JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT WORKER
FULL-TIME (CAVAN) (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK)
REPORTS TO: Centre Manager
LOCATION: Based in Cavan Town, covering a county-broad remit, mainly
the Co Cavan.
OVERVIEW OF ORGANISATION
Cavan Volunteer Centre is a service that matches individuals who would
like to volunteer with organisations involved in volunteer work. We
provide various services, including information, consultation,
volunteer leadership training and a Garda Vetting Service. Cavan
Volunteer Centre is a non-profit and registered charity funded by the
Department of Rural and Community Development. It is 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 their role in promoting the
value of 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, specifically in the Co Cavan.
The candidate must be able to empathise with the life situation of
potential volunteers and possess the technical competencies required
to link and present volunteering in various 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.
As a Development Worker, you will play a crucial role in our programme
to form a group of Volunteers in the Cavan region. This group will be
ready to respond to meaningful short-term volunteer roles, events, and
even local or national emergencies. You will be the link between these
volunteers and local agencies, significantly impacting our community.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging volunteer events will also be
an essential requirement, especially in relation to the Community
Volunteers. This position is not just challenging but hugely
rewarding, giving 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 delivering an accessible and
quality-focused service across Co. Cavan, specifically in the Cavan
and surrounding Municipal District, by promoting volunteering,
informing and supporting potential volunteers about available
opportunities and linking them to these opportunities.
The Development Worker will also support local volunteer-involving
organisations, specifically in the Co Cavan, including developing and
advertising their vacancies, referring potential volunteers and
advising on best practices.
In line with the Volunteer Centre Quality Standards Framework, quality
checks on data and a focus on systems (Salesforce) management will
also be a vital part of the role, ensuring everyone gets a
quality-centred service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* 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 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.
* Consult and network with a wide range of stakeholders, keeping
them informed and supported with information on good practices 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 the 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 activities.
* Assist in providing 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.
* To support Volunteer-involved organisations to have adequate
systems in place to recruit, support, value and manage volunteers.
* To follow up with both Volunteer Involving Organisations and
Volunteers to ensure their needs are being met.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Personal experience volunteering or supporting volunteers is
essential, specifically in Co Cavan.
* A positive can-do attitude and personal values align with the
mission of the 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 receptivity to learning new applications.
* Minimum of two years experience in the community and voluntary
sector in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain
positive working relationships with various 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 in delivering presentations and training.
* Ability to work on initiative and as part of a small team working
closely with the Centre manager to ensure centre objectives are met.
* Willingness to participate in peer learning and continuous quality
improvement.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel and work outside regular
office hours as sometimes required
* Excellent organisational skills, including demonstrable experience
in managing multiple projects.
* Marketing experience is incredibly beneficial.
* Experience with CRM database Salesforce, an advantage.
* Holds a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and has access to
his/her car.
SALARY
Salary is € *, * per
annum on a pro-rata basis.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1-Year Fixed Term contract. This may be renewed pending funding.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 pm Tuesday, 9th of
July *. Interview on *th
of July *.
The application form must be submitted by email to **Apply on the
website** referencing DEVELOPMENT WORKER (Co Cavan) in the subject
line. Late applications will not be considered.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
