Volunteer Roles in Leicester
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We are seeking passionate and empathetic individuals to join our team as a volunteer Been There mentor. In this online chat-based role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people struggling with body image issues.
In return, you have the chance to:
- Use your experience to benefit and support someone else
- Make a difference in someone’s life and contribute to changing the current epidemic of body image issues in our society
- Deepen your understanding and skill base with our in-house training course, partnered with The Body Image Treatment Clinic
- Build your communication and interpersonal skills
- Gain confidence and leadership skills
- Share your personal experiences to help others in need
- Flexible working hours
- Attend virtual meetups with other mentors and experts for support and discussion opportunities
- Enjoy being part of the Been There community, and become part of Been There’s incredible journey.
Our requirements:
All mentors must have had personal experience with body image issues, and are now in a position where they feel able to support someone else through their own.
Alongside this, we need you to:
- be over 25 years of age
- be able to complete around 6-8 hours of online training and assessment
- successfully undergo all necessary safeguarding checks including DBS and personal references
- agree to Been There’s confidentiality and privacy policy guidelines
- be able to commit to a minimum of six months volunteering with Been There
- have access to a quiet and private environment to complete your online training and deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions (for 1-3 hours per week).
- have a secure internet/data connection in order to access the Been There app
If you are interested in joining our amazing and growing family, then you can apply via our app.
You can contact us via our web page or any of our socials if you need more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Quilombo UK is looking for an IT specialist to join their national volunteering team working from home. By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
What will the role entail?
> Adding new volunteers to google systems
> Managing Passwords
> Google Drive maintenance
> Integrator Management (software that links to MT)
> Whatsapp / Alternatives
> Managing website structure
> Support for online database for interactive products
> Making sure all accounts are safe and secure
> Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (preferably 2 days, 6 hours each day) for minimum 16 weeks
Some Skills that are preferred:
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic IT skills
- Database management
- Organization
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
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QMC Capoeira School is looking for a Volunteer Sound Engineer who would love to support a community organisation undertake an international martial arts tournament and Brazilian Cultural Festival Project related work to start ASAP and finish mid – late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
· Assist with audio set-up for commentary station
· Mix levels both on the audio mixer and ATEM Mini so as to get the best broadcast sound possible both from commentary microphones and venue mics
· Advise on best practices to get the best possible audio for the broadcast
The ideal candidate will work in our Kingston office setting up microphones, doing sound checks and audio mixing before livestreams and monitoring and adjusting audio during livestreams.
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Experience with USB microphones
· Experience with multimic setup
· Experience with audio mixing and audio mixing software
Preferred Skills and Experience:
· Previous broadcast, live streaming, or podcast recording experience
· Knowledge and experience of OBS and use of ATEM Mini.
· Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
· Be a strong team player
· Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
· Good time-management skills
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QuilomboUK is looking for a Bid Writer, who loves to face work challenges; to join their growing team. QuilomboUK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an inter-cultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
The Bid Writer/ Coordinator will play a critical role by assisting the manager to prepare the proposal that helps the organization to further develop and establish.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; love to 'give back to their community'. The role is for you if you are looking for flexibility and autonomy. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
16 weeks contract.
Main Responsibilities
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Apart from writing proposals, you will also be reviewing and editing previously written content wherever necessary.
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Working with other team members to produce bid responses and writings
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Helps in writing funding applications for the varied projects that we run in order to meet our organisational objectives.
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Also helps in presentations and all supporting documentation.·
General tasks
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Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
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You will need to have good written skills
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Able to write effective, concise and compelling content
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You will be self-starting and willing to research and look for new funding opportunities that match our aims and objectives;
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Ability to work on tight deadlines
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Well organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
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Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
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Good time-management skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel.
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Strong team player
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Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Accurate and attention to detail
Can work without much supervision
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QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Public Relations Assistant who would love to support an international competition in Brazilian Cultural Festival Project-related work. To start ASAP and finish mid–late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has an academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
- Write press releases to partners
- Manage social media content for QMC
- Create and advise QMC on its communication strategies.
Essential
· Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
· Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
· Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics
· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering from pre-event to post-event period)
Desirable
- Committed to maximizing results within a short period of time
- Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Be a strong team player.
- Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Good time-management skills
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QuilomboUK is looking for a Production/Live Broadcast Assistant, who loves to join our growing team.
QuilomboUK works with the objective to;
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promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
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promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
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promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole
The Production/Live Broadcast Assistant will play a critical role in helping to further develop the public profile of our organisation.
Main tasks:
- Being on hand to assist the rest of the crew during setup, broadcast, and striking of Studio equipment
Skills:
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous broadcast or live streaming experience
- Basic knowledge of DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and professional camcorders (e.g. Sony NX100 or similar)
- Basic knowledge of HDMI, SDI, and Cat6 cables, extensions, and adapters
- Basic knowledge of editing and use of Adobe Premiere Pro
Please note that this is a volunteering unpaid role.
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QMC Capoeira School is looking for a Volunteer Camera Assistant who would love to support a community organisation undertake an international martial arts tournament and Brazilian Cultural Festival Project related work to start ASAP and finish mid – late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
· Set-up cameras for livestreaming at the venue
· Monitor cameras during the livestream
· Manage cables and wires and areas around cameras to maintain good health and safety
The Studio Camera Assistant will play a critical role in helping to further develop the public profile of our organisation.
The ideal candidate will work in our Kingston office setting up and monitoring the cameras and lighting in the Studio during livestreams.
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Experience with DSLR/Mirrorless cameras
· Experience with professional camcorders (e.g. Sony NX100 or similar)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
· Previous broadcast or live streaming experience
· Previous experience with multicam setup
· Experience with stabiliser rigs
· Experience and knowledge of good lighting setup, arrangements, and techniques, such as 3 point lighting, and the use of diffusers
· Experience of use of HDMI, SDI, and Cat6 cables, extensions, and adapters
· Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
· Be a strong team player
· Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
· Good time-management skills
Having you own camera preferable but not essential.
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QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Video Editor who would love to support a community organisation undertake an international martial arts tournament and Brazilian Cultural Festival Project related work. The role is to start ASAP and finish mid – late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
- Work on highlights videos from events, workshops, and classes, promo videos, mini-documentaries, and micro shorts.
- Videos will be about Capoeira, martial arts, sports, and fitness, and an interest in any or all of these things is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in creating videos for social media, particularly for Instagram and TikTok, are also desirable.
This role is fully remote.
Skills and attributes:
· Demonstrate experience with Adobe Premier
· Demonstrate some experience with Final Cut (not essential, but an advantage)
· Demonstrate some video production experience
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Focused, organized and able to prioritize and execute tasks independently
· Passion in martial arts is preferable, although not a must.
- Show professionalism at all levels and in all
- environments
- Be a strong team player
- Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.Good time-management skills
· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering form pre–event to post–event period)
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The administrative assistant will be assisting in general administrative support. They will have a close dialogue with key stakeholders, funders and donors to create relationships to help the organisation move forward.
The requirements for the job is basic office and communicating skills.
The administrative assistant should be keen on learning and developing new skills within the Organisation.
There will be opportunities to develop skills within several different units of the organisation such as; Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
The position will give the volunteer the opportunity to get insight into these different units, and the choice to develop oneself within the one (or several) that becomes of most interest, while at the same time getting versatile, transferable skills that can be applied throughout the organisation.
Main Tasks:
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Contact and communicate with stakeholders - explaining the organisational aims of the organisation and creating relationships and collaboration with other organisations.
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Assisting other volunteers in positions such as Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
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Administrative duties.
Required Skills:
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Microsoft word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Communication skills
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Team-working skills
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Delivers work of quality in a timely manner
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Self-driven
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Obtains a professional attitude
Training and Support Available:
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Development within desired department
The volunteering program with QMC School requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Please note that this is a volunteering role.
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Borderline Support UK CIC are a small non-profit organisation made up entirely of volunteers. We work to support people with borderline personality disorder through peer support groups, signposting, and more.
Lived experience isn’t necessary for this post, but it would be an advantage.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Research Assistants who can dedicate a few hours a month to work on projects with Borderline Support UK. We aren’t looking for people with buckets of experience (although please apply if you do!), so no matter your experience we’d like to hear from you. The more Lived Experience voices we have on our team, the better!
Some of the projects we’re running at the moment are as follows:
- Under 18’s Resource Creation
- 18+ Resource Creation
- Social Media Content
- Support Services across the UK
- Lived Experience data collection
There will be scope to work on larger scale research projects in the future.
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Quilombo UK is looking for a Volunteer Graphic Designer to join the team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated.
As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.
Quilombo UK works in collaboration with QMC Capoeira School, giving you the chance to support QMC Capoeira which is one of the most awarded Capoeira Schools in UK (UK Coaching Awards, Gillette Sports Awards, Kingston Council Sports Awards).
By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
Ideal candidates will use their passion to promote Quilombo UK and raise its profile, while attracting new members. They should create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.
16 weeks contract.
Main responsibilities:
- Study design briefs and determine requirements
- Schedule projects and define budget constraints
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
- Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
- Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
- Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
- Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
- Test graphics across various media
- Amend designs after feedback
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
Essential skills:
- Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks
- Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- A portfolio of illustrations or other graphics / CV
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed volunteers.
Great opportunity for graduates looking to gain graphic design experience and develop their skills.
Quilombo will share the intellectual property with designer.
Ideally looking for a candidate who is able to volunteer 12 hours a week.
Contract basis (3 to 4 months) – specific basis of work to be delivered
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and connecting families and children that have been affected by Epilepsy. Our mission is to provide a safe space for families to socialise, reduce isolation and build relationships. As well as share information, access support and guidance and most importantly for children to have some fun!
As a team of passionate individuals, we work towards creating a positive impact through our monthly Family Support Sessions, an anti-suffocation pillow donation scheme, family day trips and raising awareness of epilepsy and its impact.
Largely, support we offer families is communicated through social media. We are at a stage where we need someone with the relevant skills to improve our presence and content across our channels.
Core responsibilities include:
- Working with HOPE’s team of Trustees to develop relevant content.
- Day-to-day management of the HOPE-owned social media channels
Training and/or experience in either of the following areas would also be of interest:
- Advertising with Facebook/Instagram, Google Ads, etc.
- PR and press
The ideal candidate will be positive, self-motivated and be able to commit a minimum of two hours a week to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Expression of Interest to become a World Horse Welfare Trustee
Volunteering for World Horse Welfare comes in many different forms, from lending a hand at one of our farms, to providing administrative support at our Head Office.
Another way individuals can provide voluntary support is by joining our Council of Trustees – an elected group of professionals responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our charity. Trustees are not expected to take part in the day-to-day running of the organisation, but as a group they are responsible for its general control and are required to act in its best interests. To do this effectively, our Council includes representatives with various areas of expertise and from different backgrounds.
In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, influence the direction of the charity, attend a range of special events and become part of a diverse and friendly network.
We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human partnership in all of its guises. Our mission is to work with horses, horse owners, communities, organisations and governments to improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide. To find out more about our work please visit our website
We currently have three vacancies with the following required experience:
1. Strategic marketing and commercial
2. Political/Government
3. Top-level equestrian sport
With the exception of equestrian sport, an experience of equines, whilst a bonus, is not required; you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work.
World Horse Welfare embraces a diversity of perspectives to inform our day-to-day work, something which we would also like to see reflected in membership of our Council. We encourage expressions of interest from currently under-represented groups, including people from a broad age range, LGBTQ+, ethnically-diverse communities and disabled people.
Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024.
If you have relevant experience and would like to express an interest in becoming a Trustee, then please email a covering letter and your CV to Fiona Abel.
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Quilombo UK is looking for a Researcher to join their national volunteering team working from home. QuilomboUK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.
By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers,who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
* All applicants are required to fill out the complete contact details when applying for this position.
Main Responsibilities
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Since its creation, Quilombo UK has collected a great amount of information, evidence and items through projects, fundraisers, events etc.
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We are looking for a volunteer to find published materials related to Quilombo’s key objectives, especially cultural and racial diversity, and stereotypes in UK communities. The materials include all types of evidence, articles, journals, newspaper columns, local and global news stories.
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The researcher will help to collect information that can be used as an evidence base to help inform future activities, and also in exhibitions, workshops, and community events.
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We are looking for a self-starter who can source, collect, and share relevant materials independently. You will also be working closely with our volunteers in relevant areas such as Marketing and PR.
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Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
General tasks
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Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
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You will need to have good written skills and be able to explain concepts and projects concisely and accurately;
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You will be self-starting and willing to research the various projects that we have carried out and catalogue all the evidence collected
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You will need to have good communication and team-working skills as you will be working closely with Marketing & PR and other volunteers
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
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Be computer literate - a good understanding of Microsoft Word is essential and Excel skills are beneficial although support from other volunteers will be provided if necessary
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Be a strong team player
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Can work without much supervision