Do you want to be part of a powerful student-led movement that promotes a culture of consent, support, and advocacy on campus?
Sign up to be a CARE Ambassador!
What is The CARE Project?
Previously known as Against Sexual Violence, The Consent and Relationships Education (CARE) Project builds trauma-informed and survivor-centred care through Education, Advocacy and Policy work. It is a student-led project run by Goldsmiths SU.
What is the CARE Ambassador Programme?
In this Programme, you will get the opportunity to join other committed individuals in a core team that shapes the CARE Project and supports its development. You'll work closely with the CARE team, SU's sabbatical officers, SU Advice team and other student-organising groups across the year. Here's what you'll gain:
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Experience planning and delivering community events
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Knowledge of sexual health education and sexual violence prevention,
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Contribution to project strategic planning and community organising
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Leadership skills through event management, community building, and campaigns work
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Official certificate of achievement (HEAR report)
Why be an Ambassador for The CARE Project?
This is a valuable opportunity to get involved in community organising against pervasive social harms and issues. In addition to gaining knowledge of sexual health education and sexual violence prevention, be a part of a core team that contributes to strategic planning and organising. You will also learn leadership skills through event management, community building, and campaigns work. This is also a good opportunity to network with other student organisers and meet like-minded peers.
You will also be able to take part in CARE team-only activities such as trips and outings, but also other rewards when available.
What is the expected commitment?
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An induction session into the history of the project with Beatrix - CARE Project Coordinator
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Active Bystander Training delivered by Peer Facilitators
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Monthly focus group to discuss CARE updates and suggest any new ideas for the project
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Option to support the Peer Facilitators with event organising and outreach sessions (up to 20 hours per term). If you decide to get involved in this way, you will be working closely with one Peer Facilitator as your ‘buddy’, assisting them.
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Option to run your own one-off or regular events for the CARE Project for which we can offer a limited budget to cover food/drinks or materials.
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An evaluation/reflection form at the end of the academic year
If you'd like to be a part of the team, fill in this interest form and we will get back to you.
Sign up to be a CARE Ambassador
If you have any questions, email our CARE Coordinator Beatrix on bystander@goldsmithssu.org