Role Overview
We are looking for 3 Volunteer Support Officers to support our services in Dublin, Kilkenny and Donegal/ Leitrim. The Volunteer Support Officer will recruit, train, support and develop our Volunteers in their Befriending and Support role with ALONE.

Responsibilities
Promote ALONE’s Befriending and Support services throughout the community.
Recruit, train, reference check and Garda vet all volunteers.
Work with ALONE’s Service Staff to ensure that all newly trained and vetted volunteers begin activities to support older persons within the specified timeframe.
Support and maintain good communications with volunteers.
Be the first point of contact for volunteers when issues arise.
Develop and implement programmes that promote the continuous improvement and engagement of volunteers.
Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising volunteer efforts.
Assist with identifying local activities / events that both older persons and their volunteers can participate in.
Develop local volunteer leadership programme and collaborate with Volunteer Leaders to coordinate and deliver social events in your region.
You may be required to undertake additional duties or tasks as required.

Essential Skills and Background
The ability to work under pressure, multi-task and to resolve problems is essential.
A full clean driver’s license and access to a car is essential.
Previous experience in recruitment, training and engagement of staff or volunteers is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience of delivering presentations to large audiences.
Proficient in an IT-rich environment such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM.
Previous experience of organising and running events is desirable.

Further Details
This role is 35 hours per week and these hours may be required to be worked in a variety of flexible patterns, e.g. 5 over 7 days, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns as required.
Regular travel and remote working is required with this role with adaptable working arrangements available to facilitate this flexibility.
Remote Induction and training will be carried out on commencement in role.
The salary scale offered for this position is €27,000 to €34,000, depending on experience.

To Apply
Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter stating what interests you about working with ALONE, the role and your availability to careers@alone.ie. Please indicate your preferred location in the subject of your email. The closing date for applications is Friday, 6th of November 2020.