The Donegal Volunteer Centre is dedicated to engaging people in the community to volunteer in non-profit organisations across Co Donegal.
The centre was established in 2008 by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), a Government funded Local Development Company. The Donegal Volunteer Centre is affiliated with Volunteer Ireland, the national volunteer development organisation. The Volunteer Centre is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The DVC is seeking to recruit an Organisation Support Officer who will be a highly motivated individual dedicated to developing and growing volunteer opportunities within Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIO) across Donegal. The role will focus on responding to an increase in volunteer numbers from New Communities and a need to support volunteers involving organisations as they refocus post pandemic and evolve within the changing nature of our demographic makeup.
The Organisation Support Officer will be proficient in engaging with VIOs to understand their needs and support them in maximising the involvement of volunteers in their service. They will be adept at influencing others, and have excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with and engage people from all communities and backgrounds. The Organisation Support Officer will be required to work 35 hours per week. This contract term is from May 2023 to 31 st December 2023 and is subject to funding. A recognized and relevant Third Level qualification and/OR a minimum of three years’ experience of Community Development is required.
Job Description is available from vacancies@dldc.org and also on the DLDC website www.dldc.org
To apply for the position, please submit BY EMAIL a letter of application outlining how you meet the criteria, together with a current Curriculum Vitae to: Human Resources at vacancies@dldc.org
The closing date for receipt of applications is close of business, Wednesday 19 th April 2023 and no applications will be accepted post deadline. Applicants who demonstrate how they meet the required criteria will be invited to a competency-based selection interview on the week of 24 th April 2023. We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria.
Volunteer Centre Job Description.docx
Donegal Local Development CLG is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity. Canvassing will disqualify. A panel may be formed from which other similar posts may be filled.
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