Community Network Organiser, Strabane

Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV. You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time! Across the UK, our community network of peer support volunteers are a vital part in supporting people affected by arthritis. They provide a sense of belonging, unity, and friendship and deliver services and support in their local community.As a Community Network Organiser you will be: Acting as network contact for resources and support;Managing the network budget, including keeping track of spending and booking venues and refreshments; Using our online services database to register people and record participant attendance and organising the programme of activities including booking people to give talks; Promote your network and the work of Versus Arthritis in your local area to encourage a greater diversity of participants; Recruitment of Network Support volunteers; Acting as the network’s main safeguarding contact**Tasks and responsibilities*** Acting as network contact for resources and support. * Managing the network budget, including keeping track of spending and booking venues and refreshments* Using our online services database to register people and record participant attendance and organising the programme of activities including booking people to give talks* Promote your network and the work of Versus Arthritis in your local area to encourage a greater diversity of participants* Recruitment of Network Support volunteersSkills and experience gained Advice & Guidance Business Planning Communication Skills Community Development Customer Service Event Design & Planning Event Management Financial Planning General Administration Money Handling Teaching/Instruction Causes supported Community Disability Services Education & Training Health Older People #J-18808-Ljbffr