Volunteer Community Development Worker

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Role Purpose

The Volunteer Community Development Worker will support engagement with local communities, helping to identify needs, strengths and opportunities. This role will help develop activities, partnerships and projects that improve wellbeing, opportunity and social connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging with community members and groups
• Supporting development and delivery of community activities
• Building relationships with residents and partners
• Supporting consultation and co-production
• Signposting to services and support
• Gathering feedback and learning
• Promoting inclusion and community voice

What We Offer Volunteers

• Supportive and inclusive environment
• Training and mentoring
• Skills development
• Flexible volunteering
• References
• Opportunity to make a difference

Person Specification – Essential

• Interest in community development
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to engage with diverse communities
• Empathy and reliability
• Willingness to learn

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience in community or voluntary work
• Knowledge of local issues
• Confidence facilitating activities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Great Northern Mental Health Services welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds and values lived experience.

Safeguarding

Volunteers must follow safeguarding policies.

How to Apply

Please use the Apply Now button below to complete an application, or download the application form and return it by email to info@greatnorthernmhs.org.uk or by post, indicating which role you are applying for, by the latest Monday 31st August.