ACE IT Scotland exists to advance the knowledge and connectivity of people over-50 in Edinburgh. Through digital skills coaching projects delivered across Edinburgh to improve the wellbeing and independence of older people.

To meet the ever increasing demand for our support, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and caring person to help develop and oversee our community outreach work throughout Edinburgh.

We have a team of dedicated volunteers who work with older people at various community-based settings across the city. Your job is to ensure these projects run smoothly and that our volunteers are supported to deliver the highest standard of service to our learners. This will involve travelling within Edinburgh most days to our services, which currently include locations in both Portobello and Currie.

Main Responsibilities

• Support volunteers working in ACE IT outreach projects within partner locations and at the ACE IT office
• Meet and greet learners as they arrive, we aim to make them feel welcome and reduce anxieties
• Setup coaching delivery areas, welcome service users, oversee delivery of sessions, arrange appointments, prepare equipment e.g. charge & update digital devices
• Liaise with individual venue management regarding room setup and access
• Offer support to members of the public and volunteers on the use of digital devices and online services
• Work with other staff to identify opportunities for improvement and growth across our services
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the three projects, to include - gathering feedback forms, monitoring attendance and creating occasional case studies to give an understanding of the impact our services are having on the learner and what lessons can be learned
• Liaise with external stakeholders to optimise the number of learners accessing our services
• Keep an inventory of all equipment and troubleshoot any equipment problems
• Promote ACE IT e.g. displaying marketing materials
• Undertake any appropriate tasks delegated by ACE IT Scotland Manager

Person Specification

We empower ACE IT leaners to build confidence to help themselves, achieve their potential and live with more independence. You must believe in this ethos.

Essential

• The ability to travel across Edinburgh is vital for this role
• Good digital skills, including demonstrable experience of MS Teams, Office and knowledge of Apple, Windows and Android systems. These are the systems most used by our learners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills. You must be good with people, patient and compassionate
• Experience and understanding of older people’s needs, including those who have vulnerabilities
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Reliable and well organised

Desirable but not essential

• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of the charitable sector and working with volunteers
• Full driving license and/or own transport
• Knowledge of client management systems (we use AirTable)
• Have an awareness of specialist services in Edinburgh for signposting

Tay Valley Connections is a Scottish charity (SCO49606) committed to enhancing the wellbeing, mobility and social inclusion of individuals in the Tay Valley area. We believe in the power of community, and our work is built on the contribution of our volunteers who are the heart and soul of our initiatives.

Our volunteers provide a Community Lifts service enabling people to make essential journeys in a remote rural area, provide a prescription delivery service, run the Aberfeldy Information Centre and many other important activities.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic person as VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR, based in Aberfeldy, who will play a pivotal role in developing and managing our volunteer network and improving communication with our users and community.

Overview:

One Dalkeith has a Board of Trustees (the Board) to oversee the strategic development, objectives and policies of the organisation. That Board sits in oversight of the One Dalkeith employees, but does not directly manage them. The day-to-day management of employees is undertaken by a Hub Manager, who reports to the Board.

Including the Hub Manager, there are 4 senior staff positions in One Dalkeith. The three additional staff positions are; i) the Shop Manager, for the Corner Shop Collective, ii) the Facilities Manager for the Hub and iii) the Community Development Officer. These positions are at equivalent levels of seniority and will report, through the Hub Manager, to the Board.

Other positions, reporting to these senior staff, will be added/included as necessary for the adequate operation of the Hub and delivery of One Dalkeith’s objectives.

Community Development Officer

The post-holder is responsible for engaging with the community, formulating a programme of community activity and delivering this over the coming years. This will include the organisation and delivery of a series of community events and activities, determined by the community, connecting with local groups and showcasing the facilities available and increasing One Dalkeith’s membership base. The position reports to the Hub Manager. The Community Development Officer will work in close collaboration with other senior managers in One Dalkeith.

Beatroute Arts seeks an enthusiastic, passionate individual to join their small team in the exciting and integral role of Project Manager. Being highly motivated and organised, you will lead a team of salaried/freelance staff and volunteers to implement a multi-faceted, diverse programme of creative community-led engagement which responds directly to identified need and which directly reflects the overarching mission of Beatroute Arts. You will be responsible

for the implementation, development, and management of the organisation’s Impact Measurement Framework, with an excellent understanding and experience of evaluation practice in a community- based setting, and of working with community groups to embed this practice at membership level. You will have experience writing compelling funding reports, clearly demonstrating how projects have met specific funding outcomes, and have an ability to articulate the impact of Beatroute’s work to a wide range of stakeholders. Being a dynamic, positive-thinking self-starter, you will have a strong belief in the transformative power of the arts and music in community settings, and the drive to create a fairer, more equal society for those in marginalised groups and those living in poverty via arts-based provision. You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities and be committed to the safeguarding and safety of others. The appointed candidate will play a leading role in the development of the organisation, working alongside the Director and General Manager to implement the strategic aims, objectives, and creative vision of Beatroute Arts.