you ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime with JLGB? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals who live and breathe youth work to join our team as weekly Group session Leaders. If you're someone who thrives on creating educational, and downright inspiring experiences for young minds, then this is the opportunity for you!
Why You'll Love It:
· Term Time Weekday Evenings: Say goodbye to mundane routines! Dive into the action-packed world of vibrant youth groups, where every moment is filled with laughter, learning, and endless energy. Plus, it's only a few hours a week during school term time, so it fits perfectly around your busy day-to-day commitments.
· Training Galore: We've got your back! From youth work wizardry to mastering the art of first aid, we'll provide all the tools and training you need to shine like the superstar you are.
· Social Butterflies Welcome: Get ready to spread your wings! Join us for regular social events where you can connect with fellow like-minded individuals and swap stories from the frontlines of youth development.
What We're Looking For:
· Master of Fun: Can you lead a group of energetic youngsters in an evening of discovery and excitement? If yes, then you're our kind of person!
· Safety Superhero: Keeping our members safe is your number one priority. You're the captain of the ship when it comes to health, safety, and behaviour management.
· Team Player Extraordinaire: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working hand-in-hand with staff and young leaders to create unforgettable experiences that keep our members coming back for more.
· Tech-Savvy Guru: Embrace the digital age! We'll show you the ropes of our online "Fuel" system for logging data and keeping our sessions running smoothly.
· Passionate Powerhouse: Your enthusiasm for working with young people is contagious! You understand their needs and are committed to helping them reach their full potential.
· Experience Explorer: Whether you've volunteered or worked with young people before, your past experiences have shaped you into the perfect candidate for this role.
· Confidence Commander: As a reliable and confident public speaker with top-notch organizational skills, you're ready to captivate audiences and lead with flair.
· Local Hero: Ready to hit the road and spread the joy to local groups across the area? Your adventurous spirit knows no bounds!
About Us:
Established 128 years ago, JLGB stands as a beacon of excellence in youth development. As a modern, innovative, and award-winning national youth organization, we've set the standard for professional youth work. Our mission is simple yet profound: to enrich the lives of young people, helping them overcome barriers, develop essential skills, forge meaningful connections, and unlock their fullest potential.
At JLGB, we're committed to providing positive, enriching activities within a safe and structured environment that respects and meets the religious and cultural needs of the British Jewish community. With unprecedented numbers of members and participants attending our national and local events, the impact of our work has never been more profound or vital.
Thanks to generous government funding, we're expanding our reach across the UK, enhancing our programs to offer developmental youth activities that empower every young Jewish person to become the leaders of tomorrow. Join us in this exciting chapter of growth and transformation, where together, we'll drive change and shape a brighter future for generations to come.