Supported Volunteering - Project Coordinator at Northumberland Community Voluntary Action (NCVA)
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £28,826 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Project Support
Introduction: Northumberland CVA is a Local Infrastructure Organisation. We deliver a wide range of work, but it can be broadly broken down into two distinct areas – support for disadvantaged individuals and support for communities and the organisations within those communities.
Our work includes providing advice and support for VCSE organisations, hosting or supporting VCSE networks and partnerships, capacity building, helping people move towards employment, supporting people to be independent, reducing isolation, and encouraging and supporting volunteering.
Job Summary: The Project Co-ordinator will be a champion of volunteering, will understand the transformational impact volunteering can have on the individual, the employer, and the wider community, and will be experienced in community engagement. The successful candidate will work within a small established team and be responsible for the recruitment, training, support, and retention of volunteer buddies, sourcing impactful volunteering opportunities, engaging new volunteers and liaising with employers, providing health checks, assessments, training and support. Raising awareness of the project through direct community engagement, events, networks, and promotions, including social media platforms.
The post holder should be flexible in their approach and be prepared to travel throughout Northumberland. The post is subject to a full DBS check.
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