Volunteer

The Message has various volunteer opportunities available on a once-off or recurring basis, both in our programmes and through various services.

We have opportunities for local and international volunteers to get involved in the work we are doing at The Message. To offer your time as a volunteer please contact us below, or see our advertisements for specific volunteering opportunities.

We aim to be a cutting edge organisation and in order to do this we need the assistance of those gifted in areas such as graphic design, animation and other creative media skills.

Volunteer Opportunities

General Volunteer Opportunities

The Message Trust South Africa is always looking for volunteers to assist us with the mission and vision of the organisation. If you would like to volunteer with us then please download the Volunteer application form here and email it to us at [email protected] or fill in the online application form below.

Creative Designers

We aim to be a cutting edge organisation and in order to do this we need the assistance of those gifted in areas such as graphic design, animation and other creative media skills.

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Chef/Hospitality Experts

Gangstar Cafe is looking at growing their food offering as well as raising their service standards. We are looking for professionals in this industry who would be willing to train our staff, advise on menu creation, and help us to implement best practice.

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Volunteer Application form
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
What team do youwish to volunteer for?

Volunteer Activity

Please let us know what hours or days you are available to volunteer. E.g. Mondays only,any day between 10 & 3 only.

About you

Emergancy Contact Information

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name

Additional Information

The Message is a Christian organisation with a clear Christian Ethos. (See Mission & Vision statement and Ethos & Values Statement) Please give your perspective on these statements
Please give a summary of your educational attainments and any relevant training that you have completed. (Qualifications and dates)
Please give details of any experience which you feel may be relevant to the position for which you are applying
Have you previously worked for The Message Trust South Africa?
Right to work – Are you entitled to work in South Africa?
We need this information as you must have the right to work in South Africa to perform and voluntary unpaid work as well as work for a salary.

References

Please provide one ministry reference and one work experience reference.
Reference 1 – Name
Reference 1 – Name
First Name
Last Name
Reference 2 – Name
Reference 2 – Name
First Name
Last Name

Declerations

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please submit additional information in the further comments section below.
Have you been charged with or convicted of criminal offences, or are you at present the subject of criminal investigations?
Have you been involved in court proceedings concerning a child for whom you have parental responsibility?
Has there ever been any cause for concern regarding your conduct with children?
To your knowledge have you ever had any allegation made against you which has been reported to, and investigated by, social services and/or the police?
Have you ever had an offer to work with children/young people declined?
Have you ever had an offer to work with children/young people declined?
Do you suffer or have you ever suffered any illness which may directly affect your work with children or young people?

Section

I hereby authorise The Message Trust South Africa to obtain references to support this application. I confirm that the information given on this form is correct, and any misleading or falsification of information may be a proper cause for rejection or withdrawal of approval to work with The Message Trust South Africa.