Partner Exchange Video

It is so exciting to post this video about our Partner Exchange Network meeting last year. It is really amazing to have the story of exchange unfold, and told so beautifully through the work of Nadine Cloete.

Carly Tanur of Mamelani Projects

Above: Janna Kretzmar of Earth Child Project

We'll let the video speak for itself, but first and foremost we want to thank Nadine for the gift of making this video. She is an incredible videographer and it was really incredible how joyfully she shared her gift with I Am Somebody! This video is beautifully done, and we can only imagine how long it took to put it together... but on top of that Nadine really saw the value of our work and her deep listening comes across in how she made the video.

Please help us thank Nadine for her generosity by referring her services wherever you
can.... and remember her when you need an videographer in the future!!! Her email is cloete.nadine@gmail.com and her cell phone number is 073 722 5336.


And now for the video....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXzJc5FtwtE

Volunteer Positions for Administrative Assistants

I Am Somebody! invites applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals for its two volunteer administrative positions.

I Am Somebody! is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation that uses storytelling to do youth development and reconciliation work. We are looking for two administration volunteers to each work two days per week. Please visit www.iamsomebody.co.za for more information about our organisation and the work we do

Requirements:

• 1 – 2years administrative experience, experience in the NPO sector is an advantage
• A warm, confident and friendly nature, and passion for working with people
• Excellent communication skills, ability to establish and maintain authentic relationships with people from all walks of life
• Passionate about building and maintaining efficient systems which help an organisation to carry out its mission
• Punctual, efficient, well-organised, works with attention to detail and uses own initiative
• Resonates with the vision and mission of I Am Somebody!
• The ability to establish and maintain long-term authentic relationships with individuals and business people

Responsibilities:

• Completing all filing and record keeping
• Keeping financial administration up to date
• Updating databases
• Completing all record keeping for our Partner Exchange Network
• Communicating with partner organisations when necessary
• Carrying out communication around logistics of youth programme when necessary
• General administration tasks: photocopying, faxing and making phone calls
• Developing administration systems and structures as the need arises
• Liaising with the director and other volunteers and staff

Please send an application letter, CV and references to Nicole le Roux at nicci.leroux@gmail.com.

Applications open for Rite of Passage Programme

APPLICATION DEADLNE: Monday April 16, 2011 
If you would like an electronic or printed copy of our flyer please email yesiamsomebody@gmail.com

Are you taking a step in your life, going through a big change, or working towards a goal? What would it look like if you achieved your dreams? Do you want to be acknowleged for the step you're taking?



The I Am Somebody! rite of passge programme is a long-term process that happens along side your normal life. If you are working or studying, you will be able to continue to do so while on the programme. You will be supported to deepen your belief in yourself, to work with challenges that come up for you and to find your own way of creating change in your life. You will be doing this indoors and outdoors using creative tools, time in nature and your own story. The programme is with people from different classes and cultures, so anyone is welcome.

What:  Four 5-day camps, eight 2-day meetings over weekends and work to do at home. The meetings wil ltake place inside and outside

When: The programme starts in May 2012 and ends in November 2013

Where: Cape Town

Who: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 as of May 1, 2012

Cost: Free

To request an application form, contact Nicole le Roux at 071 568 8970 or email yesiamsomebody@gmail.com

Internship Position for Events Co-ordinator

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday April 9

I Am Somebody! invites applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals for its event co-ordinator internship position (unpaid).

Our organisation hosts regular community building and fundraising events throughout the year. These often take the form of intimate soirees (evening performances) in people's homes featuring renowned artists, with 30 to 40 people attending. While the focus is on fundraising, it is just as important for these events to be spaces where everyone feels welcome feels the spirit of our work. The successful applicant will meet a range of South African artists, people from all walks of life and gain valuable experience in working with people and event co-ordination. We are looking for a marketing/events management student or an individual with marketing/events management experience to work as an intern, 1 – 2 days per week. Please visit our website, for more information on the work we do.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree or three-year diploma in marketing/events management OR be studying towards such a qualification
• A warm, confident and friendly nature, and passion for people
• Excellent communication skills, ability to establish and maintain authentic relationships with people from all walks of life
• Punctual, efficient and organised, works with attention to detail and uses own initiative
• Resonate with the vision and mission of I Am Somebody!
• The ability to establish and maintain long-term authentic relationships with individuals and business people
• Understanding of and contacts in the local arts scene an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Organising monthly soirees and any other fundraising and community building events throughout the year
• Securing sponsorship from businesses
• Finding and co-ordinating appropriate artists to perform at events
• Finding appropriate homes to host the soirees in, across a range of communities
• Marketing the events in newspapers, on local radio and social media
• Co-ordinating bookings and ticket payments
• Keeping accurate records of income received
• Updating database of sponsors and people attending events
• Communicating the essence and ethos of the organisation to all you deal with
• Running the events when they happen, including set-up, break down and clean-up
• Liaising with all relevant people around the events
  
  
  Please send an application letter, CV and references to Toni Stuart at tonistuart@gmail.com by Monday April 9. For details, call Toni on 071 573 3597.
  
  

A listening circle on race

We were made aware of this event and wanted to share it with you. It is being held independent of any organisation.