Project Assistant - Magherafelt, United Kingdom - Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

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Magherafelt, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced project assistant to join our team and to support our programmes funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

You will contribute to developing and running safe and effective programmes for the Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre at InVOLve House.

You support the project leader in developing and delivering key projects aimed at supporting the health and well-being of older people in the community.

General Duties

To support the Project Leader in the development of the Never Too Old Project.
Assist with the daily running of activities including setup and hospitality duties. This would include coordinating and assisting with the luncheon club and meal preparation and serving.
Support users at activities by attending, as necessary.
To support the Project Leader in the development of volunteer roles and opportunities by with the recruitment of volunteers to the Never Too Old Project.
To maintain accurate and uptodate records including a database of individuals/groups involved in the Never Too Old project and attendance at activities, and to support the development of promotional material in relation to this project
To assist in the organisation of information events/workshops/training for volunteers/the target group and their carers
To support and actively promote the work of the Never Too Old project as well as through our website and social media.
General administration duties
To undertake training and supervision as required.
To undertake any other reasonable duties which may be required.
Follow policy and procedure.
Support administration and other requirements for the charity, including but not limited to room hire, hospitality and enquiries
Work in other areas of the charity to support flexibility and crossfunction awareness

Essential requirements

Minimum of 4 G.C.S.E or equivalent grade C and above, must include Maths and English
IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets
Good working knowledge of the role of the voluntary sector and volunteering
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent organisational skills
Able to work on own initiative under minimum supervision
Must assist with food preparation and hospitality
Ability to prioritise work
Must have the ability to travel to various locations as and when required
Possession of a full driving licence and access to a car for business travel or have a means to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 96 months

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary:
From £14,316.00 per year

Benefits: