At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

ProjectScotland, part of the national charity Volunteering Matters, supports young people to get on in life, using the power of volunteering. We are thrilled to be involved in an innovative and exciting new partnership with The Welcoming Association known as the “Inspire Project” – to support the community participation and inclusion of New Scots Refugees. ProjectScotland’s role as part of the Inspire Project is to facilitate mentoring relationships and the opportunity for New Scots to access supported volunteering placements.

The core skills that young people need to move on in life includes interpersonal skills, communication skills, planning and problem solving, and working as part of a team. At times, New Scots refugees need support with these skills due to their experience of trauma or other very challenging experiences. Discrimination, language barriers, low self-esteem and other negative factors means that New Scots refugees have barriers to successfully engaging the labour market.

ProjectScotland are looking to recruit a talented, dynamic, and professional Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Dundee, to work on the Inspire Project. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment, to our organisational values.

Other

Part of your working week will be based in local Dundee communities, meeting New Scots, volunteers, and other stakeholders. For the remainder of the time, you can work from home (must be close to Dundee). Good internet access and a suitable home working environment is required. All I.T. equipment, mobile phone and infrastructure will be supplied.

PVG

This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

ProjectScotland, part of the national charity Volunteering Matters, supports young people to get on in life, using the power of volunteering. We are thrilled to be involved in an innovative and exciting new partnership with The Welcoming Association known as the “Inspire Project” – to support the community participation and inclusion of New Scots Refugees. ProjectScotland’s role as part of the Inspire Project is to facilitate mentoring relationships and the opportunity for New Scots to access supported volunteering placements.

The core skills that young people need to move on in life includes interpersonal skills, communication skills, planning and problem solving, and working as part of a team. At times, New Scots refugees need support with these skills due to their experience of trauma or other very challenging experiences. Discrimination, language barriers, low self-esteem and other negative factors means that New Scots refugees have barriers to successfully engaging the labour market.

ProjectScotland are looking to recruit a talented, dynamic, and professional Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Edinburgh, to work on the Inspire Project. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment, to our organisational values. Your role within the Inspire Project will include:

• Recruiting, training, matching, and supporting Volunteer Mentors

• Directly engage New Scots to understand their wants, needs and aspirations from mentoring relationships and volunteering opportunities

• Building and maintaining networks and relationships with charity partners across Edinburgh so that New Scots can take part in a volunteering placement

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Youth Engagement Manager to join our team in Aberdeenshire. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

As our Youth Engagement Manager, you will directly support young people aged 16 to 24 who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway. This will include barrier identification and removal, supporting pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.

Young people will also have the opportunity to be supported by a dedicated ProjectScotland volunteer Mentor, and post placement, your role will be to support a positive bridge to further employability programmes or opportunities.

You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across Aberdeen and the surrounding areas, building an effective presence within the third sector locally. You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of young people. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To meet specified targets in supporting young people, achieving positive outcomes for all
• To work on to one with local young people to identify the barriers they face, and provide support and strategies to overcome them,
• To engage directly with young people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each to volunteer, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering
• To work alongside ProjectScotland mentoring team to ensure young people have the opportunity to benefit from the experience and skills of a dedicated volunteer mentor if appropriate
• To manage all elements of the young person’s experience from application and induction to completion of their volunteering opportunity, and beyond
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with the third sector interface, charity partners and referral partners
• To identify, create and develop relationships with new partners or agencies to provide additional volunteering opportunities as required
• To research and engage with partners to provide required coverage of placement sector and geography
• To manage the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate
• Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders
• To ensure all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements
• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and ProjectScotland across Aberdeenshire
• Contribute to the wider Volunteering Matters and ProjectScotland staff teams, upholding our values at all times

Person Specification

Skills

• A sound and comprehensive understanding of the particular challenges and barriers that young people face
• Understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centered approach
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build professional, long-term relationships with others
• Beneficiary-focused, and adaptable – able to go from strategic conversations with key partners to chatting with a young nervous potential volunteer
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise accordingly
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to accurately record all interaction
• Creating, coordinating and supporting proper reporting channels around contract compliance
• Experience of project management and working to deadlines

Experience

• Significant experience working directly with young people, particularly those who face challenges and barriers
• Demonstratable relationship management experience with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in using a CRM (customer relationship management) system
• Experience of project management, achieving high targets and working to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team

Qualifications

Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications

Other

Having a regular presence in the area, to work with partners and young people is essential for this role (in line with COVID restrictions). Given the geographical spread of the working area, a driving license and access to a vehicle would be beneficial. When home based, internet access to enable remote working is essential. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact join@volunteeringmatters.org.uk for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement

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The Lockerbie Old School Community Hub (LOS) are a registered charity working to help regenerate the DG11 area by repurposing the town's old Victorian primary school into a vibrant wellbeing and enterprise centre. You can find out more information about us here: lockerbieoldschool.org

Following a successful grant application to Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) & The Lottery's Awards for All Scheme we are looking to recruit a Communications Officer. You will be the 'face' of the project within the community, providing social media and marketing support, creating and running appropriate community events, managing the content on our website and providing admin support to the Lockerbie Old School Team.

We are looking for someone with experience in creating and managing social media content, running community events and working with the public. You will need brilliant attention to detail, have great ideas and customer service skills, be forward thinking and have great administrative skills. This is an exciting position within our organisation and is key in continuing to help us engage with the local community and to continue to build momentum for our project.

The job is employed and is initially for 12 months but will be extended subject to securing additional funding. It is 20 hours a week, we anticipate this will be spread over 5 days at hours to suit both the successful candidate and the Board, with occasional evening and weekend work. It will based within Lockerbie Town Centre.

You will have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media platforms and media apps like Canva. You will be able to work independently, with initiative, and have good verbal and written communication skills, experience in marketing would be benefitial. . Experience of the voluntary sector or community-oriented work, and website content writing would be an advantage, along with experience of event planning or producing press releases and newsletters.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing our marketing, social media accounts & our website - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linked In. Creating engaging content for both online and print sources. Newsletter and press release creation.

• Creating and running an exciting schedule of community appropriate events.

• Engaging with the community and local organisations to publicise the project and build a cohesive & resilient future for the DG11area.

• Providing administrative support to the charity – e.g electronic filing, arranging meetings, printing, assisting in producing report and funding applications.