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Lead transformative sports initiatives and wellness programs that promote both mental and physical health. As the Sports and Wellness Programme Manager at Barawak, you will champion initiatives that empower our community to achieve holistic well-being.
Role Description
Introduction to the Sports and Wellness Programme at Barawak
Energize your service to the community with purpose at the forefront of Barawak's Sports and Wellness Programme, where we embrace the transformative power of physical activity and mental resilience. In direct alignment with our objective to nurture a community in peak health, this service line is a catalyst for change, advocating for holistic wellness and mental health. Our strategic vision is to launch groundbreaking sports and wellness initiatives that do more than just engage the body; they invigorate the mind and nourish the spirit.
Our mission through this service line is to offer a sanctuary of health and well-being that resonates with our broader vision of a community where every individual thrives. By integrating innovative sports programs and mental well-being activities, we're not only enhancing personal health but also fostering communal vitality. This initiative is a pledge to our community—a commitment to a future where wellness is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, empowering the Afro-Hebrew community to soar to new heights of achievement and fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Sports and Wellness strategy and service line: Improve physical health and mental well-being through sports and related activities by launching novel sports and wellness initiatives that prioritize agility and holistic health.
• Forward-thinking initiatives: design and launch innovative sports and wellness initiatives that promote physical agility and holistic health within the community. These should include sessions for mental and physical well-being like football, exercise, and self-defence classes.
• Make discretionary referrals to subsidised counselling.
• Offer subsidised programmes for mental and physical wellbeing: champion mental health awareness by offering subsidised programs for mental and physical well-being, including access to wellbeing workshops.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thefrequency and attendance of sports, counselling and wellness sessions; and the self-reported improvement in participants' mental and physical health after sessions. 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 establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Sports and Wellness resources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Sports and Wellness service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Sports and Wellness service.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Sports and Wellness service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Sports and Wellnessservice across social media, press, and community events.
4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategy and objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Sports and Wellness service 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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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer for Community Events. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by attending and facilitating community events for LGBTQIA+ Muslim groups in Manchester. Some of the responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
● Assist the Community Trustee in researching and planning events for the hub in Manchester, London and Scotland
● Communicate with members on our Discord channel to coordinate attendance and activities
● Liaise with speakers, performers, and workshop facilitators to ensure their needs are met and their contributions align with the goals and values of the community.
● Set up and take down meeting rooms including workshop materials, refreshments and other ops as required
● Engage with attendees, volunteers, and stakeholders during events to ensure a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
● Record attendance collect feedback and evaluate the success of each event, making recommendations for improvement.
● Assist workshop leaders and Trustees in delivering activities
● Assist with special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees
How much commitment is required?
We are flexible around your schedule. However, the following commitments are in place for volunteers.
● Attend monthly meetings to update on tasks, progress etc.
● Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
● Attend all Hidayah Hub events
● Attend other Hidayah events where geographically possible
● Add to and maintain the administration of our file-sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
● Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
● Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
● Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
What do we expect from a volunteer?
Qualities:
● Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals.
● Knowledge or understanding of the specific challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ Muslims in Manchester.
● Excellent organizational and time management skills.
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
● Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community.
● Previous experience in events or coordination is preferable but not mandatory.
● Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
● Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
● Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
● Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
● Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft, as well as project management, web and comms tools
Personality:
● A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
● Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
● Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
● Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
● Professionalism in all situations
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
Benefits to volunteering with Hidayah
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
● Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
● Supporting vulnerable communities
● Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
● Experience working in community events
● Development of professional networking skills
● Travel expenses reimbursed (capped at £20)
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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Would you be willing to serve a unique Christian charity by supporting its Finance Department? Do you have financial experience and now wish to volunteer some of your time? If so, this voluntary post could be for you!
The opportunity
- Part-time, 1 day per week
- Reasonable Expenses Paid
This is a new opportunity to work alongside CMF's Accountant to undertake regular administrative financial tasks.
Our volunteer Finance Assistant will assist the accountant with tasks such as processing bank transfer requests, ensuring accounts software is up to date and accurate, and preparing financial reports.
Would you be willing to use your passion, skills and experience to support CMF in our mission to see Christian healthcare professionals united and equipped to live and speak for Jesus Christ?
This role is based at our London office.
Who are the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF)?
With approximately 4,800 members throughout the UK and Ireland, our members are drawn from all Christian denominations. We are united by our faith in Jesus Christ and our belief in the Bible as God's Word. We equip doctors, nurses, midwives, and students, along with other healthcare professionals, to live out their Christian calling to care with competence and compassion. As a fellowship, we work together to support, encourage, and inspire each other, uniting to serve Jesus together in this generation.
What's our vision?
One million people access the NHS every 24 hours; it is the fifth-biggest employer on earth. What might God do with a movement of Christian healthcare professionals who live and speak for him? We long to see our healthcare system and our nations transformed through the lives of those who are living and speaking for him.
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The Operations Assistant supports the Chair with all administration to enable Hidayah to function smoothly. Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Providing administrative support to the Chair including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and responding to emails
- Creating process flows to enable service delivery and monitor progress
- Preparing meeting agendas, taking notes and sharing meeting minutes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases including documents on the Google Drive
- Aiding in the planning and execution of all operational projects and initiatives
- Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation as needed e.g., for annual reports
- Responding to inquiries and providing information to internal and external stakeholders
- Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chair
How much time is required?
We are flexible around your schedule but we anticipate that the role will require around 4 hours per week. The following commitments are in place for all Hidayah volunteers:
- Aim to attend all relevant meetings, delivering a comprehensive report with updates and to complete actions as and when they appear
- Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
- Attend Hidayah events (where geographically possible)
- Help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah events and fundraising drives
- Add to and maintain the administration of our file sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
- Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
- Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
- Provide information, statements and data for the annual report
- Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
This role is subject to a 6 months probationary period with a 2 month notice period should you wish to resign.
What is expected from an Operations Assistant?
Knowledge:
- Educated to degree level or experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability
- Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector
- Understanding of confidentiality, equality and diversity and safeguarding procedures
Personality:
- A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
- Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
- Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
- Professionalism in all situations
Administration Skills:
- A high degree of literacy in Microsoft Office and IT Applications
- Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
- Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
- Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
- Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
What benefits do I get from this role?
- Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Reference for your CV
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working strategically as part of a team
- Development of professional networking skills
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.