Job Description

Strategic Development Volunteer

About Us

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) is an award-winning British charity based in London and established in 2001 with a long history of delivering advice, support and integration support for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK. ACAA was founded by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi, who arrived as a refugee in the back of a refrigerated container with his young family in 1999. The charity has steadily grown and is now the largest Afghan diaspora-led charity in the UK, with 4 offices across the UK - Hounslow, Harrow, Birmingham and Liverpool.

ACAA has a solid reputation for high quality, culturally sensitive services based on utilising the lived experience of its' Director, Trustees, staff and volunteers. Most recently, ACAA has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services and the Founder Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi has received both the British Citizens' Award and the MBE. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi has been awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree by Royal Holloway.

Our core services in the UK include

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Education, training and development opportunities - ESOL for Integration, Supplementary Schools, British citizenship test preparation, business and employment advice and support, Assistance with financial issues, benefits issues, CV and Cover letter writing workshops, practice Job Interviews, support with digital skills, 1:1 pastoral support, skills/training, in particular ESOL skills for work, Volunteering and Work Placements, Job Brokerage Women's outreach and women-only projects - empowerment, development, advice and support Legal and advice clinics to Advice Quality Standard and OISC accreditation, using volunteers and pro bono solicitors, focusing mainly on immigration, housing, business and employment issues Social and cultural activities and events promoting community cohesion, music and fitness, volunteering Football, Yoga and Zumba sessions for disadvantaged and socially excluded women and girls

Responsibilities:

To organise fundraising events To organise meetings with others charities to build closer relationships To support with event planning Working with ACAA staff on advocacy, policy and communications matters Developing ACAA's media presence and PR Helping ACAA to secure awards and patronages Building partnerships with local groups, mosques, charities and local authorities Organising events and conferences Administration and research work Writing and responding to emails

Essential for applicants to have:

Knowledge of Afghanistan, Central Asian countries and refugee policies in the UK Creativity and willingness to learn new skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to multitask whilst still paying attention to detail Providing administrative support

Personal Specification:

Keen interest in sustainable community development Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you can gain from volunteering with us:

Work experience with an expanding grassroots charity (future employers will take note) Leadership qualities (projects are often led by volunteers) Ability to work with a variety of different people (shows flexibility and work ethic) Communication skills (transferable to multiple sectors) Friends! A lot of the people who volunteer are students or recent graduates and so the environment is relaxed, friendly and welcoming
As the Strategic Development Volunteer position is voluntary, the working hours are flexible.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: From 0.10 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person