Volunteer: Become a Wisdom In Nature Activist!

Introduction to Volunteering/Teamwork

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Seeking Volunteers: Islamic Ecology: Become a 'Wisdom In Nature' Community Activist!

Deadline: Monday 20th February 2012;
Start date: Flexible/by early spring 2012.

Want to be part of an action network based on Islamic principles?

Wisdom In Nature (WIN) is a pioneer of local Islamic ecological activism in the UK, and is actively inviting applications from anyone in the London or Brighton region to volunteer within our team. Together, we will cultivate an ecological consciousness in our communities through captivating activities and events.

Specific  initiatives successful applicants will develop might include one or more of the following: Event organising; Workshop facilitation; Food growing/Land-based practicals; Social media & Blogging; and whatever else emerges from the experience, creativity and passion of the growing team. You will be working remotely (own internet access is essential), as well as attending occasional meetings and events, usually on a weekend day.

To kick off the process, just fill in an application form (see below) where you can tell us about yourself, as well as any previous experience. We will follow up with informal meetings in Brighton and London on select weekend days over the next few months, and each selected applicant will be invited to one of these meetings on a mutually convenient day. If you are successful, we will together identify areas where you can work within the WIN team. There will also be opportunities for broadening your experience through branching out where appropriate.

Applications are welcome from people of all faiths and beliefs who have a strong interest in Islam, grassroots organising & community action.

ABOUT YOU

• You have experience in  organising & social change.
• You are committed to wholeness in yourself, and being of service to the wider community and planet.
• You work flexibly with a team-spirit, and are willing to share & learn new skills.
• You see things from a  holistic viewpoint, rather than as disconnected parts.
• You can volunteer on average  between 2-4 hours a week, and occasional weekend days  for  6 months or longer.

WHAT NEXT? - FILL IN AN APPLICATION FORM

More information about WIN's work and ethos along with expectations around volunteering and teamwork can be found on our website, especially the who are we and the volunteering/teamwork pages. Please read these before applying.

You will then need to fill in the application form - we have this on  Word and also HTML. You can use either.  Once received by us, you can expect to hear back within two weeks. If you have any questions, please call us on 0845 456 3960 (local rate) or email us at volunteer@wisdominnature.org.uk

Feel free to forward this page link to your networks.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS: INDUCTION & TRAINING

Successful applicants will receive an induction, mentoring (on average monthly), and invitations for free or concessionary training as well as skills-share.

Specific training opportunities may include: Facilitation & non-hierarchical organising ; Non-violent activism ; Reflections on the Qur' an ; Permaculture principles (including social permaculture); Taking action e.g on food, climate, economy, social justice issues.

Training will be delivered by WIN Representatives and partner organisations where appropriate, helping successful applicants become agents for wholesome transformation of communities. 

ABOUT WISDOM IN NATURE

Wisdom In Nature was established in 2004 and is a pioneer of local Islamic ecological activism in the UK . Our original name was the London Islamic Network for the Environment (LINE). We are committed to the transformation of society to live justly in harmony with the diverse natural world, of which we are a part, thus honouring the principle of Oneness (Tawhid).

Our approach is both practical and contemplative. We use bottom-up processes and consensus-decision-making for much of our work, finding ways of equalising power and ensuring our processes and actions are owned by those directly involved. This deeper democratic approach reflects our commitment to mirroring the world we wish to live in, whilst being established in core Islamic principles. This is also supported by mindfulness of our sources of funding: our day-to-day work being financed by donations from individuals, helping us to be independent of corporate interest and government influence. WIN has a presence in both London & Brighton.

Website: www.wisdominnature.org.uk
Tel. 0845 456 3960 (local rate)

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