Job Advertisement- Charity Worker

Job Role: Volunteer Youth Worker (Bilingual – Urdu Elegy Support for Muharram Workshops)

Reference: MANCOM/VYWUrdu25
Location: Greater Manchester Boroughs (Office based in Bury)
Job Type: Volunteer Placement – Bilingual (Urdu Speaking)
Contract Duration: 20th June 2025 – 30th July 2025
Posting Date: 22nd April 2025
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Contact: Syed Musa Naqvi
Email for Applications: youthprojectcommunity@gmail.com

Role Overview

The Manchester Community Youth Project (ManCom), a registered UK charity (Reg. 1170800), is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Youth Worker with fluency in Urdu and an understanding of Pakistani culture and Muharram elegies. This 6-week role will support elegy recital workshops and youth engagement during the Muharram commemorative period, particularly for events held at The Sheridan, Manchester.

This is an unpaid volunteer role, but reasonable expenses will be covered. The role involves evening work (4–5 hours daily), with the program commencing around 6:00 PM and concluding at Maghrib prayers at sunset.

About the Charity

ManCom has been active since 2017, with over 100 volunteers and a management team of 6 individuals. We work primarily with the Pakistani Shia Muslim community across Greater Manchester, supporting over 2,000 young people and families. Our work includes weekly youth activities, leadership development, emergency aid trips, and commemorations throughout the Islamic calendar—especially during Muharram.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Urdu elegy recital workshops for Muharram events.

• Engage youth and community members with activities that connect them to their cultural and spiritual heritage.

• Support talent identification and development among local youth for elegy recitation.

• Contribute to spiritual and emotional development through meaningful Urdu poetry sessions.

• Assist with event planning, delivery, and post-event debriefing (from 20th June to early August).

• Be available each evening from 26th June 2025 onward, subject to moonsighting.

• Provide support to ensure a nurturing and inclusive environment for participants.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work or community engagement (voluntary or professional).

• Strong understanding of Urdu language, particularly elegies and poetry.

• Familiarity with Pakistani Shia cultural traditions, especially those around Muharram.

• Passion for working with young people to build confidence, identity, and self-esteem.

• Availability for the full placement period, including pre- and post-Muharram tasks.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: youthprojectcommunity@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 30th April 2025
Interviews: Friday, 2nd May 2025