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Community Engagement Volunteer
Organisation Details
Smart Works Greater Manchester
Activity type: Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Event Support, LGBT+, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are a charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives. We listen to our clients and use the power of high-quality interview clothing and one-to-one coaching to help them see their true potential, succeed at interview and transform their lives.
Description of role: We are a charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives. We listen to our clients and use the power of high-quality interview clothing and one-to-one coaching to help them see their true potential, succeed at interview and transform their lives.
As all of our clients visit us via referral, it's important that organisations and individuals know who we are and what our service offers. As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you will support our Outreach and Engagement Lead in attending local events, job fairs and networking meetings, embedding our connection with local communities. You need to be passionate about our service and great at connecting with a diverse range of people. This volunteer role is ad hoc and travel is required.
Over 70% of women who visit us go on to become employed. By joining us as a Volunteer, you can play a transformational role in the lives of local women.
Our Smart Works community aims to reflect the diversity of the area which we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people who are disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or from a minority ethnic group.
As all of our clients visit us via referral, it's important that organisations and individuals know who we are and what our service offers. As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you will support our Outreach and Engagement Lead in attending local events, job fairs and networking meetings, embedding our connection with local communities. You need to be passionate about our service and great at connecting with a diverse range of people. This volunteer role is ad hoc and travel is required.
Over 70% of women who visit us go on to become employed. By joining us as a Volunteer, you can play a transformational role in the lives of local women.
Our Smart Works community aims to reflect the diversity of the area which we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people who are disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or from a minority ethnic group.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Public Speaking
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: Flexible
Location:
Travel across Greater Manchester