www.volunteerkildare.ie.

Job title: Volunteer Centre Support Person

Base: Newbridge with a Countywide remit

Hours: 14 hours per Fortnight

Reporting to: Centre Manager

Key Areas of work:

Assisting with Volunteer Placement Services, supporting Volunteer Involving Organisations, Garda Vetting and Volunteer Corps.

Overall Responsibility

To work in conjunction with the Manager to promote, support and develop the Volunteer Centre

Working with Volunteers

Recruit, support and manage volunteers in line with the Centre’s policies and procedures.

Implementing Policies and Guidelines

Help update Centre’s policies and procedures

Garda Vetting

Act as a clerk to support the administration of the Garda Vetting service

Record Keeping

Maintaining accurate records on I-VOL

Report Writing

Lower Eyre StNewbridge,Co. Kildare Tel: 045-449156 email: info@volunteerkildare.ie

In conjunction with the Manager, provide reports, both written and verbal on to progress of Volunteer Centre to the steering group and Board.

Promotion

Promote volunteering to all sections of the community across the county. Attend Volunteer Fairs and other Volunteering events

Networking

Keep up to date with volunteering issues regionally and nationally through networking as requested by the Manager

Administration

Undertake daily duties as necessary to maintain the Volunteer Centre Update the website with volunteering news and opportunities Help maintain social media profile

Team

To work closely with the Manager and other staff to implement the work plan and Quality Improvement Plan

Attend and participate in staff meetings within the Volunteer Centre and the Other Attend training as deemed necessary by the Co-ordinator/CEO. Carry out such

other duties as may be assigned by the Co-ordinator/CEO/Board of KVC Carry out such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the

Co-ordinator/CEO

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

A relevant third level qualification (Community development, Social studies for example) and/or

A minimum of 3 years experience within local voluntary / community sector Personal experience of volunteering Excellent ICT skills – intuitive computer user who is comfortable with web based

use as well as MS word, excel etc. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and develop

positive working relationship with a wide range of people and organizations Excellent written communication skills An excellent understanding of the benefits of volunteering and good knowledge of

best practice in volunteer management An excellent understanding of the work of a volunteer centre and the barriers

related to volunteering

Commitment to the mission of the Volunteer Centre and objectives of the post Ability to deliver engaging and effective presentations / public talks/ workshops Ability to work one-to-one and in groups to advise, inform, motivate and support

individuals and organisations Ability to work proactively, to take decisions, to organise own workload, to manage

time effectively and to work within recognised procedures Willingness and ability to travel within the County and to work at several

community venues / libraries in the area Ability to work occasional evenings / alternative days as required, by arrangement Ability to maintain accurate records and statistics Strong organisational and administrative skills Ability to work as part of a small team in a small office and on own initiative Full, clean driverʼs licence, use of your own car

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of delivering one-to-one volunteering brokerage service Experience of using Salesforce database (CRM database)

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment to the development of volunteering. Initiative & energy. Enthusiasm & drive. Flexibility. Friendliness & approachability. Self motivated approach to work. A constructive & progressive attitude to working as part of the staff team.

Kildare Volunteer Centre is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a policy of continuous personal and professional development among its staff.