Volunteer Services Officer Part Time Temporary

Volunteer Services Officer needed in Preston, Paying £12.47ph – Reference: RQ1122703

THIS ROLE IS WORKING FROM HOME WITH THE NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT EAST LANCS.

Hours are 20 hrs per week (Tues-Fri 10am-3pm approx)

Mileage will be paid for travel within the Lancashire boundary during the working day (not to and from work)

This role is for an initial 6 month period

Duties:

• To identify, recruit, task and support volunteers, matching the skills, abilities and interests of the volunteers with the needs of the individual/services/project(s) across the Partnership
• To provide support to vulnerable individuals in the community by matching them with a community support volunteer
• To work within the ethos and values of the service which provides high quality supports that afford people dignity and respect in accordance with the principles of person centred practice.
• To work within local communities
• To work within a multi-agency team which forms Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
• To undertake PR/Marketing to raise the awareness of volunteering and recruit volunteers for specific services
• To provide advice and guidance and support to others in relation to volunteering
• To maintain appropriate ICT systems including Better Impact and Liquid Logic to the required standard.
• o recruit, register, task and support volunteers for a wide range of public services including community support (befriending), libraries, older people service etc.
• To manage a working caseload including matching volunteers with vulnerability to reduce social isolation and encourage community inclusion.
• To be able to use practical and procedural knowledge to solve problems
• Monitor and approve expenses in line with procedures under the direction of line manager.
• To contribute to specific projects in line with service development
• To be involved in the marketing of the service both internally and externally within an agreed marketing and communication strategy.
• To deliver training packages as required to volunteers e.g induction, support with e-learning etc. .
• Agile Working
• To work outside normal office working hours as required according to the needs of the service
• To wear a Lancashire Volunteer Partnership Uniform (this will be provided free of charge)
• Drive independently across Lancashire
• To be visible both on-line and face to face in terms of raising awareness of LVP and volunteering.

This is a part time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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