VASA is the TSI (Third Sector Interface) for South Ayrshire with a Scottish Government remit to deliver core support to the sector. In addition VASA also deliver a remit for the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) which includes the delivery of a variety of services.

As this role is responsible for 2 distinct elements of VASA’s overall remit, the ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

• Creativity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Strong Team Work
• Enjoy a challenge
• Strong networking skills
• Reactive decision making

Responsible for:

• The post holder is responsible in being the conduit between the Third Sector and Public Sector ensuring a strong, meaningful relationship continues to grow.
• The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the development of some of the VASA Services and line managing a small team of staff, co-ordinators and volunteers.
• The post holder will be responsible for relevant reporting, communication and actions in regard to the above-mentioned roles.

Main purpose of job:

This is a senior post within VASA and forms part of the overall management team.

Representation:

• To ensure that all Third Sector organisations have the opportunity to be represented at a strategic level
• Create an effective and efficient structure to allow meaningful dialogue between public sector partners and third sector organisations, allowing the sector to have a voice in strategic reviews and consultations
• Engage with the whole of the Third Sector at local level via networking events and through facilitation of Third Sector Forums. There are a variety of themed forums and meetings with a heavy focus around Children and Families Services. It is imperative that relevant actions are delivered in line with the VASA Management strategy
• Work with other Core VASA Team Members to produce an annual South Ayrshire Third Sector Impact Report to promote and celebrate the overall contribution from the sector on the local community
• Attend a variety of themed strategic meetings with partners as a representative of the third sector in South Ayrshire and communicate relevant information.

Services:

• To support existing co-ordinators, who deliver the day-to-day operational element, in the development of a variety of VASA services
• Work with the relevant team members and management to ensure VASA continues to be accredited with the IIV (Investors in Volunteers)
• Recruit, induct and support Food Pantry volunteers
• Support co-ordinators in the recruitment and retention of VASA volunteers

VASA is the TSI (Third Sector Interface) for South Ayrshire with a Scottish Government remit to deliver core support to the Third Sector which includes the promotion, development and celebrating volunteering (Saltire Awards) for young people 11 – 25 years of age.

For this role the ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

• Creativity
• Understanding the benefits of volunteering to young people
• Ability to think outside the box
• Forward thinking
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Confident
• Enjoy working with young people

Main Purpose of the job:

This is an exciting role for someone who believes in the benefits of volunteering for young people and may be ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to enhance their CV. This post is office based and is not able to be delivered using a hybrid approach

The main purpose of the job is to promote and develop the Saltire Award scheme across South Ayrshire by:

• Liaising with educational institutions and other organisations to sign up their young people for the Saltire awards.
• Support and encourage young people aged 11 to 25 to volunteer.
• Matching young people to worthwhile quality volunteering opportunities.

VASA is the TSI (Third Sector Interface) for South Ayrshire with a Scottish Government remit to deliver core support to the Third Sector which includes the promotion, development and celebrating of volunteering. This role will focus on adults 25 +.

For this role the ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

• Creativity
• Understanding the benefits of volunteering
• Empathy
• Maturity
• Outgoing
• Forward thinking
• Enthusiastic
• Confident
• Enjoy working with a mix of people
• Engaging

Main Purpose of the Job:

This is an exciting role for someone who believes in the benefits of volunteering and the difference it can make to both individuals and the community.

The main purpose of the job is to promote and develop volunteering by:

• Giving presentations and promotion of the many volunteering opportunities available at recruitment fairs and other events
• Form strong partnerships with the DWP and Skills Development Scotland
• Match volunteers to suitable opportunities and monitor their journey
• Carry out surgeries to those interested in volunteering at a range of locations.
• Encourage older people to try/return to volunteering to aid self management