Amnesty International Canberra Rural and Regional Activism Support Volunteer Position Title

Rural and Regional Activism Support Volunteer

Team

ACT/Southern NSW

Location

Canberra

Supervisor

Activism Support Coordinator (ACT/SNSW)

Minimum hours

4 hours office based per week

Length of placement

Ongoing – minimum 6 months

Review / End Date

3 month review

Training

Induction and on-the-job training

About Amnesty Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. We have a vision of a world in which every person enjoys all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. When those human rights are violated, we search out the facts, expose what is happening and mobilise people to put pressure on governments and others to stop the violations.

About the ACT/SNSW Action Centre & Region Our action centre supports Amnesty volunteering across all of the ACT and parts of regional NSW. Our volunteer activists are currently participating in major national human rights campaigns to reduce Indigenous youth incarceration, legislate for marriage equality, defend refugees and asylum seeker human rights, and increase our overall yearly refugee intake. We also support International campaigns to free prisoners of conscience around the world, and defend the human rights of many minority groups who are unfairly discriminated against. Our volunteers in the ACT are working with thousands of volunteers across the country and the world to achieve change. In Australia, are all working together to achieve the Amnesty 2020 vision. By 2020, together we will;

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Protect and Defend more lives Be an unstoppable movement Inspire Outstanding passion and commitment

By volunteering with us in our Canberra Action Centre, you can be an essential part of that movement, and have access to:      

Regular activism training and development opportunities Learning new skills in campaigning, activism strategy and activism in communities Opportunities to attend internal meetings with staff teams Mentoring by an Amnesty International staff member Gaining a close understanding of how Amnesty International operates A positive, fun and progressive work environment

About the role This role will act as office support for rural and regional NSW groups working in conjunction with the Community Organiser and the Activist Support Co-ordinator This dynamic role will be responsible for:  

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Responding to enquiries from rural and regional groups for campaign materials and posting materials out Promoting group events via groups social media platforms in conjunction with the overall regional social media strategy; including researching and trailing social media monitoring services; looking at ways of engaging with supporters online; working with other volunteers to promote Amnesty International activist group events; ongoing evaluation of the social media posts Responding to any questions and comments Training other volunteers on using social media Maintaining group convenors details lists and updating our Nation Builder database Checking and forwarding emails to relevant staff/volunteers Mail – Addressing and posting mail, purchasing new mail items on account as requested Data Entry - varies week to week Regular contact lists updates Assisting with specific research or data projects Creating specific event posters and newsletters Printing up and organising materials for groups and stalls

Knowledge, skills and experience required (selection criteria)  Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility  An ability to learn new tasks quickly  A willingness to plan ahead, set goals, and make a commitment to your volunteering  Ability and enthusiasm to work in a team environment  A passion for supporting human rights  An ability to learn and quickly adapt to new IT software and programs  Effective writing and communication skills

Application Process Please send in a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria through to [email protected] by 7th April 2017. We will let you know once we receive your application and if successful, we will contact you for an interview.

If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in this volunteer opportunity with Amnesty International.

Please be aware that this is a voluntary role and as such, the volunteer is not an employee of AIA, and that Amnesty International Australia does not provide volunteers with • Any monetary allowances or remuneration for volunteer roles • Accommodation or accommodation allowances • Any assistance in organising visas or completing visa applications