Fingal Volunteer Centre  Job Opening: Development Worker

04/06/08

Blanchardstown Area Partnership on behalf of Fingal Volunteer Centre invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Development Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title of Job:                  Development Worker, Fingal Volunteer Centre

Purpose of Job:            To develop the Fingal Volunteer Centre as a viable resource for voluntary and community organisations and volunteers in Fingal

Responsible to:            Fingal Volunteer Group

Main Duties:

• To carry out a review of services currently available to support volunteering in Fingal
• To undertake research of best practice for recruiting, training and retaining volunteers
• To work with the manager in designing a Strategic Plan for the sustainability of a county volunteer centre in Fingal
• To organise events which promote volunteering in Finga
• To network with local community and voluntary organisations, statutory agencies and Volunteer Centres Ireland
• To undertake the recruitment of prospective volunteers, and their placement in appropriate voluntary organisations
• Develop and enhance the volunteer placement service to county wide coverage
• To provide training for local organisations in areas relevant to volunteering
• To develop and implement appropriate volunteer policies and procedures
• To maintain appropriate records & ensure the preparation of all necessary reports and budgets
• To identify and seek funding opportunities for the Fingal Volunteer Centre

 

General:           

• To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Fingal Volunteer Group in pursuance of the specific aims and objectives of the organisation.
• To uphold the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.

 

Person Specification

 

The Ideal Candidate will:

 

• Be familiar with the work of a Volunteer Centre, and the issues in relation to volunteering
• Have knowledge and understanding of the local voluntary/community sector
• Be comfortable working in partnership with both individuals and community organisations in a community setting
• Be able to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and be able to communicate effectively both in speech and in writing
• Be able to work on their own initiative with minimal direction
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
• Possess excellent IT skills, including packages such as Excel, Access and Word
• Use clear and accurate report writing
• Be flexible, with a willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours.

 

Desirable

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of Community Development work, and/or a recognised qualification in Community work or a related discipline