Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Position Information Pack
WHO IS OAKTREE?
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality. We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. We currently support projects in four countries; East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. It's role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable"
- The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia
What is Schools 4 Schools?
The vision of Schools 4 Schools is to bring Australian schools into partnership with schools in the developing world, encouraging and equipping students to educate each other and work together to create change.
For a look at what the program looks like on the ground, check out this youtube video that shows the Oaktree Schools 4 Schools team in action both in South Africa and in Australia: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hTd8I_zssL8.
Or for more information on the program visit the Oaktree website: www.theoaktree.org.
Schools 4 schools is a program designed to inspire, educate, empower and mobilize thousands of high school students to partner with their peers in the developing world, providing them with access to education to break the poverty cycle.
Schools 4 Schools involves the following components:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/add/opportunity
1. Seed group: A group of students who meet weekly at their school to plan fundraising and advocacy initiatives to engage their community. These students are mentored and trained by an Oaktree S4S coordinator to develop an awareness and understanding of issues facing their partner school overseas, and whop are trained in leadership and fundraising to run events that will raise money for their partner school.
2. Interactive Modules: S4S has developed interactive classroom workshops that give Australian students real insight into and understanding of what it is like to live in the developing world and give them the chance to explore the issue and ask questions ina fun, open and interactive environment. These are run by School Coordinator who is trained in the art of facilitation and team building.
3. S4S Summit: This is an annual opportunity to engage not only partner schools, but to connect with schools and students which do not fundraise and do workshops on a regular basis. Held at Challenge Stadium in 2011, the Summit is an incredible opportunity for students from all different schools to get together and learn more about the issues, be inspired by amazing guest speakers, take part in games and workshops to the topic of development, and walk away feeling like they're a part of a greater community of schools working together to break the poverty cycle.
In 2011 Oaktree WA engaged four schools in the program and gave them the opportunity to become a partner school. These schools included: Churchlands SHS, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS and St Mary's Anglican School for Girls.
This was the first year Australian partner schools had the choice to partner with our new schools program in Cambodia or to finish up the last year concentrating on our now completed program in South Africa.
In 2012 we look forward to continuing to build a positive and sustainable relationship with these schools.
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Job Outline
The role of the schools 4 schools Coordinator is to be the mentor and leader of a group of high school students at one specific high school in Perth (either at St Mary's, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS or Churchlands SHS)
The ‘seed group' meets weekly at a lunchtime determined at the beginning of the year and the coordinators role is to attend these weekly sessions and run workshops educating students about their partner school in Cambodia and issues such as HIV, AIDS and poverty.
In addition the coordinator will train the students on specific fundraising skills such as promotions, sponsorship, budgeting and logistics and help them to run two successful fundraisers, one small and one large, during the year. In addition the coordinator will be involved with facilitating the S4S state summit and participating in training sessions and whole branch events. The coordinator has the fantastic opportunity to lead a group of Australian students in workshops and fundraisers and out into action Oaktree's belief that the best way to create positive change is through investment and engagement with Australian youth to empower them with the understanding of the issues facing their peers living in poverty
Specific Activities
- Regular communication with teachers and students at your specific partner school
- Knowledge and research of the workshop issues and an understanding of the greater issues and solutions
- Preparing in advance for seed groups and ensuring you have the necessary materials for workshops
- Lead the students in creating and organising successful small and large scale events
- Creative presentation of workshop materials and interactive engagement with students
- Encourage and inspire students to engage with workshop materials and to complete given tasks
- Encourage seed group students to register for the S4S State Summit.
- Working to ensure that content is delivered with enthusiasm and is appropriate for the audience
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing classroom situations
- Attend weekly School 4 Schools Team meetings and fortnightly individual meetings with the S4S Manager
Skills Required
- Good ability to teach and lead a group of young people
- High quality presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Confidence in facilitation and guiding high school students
- The ability to understand and respond to the needs of others
- Professionalism
- Problem solving ability
- The ability to manage relationships
- passion and commitment to making a difference
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Key Performance Indicators
- number of students in the seed group
- Long term commitment from valuable students (consider attendance and input)
- Quality of relationship with contact teacher
- Number of students in attendance at state summit
- Quality of presentation and facilitation of workshops
- Student ownership over fundraisers
- Amount of money raised through fundraisers
- Continuation of school as a partner school in the following year
- Development and recognition of the schools 4 schools brand
Time Commitment
Average approximately 8 hours per week, excluding participation in 4 Oaktree Whole Branch Events and all training days.
Reports to: Schools 4 Schools Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the applicant's characteristics, skills and motivations to join the Oaktree Foundation.
Applications close 5pm Monday September 16th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes at g.barnes@theoaktree.org.
Interviews will take place between the 17th and the 25th of September and successful applicants will be notified on the 26th of September.
Questions
Gab Barnes
WA Recruitment Coordinator
g.barnes@theoaktree.org
0421 946 079
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Position Information Pack
WHO IS OAKTREE?
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality. We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. We currently support projects in four countries; East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. It's role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable"
- The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia
What is Schools 4 Schools?
The vision of Schools 4 Schools is to bring Australian schools into partnership with schools in the developing world, encouraging and equipping students to educate each other and work together to create change.
For a look at what the program looks like on the ground, check out this youtube video that shows the Oaktree Schools 4 Schools team in action both in South Africa and in Australia: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hTd8I_zssL8.
Or for more information on the program visit the Oaktree website: www.theoaktree.org.
Schools 4 schools is a program designed to inspire, educate, empower and mobilize thousands of high school students to partner with their peers in the developing world, providing them with access to education to break the poverty cycle.
Schools 4 Schools involves the following components:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/add/opportunity
1. Seed group: A group of students who meet weekly at their school to plan fundraising and advocacy initiatives to engage their community. These students are mentored and trained by an Oaktree S4S coordinator to develop an awareness and understanding of issues facing their partner school overseas, and whop are trained in leadership and fundraising to run events that will raise money for their partner school.
2. Interactive Modules: S4S has developed interactive classroom workshops that give Australian students real insight into and understanding of what it is like to live in the developing world and give them the chance to explore the issue and ask questions ina fun, open and interactive environment. These are run by School Coordinator who is trained in the art of facilitation and team building.
3. S4S Summit: This is an annual opportunity to engage not only partner schools, but to connect with schools and students which do not fundraise and do workshops on a regular basis. Held at Challenge Stadium in 2011, the Summit is an incredible opportunity for students from all different schools to get together and learn more about the issues, be inspired by amazing guest speakers, take part in games and workshops to the topic of development, and walk away feeling like they're a part of a greater community of schools working together to break the poverty cycle.
In 2011 Oaktree WA engaged four schools in the program and gave them the opportunity to become a partner school. These schools included: Churchlands SHS, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS and St Mary's Anglican School for Girls.
This was the first year Australian partner schools had the choice to partner with our new schools program in Cambodia or to finish up the last year concentrating on our now completed program in South Africa.
In 2012 we look forward to continuing to build a positive and sustainable relationship with these schools.
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Job Outline
The role of the schools 4 schools Coordinator is to be the mentor and leader of a group of high school students at one specific high school in Perth (either at St Mary's, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS or Churchlands SHS)
The ‘seed group' meets weekly at a lunchtime determined at the beginning of the year and the coordinators role is to attend these weekly sessions and run workshops educating students about their partner school in Cambodia and issues such as HIV, AIDS and poverty.
In addition the coordinator will train the students on specific fundraising skills such as promotions, sponsorship, budgeting and logistics and help them to run two successful fundraisers, one small and one large, during the year. In addition the coordinator will be involved with facilitating the S4S state summit and participating in training sessions and whole branch events. The coordinator has the fantastic opportunity to lead a group of Australian students in workshops and fundraisers and out into action Oaktree's belief that the best way to create positive change is through investment and engagement with Australian youth to empower them with the understanding of the issues facing their peers living in poverty
Specific Activities
- Regular communication with teachers and students at your specific partner school
- Knowledge and research of the workshop issues and an understanding of the greater issues and solutions
- Preparing in advance for seed groups and ensuring you have the necessary materials for workshops
- Lead the students in creating and organising successful small and large scale events
- Creative presentation of workshop materials and interactive engagement with students
- Encourage and inspire students to engage with workshop materials and to complete given tasks
- Encourage seed group students to register for the S4S State Summit.
- Working to ensure that content is delivered with enthusiasm and is appropriate for the audience
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing classroom situations
- Attend weekly School 4 Schools Team meetings and fortnightly individual meetings with the S4S Manager
Skills Required
- Good ability to teach and lead a group of young people
- High quality presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Confidence in facilitation and guiding high school students
- The ability to understand and respond to the needs of others
- Professionalism
- Problem solving ability
- The ability to manage relationships
- passion and commitment to making a difference
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Key Performance Indicators
- number of students in the seed group
- Long term commitment from valuable students (consider attendance and input)
- Quality of relationship with contact teacher
- Number of students in attendance at state summit
- Quality of presentation and facilitation of workshops
- Student ownership over fundraisers
- Amount of money raised through fundraisers
- Continuation of school as a partner school in the following year
- Development and recognition of the schools 4 schools brand
Time Commitment
Average approximately 8 hours per week, excluding participation in 4 Oaktree Whole Branch Events and all training days.
Reports to: Schools 4 Schools Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the applicant's characteristics, skills and motivations to join the Oaktree Foundation.
Applications close 5pm Monday September 16th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes at g.barnes@theoaktree.org.
Interviews will take place between the 17th and the 25th of September and successful applicants will be notified on the 26th of September.
Questions
Gab Barnes
WA Recruitment Coordinator
g.barnes@theoaktree.org
0421 946 079
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Position Information Pack
WHO IS OAKTREE?
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality. We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. We currently support projects in four countries; East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. It's role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable"
- The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia
What is Schools 4 Schools?
The vision of Schools 4 Schools is to bring Australian schools into partnership with schools in the developing world, encouraging and equipping students to educate each other and work together to create change.
For a look at what the program looks like on the ground, check out this youtube video that shows the Oaktree Schools 4 Schools team in action both in South Africa and in Australia: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hTd8I_zssL8.
Or for more information on the program visit the Oaktree website: www.theoaktree.org.
Schools 4 schools is a program designed to inspire, educate, empower and mobilize thousands of high school students to partner with their peers in the developing world, providing them with access to education to break the poverty cycle.
Schools 4 Schools involves the following components:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/add/opportunity
1. Seed group: A group of students who meet weekly at their school to plan fundraising and advocacy initiatives to engage their community. These students are mentored and trained by an Oaktree S4S coordinator to develop an awareness and understanding of issues facing their partner school overseas, and whop are trained in leadership and fundraising to run events that will raise money for their partner school.
2. Interactive Modules: S4S has developed interactive classroom workshops that give Australian students real insight into and understanding of what it is like to live in the developing world and give them the chance to explore the issue and ask questions ina fun, open and interactive environment. These are run by School Coordinator who is trained in the art of facilitation and team building.
3. S4S Summit: This is an annual opportunity to engage not only partner schools, but to connect with schools and students which do not fundraise and do workshops on a regular basis. Held at Challenge Stadium in 2011, the Summit is an incredible opportunity for students from all different schools to get together and learn more about the issues, be inspired by amazing guest speakers, take part in games and workshops to the topic of development, and walk away feeling like they're a part of a greater community of schools working together to break the poverty cycle.
In 2011 Oaktree WA engaged four schools in the program and gave them the opportunity to become a partner school. These schools included: Churchlands SHS, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS and St Mary's Anglican School for Girls.
This was the first year Australian partner schools had the choice to partner with our new schools program in Cambodia or to finish up the last year concentrating on our now completed program in South Africa.
In 2012 we look forward to continuing to build a positive and sustainable relationship with these schools.
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Job Outline
The role of the schools 4 schools Coordinator is to be the mentor and leader of a group of high school students at one specific high school in Perth (either at St Mary's, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS or Churchlands SHS)
The ‘seed group' meets weekly at a lunchtime determined at the beginning of the year and the coordinators role is to attend these weekly sessions and run workshops educating students about their partner school in Cambodia and issues such as HIV, AIDS and poverty.
In addition the coordinator will train the students on specific fundraising skills such as promotions, sponsorship, budgeting and logistics and help them to run two successful fundraisers, one small and one large, during the year. In addition the coordinator will be involved with facilitating the S4S state summit and participating in training sessions and whole branch events. The coordinator has the fantastic opportunity to lead a group of Australian students in workshops and fundraisers and out into action Oaktree's belief that the best way to create positive change is through investment and engagement with Australian youth to empower them with the understanding of the issues facing their peers living in poverty
Specific Activities
- Regular communication with teachers and students at your specific partner school
- Knowledge and research of the workshop issues and an understanding of the greater issues and solutions
- Preparing in advance for seed groups and ensuring you have the necessary materials for workshops
- Lead the students in creating and organising successful small and large scale events
- Creative presentation of workshop materials and interactive engagement with students
- Encourage and inspire students to engage with workshop materials and to complete given tasks
- Encourage seed group students to register for the S4S State Summit.
- Working to ensure that content is delivered with enthusiasm and is appropriate for the audience
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing classroom situations
- Attend weekly School 4 Schools Team meetings and fortnightly individual meetings with the S4S Manager
Skills Required
- Good ability to teach and lead a group of young people
- High quality presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Confidence in facilitation and guiding high school students
- The ability to understand and respond to the needs of others
- Professionalism
- Problem solving ability
- The ability to manage relationships
- passion and commitment to making a difference
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Key Performance Indicators
- number of students in the seed group
- Long term commitment from valuable students (consider attendance and input)
- Quality of relationship with contact teacher
- Number of students in attendance at state summit
- Quality of presentation and facilitation of workshops
- Student ownership over fundraisers
- Amount of money raised through fundraisers
- Continuation of school as a partner school in the following year
- Development and recognition of the schools 4 schools brand
Time Commitment
Average approximately 8 hours per week, excluding participation in 4 Oaktree Whole Branch Events and all training days.
Reports to: Schools 4 Schools Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the applicant's characteristics, skills and motivations to join the Oaktree Foundation.
Applications close 5pm Monday September 16th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes at g.barnes@theoaktree.org.
Interviews will take place between the 17th and the 25th of September and successful applicants will be notified on the 26th of September.
Questions
Gab Barnes
WA Recruitment Coordinator
g.barnes@theoaktree.org
0421 946 079
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Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Position Information Pack
WHO IS OAKTREE?
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality. We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. We currently support projects in four countries; East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. It's role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable"
- The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia
What is Schools 4 Schools?
The vision of Schools 4 Schools is to bring Australian schools into partnership with schools in the developing world, encouraging and equipping students to educate each other and work together to create change.
For a look at what the program looks like on the ground, check out this youtube video that shows the Oaktree Schools 4 Schools team in action both in South Africa and in Australia: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hTd8I_zssL8.
Or for more information on the program visit the Oaktree website: www.theoaktree.org.
Schools 4 schools is a program designed to inspire, educate, empower and mobilize thousands of high school students to partner with their peers in the developing world, providing them with access to education to break the poverty cycle.
Schools 4 Schools involves the following components:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/add/opportunity
1. Seed group: A group of students who meet weekly at their school to plan fundraising and advocacy initiatives to engage their community. These students are mentored and trained by an Oaktree S4S coordinator to develop an awareness and understanding of issues facing their partner school overseas, and whop are trained in leadership and fundraising to run events that will raise money for their partner school.
2. Interactive Modules: S4S has developed interactive classroom workshops that give Australian students real insight into and understanding of what it is like to live in the developing world and give them the chance to explore the issue and ask questions ina fun, open and interactive environment. These are run by School Coordinator who is trained in the art of facilitation and team building.
3. S4S Summit: This is an annual opportunity to engage not only partner schools, but to connect with schools and students which do not fundraise and do workshops on a regular basis. Held at Challenge Stadium in 2011, the Summit is an incredible opportunity for students from all different schools to get together and learn more about the issues, be inspired by amazing guest speakers, take part in games and workshops to the topic of development, and walk away feeling like they're a part of a greater community of schools working together to break the poverty cycle.
In 2011 Oaktree WA engaged four schools in the program and gave them the opportunity to become a partner school. These schools included: Churchlands SHS, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS and St Mary's Anglican School for Girls.
This was the first year Australian partner schools had the choice to partner with our new schools program in Cambodia or to finish up the last year concentrating on our now completed program in South Africa.
In 2012 we look forward to continuing to build a positive and sustainable relationship with these schools.
Schools 4 Schools Coordinator
Job Outline
The role of the schools 4 schools Coordinator is to be the mentor and leader of a group of high school students at one specific high school in Perth (either at St Mary's, Leeming SHS, Rossmoyne SHS or Churchlands SHS)
The ‘seed group' meets weekly at a lunchtime determined at the beginning of the year and the coordinators role is to attend these weekly sessions and run workshops educating students about their partner school in Cambodia and issues such as HIV, AIDS and poverty.
In addition the coordinator will train the students on specific fundraising skills such as promotions, sponsorship, budgeting and logistics and help them to run two successful fundraisers, one small and one large, during the year. In addition the coordinator will be involved with facilitating the S4S state summit and participating in training sessions and whole branch events. The coordinator has the fantastic opportunity to lead a group of Australian students in workshops and fundraisers and out into action Oaktree's belief that the best way to create positive change is through investment and engagement with Australian youth to empower them with the understanding of the issues facing their peers living in poverty
Specific Activities
- Regular communication with teachers and students at your specific partner school
- Knowledge and research of the workshop issues and an understanding of the greater issues and solutions
- Preparing in advance for seed groups and ensuring you have the necessary materials for workshops
- Lead the students in creating and organising successful small and large scale events
- Creative presentation of workshop materials and interactive engagement with students
- Encourage and inspire students to engage with workshop materials and to complete given tasks
- Encourage seed group students to register for the S4S State Summit.
- Working to ensure that content is delivered with enthusiasm and is appropriate for the audience
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing classroom situations
- Attend weekly School 4 Schools Team meetings and fortnightly individual meetings with the S4S Manager
Skills Required
- Good ability to teach and lead a group of young people
- High quality presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Confidence in facilitation and guiding high school students
- The ability to understand and respond to the needs of others
- Professionalism
- Problem solving ability
- The ability to manage relationships
- passion and commitment to making a difference
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Key Performance Indicators
- number of students in the seed group
- Long term commitment from valuable students (consider attendance and input)
- Quality of relationship with contact teacher
- Number of students in attendance at state summit
- Quality of presentation and facilitation of workshops
- Student ownership over fundraisers
- Amount of money raised through fundraisers
- Continuation of school as a partner school in the following year
- Development and recognition of the schools 4 schools brand
Time Commitment
Average approximately 8 hours per week, excluding participation in 4 Oaktree Whole Branch Events and all training days.
Reports to: Schools 4 Schools Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the applicant's characteristics, skills and motivations to join the Oaktree Foundation.
Applications close 5pm Monday September 16th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes at g.barnes@theoaktree.org.
Interviews will take place between the 17th and the 25th of September and successful applicants will be notified on the 26th of September.
Questions
Gab Barnes
WA Recruitment Coordinator
g.barnes@theoaktree.org
0421 946 079
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