Jobs in North East, Glasgow

We are looking for an experienced person to provide inspirational leadership and direction for the volunteer development programme at Ruchazie Church. Working with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across the community, the post holder will restart and lead an inclusive Volunteer Development Programme to encourage local people to make an active contribution to community life, and help them build confidence, skills and achieve their personal goals.

Since 2018, we have re-established a worshipping community at Ruchazie Church and we are known as a key anchor organisation in Ruchazie with a reputation as a local catalyst for change. Using an asset-based community development model we have a track record of mobilising volunteers to develop ground-breaking initiatives that give practical help, support and hope for local people. Our support is available to anyone without discrimination.

We are looking for someone who can work effectively within our existing Church team to relaunch, develop and lead the volunteer programme at Ruchazie Church. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of delivering a variety of volunteering activities aligned to best practice principles. They will possess well-developed interpersonal leadership skills to support our existing team of volunteers and also to recruit and train new volunteers. They will be expected to collaborate with external partners, networks and community connections. We are looking for someone who can build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with people of all ages to promote good emotional, physical and mental health. Our Volunteer Development Worker will also be able to support access to inclusive programmes and activities that enable people to explore Christian spirituality and other themes of faith openly.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone who will lead the congregational life of the church community within

the wider Ruchazie community as part of the team that is already in place. The main focus of the

role will be to help create and develop a healthy, growing, missional and transformational church

community in Ruchazie.