* 17.5 hours per week. Fixed term until 28/02/2025.
Role
Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering and social change charity. We harness the unique power of volunteering to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
By bringing people together, we aim to resolve some of society’s most complex issues and have a real impact in communities. From tackling social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence and opportunities; and ensuring young people can become change makers in their community.
And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Co-ordinator to join our team in Dundee. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.
As Project Co-ordinator you will provide support to New Scots aged 16+ in Dundee by offering supported volunteering opportunities, mentor engagement and employability skills. Thanks to the Northwood Charitable Trust, refugees and asylum seekers have been supported to integrate into their community, build networks, and develop skills to support them in their journey. There is a massive need for this tailored support in Dundee which is evidenced by the fact that we have received 140 referrals in the last year. Overall, New Scots have been able to gain confidence, access bespoke and beneficial support, gain volunteering experience, find and apply for jobs, gain qualifications, network, and to feel included in their community.
You will identify and work with these individuals to help them achieve their goals and be better connected to their communities. Where possible you will match individuals to volunteering opportunities with local third sector partners to help upskill them and explore possible career opportunities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Increase restricted and unrestricted funding
* Identify Grant making bodies and Trusts whose criteria we fit
* Complete and submit a minimum of two funding applications a month
* Increase direct debit giving
* Develop a major donor programme
* Identify and research a variety of new fundraising avenues and opportunities including digital fundraising platforms
* Develop a fundraising team and structure for the organisation
Requirements and skills:
* Proven experience in a similar position
* Donor recruitment skills
* Ability to work as a team member but also work on your own initiative
* Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
* Able to communicate effectively with good writing skills
* Knowledge and understanding of data protection, disclosure and safeguarding procedures
* Familiar with Social Media platforms
* Knowledge of digital fundraising platforms
* A pleasant, outgoing personality
* Must love animals
Note: As part of the interview process we will be asking candidates to deliver a 5-minute presentation outlining their ideas for fundraising expansion and donor recruitment.
Core Purpose of the Role:
To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.
* Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.
* Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community.
* Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.
* Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.
* Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.
* Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards.
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