Unity is a UK-based grassroots charitable fund, working to bridge the needs gap of refugees, starting in areas in Turkey and expanding to countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Palestine. The areas in Turkey despite having large refugee populations lack the attention of aid organisations and the media, therefore immediately needing support.
Our first projects will support The Syrian Social Gathering (SSG). SSG provides health care, education, vocational training and legal support to some of the 300,000 refugees in Mersin, Turkey. Their projects are thriving, with the exception of their underfunded legal centre. We are initially fundraising for this, allowing them to expand from providing legal documentation to 3,500 people per year to 11,000. This documentation allows Syrian refugees to get AFAD cards, providing access education, healthcare and work permits, under the Turkish government. Moving forward we are undergoing further field research to identify needs gaps and start projects accordingly, with the support of local organisations.
Financial transparency is extremely important; we will provide easily accessible financial reports, so funders can see exactly where their money is going. We also aim to have little to no donations funding personal and company expenses. Donors will know that most, if not their entire donation will directly benefit the beneficiaries. This will be done through personal and business funding.
We believe strongly in working with and supporting local people and organisations and over time passing field operations to them, whilst providing support from a distance.
We are recruiting a volunteer Fundraising Events Officer to plan and execute events for Unity. These events will vary from gigs, dance nights, talks, and many more! The successful candidate will have unique ideas and ambition to follow them through.
This is a unique and exciting role for the right candidate, who will be driven and self-motivated. The role will be demanding and will need someone who deals well under-pressure and is passionate about the role.
This is a voluntary position which will last for approximately 3 months, but there is a possibility of being offered a long term, stipended role depending on the person and the expansion the charity. It will be a part-time flexible role to begin and we will adapt the times to fit the right candidate.
Roles Include:
Contact and coordinate existing events and venues.
Creating events, advertising and marketing them with our Social Media Coordinator.
Making each event a successful one.
Putting together roles and teams specific for each event with the rest of the Unity team.
Ordering merchandise and other stock which can be sold at events and festivals.
Regularly attending meetings and writing reports on each event.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in planning events in any scale.
Passion and knowledge about the cause.
Flexible working hours.
Enthusiasm for planning and organisation.
The main criteria we look for in our candidates is a passion for the role.
Please send your cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the role and a CV.