University of Lincoln Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is looking for a volunteer male Muslim Chaplain to be available for the University community to respond and offer pastoral and religious support to Muslim staff and students.

A minimum of two hours a week but this is flexible. If you are interested and would like to know more about it you can contact Subash Chellaiah schellaiah@lincoln.ac.uk  or for an informal conversation 07500910372

The role involves

• Provide individual and group pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Muslim students and staff. (This can include personal issues, bereavement, cultural issues, relationship challenges and faith struggles.)
• Facilitate access to local Islamic groups for Muslim student and staff.
• Advise the university, when needed, on practices, rituals and beliefs of Muslims.
• Be pastoral rather than evangelistic in your approach to students.
• Be a friendly presence to students – a listening ear.
• Work with the University Chaplaincy Co-ordinator to use designated faith spaces appropriately and imaginatively.
• To be an Associate member of the Islamic Society, advising and providing support for Muslim students.
• Be positive and supportive of the work of the University of Lincoln.
• Abide by the Health and Safety and security rules of the University of Lincoln.
• Attend University Welcome week and support other Chaplaincy events when possible.
• Work with other services within the university and sign post students to appropriate services if needed.