1. Who is WoCA

Women of Colour Australia (WoCA) is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity established in August 2020. We are run by women of colour for women of colour. We exist to champion Australia’s women of colour through programs of education, community support initiatives, and advocacy work.

Our Vision: A world where girls and women of colour are afforded equitable opportunities to reach their full potential.

Our Purpose: To advocate, support and strengthen the lives and experiences of Women of Colour in all places and spaces in Australia.

You can find out more about us on our womenofcolour.org .au website.

2. Attributes This Committee is for you if you are someone with the following key attributes or is willing to develop these attributes:

• Have good people/social skills and can work with a wide range of people
• Detail orientated
• Good with using Google Drive, Google Workspace, SmallPDF and spreadsheets
• Are passionate about helping volunteers find a suitable role in accordance with their passions and skill sets
• Understand WoCA’s values and vision

3. Duties of the Role

• Responding to enquiries from individuals interested in volunteering with WoCA
• Managing WoCA's volunteer email account
• Guiding new volunteers through the onboarding process
• Supporting new volunteers as they meet their committee members

4. Benefits of volunteering with WoCA

WoCA focuses on educating ourselves and seeking, with purpose and intention, opportunities for growth. We support each other to build a sense of belonging. We advocate for ourselves and for our community to drive change.

Holding a role in this Committee brings with it many benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Strengthening your team work and communication skills
• Understanding and developing your grant writing skills
• Refining your organisational skills
• Developing high level organisational thinking
• Developing stakeholder engagement abilities
• Practical work experience to strengthen your
• resume
• A chance to increase your community interaction and social interaction