We are always looking for volunteers, e.g. in the following areas:

 

1.) URI Europe Treasurer

This is a position on the URI Europe board. It is a long term position with the responsibility to provide oversight of the URI Europe finances.

We are looking for a person from Belgium or its vicinity, preferably a pensioner, who feels at ease working with figures.

A good command of English is important, as well as some experience in book-keeping and/or accounting.

Professional background in this field is not a must, but it is a plus. Flemish/Dutch language skills are of advantage.

The URI Europe treasurer works with the support of an accountant, in a team with the President and Co-ordinator.

 

Tasks:

• Check incoming invoices and authorize payments (together with a second person, usually the President),
• provide a financial overview at board meetings (4-5 times a year),
• prepare and supervise mid year and end year reports to URI global with the help of accountant and/or Co-ordinator,
• prepare yearly budgets in co-operation with President and Co-ordinator,
• handle payments and reimbursements for URI Europe conferences (every 2-3 years).

Time commitment:

• 4-5 one-day board meetings per year, mostly in Brussels,
• approx. 1 international conference in 1-2 years,
• 2-3 hours per week on average (this can vary, it can be more or less during specific times, according to needs).

Benefits: 

• You are part of the interreligious and intercultural dialogue in Europe.
• You are part of a fast growing and vibrant international interreligious network. 
• The position will allow you to shape the future of URI Europe and get to know URI in depth.
• The position allows you to participate in the international conference organized by URI Europe.
• Costs made on the job are covered by URI Europe.

 

 

2.) Volunteer for publication of Book about European URI Co-operation Circles' work

We plan to edit a book, introducing European URI Co-operation Circles.

We need help in compiling the information, which will be organized on the basis of a questionnaire, editing it, chosing pictures etc.

Skills needed: good English skills, Word, good communication skills, self starting and persistent.

 

 

The URI Europe Dialogue Letter is a newsletter about the work of URI Co-operation Circles in Europe.

The aim is to publish it 2-4 times a year.

We are looking for person who would like to get involved in putting it together.

Good English skills are important.

Editing and lay-out-skills, particularly web based would be helpful.

 

 

Additional vounteer positions:

If you have any ideas or skills to offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We will be happy to discuss possibilities with you. 

 

 

Please contact us, if you are interested to volunteer with URI Europe.

We will be happy to be in touch and look forward to hearing from you!