JOB TITLE: VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
REPORTS TO: Centre Manager
LOCATION: Based in Dundalk with travel required to other office
locations.
OVERVIEW OF ORGANISATION
Louth Volunteer Centre is a service that matches individuals who would
like to volunteer with volunteer involving organisations. We provide a
range of services including information, consultation, volunteer
leadership training and a Garda Vetting Service. Louth Volunteer
Centre is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by
the Department of Rural and Community Development and part of a
network of twenty-nine volunteer centres and a member of Volunteer
Ireland.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE: VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Louth Volunteer Centre is looking for a dynamic, energetic and highly
motivated individual who understands that volunteering is critical to
Irish life. A self-starter and an excellent communicator, the
candidate must be able to connect with and engage people from all
walks of life.
The candidate must have the ability to empathise with the life
situation of potential volunteers and possess the technical
competencies required to link and present volunteering in a variety of
contexts. You will be confident in dealing with volunteer
organisations, offering them support, training and guidance to
maximise the involvement of volunteers in their services.
A key responsibility in this role is to support the development of the
new Community Volunteers Programme in Louth. This programme will see a
group of Volunteers being formed to be able to respond to meaningful
short term volunteer roles, events as well as being on standby for any
future local or national emergencies.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging volunteer events will also be
a key requirement. Challenging, but hugely rewarding, this position
gives candidates the opportunity to multi-task in a diverse fast-paced
role where they will use their own initiative, as well as collaborate
within a small team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Volunteer Development Officer is responsible for assisting in the
delivery of an accessible and quality-focused service across Co.
Louth; by promoting volunteering, informing and supporting potential
volunteers about the opportunities available and linking them to these
opportunities.
The Volunteer Development Officer will also offer supports to local
volunteer-involving organisations including developing and advertising
their vacancies, referring potential volunteers and advising on best
practice.
In line with the Volunteer Centre Quality Standards Framework, quality
checks on data as well as a focus on systems (Salesforce) management
will also be a key part of the role; ensuring everyone gets a
quality-centred service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* To promote volunteering and direct potential volunteers to suitable
volunteering opportunities in local organisations across the County.
* Maintain an up-to-date database of volunteers and volunteering
opportunities in Louth through iVOL, our dedicated CRM software
(training will be provided).
* Keep accurate and methodical records relating to registered
volunteers and volunteering opportunities.
* Build relationships with community and voluntary organisations to
ensure that a wide range of volunteering opportunities are registered
with the Centre.
* Provide advice and assistance to organisations wishing to recruit
volunteers.
* To support Volunteer involving organisations to have effective
systems in place to recruit, support, value and manage volunteers.
* Consult and network with a wide range of stakeholders keeping them
informed and supported with information on good practice with respect
to all aspects of volunteering.
* To follow up with both Volunteer Involving Organisations and
Volunteers to ensure their needs are being met.
* Organise and facilitate volunteer events and initiatives.
* Promote and animate the Volunteer Centre services and activities.
This will include implementing the PR and Communications strategy,
contributing to website and social media content, generating media
content, conducting presentations and training and participating in
various initiatives as required.
* Participate in national Volunteer Centre events, working groups
and other fora.
* Provide a Garda Vetting Service to Volunteer Involving
Organisations
* Any other duties which do not change the nature of the post, as
may be determined by the Centre Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Personal experience of volunteering or supporting volunteers
essential.
* A positive can-do attitude and personal values which align with
the mission of Louth Volunteer Centre and a passionate belief that
volunteering is for everyone.
* Excellent IT competencies and an intuitive IT user. Confidence
with online applications and receptive to learning new applications.
* Minimum of two years? experience in the community and voluntary
sector in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to foster and
maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of people
and organisations.
* To be comfortable with Social media platforms and usage as a
communications tool
* ?Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with
experience of delivering presentation and training beneficial.
* Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a small team
working closely with the Centre manager to ensure centre objectives
are met.
* Willingness to participate in peer learning, continuous quality
improvement.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel and work outside normal
office hours as sometimes required
* Excellent organisational skills, including demonstrable experience
in managing multiple projects.
* Marketing experience especially beneficial.
* Experience with CRM database Salesforce an advantage.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**K
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2 Year Fixed Term contract. This may be renewed
pending funding.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday **Apply on the
website**th November at 5pm.
Application form and Curriculum Vitae must be submitted online
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
