The work we do at Harambee would not be possible without the support of a dedicated team of volunteers. Some of them have been with us for years, some are regulars and others provide us with the benefit of their knowledge or expertise on a consultancy-type basis. So, if you are thinking of getting involved there are many flexible ways in which you can do this.

Some of our volunteers are have a strong interest in the field of development education but this is not a pre-requisite. If you would simply like to improve your administrative or IT skills, develop your office and social skills, perhaps in order to re-enter the job market; or you simply have time on your hands and would like to help then give us a ring!

Harambee provides the opportunity to work in a small but very friendly office in the city centre within a motivated team of people who are passionate about raising awareness of development issues. Support is provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other staff members (although a certain amount of initiative is required) and training opportunities can be identified and encouraged. We are members of Cambridge Centre for Voluntary Services and, as such, can make the most of opportunities for further training that they offer. We are also considering offering an internship programme during 2007 so keep your eyes peeled for further information on this website.

Give us a ring if any of the following volunteer opportunities interest you.

General Office Administration and Educational Support

Type of work: General administrative tasks such as typing up documents, data input, e-mail databases/address entries, photocopying, processing application and educational feedback forms, assembling packs and supporting the preparation of educational workshops by photocopying, laminating and lots of cutting up. This work can also involve drawing large bananas and inflating world globe balloons!

Desired Skills: a mix of Microsoft Office skills especially Word and Access although Excel can be helpful too. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook. Ability to understand written activity instructions and compile educational games and activities. Initiative to summarise and compile written feedback comments etc.

Fundraising Volunteer needed

A fundraising volunteer is required from September 08 to support our busy but friendly organisation. The Harambee Centre is a registered educational Charity based in central Cambridge which promotes local understanding and action on global issues.

Required skills or experience:

An in-depth knowledge of fundraising for the Voluntary and Community Sector and experience of writing funding applications.
Some knowledge of local, regional and national funding bodies.

Desired skills or experience:

Any knowledge of the U.K education system would be an asset as would a knowledge or interest in development or environmental issues.
An ability to be flexible and adapt to a very small working environment which sometimes becomes crowded.

Location:

This role can be either remote or office-based at the Harambee Centre for Development and Environment Education, Emmanuel UR Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RR. 

Time required:

1 day a week or as suits if working from home.

Volunteer needed for Perceptions of Africa

A volunteer is required from November 2008 to support one of the projects in our busy but friendly organisation. The Harambee Centre is a registered educational Charity based in central Cambridge which promotes local understanding and action on global issues.

Required skills or experience:

-    An ability to create web content for a teacher-friendly educational website based on this project.
-    Knowledge and experience of using image banks such as Flickr
-    A good knowledge of Word layout and document creation

Desired skills or experience:

- an ability to work under own initiative as much as possible (although support will be provided)
- an ability to work to project targets
- flexibility and the ability to adapt to a small working environment which sometimes becomes crowded.
- an experience of educational planning, the National Curriculum or instructions for educational activities

Location:

Office-based at the Harambee Centre for Development and Environment Education, Emmanuel UR Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RR 

Time required:

Few hours to one day a week

Youth Group Volunteer Needed

A Youth Group volunteer is required from January 09 to support our small but growing youth group dedicated to learning about Global Issues - the ‘Local Collective’. The Harambee Centre is a registered educational Charity based in central Cambridge which promotes local understanding and action on global issues.

Required skills or experience:

Youth work training and experience are required. We can support you to have a CRB check and full induction into the volunteer role and responsibilities will be given.

Desired skills or experience:

Knowledge of or interest in Global Youth Work and Global Education are desirable.
Any knowledge of the U.K. educational system would be an asset (but not essential) as would a knowledge or interest in development or environmental issues.

Location:

Based at the Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge.

Time required:

Every Monday night between 6 - 8pm.