Community Engagement Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
CPRE The Countryside Charity - NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
You will coordinate current and new engagement initiatives, work
collaboratively with the trustees and partners locally to raise awareness of CPRE and give voice to those who may not have previously engaged with the work of CPRE
collaboratively with the trustees and partners locally to raise awareness of CPRE and give voice to those who may not have previously engaged with the work of CPRE
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
You’ll help us to achieve our vision by attracting new volunteers and increasing the diversity of engagement opportunities we offer. Understanding the needs of communities and volunteers is an important part of this role. Previous experience in networking, supporting and coordinating groups of people (whether in a paid or voluntary capacity) is of benefit but not essential
What you will be doing
Establish contact with partners and build relationships with local organisations across different sectors
Help to extend the charity’s reach and impact through supporting, attending and running a variety of events and activities to engage our supporters and the general public
Contribute content and ideas for CPRE’s external communications eg newsletters, website, social media
Support collaboration across local wellbeing projects and peer support networks, to promote the role of CPRE in encouraging people to actively manage their wellbeing
Help ensure that people living in the locality are aware, encouraged, and have access to a variety of engagement activities
Maintain a database of community connections and collaborations and seek to grow the CPRE network locally
What's in it for you?
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity
and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable and
practical experience
We will give you some training and support you to develop in your
volunteering role
We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with various social events, workshops and webinars on a
local and national level
Online volunteer induction session with CPRE national charity and the
chance to visit CPRE offices in London or a regional centre
What you will be doing
Establish contact with partners and build relationships with local organisations across different sectors
Help to extend the charity’s reach and impact through supporting, attending and running a variety of events and activities to engage our supporters and the general public
Contribute content and ideas for CPRE’s external communications eg newsletters, website, social media
Support collaboration across local wellbeing projects and peer support networks, to promote the role of CPRE in encouraging people to actively manage their wellbeing
Help ensure that people living in the locality are aware, encouraged, and have access to a variety of engagement activities
Maintain a database of community connections and collaborations and seek to grow the CPRE network locally
What's in it for you?
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity
and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable and
practical experience
We will give you some training and support you to develop in your
volunteering role
We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with various social events, workshops and webinars on a
local and national level
Online volunteer induction session with CPRE national charity and the
chance to visit CPRE offices in London or a regional centre
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
Preferably some involvement or experience in community projects or community development work
Ability to motivate, engage and to get people involved
A friendly, flexible approach and an ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
Good organisational skills and confidence to use online systems including use of the internet at home
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings
Preferably some involvement or experience in community projects or community development work
Ability to motivate, engage and to get people involved
A friendly, flexible approach and an ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
Good organisational skills and confidence to use online systems including use of the internet at home
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18's only please
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week max
How long to complete training and recruitment?
3-4 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes