Community Companions Development Worker
- Full time
- £22,844 – £25,383
- On site: Dundee
- Closing 13th June 2024
- Advertised from 30th May 2024
- 35 hours per week
Role
Do you want to be part of tackling social isolation and building social inclusion in Dundee? We’re looking for an individual with fantastic community engagement skills who can join us in developing the Community Companions befriending project.
This is a volunteer led initiative where individuals are recruited and trained to be matched with adults experiencing loneliness and isolation in Dundee You will be instrumental in volunteer recruitment and training as well as providing ongoing support for those already working with those using the service. You will work with volunteers to build the capacity of the project and develop it to meet the needs of new and existing service users, as well as providing support for our intergenerational befriending work and residential social cafes.
Application notes
If this sounds like you, please apply via our website.
Subject to a satisfactory PVG check and references.
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 13th June at 12noon
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th June
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Programme Lead - Community Transport
- Part time
- £31,100 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dumfries or Stranraer with travel
- Closing 11th August 2024
Quality programme planning
Community and stakeholder engagement
Designing new ways of working with communities
Playing your part in an ambitious team
If this sounds like you, we think you might be our next Programme Lead for Community Transport.
We are looking for an effective programme management expert to support the delivery of a new model of community transport across Dumfries & Galloway. The successful candidate will bring experience of programme and/or project planning, building activity and outcome timelines, gateways and reporting mechanisms and building effective relationships with partners. To be effective in the role, you don’t have to be a community transport expert – there will be access to a range of support and advice.
With a new prospectus and increased investment, we are now looking to our future and delivery on our big ambitions; A strong third sector; Maximising impact through great partnership working; Securing equity, dignity, belonging and justice.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To assist in running the Grassy Riggs older people’s drop in. Ensure that older people and carers are well supported by the project. To be an effective team player in the Project. To give regular practical information and support on social care issues and issues of poverty to our members, carers, volunteers and their families.
A full job description is available for download below.
Funding & Fundraising Development Manager
- Full time
- £34,213.45
- Remote: Home based – with regular travel between PKAVS services
- Closing 12th August 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Funding & Fundraising Development Manager who will play a pivotal part in raising funds and securing our financial sustainability for PKAVS by leading on the delivery of our funding strategy, engaging with individual, corporate, government, legacy and partnership funding channels and working in partnership with each of our services to support them to deliver their funding plans and fundraising activities.
If you are passionate about fundraising, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy building relationships with donors, we would love to hear from you!
Locality Development Officer (Annandale and Eskdale)
- Part time
- £26,400 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dumfries
- Closing 11th August 2024
Building community relationships
Supporting local organisations to be their best
Bringing local voice to the heart of decision making
Being part of a development team, passionate about communities
If this sounds like you, we think you might be our next Locality Development Officer.
We are looking for a passionate community advocate who can get to know the third sector across their area, provide the necessary advice and support and can connect with communities and encourage involvement. The successful candidate will enjoy building new connections and relationships, be resourceful and apply problem solving skills and make links across the sector and with partners for improved collaboration. There will also be lots of working across different teams and with other Locality Development Officers to maximise our effectiveness across Dumfries & Galloway.
With a new prospectus and increased investment, we are now looking to our future and delivery on our big ambitions; A strong third sector; Maximising impact through great partnership working; Securing equity, dignity, belonging and justice.
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