JOB TITLE: Development Worker ? Full-time - **Apply on the website**
hrs per week
REPORTS TO: Centre Manager
LOCATION: Based in Cavan Town with the role covering a County wide
remit
OVERVIEW OF ORGANISATION
Cavan 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. Cavan
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. Our mission is to _promote the value of
volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Co
Cavan._
OVERVIEW OF ROLE: DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Cavan 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 nurture the development of the
new Community Volunteers Programme in Cavan. 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 Development Worker will be a
link person for the volunteers and local agencies.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging volunteer events will also be
a key requirement, especially in relation to the Community Volunteers.
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 Development Worker is responsible for assisting in the delivery of
an accessible and quality-focused service across Co. Cavan; by
promoting volunteering, informing and supporting potential volunteers
about the opportunities available and linking them to these
opportunities.
The Development Worker 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 Couth 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 Cavan 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
Salary is ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per
annum based on a **Apply on the website**-hour working week which may
include occasional weekend and evening work.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1 Year Fixed Term contract. This may be renewed pending funding.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business Friday,
**Apply on the website**th of July **Apply on the website**
Application form must be submitted by email to **Apply on the
website** clearly referencing DEVELOPMENT WORKER in the subject line.
Late applications will not be considered.
INTERVIEW DATE: 9 & **Apply on the website** August **Apply on the
website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
