Get Involved - become a facilitator

We are seeking Christian, Indigenous, Islamic and Jewish people, for dynamic volunteers and presenters who are great with kids, who care about the place of compassion, respect, inclusion and values in Australia - to be part of this non profit, nationally acclaimed organisation.

Target audience team and organisation

1. Primary and High School students, aged 8-17 in Sydney, and other NSW location.

2. Teams of Christian, Islamic, Jewish and Indigenous role models who run programs standing together.

3. The Together for Humanity Foundation is a genuine interfaith Organisation and enjoys the support of religious communities, government and educators.

What do facilitators aim to achieve?

1. To educate school students about common values and to motivate them as people from different faiths/cultures to take action together on these values.

2. To build empathy between people of different backgrounds, to combat prejudice and help students see past stereotypes and impressions created by media reports and conflicting stories.

What does it involve?

Facilitators conduct workshops and presentations ranging from one hour – full days, together with 2 or 3 presenters from diverse backgrounds.  The sessions are with large or small groups of students and have an element of fun and a serious substantial message.  Presenters follow a program outline with a clear focus and within that structure bring some of their own creativity and passion as well as respond to children’s input.

Commitment sought - volunteer and paid positions

Facilitators are welcome to observe or try one session.  Generally we are seeking to fill volunteer and a limited number of paid positions, during the school term.

Criteria and Training

1. Personally committed to appreciation and cooperation between people of different beliefs/cultures and eager to see greater commitment to action on core values.

2. Engaged member of one the faith communities or are of Indigenous heritage with a level of knowledge/participation that is acceptable to the representatives of that community.

3. Respectful of others opinions/beliefs and a willingness not to advocate for or persuade others of the merits of ones own beliefs or opinions.  (We explain our own perspective without seeking to convince others).

4. Being the kind of person young people can relate to.  Facilitators would have an engaging personality with a “fun” element and relaxed, sincere but not an earnest manner.

5. Experience in youth work or teaching is an advantage, not a requirement.

6. Training and guidance as needed will be provided.

Next Step

Please take some time to consider participating in this very exciting program.  To join or find out more please contact:

Donna Jacobs Sife
info@togetherforhumanity.org.au
Telephone: 0417 241 418.