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Job Description
Seeking a Volunteer Centre Manager to oversee the operations of Roscommon Volunteer Centre, promoting volunteerism and supporting volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
As Volunteer Centre Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Roscommon Volunteer Centre, promoting volunteerism, and supporting volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations. This includes:
- Promoting and developing the concept of volunteering throughout county Roscommon
- Liaising with volunteer-involving organisations, consulting with them on their needs and matching these with the skills available
- Supporting volunteer-involving organisations to enhance their volunteer programmes
- Addressing barriers to volunteering for target groups and seeking solutions
- Keeping up to date with volunteering matters, both regionally and nationally
Key responsibilities include:
Volunteer Development and Support
- Network with the community and with voluntary groups, keeping them informed, and sharing best practices in all aspects of volunteering
- Organise and deliver training for local organisations, and for volunteers, in areas relevant to volunteering
- Serve as the National Vetting Bureau Liaison Person for the organisation, undertaking associated vetting duties
Community Engagement and Training
- Prepare and submit reports to funders
- Identify and apply for appropriate additional funding opportunities
- Manage budgets and financial reports in alignment with the organisation's objectives and governance
Board and Governance
- Ensure that the organisation has proper policies and procedures, and complies with governance and charity regulations
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with the Board's directives
- Recruit, lead, and support a team of staff and volunteers and people on CE/Tús schemes to run the Centre and its services
Events and Publicity
- Plan and execute volunteer training sessions and information events, for both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations
- Represent Roscommon Volunteer Centre at local, regional, and national events to promote its work
Person Specification
- Third level degree and/or similar professional qualification
- Proven skills in human resource, financial, and office management
- Strong commitment to promoting and developing volunteering across County Roscommon
- Relevant management experience
- Proficient in IT, ideally including experience in Salesforce or similar client relationship management systems
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport is essential
- Flexibility, with a willingness to travel throughout the County and work outside normal office hours
Advantageous
- Experience as National Vetting Bureau Liaison Person and familiarity with the process
- Knowledge of Ireland's public service system and local government operations
- Experience in the community and voluntary sector, and insight into volunteerism challenges in Ireland
- Background in public relations strategy and execution
- Experience of public relations planning and delivery
- Facilitation and training experience
- Event management expertise
- Experience in the implementation or management of a safety management system