EM(POWER) Coordinator

The EM(POWER) Coordinator will act as a dedicated point of contact for a small group (4-5) of EM(POWER) members, supporting them in navigating available resources, engaging in opportunities, and encouraging self-empowerment. This facilitation role ensures that members can take responsibility for their progress rather than fostering dependency.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Regular Check-ins & Engagement

• Provide light, structured check-ins with assigned members (via message, email, or call) throughout the week.
• Ensure members are aware of available resources, events, and opportunities.
• Offer gentle encouragement and motivation to participate.

🔹 Matching Needs with Available Resources

• Regularly review what’s available on the RE(YOU)S platform and match members with relevant resources.
• Support members in identifying opportunities that align with their current needs and goals.
• Maintain a facilitative approach, guiding them toward action rather than doing it for them.

🔹 Holding Space & Encouraging Engagement

• Provide a listening ear while reinforcing boundaries and self-empowerment.
• Create low-pressure engagement pathways for those who are hesitant to get involved.
• Encourage peer support and community participation.

🔹 Tracking Engagement & Identifying Challenges

• Keep informal notes on members' participation, identifying who is engaging, struggling, or resistant.
• Flag any recurring challenges or trends that might require additional RE(YOU)S team support.

🔹 Upholding the Values of RE(YOU)S

• Ensure that support remains empowering, not enabling.
• Foster a culture of community, autonomy, and sustainable empowerment.
• Encourage members to advocate for themselves and take ownership of their participation.

Time Commitment & Structure:

📅 Time Commitment: Approx up to 8 hours per week, spread across Monday–Friday.

Engagement Cycle:

✅ Daily/Weekly Light Check-ins (5-10 mins per member, depending on needs).

✅ Review Platform & Match Resources (1-2 hours per week).

✅ Encourage Participation & Events (as needed).

✅ Hold Space, Listen, & Guide (30-60 mins per weekly member if needed).

Location: Hybrid – mostly remote with occasional in-person interactions.

Ideal Person for This Role:

✅ A supportive facilitator, not a rescuer – Encourages self-empowerment over dependency.

✅ Good at balancing empathy & boundaries – Listens but doesn’t absorb problems.

✅ Organised & proactive – Can keep light engagement tracking.

✅ Good communicator – Able to check in consistently without over-involving.

✅ Has experience in mentoring, coaching, psychology, social work, or community engagement.

Who Would Be a Good Fit?

• Psychology, social work, or counselling students (or professionals with experience).
• Mentors, community facilitators, or life coaches.
• People with experience in support work, community engagement, or empowerment-based work.

Volunteer Benefits:

Gain experience in mentoring, facilitation, and empowerment-based support.

Develop skills in active listening, engagement, and coordination.

Be part of a growing social enterprise with real impact.

Flexible hours with a light but meaningful workload.