Community Life Coordinator in Belfast

Role Profile: Community Life Coordinator

Reporting to: Community Leader / CEO

Responsible for:

• Maintaining and developing LArche Belfast's volunteer programme
• Taking a lead role in planning community events

Main Job Purpose:

Adds value to LArche Belfast through the provision of a robust volunteer programme which supports and supplements the work of our paid staff, and which incorporates both live-in volunteers from abroad and locally based volunteers. Enriches community life and the lives of our core members and participants through the coordination of a variety of community events.

Key Performance Measures:

• Attracting an adequate number of volunteers, as determined by LArche Belfast's Senior Management and Leadership Team.
• Providing adequate support to all live-in volunteers.
• Promotion of our volunteer programme at both internal and external events.
• Ensuring that our volunteer programme is well-run, and in compliance with all relevant regulation and best practice.
• Ensuring that an agreed number of community events take place throughout the year.

Detailed Responsibilities:

In fulfilling this role the job holder undertakes the following activities:

• Attract new volunteers to the organisation, through advertising and promotion of volunteering opportunities, and through developing and maintaining connections with overseas volunteer organisations.
• Liaise with potential volunteers and process all volunteer applications, which includes completion of all necessary pre-volunteering checks (reference checks, Access NI, etc.) and applying for Tier 5 volunteer visas for overseas volunteers.
• Assist with the induction of new volunteers, including orientation for volunteers from overseas.
• Act as a point of contact for volunteers who have questions or concerns, and check in with overseas volunteers on a regular basis.
• Assist with the review and development of our Volunteer Policy and Procedures, liaising with partner organizations such as Volunteer Now to ensure we are following best practice.
• Maintain records of all volunteers involved with the organisation.
• Act as a point of contact for overseas volunteers who live in our volunteer accommodation, assisting them to address home maintenance issues as required and ensuring that the accommodation provides a comfortable and homelike environment.

• Together with the Leadership Team, establish a calendar of events and celebrations to be held each year.
• Lead a small planning team to plan and coordinate events which may include but are not limited to: birthday parties, holiday celebrations, craft fairs, or residential weekends away.
• Liaise with and secure suitable local venues for events, as and when required.
• Establish strong connections to local businesses and services, which may be a source of volunteering or invited to attend events.
• Assist the Office Team with administrative tasks from time to time, including helping to maintain our social media presence, answering phones, and greeting visitors.

Essential Criteria:

• Education to at least A-Level or equivalent.
• At least 2 years experience in a similar job, OR at least 2 years experience in a job with transferable skills e.g. staff recruitment and events planning.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience with managing social media.
• Valid UK Drivers License and ability/willingness to drive 7-seater or 9-seater vans.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working or volunteering with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Sound working knowledge of the UK immigration system.

Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week), some evening or weekend work will be required.

Remuneration: £15,080 pro rata (£14.50/hr)