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JVN Young Adult Volunteering Programme Lead 

The Role

The aim of the role is for a sharp focus on an opportunity to build a Young Adult Volunteering Programme from the ground up and create a community which is motivated to help. We hope this programme will inspire participants to embed volunteering in their lives as they recognise this as a way to promote their own wellbeing, develop their life skills and to contribute to and enrich society.   

The desired outcome is a dynamic, engaging and successful programme of volunteering activities for young adults, culminating in an ongoing project that they take responsibility for. 

You will need to approach the work with a high degree of commitment and flexibility.  

Reporting to

Volunteer Development Coordinator 

Hours

This is a full-time role for a 12 months’ contract. The successful candidate will need to work evenings and some Sundays but not all. 

Responsibilities

Creating Programme 

• Take ownership to create and implement the programme. 
• Build a Steering Group, together with the Volunteer Development Coordinator.  
• Work with the Steering Group to create a participant-led programme and a vibrant marketing campaign to engage participants. 
• Work closely with charities within and outside of JVN’s existing network, to build a series of micro-volunteering/one-off activities. 
• Create the content of the educational and social sessions, inviting guest presenters where relevant. 

Managing Programme 

• Work with the Steering Group to manage the programme. 
• Communicate regularly with the participants to encourage active engagement. 
• Maintain communication with JVN staff team and charity partners. 
• Attend each session and be the point of contact during each event. 
• Work with the Steering Group and participants to identify a final project for the group to engage with. 

Marketing

• Find bold and creative ways to find participants for the programme.  
• Work closely with the Communications Manager to build a social media campaign, including creating content for a social media campaign and the JVN website. 
• Work with the Steering Group to market the programme widely amongst their networks, as well as find new avenues to promote the programme. 
• Connect with under 30s on the JVN database to encourage them to participate in the YAVP. 

Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Monitor the success of the sessions through individual feedback forms and adjust where necessary. 
• Evaluate the programme at the end with each participant and with the group as a whole. 
• Write reports and recommendations for JVN and for funders throughout the process. 
• Work with each participant to guide and encourage them to find a volunteering role which matches their interests and availability post programme.  

Additional duties

• Participate in the JVN Volunteering Team activities such as pop ups to promote the programme to this age cohort 
• Provide office and IT/technical and database support as needed. 
• Contribute to the JVN Team activities. 
• Represent JVN at various events. 

This description may not reflect all tasks you may be asked to perform. 

This organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. 

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to rachelle@jvn.org.uk by Friday 14^th October 2022.

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