Create local impact as Global Shaper

at MCR Global Shapers

Role Description

Join Global Shapers Manchester Hub to create impactful projects on climate action, financial literacy, well-being, inclusion and more!

Who we are:
We are a group of young people in the Manchester Hub of Global Shapers Community in association with World Economic Forum. Our mission is to inspire, empower and connect leaders to reach their full potential, amplify emerging voices in decision-making, and positively shape their communities and the world.

The Manchester Hub started in January 2020 with the aim to create a community that is focused on making a positive social impact and supporting each other through those journeys. Since then, we have created projects through collective action and community outreach that contribute to the local economy, social and digital inclusion and climate change.

We are looking for volunteers to join our hub as Global Shaper:
- Between 18-27 years-old
- Residents of, or live close to Greater Manchester
- Committed to working with peers to improve their community
- Skilled in our project impact areas and/or charity operations, such as governance, marketing, finance and human resources
- Interested in developing their leadership potential
- Willing to support fellow Shapers in their personal and professional development
- Ready to engage in the community and follow our Community Charter

You can expect to:
- Lead and support impactful projects on climate change, financial literacy, well-being, inclusion and more
- Develop skills in leadership, project management and communication
- Access global learning opportunities, including overseas conferences
- Build connections passionate about youth empowerment and civic engagement

Apply online here: https://mcrshapers.org/join/

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering, Virtual volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

2 hours per week

Availability: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening, Ad-Hoc
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Monthly meetings in Manchester city centre (including Alliance Manchester Business School), with occasional events and remote volunteering in Greater Manchester
Ward: Boroughwide, Remote Volunteering

Benefit to the volunteer

- Lead and support impactful projects on climate change, financial literacy, well-being, inclusion and more
- Develop skills in leadership, project management and communication
- Access global learning opportunities, including overseas conferences
- Build connections passionate about youth empowerment and civic engagement

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Event and Stewarding, Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Media, Youth Work
Skills: Admin, Organising and Planning, - Between 18-27 years-old
- Residents of, or live close to Greater Manchester
- Committed to working with peers to improve their community
- Skilled in our project impact areas and/or charity operations, such as governance, marketing, finance and human resources
- Interested in developing their leadership potential
- Willing to support fellow Shapers in their personal and professional development
- Ready to engage in the community and follow our Community Charter
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