Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £28,927 – £30,757
- On site: Paisley
- Closing 11th November 2024
- Advertised from 28th October 2024
- 35 hours per week, fixed term for 36 months.
Role
The Tannahill Centre is a community-run hub in the centre of Ferguslie Park. Accessible to the whole community, it has a Doctors Surgery, NHS Clinic, Pharmacy, Library, Nursery and Post Office. The Centre also directly manages a number of community spaces and by using a community development approach, works with volunteers and agencies to meet the needs of the community.
We have recently been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue to build the knowledge and confidence of local people so they can deliver and sustain new and existing services in Ferguslie Park., To achieve these targets the Tannahill Centre is recruiting a Volunteer Co-ordinator.
As the Volunteer Co-ordinator you will be responsible for building the skills, knowledge and confidence of volunteers so that they can give back to their community whilst also meeting their own personal goals and ambitions.
You will be responsible for implementing policies, procedures and practices within the Tannahill Centre so that those who volunteer with us are doing so in a safe and nurturing environment and you will work with groups and individuals so they can develop and share their skills with their community.
This role is fixed term for 36 months however it is our intention to secure funding to sustain the role beyond this date.
Application notes
To apply please visit the FPHA website
Applications should be made using our application form and equalities monitoring form and be submitted before the closing date of Monday, 11th November 2024 at 12 noon to teresagallagher@fpha.org.uk.
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- Full time or Part time
- £30,649
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 7th November 2024
Glasgow Community Food Network works in partnership to drive the development of a flourishing food system for all in Glasgow. Join our ambitious Food & Climate Action project as our Project Coordinator and be at the forefront of increasing the space and opportunities for food growing and other urban agricultural activities in the city. You will be part of a committed, supportive, team working collaboratively across different strands of activity.
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Job description
- Planning and delivering a series of food growing-themed events, open days and learning opportunities across Glasgow
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- Inputting into the overall steer of the project as part of a cooperative decision-making process.
- Supporting and collaborating with team members as part of an evolving and ambitious project.
- Reporting and evaluation in line with project requirements
- Involvement in project activities and delivery when needed or appropriate as part of the collaborative culture of the team.
Criteria
Essential
- Experience of relationship building and stakeholder management across different sectors, including grassroots community engagement, community organisations, and local authorities
- Knowledge of food growing, including urban agriculture and agro-ecological and permaculture practices
- Experience of event delivery and coordination in a variety of settings
- Problem solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft package and project coordination using IT
- Strong communications and collaboration skills in a team setting
- Commitment to the values of Glasgow Community Food Network and the aspirations of the Food & Climate Action Project
Desirable
- Experience of working on community co-design projects
- Experience in setting up Market Garden or community growing spaces
- Experience of managing a budget
- An understanding of the food growing sector and policy landscape in Scotland
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- Full time
- £23,043 – £30,914
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 30th October 2024
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We are a small organisation however we make a big impact in the communities where our tenants live. At Almond, we believe in finding what ‘WORKS’ for our customers and our colleagues. Our values are Work together, Open to change, Respect, Kindness and Social. If you are someone who can provide excellent customer service in alignment with our ‘WORKS’ ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Location – Our office is based in Livingston; however, we have a flexible approach to our working arrangements in line with role requirements and our hybrid working policy. For more information on our Hybrid Working Policy, and our 9-day fortnight trial, please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
What will we offer you?
We offer a 36-hour working week over Monday to Friday. (Currently with a 9-day fortnight trial in place, where every other Friday is a rest-day)
We actively promote a healthy work/life balance. We have access to online Health and Wellbeing services and to help promote a healthy lifestyle, we also contribute to your gym membership.
Our pension scheme is active from the day you join us, and we contribute 10% towards it.
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