Madaniya’s Volunteers Pool

Written By Rania Ali

Madaniya is creating a volunteer pool with diverse skills and talents! We're looking for individuals skilled in administrative work, communication, interpretation, translation, social media management, design, creative endeavors, conference and events organisation, and technical proficiency.

Join us in our mission towards a democratic and free Syria and to create a change in the Syrian Civic Space. Your unique talents are needed and valued here at Madaniya.

Wherever you are based, whatever your experience and professional background is, we encourage you to apply today and join us.

Volunteer Code of Conduct 

Introduction  

  • Madaniya is a Syrian-led and funded initiative, independent of political and foreign influence, aimed at enhancing the political agency of the Syrian civic space.   

  • Madaniya is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated with the UK’s Companies House (Company Number 14017708) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number 1204378). Address: Unit A, 1 Canfield Pl, London NW6 3BT, United Kingdom.  

  • Madaniya is also registered in France as Madaniya France, a Law 1901-French Association declared under the number W343031401, SIREN nb: 923 934 715. Address: Bureau 3, 6 Boulevard Berthelot, 34000 Montpellier, France. 

  • Madaniya aims to establish a diverse pool of volunteers possessing a wide range of skills, including but not limited to administrative work, communication, interpretation, translation, social media management, design, creative work, conference and events organisation, and technical proficiency. 

Volunteering Guidelines  

  • Everyone can apply to join Madaniya' pool of volunteers by submitting a volunteering request form. Approval of requests will depend on the person's alignment with and commitment to Madaniya's vision, mission, and values as outlined on our website here, and s/he's acceptance of the volunteer code of conduct (CoC).  

  • When an opportunity to involve volunteers in Madaniya's activities arises, we will contact our pool of volunteers with a defined Statement of Work (SoW) to assess interest. Volunteers who are available and interested can then come forward, and specific volunteering agreements will be drafted based on mutual agreement.  

  • Any volunteer has the right to suspend or terminate their volunteering by providing written notification to the executive team, mentioning the reasons for suspension or termination.  

  • Madaniya reserves the right to terminate the volunteering of any volunteer found to violate Madaniya's vision, mission, values, or volunteer CoC.  

What we can offer volunteers 

  • Community Integration: Integrating you into Madaniya's community through a comprehensive induction process, ensuring you're familiar with our organisation and fostering a safe volunteering environment. 

  • Valuing Your Expertise: Recognising and respecting your expertise, acknowledging the unique perspective and skills you bring to our organisation. 

  • Unwavering Support: Providing consistent support to help you fulfill your role effectively, including ongoing feedback and guidance tailored to your needs.

  • Recognition of Contributions: Acknowledging your valuable contributions to our mission, ensuring you feel appreciated and motivated in your volunteer efforts.

  • Respect for Your Time: Valuing your time and availability by planning tasks accordingly and offering flexibility to accommodate your schedule. 

  • Commitment to Career Development: Tailoring tasks to align with your professional goals as much as possible, fostering opportunities for growth and skill enhancement. 

  • Networking Opportunities: Facilitating opportunities for growth and networking through Madaniya's extensive network of organisations and partners, enriching your volunteer experience and expanding your connections. 

  • Access to Events and Activities: Providing access to relevant events and activities organised by Madaniya and its partners, offering further opportunities for learning, engagement, and community involvement. 

  • Recommendation and Reference Letters: Offering recommendation and reference letters, recognising your valuable contributions during your time with Madaniya and supporting your future endeavors and career advancement. 

What we expect from volunteers 

  • Fulfilling Role Responsibilities: Volunteers are expected to meet the requirements specified in their volunteer SoW to a satisfactory standard. 

  • Exemplary Performance: Volunteers are encouraged to perform their duties to the best of their ability, ensuring safety, efficiency, and competence in their actions.

  • Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Volunteers must adhere to Madaniya’s policies and procedures, as well as any reasonable instructions or directions provided to them. 

  • Honesty and Integrity: Volunteers are expected to act honestly, responsibly, and with integrity in all aspects of their volunteer work. 

  • Respectful Treatment: Volunteers must treat others with fairness, equality, dignity, and respect, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. 

  • Reporting Wrongdoing: Volunteers should promptly report any instances of possible wrongdoing witnessed during their volunteer activities to the HR department. 

  • Timeliness and Communication: Volunteers are responsible for meeting time and task commitments and providing sufficient notice when unavailable to enable alternative arrangements.

  • Alignment with Values: Volunteers should conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the purpose and values of Madaniya, actively contributing to the organisation's mission.

  • Respectful Communication: Volunteers are expected to communicate respectfully and honestly in all interactions, fostering positive relationships within the organisation. 

  • Confidentiality: Volunteers must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared with them during their volunteer work. 

Volunteers are expected NOT to 

  • Cause Disrepute: Engage in any actions that could bring disrepute to Madaniya, including but not limited to the use of email, social media, other internet platforms, or interactions with the media.  

  • Accept Gifts or Benefits: Seek or accept any gifts, rewards, benefits, or hospitality from stakeholders during their role as volunteers.  

  • Cause Harm or Distress: Engage in any activity that may cause physical or mental harm or distress to another person, such as verbal abuse, physical assault, bullying, discrimination, or harassment based on gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and race.  

  • Provide False Information: Furnish false or misleading statements, declarations, documents, records, or claims in relation to Madaniya, its volunteers, employees, or trustees. 

Rania Ali