At Kerry Volunteer Centre we are passionate about empowering,
supporting and advancing Volunteering in Kerry. Established in **Apply
on the website**, Kerry Volunteer Centre is one of twenty-one
Volunteer Centres in Ireland, dedicated to supporting local and
national Volunteering. We are currently recruiting for the following
position.
POSITION: Volunteer Engagement Worker
LOCATION: Kerry Volunteer Centre, Tralee
REPORTS TO: Placement Officer
CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract for * hours per
week for * Months.
SALARY: € *, *
-€ *, * (dependent on
experience) pro rata per annum
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE is to support, value, and strengthen volunteering
in Kerry. The role involves providing empowering engagement and
supportive brokerage services for Volunteers and members of the public
interested in volunteering. This involves informing, advising,
registering, and arranging a Volunteer’s referral to a Volunteer
Involving Organisation (VIO) and thereafter completing follow-up
engagements with the volunteer to review their referral and evaluation
of their placement with the VIO.
KEY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY WILL INCLUDE:
* Ensuring that the registration of volunteers is effective in
activating their referral to and placement with volunteer
opportunities.
* Development of progression routes for volunteers into volunteering
opportunities with Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs).
* Arranging activities and events that contribute to the recognition
of volunteering.
* Delivering presentations in relation to the Kerry Volunteer Centre
and representing the centre at events.
* Participating in internal and external committees, networks, and
events, as appropriate.
* Ensuring ongoing compliance with GDPR, organisational data
protection policy and all operational policies and procedures.
* Working closely with the Kerry VC team to enhance the services of
the centre and meet the targets set out in work plans.
* Undertaking other duties as may be requested. This may include
involvement in the organisation’s strategic planning, QCI processes,
marketing and communication events, research, etc.
* Completing with exactness administrative duties required to record
all engagements with Volunteers and VIOs.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
* A recognised 3rd Level Qualification in Youth & Community Work,
Social Work, Social Science, or an equivalent qualification.
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with Community
Groups or Organisations.
* Experience in designing and creating engaging social media content
as an information, recruitment, and marketing tool.
* Experience in delivering training and presentations.
* Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to
manage multiple activities while keeping stakeholders informed.
* Flexibility in attitude and an enthusiastic approach/willingness
to help others.
* A reflective learning approach to work and a desire to implement a
culture of continuous improvement.
* Fluency in English (written and verbal).
* Commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural
diversity.
* Excellent presentation, communication, influencing, and
interpersonal skills.
* Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently, under
direction, and in a team setting.
* Demonstratable and strong IT Skills, CRM database experience.
* An understanding of volunteering in Kerry and the needs and
challenges of local not-for-profit groups.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
* Full, clean driver’s license, with access to a car.
* The nature of this post requires the holder to cover the
operational times of the service and the centre. This will involve
evening and weekend work to facilitate volunteers’ availability,
therefore the holder will have a flexible approach to working hours.
* This post is subject to Garda Vetting.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD BE SENT VIA EMAIL, ATTACHING A
COVER LETTER (OUTLINING YOUR SUITABILITY TO THE ROLE) WITH AN
UP-TO-DATE CURRICULUM VITAE TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY 5PM FRIDAY,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, 1ST JULY.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
