Who we are:
The African Council is an independent voluntary organisation with a mission to promote the social and economic welfare of African People.
We celebrate the best in African culture(s), history and values. We promote the attainment of education and life skills especially among Africans. We also advance active citizenship among Africans through engagement in civic and political process, institutions and leadership.
Some of our projects:
Volunteering Opportunities:
Volunteers are vital for delivering the African Council's projects and services. We are looking for volunteers to join our team and we currently have volunteering opportunities available in the following areas:
Benefits of volunteering with the African Council include:
Fantastic opportunities to help at a very exciting time in the development of the African Council. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Ca-ananay Maduka, Volunteer Coordinator at E Mail: info@africancouncil.org.uk or Tel.: 01224 579218.
The African Council is an independent voluntary organisation with a mission to promote the social and economic welfare of African People. We celebrate the best in African culture(s), history and values. We promote the attainment of education and life skills especially among Africans. We also advance active citizenship among Africans through engagement in civic and political process, institutions and leadership.
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Flexible times available to volunteer. All help greatly appreciated.
Experience required: Reliable, friendly, trustworthy, dedicated and willing to progress the African Council and the African Community in Scotland.
Travel details: The time you can commit is flexible to your schedule. We recognise you have other commitments (e.g. higher education students have exams) and so how much time you can commit is down to yourself. You don’t have to travel to our offices to be able to carry out most of the volunteer work but when we do require you to travel, we cover your travel expenses.
Minimum age: 17
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses are paid where volunteers has been requested to come into the office or an event. We refund transport fare/parking for the day or cover mileage @45p/mile.
Training details: Excellent support and relevant training provided to all volunteers. The volunteer induction covers the company background, leave entitlement, sickness absence, hours of work & benefits, financial procedure, health & safety, training and development. Ongoing training covers employability training and business development training and other relevant areas. Support is available to the volunteer as needed.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet