Administrative Assistant - CE Scheme - Graiguecullen / Killeshin Parish Co. Ltd - Carlow
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Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Carlow Volunteer Centre is looking for a dynamic, energetic and highly motivated individual who understands that volunteering is critical to Irish life. A self-starter and excellent communicator, you will be able to connect with and engage people from all walks of life.You must possess the ability to empathise with the life situation of potential volunteers and possess the technical competencies required to link and present volunteering in a variety of contexts. The ability to plan and deliver engaging volunteer events will also be a key requirement.
Challenging, but hugely rewarding, this position gives you the opportunity to multi-task in a diverse fast-paced role where you will use your own initiative, as well as collaborate within a team.
Our Mission
To promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Co. Carlow.
Job Description
Volunteer Support is responsible for assisting the current Placement Team (staff and volunteers) to deliver an accessible and quality-focused volunteer placement service across Co. Carlow; by recruiting, matching and supporting volunteers through the placement process.In line with our Quality Standards Framework, quality checks on data, as well as a focus on systems (Salesforce) management will also be a key part of the role; ensuring everyone gets a quality-centred service.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Recruit and select volunteers for a variety of tasks and roles within Volunteer-involving Organisations in the county
Maintain an up to date database of volunteers and volunteering opportunities, through iVOL our dedicated CRM software (training will be provided)
Keep accurate and methodical records relating to volunteering and volunteering opportunities
Build relationships with voluntary and community organisations to ensure that a wide range of volunteering opportunities are registered with the Centre
Consult and network with a wide range of stakeholders including community and voluntary groups, keeping them informed and supported with information on good practice with respect to all aspects of volunteering
Help with facilitating volunteer events and initiatives
Promote the Volunteer Centre services and activities. This will include implementing our PR and Communication plan, contributing to the website and social media content.
Other duties which do not change the nature of the post, as may be determined by the Manager.- Sector: