ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting part-time position for a person of African background to support our new Harambee Club and nurture family and community relationships. Harambee is a Swahili word which means working together, collaboration or working bee. The Harambee Club will be a Homework Club focused on supporting young people from African backgrounds.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead the Harambee Club sessions - Tuesdays during school terms 3pm-6.30pm
• Engage families and young people in the program, increasing positive community connections and confidence in learning
• Support and engage volunteers at each session
• Prepare and maintain student resources
• Support volunteer induction and training
• Promote the program to families, schools and other stakeholders

ABOUT REGIONAL VICTORIANS OF COLOUR

We are Regional Victorians of Colour (RVOC), a collective of people of colour living in regional Victoria. Our vision is that people of colour belong, are valued and can contribute to regional communities.

Through our initiatives, we advocate for inclusion and social cohesion, centring the aspirations of newly arrived communities in regional and rural Victoria. At the core of our work is self-determination, advocacy and placemaking: the shaping of meaningful grassroots communities where newly arrived community members can gather, celebrate, and fully express their identities.

In Bendigo, the Old Church on the Hill is home to Regional Victorians of Colour.

If you have any questions about the role or how to apply, don't hesitate to get in touch for a confidential chat by calling or emailing Linto Thomas, Director of Community Engagement , on 0401397129 or [email protected].

Please read the attached Position Description and make sure you meet all the essential selection criteria before applying.