JOB TITLE: Ukraine Support Worker
REPORTING TO: Centre Manager
LOCATION: Office is based in Kildare Town. Access to a car and a full
clean drivers license will be necessary as this is a county-wide
position
HOURS: **Apply on the website** Week Contract, **Apply on the
website**.5 hours p/week. ?**Apply on the website** p/hour
Kildare Volunteer Centre?s mission is to promote the value of
volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in
Kildare. Our vision is of a society where volunteering is promoted,
valued , facilitated and supported so that people can contribute to
developing and maintaining vibrant, inclusive and sustainable
communities.
We are looking for an energetic and motivated person to carry out the
role of Ukraine Support Worker on a fixed term contract. The person
must be fluent in Ukrainian and English, be passionate about
volunteering and community development and be able to travel within
Kildare
The Support?Worker?will enable greater social integration and
engagement in the local community for recently arrived Ukrainians
through volunteering. The?Support?Worker?will play a key role in
providing a person-centred service that will?support?members of the
Ukrainian community to engage in rewarding and meaningful
volunteering.
A self-starter and good communicator, this candidate must be able to
connect with people from many walks of life and inspire enthusiasm
about volunteering. The ability to assist with the planning and
delivery of volunteer events will also be a key requirement.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* The Support Worker will be responsible for assisting with the
delivery of an inclusive, accessible, and quality focused service.
* The successful candidate will assist with engaging the Ukrainian
community in volunteering activities in Co. Kildare which will help
promote integration, build social connections, and foster a sense of
belonging.
* The Support Worker will also support local organisations to engage
volunteers from the Ukrainian community by helping to develop
inclusive volunteering roles, promoting volunteering vacancies and
referring suitable volunteers.
* Collaboration with other agencies in Co. Kildare and supporting
other delivery streams will be key to this role.
* In line with our Quality Standards Framework, quality checks and a
focus on systems management are central; ensuring everyone gets a
consistent and quality-centred service.
* The Support Worker will have the full support of the Centre
Manager and other members of the Volunteer Centre team throughout
their role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Meeting with individuals at outreach clinics/community venues to
support the Ukrainian community to engage in volunteering activities
* Collaborating with various local services to develop and deliver
initiatives that will enable the Ukrainian community to participate in
meaningful volunteering activities
* Liaising with local volunteer-involving organisations/not for
profits, helping to develop inclusive volunteering roles and referring
potential volunteers
* Providing translation support for Kildare Volunteer Centre
* Providing ongoing assistance to Kildare Volunteer Centre?s
existing volunteering projects
* Contributing to the implementation of our workplan activities,
strategic plan, delivering outreach, contributing to website and
social media content, giving presentations, and participating in
various initiatives as required.
* Recording of outcomes.
* Administration tasks relevant to the role.
* Any other duties relevant to the role as determined by the Centre
Manager.
To apply please forward a CV and Cover Letter to Kildare Volunteer
Centre Manager, David Hand at **Apply on the website** before
6/**Apply on the website**/**Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
