We are hiring a new Head of Volunteering and Social Action to join our staff team! If you are interested in joining our team, have a passion for working with young people, and want to make an impact, take a look at the position.

Here are some of the Key Responsibilities:

1. Development of FBB’s volunteering and social action strategy

• Build positive relationships with new sources of volunteers such as Colleges, Universities.
• Use innovative methods to attract volunteers including advertising, and social media.
• Develop innovative campaigns and initiatives to engage volunteers.

2. Training and Monitoring of Volunteers:

• Draw up and implement an efficient training programme for volunteers.
• Implement training sessions, including presentations and workshops.
• Maintain individual records, including learning needs and development aspirations.

3. Delivery and Management of Social Action Programme and Post-programme referrals

• Work closely with Project Leads to identify inspiring social action projects.
• Support the young people throughout the project delivery.
• Liaise with teachers, parents and members of the community as required to ensure efficient project delivery.

4. Running of the FBB Youth Council

• Liaise with the Project Leads in the selection of the Youth Council representatives.
• Ensure that projects identified for Youth Council delivery are realistic and deliverable.

To apply:

Deadline for the receipt of written applications is midday on Friday 17 November 2017.

Please submit a written application form of no more than 3 sides of A4 in minimum 11 point font on the following 3 areas:

1. Your strategy for volunteer recruitment.
2. The challenges involved in supporting young people to deliver social action projects.
3. How your skills and experience relate to the role advertised.

Please also submit a CV that includes:

• Personal details including current address and contact details.
• Education and Training history including details of all qualifications.
• Details of 2 referees, including your current employer.
• A description of your employment history, including reasons for leaving a post and explanations for any employment gaps.

Please submit the application and CV to skearney@footballbeyondborders.org

For all the specifications about the position, recruitment process, and how to apply, please click here: Job Specification – Head of Volunteering