Main tasks
- Participating in all CodeWomen+ & MigraCode events in person to welcome and register participants, managing the logistics at the event (food & drinks, contact with host, preparing materials) and presenting the project if needed.
- Supporting and facilitating the organisation of events and classes by contacting participants and volunteers and updating our database (Airtable) with the relevant information.
- Managing volunteers through Google Calendar invites, Slack reminders, emails, and calls.
- Liaising with hosting partners where needed.
- Drafting engaging Eventbrite and email invitations, as well as writing thank you notes to send by email or post on social media.
- Supporting the organisation’s communications team in creating content about the project for Instagram, LinkedIn and the web page.
- Moderating the online communication channels through engaging interactions with the community on WhatsApp groups and Slack channels.
- Supporting the mentorship programs by matching community members with volunteer mentors and following up on mentorship development.
- Taking part in ESC activities (organising team-building activities, raising awareness in schools, etc.) and the ESC annual project
- Supporting the rest of the team when needed and participating actively in the organisation’s activities.
Requirements
- People person, proactive and happy to help others, comfortable with reaching out to strangers and networking.
- Independent and creative, able to come up with ideas, find new ways of doing things, and suggest improvements.
- Good command of English (Spanish is a great advantage)
- Flexibility (to attend classes on Saturdays and events in the evenings of weekdays)
- Volunteer experience with event organisation.
- Able to manage deadlines, plan ahead, and anticipate problems.
- Comfortable with software tools and interested in learning to use new systems, like Slack, Airtable and Notion.
- Writing skills (e.g. writing engaging texts for event promotion and to reach out to different stakeholders)
- Enthusiastic and committed to achieving more diversity in the tech sector.
- An intersectional feminist perspective.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge in journalism, communication or community management.
- Interest in the field of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Interest in the field of Migration, Refugees and Asylum.
- Interest in developing tech skills (web development, data science).
- Knowledge of other languages (Darija, Catalan, French, etc.);
Eligibility
To participate in the ESC Volunteering program, you are required to meet the following criteria:
- Being between 18 – 30 years old
- Being an EU resident or a resident in one of the mentioned partner countries (Neighbouring the EU)
- Being available for 12 months
- No Prior ESC Participation
What do we offer?
Our volunteering program is funded by the European Commission through the European Solidarity Corps program. This means that volunteering provides:
- Travel costs coverage: Up to the limits established in the Erasmus+ Guide distance calculator from the volunteer’s region of residency to our centre
- Free Accommodation (shared room): Provided in the centre of Barcelona. The flat is fully equipped (kitchen, bathrooms, washing machine, wifi, etc
- Monthly allowance: 330 euros per month
- Insurance: Henner
At the Open Cultural Center, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our work. As part of this commitment, we strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply to our volunteering positions.
How to apply
Send your application here:
https://airtable.com/appEUZuq0a1ZnugLF/shrL2jvRowsOx1QXl