THE call is out for people to join the municipality\u2019s intercultural ambassador program.<\/p>\n
Trialled between 2019 and 2021, the program will now become a permanent fixture in the City of Greater Bendigo.<\/p>\n
Community partnerships manager with the City, Andie West, said the municipality was seeking people of different cultural backgrounds to help provide access and support at events and activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking for people aged over 18 who are passionate about inclusion, diversity and social cohesion and want to make a positive contribution by sharing their culture with others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo prior experience is required to become an intercultural ambassador, just the enthusiasm and passion to support and promote cultural diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program aims to build the capacity and confidence of ambassadors, providing opportunity for growth, learning and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born out of the City\u2019s community vision, the intercultural ambassador program aims to help make the region welcoming to all.<\/p>\n
Ms West said volunteers were being sought to take part in sharing their culture along with building connections and diversity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ambassadors are likely to be involved in hosting and supporting events relevant to their culture so they will need to have good social skills, a friendly welcoming nature, good communication and a willingness to share their culture with others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome events we would value their involvement in include Reconciliation Week, Harmony Day, Refugee Week and Cultural Diversity Week, and other activities that contribute to inclusion policy for the City.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ambassadors will have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, share their culture, inform policy and connect and network with others.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will all undertake a flexible leadership training program and an induction program which includes an explanation of the City\u2019s policies and processes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Applications to join the Greater Bendigo intercultural ambassador program are open until 5pm on Monday, 7 November. For more information visit the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE call is out for people to join the municipality\u2019s intercultural ambassador program. Trialled between 2019 and 2021, the program will now become a permanent fixture in the City of Greater Bendigo. Community partnerships manager with the City, Andie West, said the municipality was seeking people of different cultural backgrounds to help provide access and […]<\/p>\n