JOB TITLE: VOLUNTEERING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK
CONTRACT: SPECIFIED PURPOSE MATERNITY LEAVE COVER
VOLUNTEERING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Kilkenny Volunteer Centre is looking for a dynamic, energetic and
highly motivated individual who understands that multiple benefits
that volunteering can bring. 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.
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 work within a small team.
OUR MISSION
Kilkenny 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Volunteering Development Officer is responsible for assisting in
the delivery of an accessible and quality-focused volunteer placement
service across Co. Kilkenny, by promoting volunteering, informing and
supporting potential volunteers about the opportunities available and
linking them to these opportunities.
The Volunteering Development Officer will also offer supports to local
volunteer-involving organisations including 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:
* Recruit volunteers for a variety of tasks and roles within
volunteer-involving organisations across Co Kilkenny.
* Maintain an up-to-date database of volunteers and volunteering
opportunities in Kilkenny 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 volunteer involving organisations
on recruiting, supporting, and recognising their 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.
* 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.
* Any other duties which do not change the nature of the post, as
may be determined by the Centre Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Personal Experience of volunteering or managing volunteers is
essential
* Third level qualification in relevant discipline such as Community
Development, Youth work, Social work, Education etc.
* Fluency in verbal and written English
* A positive can-do attitude and personal values which align with
the mission of Kilkenny Volunteer Centre and a passionate belief that
volunteering is for everyone.
* Minimum of two years’ experience in the community and voluntary
sector in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and
organisations.
* Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to foster and
maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of people
and organisations.
* Experience of brokerage, information provision and/or customer
service.
* Excellent IT competencies in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
suite.
* Marketing and social media experience especially beneficial.
* Experience of project management and coordinating events.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with
experience of delivering presentations and training very beneficial.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a small team
* Willingness to participate in peer learning and continuous quality
improvement.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel and work outside normal
office hours as sometimes required.
* Full clean driving licence, access to a car and willingness to
travel and work outside normal office hours is essential.
* Role is subject to Garda Vetting.
SALARY: € *K p.a. pro rata
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Specified purpose maternity leave contract
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Please email a copy of your CV with a cover letter outlining your
suitability for the role to: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Closing date
for receipt of applications is close of business on FRIDAY **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Late applications will not be considered.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
