Community Volunteering Officer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - St John Ambulance
Description
What's involved:
Department:
Community
Salary:
£27,250 per annum
Community Volunteer Officer (North East region)
Department:
Community Engagement
Salary:
£27,250
Hours:
Full-time (35 hours per week).
Contract:
Permanent.
Location: 7 Leopold Street Sheffield, S1 2GZ. Flexibility to work from home with regular travel to your region.
Closing date:
Midnight on Monday 7th April 2024.
Shortlisting date: 9th and 10th April 2024.
Interviews:
Week commencing 15th and 22nd April.
- Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country's bestloved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people's lives._
- Reporting to the Director of Volunteer Experience, and working in daytoday partnership with a senior regional volunteer leader, you'll develop a compelling vision and strategy to build a thriving community first aid movement across your region._
About You
In this role, you'll leverage your experience collaborating with volunteer groups to empower them and achieve our shared goals. You'll be responsible for organising and leading engaging workshops and community sessions, both online and in-person.
If you thrive in front of an audience and enjoy presenting ideas clearly and confidently, this role is for you.
About The Role
Our new strategy orientates the whole charity around our vision for community first aid - providing it, teaching it and raising awareness of it.
You'll support volunteers from across St John to be at the centre of this work, coming together locally to serve their communities.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
- Attracting, recruiting, training and engaging volunteers
- Developing a compelling community education programme to build the public's first
- Empowering young people locally by providing training and development opportunities
- Drawing supporters and donors to our cause with compelling local fundraising campaigns
- Build awareness of our activities amongst the public, partner agencies and senior volunteers and stakeholders
- Ensure St John has an impact in the communities that need it most through practices funded by our principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
About Us
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women's groups.
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship.
We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.St John Ambulance has something for everyone. Hear from some of our amazing volunteers here.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work-life balance and be recognised for the great work you do.
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