Volunteer Support Officer -VSO- Nationwide.
The Volunteer Support Officer will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and developing our Volunteers in their Befriending and Support role with ALONE.
ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, befriending and support, housing with support, co-living, and the application of assistive technology. We have more than 2000 volunteers and 140 plus homes for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have been awarded Quality Marks from Volunteer Ireland, the ISO, the Charities Regulator and the Housing Regulatory Standard.
The Volunteer Support Officer will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and developing our Volunteers in their Befriending and Support role with ALONE.
We are now recruiting for a number of Volunteer Support Officers to support our services in CHO areas across Ireland.
- (Donegal, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan and Cavan/Monaghan) – CH01
- (Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary/East Limerick)- CH03
- (Kildare/West Wicklow , Dublin West, Dublin South City and Dublin South West ) CH07
This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the most important charities in Ireland in a period when the need for our services has never been greater. By participating, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of many older people in Ireland.
Role Overview
The Volunteer Support Officer will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and developing our Volunteers in their Befriending and Support role with ALONE.
Responsibilities
- Promote ALONE’s Befriending and Support services throughout the community.
- Recruit, train, reference check and Garda vet all volunteers.
- Work with ALONE’s Service Staff to ensure that all newly trained and vetted volunteers begin activities to support older persons within the specified timeframe.
- Support and maintain good communications with volunteers.
- Be the first point of contact for volunteers when issues arise.
- Develop and implement programmes that promote the continuous improvement and engagement of volunteers.
- Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising volunteer efforts.
- Assist with identifying local activities / events that both older persons and their volunteers can participate in.
- Develop local volunteer leadership programme and collaborate with Volunteer Leaders to coordinate and deliver social events in your region.
- You may be required to undertake additional duties or tasks as required.
Essential Skills and Background
- The ability to work under pressure, multi-task and to resolve problems is essential.
- A full clean driver’s license and access to a car is essential.
- Previous experience in recruitment, training and engagement of staff or volunteers is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience of delivering presentations to large audiences.
- Proficient in an IT-rich environment such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM.
- Previous experience of organising and running events is desirable.
Further Details
- The position is an initial 2-year fixed term contract. The position will require some travel. The salary scale offered for this position will depend on skills and experience.
- Core hours are generally Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 but you may be required to work outside of those hours i.e evenings or weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the service.
- Regular travel and remote working is required with this role with adaptable working arrangements available to facilitate this flexibility.
- A Full Drivers licence and access to a car is essential.
- Remote Induction and training will be carried out on commencement in role.
- The salary scale offered for this position is €27,000 to €34,000, depending on experience.
- Applicants that are successful to the interview stage but are not offered a position may be placed on a reserve panel and their CV’s will be kept on file.
Extra Benefits of working with ALONE.
- Full-time, 35-hour workweek.
- 24 Days annual leave, increase to 25 days after 2 years’ service.
- Flexible working hours- as per terms and conditions.
- Pension Scheme – after 12 months service.
- Death in Service – After 6 month probation successfully completed.
- Travel Saver Schemes.
- Bike to work Scheme.
- Mileage policy in place for applicable roles.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid maternity & Paternity leave – after 18 months service.
- Sick Pay scheme – after 6 months’ probation completed.
- Comprehensive Training & Development
- Horizontal transfer policy.
- Progression Opportunities.
- The full-time salary scale offered for this position is €27,000 to €32,000 (depending on experience).
- Applicants that are successful to the interview stage but are not offered a position may be placed on a reserve panel and their CV’s will be kept on file.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and your CV to [email protected]
ALONE is an equal opportunity employer.