Hours: Up to 32 (Initial 6 month contract - up to 12 months)
Heathhall Community Centre provides a local point in the community for activities to support the health and wellbeing of people locally with a focus on Heathhall residents. The committee’s main role is the day to day running and maintenance of the Centre. Most activities in the Centre are by outside groups and organisations who hire the facilities. However, the committee also run their own groups and activities as volunteers. These include, but are not limited to, kids and adult crafts, after school club, bingo, quiz and race nights as well as an annual community event.
Main aim of the role
Develop and support community based and volunteering activities to encourage engagement, activities and services by and for local people, with a focus on those affected by poverty and inequalities.
Main duties of the role
* Contribute to the development of service business and action plans for the Community Centre.
* Participate in local networks and partnerships with relevant organisations from all sectors and attend relevant meetings and training.
* Support and contribute to local community development and involvement strategies and plans.
* Collate information on the needs and interests of the community through a variety of methods and techniques.
* Co-ordinate, establish, report on, and maintain community projects.
* Facilitate groups/meetings and training where appropriate.
* Develop methods for monitoring and evaluating impact/outcomes of services on the community.
* Develop and circulate promotional material and information relevant to the community.
* Encourage and enable local people to take part in their local community – through volunteering for example.
* Effectively recruit, manage and develop volunteers where appropriate.
* Encourage community participation wherever possible or relevant.
* Apply for funding.
There is no set closure date; however, the Committee reserves the right to close applications at any time.
For further information and job description, please contact 07732164010.
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to: hccevents04@gmail.com or by post: Heathhall Community Centre, Barnett Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3RU.
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