Call for Volunteer – Interns: Learn – Practice – Build Impact | Earn Certification | Nurture Humanity

Certification graded based on Contribution and Impact
Letter of Recognition >> Appreciation >> Recommendation
Earned based on grading of exceptional, extra-ordinary contributions

Risers Volunteer Journey — Roles & Criteria

1. Guests
Those who explore and experience the space.

Role
– Attend sessions
– Listen, observe, reflect

Criteria to Step Forward
– Regular participation (2–3 engagements)
– Resonance with the intent
No expectations, only openness

2. Volunteers
Those who choose to participate and contribute.

Role
– Actively engage in sessions
– Share reflections, thoughts, or experiences
– Support small activities when needed

Criteria to Step Forward
– Consistent participation
– Willingness to contribute
– Alignment with community values

3. Enablers
Those who support and activate initiatives.

Role
– Help organise sessions (e.g., Books & Beyond)
– Coordinate logistics (scheduling, communication)
– Encourage participation

Criteria to Step Forward
– Demonstrated reliability
– Takes initiative without prompting
– Supports others naturally

4. Buddy Mentors
Those who guide and nurture smaller groups and emerging contributors.

Role
– Support Volunteers and Enablers
– Facilitate small group interactions
– Help maintain tone, culture, and continuity

Criteria to Step Forward
– Consistent contribution over time
– Ability to listen and guide (not instruct)
– Earned trust within the community

5. Initiative Guides
Those who take ownership of and guide specific initiatives.

Role
– Lead initiatives (e.g., Books & Beyond)
– Design and conduct sessions
– Ensure continuity and evolution of the initiative

Criteria
– Proven consistency and ownership
– Ability to independently run sessions
– Alignment with philosophy and direction
– Commitment to sustaining the initiative

Underlying Principles (Very Important)

1. No Forced Progression
Not everyone needs to move ahead
Movement happens by inclination, not expectation

2. Trust-Based Transition
Movement to next level is recognised, not applied for

3. Contribution over Title
Roles are functional, not positional

4. Fluidity
One may move forward, pause, or step back

One-Line Summary
From participation to contribution, from contribution to enabling, from enabling to guiding people, and from guiding people to guiding initiatives.

Closing Line
Risers is not a hierarchy, but a journey of deepening involvement and shared responsibility.