SUAS is an Irish educational charity working towards a world where all children have access to education as a right, and have access to a high quality education that gives them the opportunity to learn so that, as literate young people, they can avoid the vicious circle of poverty that has entrapped them and their families for generations. We see education as key to social transformation, and the first and most important step in changing lives. SUAS views education as key to social transformation, and the first and most important step in changing lives. Education is a human right, and education has been proven to reduce child mortality, reduce child labour and child marriages, increase earning potential, and develop better life skills.
SUAS is currently taking applications from those interested in volunteering as a programme coordinator for summer 2016. The Coordinator Role is both challenging and rewarding. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teamwork and leadership skills, to manage a group of diverse young people, to work with inspiring people in India or Zambia and to learn valuable management skills while working in a challenging environment. Coordinators attend three specially tailored Coordinator Preparation Weekends between January and May, receiving leading edge training in areas such as leadership, conflict resolution and team development from external experts. They then lead teams of SUAS Volunteers on placement for ten weeks during the summer.
Desirable Attributes:
· High fit with the vision, mission and ethos of SUAS
· Empathy and sensitivity towards others
· Excellent situational awareness; able to make accurate risk assessments and exercise good judgement, strong focus on health, safety and security.
· Commitment to the role and to own learning
· Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
· Ability to put their own definition and structure on the role
· Ability and desire to work closely and collaboratively with others
· Passionate about social change
Applications should be received by the 4 December 2015.
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