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Young Humanitarian Facilitators

Organisation:

New Zealand Red Cross

Category:

Youth & Children

Hours:

Both/Flexible

Locations:

Dunedin

Volunteer to be a Young Humanitarians Facilitator and help support rangatahi (young people) to take humanitarian action in their communities. Young Humanitarians | Karawhiua! creates spaces for young people to voice their concerns for humanitarian issues like climate change, nuclear war and inclusion, and be part of the solutions.

Facilitators help foster meaningful conversations between young people and activities that make a meaningful difference, from streamside planting to packing welcome packs for former refugees. Facilitators may be required to supervise young people under 18. You will report to our volunteer-led branch, and receive guidance from staff, who will guide you through your volunteering journey.

Your tasks:

  • Delivering one or two educational workshops.
  • Facilitating discussion and activities around humanitarian issues.
  • Supporting rangatahi to connect content to action in their communities.
  • Providing feedback after the programme is delivered.

Requirements

  • Friendly
  • Care about the role of young people in humanitarian action
  • Care about sustainability
  • Have initiative and good communication skills.
  • Pass a police vetting check
  • Provide details of two referees. They could be your employer, professor, friend, or someone who knows you well.

Please note: Your referees can’t be related to you or part of your extended family, nor be your partner or spouse, nor live at the same address as you.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment

  • Dedicate three to four hours of your time per week.
  • Be flexible – shifts could vary from week to week.

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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