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In the UK:
Roles for Volunteers & Skills Required
1. Company Secretary
Previous experience in this role would be advantageous. To see an explanation of duties please visit www.sandy-a.co.uk
2. Media Skills/Archivist
Job Description
- To collate all information relating to The Talbot Centre, to include media/press items, photos, videos, mail shots/fliers and any other material as deemed necessary.
Skills required
- Preparation and running of electronic data base
- Filing and organisational skills
3. ‘Friends’ Co-ordinator
Job Description
- To ensure continued commitment and interest from a varied list of interested parties.
- To contact ‘Friends’ when needed to assist with fundraising events.
Skills required
- Organisational skills
- Preparation of data base
4. Fundraising events co-ordinator
Job Description
- Identify events that will generate an income for the TC.
- Research and follow up information
- Create and maintain a diary of events
Skills required
- Some experience required
- Interpersonal skills
5. Volunteer Co-ordinator
Job Description
- Liaise with prospective volunteers
- Liaise with Sioux via email
- Undertake CRB checks
- Ensure payment prior to commencement of placement
- Support whilst at Talbot Centre via email
- Ensure volunteers are suitable either for UK committee or TC Nepal
Skills required
- Data base of all volunteers and dates available to volunteer
- Impart information required – re: expectations etc
6. PR Person
Job Description
- To publicise the TC and forthcoming events
- To liaise with local and possibly national media
- Compiling and submitting press releases
Skills required
- Good writing
- Good communication
- Public speaking
7. Grant applications officer
Job Description
- Sourcing grant making bodies that offer relevant funding
- Submitting grant applications
- Liaising with Trustees for relevant information
Skills required
- Experience of making grant applications for charities
In Nepal:
Skills/Professions required
Teaching:
English, Maths, Art, Sport/Games, Music.
Health care:
Doctors, Nurses, Social workers, Child Psychologists, Alternative therapists.
Building maintenance etc:
Builders, Plumbers, Electricians, General DIY, Organic Veg’ Gardening.
General:
Ability to work on own initiative. Firm but caring attitude toward children. Experience not necessary but enthusiasm a must.
Length of stay:
A minimum stay of 2 weeks is required with a maximum of 5 months; preferably volunteers would be able to stay for at least a month in order to benefit both themselves and the children from the experience.
Hours of work during school term:
7.30 am to 10am & 3.30 pm to 7pm
All day Saturday.
Days off for sightseeing/shopping by mutual arrangement.
Duties:
General duties would include: teaching basic English/Maths/Art, assisting with homework, supervising mealtimes and bedtime, helping children prepare for school, take and collect from school a short walk away, play games/sports, accompanying children and staff on picnics/days out.
Costs for food and accommodation:
£25 per week to include: own room, hot showers, transport from airport on arrival, emailing facility ½ hour per day and access to professional trek/tour guides at special rates.
Meals consist of daal bhaat (rice with lentils and curried veg) served at 8.30am and 5.30pm with fruit/eggs/bread for lunch. There are local shops nearby should you wish to purchase and cook other food.
Information:
Volunteers are advised to take out adequate insurance to cover their stay and to have all necessary immunisations.
A visa for 2 months can be obtained at Kathmandu airport on arrival; forms are available there and require a passport photo; which can be taken at the airport, and a fee of approx £20. Visas can be extended on a monthly basis; for up to a 5 month stay in any one year period, at a cost of £20 per month.
In compliance with the Charities Commission all volunteers are required to submit to CRB clearance at a cost of £13. An enhanced CRB clearance would be required if you are going to visit The Talbot Centre, Nepal.
The Talbot Centre for Street Children in Nepal is a Registered Charity, number 1105514 and is Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The charity is named in memory of Stephen John Talbot (1953 - 2001), the late brother of our director.