Programme Assistants

Job Description

 

 

One of four World Centres, Sangam is an international gathering place for members and friends of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, providing opportunities to meet and share experiences. Sangam offers Events and Seminars, Community Action Programmes, and international volunteer and employment opportunities in a residential environment.

Main Purpose                   To assist in the implementation of innovative and dynamic international events, including community work projects, children’s camps, and advocacy seminars

Duration of Position          3 months (June - September),                          6 months (September to March)

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to international friendship, understanding, and the values of WAGGGS
• Ensure that local customs are respected by all
• Fulfil the mission of Sangam by assisting with developing, facilitating, and evaluating programmes for training and self-development as an active member of the Programme Team
• Ensure the highest standards of customer service to all visitors
• Maintain a positive working environment for all staff and volunteers
• Undertake specific duties as detailed below
  

Specific Duties

• Assist the Programme Manager (PM) and Assistant Programme Manager (APM) with the implementation of events
• Carry out programme-related tasks such as preparing Event Boards and Event Books
• Design, prepare, and run event activities specific to each event theme, including tours
• With the Programme Team, evaluate events and make improvements
• Represent home country and national Member Organisation in cultural sessions when there are no participants from home country present
• Meet and greet incoming international participants
• Facilitate conversation at meals and tea times
• Assist patrols with duties such as flag ceremony and morning reflection
• Assist the APM in maintaining all resources and materials in the Programme Room
• Design, decorate, and keep current all banners and notice boards at Sangam
• Write web site, newsletter, and magazine articles as directed by the PM/DWCM
• Assist with the community bazaar, staff events, and other Sangam activities
• Prepare welcome information for new volunteer staff
• Carry out other duties as directed
  

The work of the Programme Assistants at Sangam involves an extremely wide range of activities, which use a variety of organisational and creative skills. Flexibility and willingness to take on unexpected tasks and new challenges is essential.

Minimum Intermediate* English level (*see application)

Current 1^st aid skills