Slavery Free Croydon Community Champion - MASG Volunteer

Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) is a small Croydon-based charity which is committed to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We are currently five trustees, one project manager, and a handful of volunteers.

We are currently establishing a multi-stakeholder project which aims to make the London Borough of Croydon a Slavery Free Borough. This is a significant operation and is currently in the initial stages, having just had the first of many multi-stakeholder meetings.

We are looking for an organised and reliable volunteer to co-ordinate the smooth running and information sharing of the Multi-Agency Steering Group (MASG).

What you will gain as a volunteer:  

•    Being part of a dedicated volunteer-led team instrumental in effecting change within Croydon
•    Valuable experience by helping establish a Slavery Free Croydon
•    Giving back to your community and making a difference
•    Playing an important role in helping those who cannot speak for themselves
•    Being part of projects where your ideas and contributions are valued
    
What your volunteering entails:    

•    Being great at administration or secretarial work, you’ll be the first point of contact and coordinating MASG meetings ensuring the smooth running in all areas
•    Taking notes, typing and sharing information, troubleshooting
•    Coordinating of reports, website updates, sharing Awareness Pack materials etc.
•    Being great at Communications and making a brilliant service experience
•    Sharing the work of CCAT’s Slavery Free Croydon project and raising awareness of Modern Slavery and Anti-trafficking in Croydon even further
•    Referring complex issues to Trustees
•    General admin support as needed

Your personal skills, experience and attributes include:    

•    Be able to use MS Office efficiently and able to work online
•    Organised, focused and pays attention to details
•    Able to work to tight deadlines and can prioritise well
•    Able to guide MASG members and upskill current volunteers
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Excellent minute/note-taking skills
•    Reliable, enthusiastic and a great team player
•    Friendly, dedicated and who can commit to set meetings throughout the year alongside being flexible
•    Desirable (but not essential): Experience either working in, or studying Criminal / Social Justice and related fields especially knowledge in areas of Anti-Trafficking, Modern Day Slavery and Exploitation