Strategic Projects Officer - Newquay, United Kingdom - Newquay Foodbank

Newquay Foodbank

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Newquay, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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DO SOMETHING AMAZING AND VOLUNTEER TODAY

Newquay Foodbank is looking for Strategic Projects Officer, who will support with a range of projects for the foodbank with partner organisations.

Why we want you:

Newquay Foodbank was founded in 2011 by the community and we work to distribute emergency food and essential items to people in Newquay, and surrounding areas, who are facing a financial crisis.

We are a volunteer led organisation and rely on the skills that people from outside our organisation can bring.

We are committed to ensuring that we have a sustainable operation both financially and by volunteer support and we must ensure our profile is raised in the community.

This is a newly developing team and an exciting time to join us if you like to shape the future.

You may have had a background in project management or managing a small team and be a people person.

What will you be doing?

Support the Strategic Manager to implement various projects with partner organisations, internally or externally. Projects may include campaigns, intervention, prevention or sustainability
Guide the training & recruitment of project volunteers and support their work
Help manage workloads, recruiting further help where necessary

The skills you need:

Project management or relationship management experience
Ability to listen and engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
Organised and able to complete tasks accurately with good attention to detail
Ability to listen and engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
Ability to get on with others and be part of a team as well as completing tasks independently
A willingness to learn about our organisation and our place within the Trussell Trust and align to our campaigns

What's in it for you?

Have an enjoyable experience while volunteering for a nationally recognised organisation
Full induction and training required to undertake your role
Access to Tempo Time Credits, earning rewards for your volunteering
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
A Newquay Foodbank uniform
Learning new skills and utilising your existing skills to make a difference to the community
Meet new people and be part of a motivated team who share your passion to achieve social justice

By volunteering with Newquay Foodbank, we will ask you to:

Treat all foodbank users with dignity and respect, whilst maintaining confidentiality as set out in our Confidentiality Agreement
Read and abide by the Newquay Foodbank's Policies and Procedures, including agreeing to and attending any training required to undertake your role
Meet time and other commitments as agreed

Newquay Foodbank is a member of the Trussell Trust and is a registered Charity (Charity No which supports individuals or families who find themselves in food poverty.

Job Types:
Part-time, Volunteer

Salary:
£0.01 per hour

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