VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OFFICER
CHO8 ? LAOIS, OFFALY, LONGFORD, WESTMEATH, LOUTH AND MEATH
ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct,
frontline services to people aged **Apply on the website** and over,
through support coordination, befriending and support, housing with
support, co-living, and the application of assistive technology. We
have more than **Apply on the website** volunteers and **Apply on the
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homelessness. We have been awarded Quality Marks from Volunteer
Ireland, the ISO, the Charities Regulator and the Housing Regulatory
Standard.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Volunteer Support Officer to support our services
in LAOIS, OFFALY, LONGFORD, WESTMEATH, LOUTH AND MEATH. The Volunteer
Support Officer will recruit, train, support and develop our
Volunteers in their Befriending and Support role with ALONE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Promote ALONE?s Befriending and Support services throughout the
community.
* Recruit, train, reference check and Garda vet all volunteers.
* Work with ALONE?s Service Staff to ensure that all newly trained
and vetted volunteers begin activities to support older persons within
the specified timeframe.
* Support and maintain good communications with volunteers.
* Be the first point of contact for volunteers when issues arise.
* Develop and implement programmes that promote the continuous
improvement and engagement of volunteers.
* Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising
volunteer efforts.
* Assist with identifying local activities / events that both older
persons and their volunteers can participate in.
* Develop local volunteer leadership programme and collaborate with
Volunteer Leaders to coordinate and deliver social events in your
region.
* You may be required to undertake additional duties or tasks as
required.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BACKGROUND
* The ability to work under pressure, multi-task and to resolve
problems is essential.
* A full clean driver?s license and access to a car is essential.
* Previous experience in recruitment, training and engagement of
staff or volunteers is desirable.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including
experience of delivering presentations to large audiences.
* Proficient in an IT-rich environment such as Microsoft Office and
Salesforce CRM.
* Previous experience of organising and running events is desirable.
FURTHER DETAILS
* This role is **Apply on the website** hours per week MONDAY TO
SUNDAY and these hours may be required to be worked in a variety of
flexible patterns, e.g. 5 over 7 days, compressed hours or other
flexible working patterns as required.
* Regular travel and remote working is required with this role with
adaptable working arrangements available to facilitate this
flexibility.
* A Full DRIVERS LICENCE and access to a car is essential.
* Remote Induction and training will be carried out on commencement
in role.
* The salary scale offered for this position is ?**APPLY ON THE
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TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter stating what
interests you about working with ALONE, the role and your availability
to **Apply on the website**. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION
IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The CLOSING DATE for applications is
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_ALONE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
