Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteers Officerto join our team.You will join us on a part-time basis working 20 hours a week as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
As the Volunteers Officer, you will look to contribute towards the development, planning, and delivery of the charitys volunteers projects as well as the recruitment of the required volunteers by providing administrative support, oversight to the rest of the Volunteers teams across the organization, and acting as a central point of contact/support for Head Office for all Volunteers needs. Exploring new innovative Volunteers opportunities, preparing Volunteers resources, procurement of said resources, and collecting of information such as queries and complaints. All in order to ensure smooth running of Volunteers operations, establish lines of communication, ensure value for money, and promoting a positive working environment.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Volunteers Officer:
- Provide administrative support and oversight in a timely fashion.
- Suggest new innovative opportunities.
- Achieve increased public interactions through volunteer projects.
- Improve local relations through outreach programs.
- Provide support for the organization through the offering of internships.
- To wholly adhere/promote/implement to the fundraising code of conduct, dissecting current FR processes/procedures and applying best practice, communicate internally, safeguard, reputation, quality assurance/excellence, donations! Maintains Trust
- Prepare resources and materials for events and activities, by conducting needs analysis and review events planning forms, ensure successful events and adequate availably of resources, to help maximize donations.
- Provide Procurement support by Obtaining quotes for; venues, coaches, AV, catering etc. ensure smooth running and value for money in relation to volunteer activities
- Recruit for and attend events and manage the team of volunteers alongside the Team Leader
- Management of all pertinent data input and data management- onto Salesforce, AMS, (suppliers, invoices, PO, campaigns, correct labelling) to ensure information is reflected accurately with an audit trail in line with protocol.
- Being a centralized point of contact for the relationship between local/national organizations in multiple regions by providing assistance, information, updates, as well as query and complaints resolution.
- Liaising with and providing support to colleagues.
- Promoting a positive working environment.
- To work with, manage and supervise volunteers and interns.
- To help grow the donor database of the charity. Suggest new innovative fundraising opportunities. To help identify and manage regular and emergency campaigns that can be carried out in the region, by researching, networking, source/identify opportunities (collaborated with Comms), To contribute towards the development, maintenance and delivery of the charitys fundraising plan in the region.
- Produce letters, reports, data sheets, and content material
- Keep stock of regional Volunteer resources- buckets, t-shirts, merchandise, donation forms etc.
- Undertake a range of administrative and clerical tasks in support of the department.
What were looking for in our Volunteers Officer:
- Ideally someone with a degree in a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in charity / office administration / events or volunteers management
Computer Skills:
- MS Office Suite
- Database proficient. Experience using Salesforce is desirable
Languages:
- Fluent English is essential. Additional language e.g. Arabic, Urdu is desirable
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success, please click "apply" to become our Volunteers Coordinator- we would love to hear from you!
Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.
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A Little Bit About Human Appeal…
We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Heres why:
What our CEO Says:
We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity
Dr Mohamed Ashmawey
What our Staff Say:
At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!
Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager
I have been working at Human Appeal for many years! I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate need
Insaf, Finance Lead
Working as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when youre working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, its an amazing feeling
Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator
I saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environment
Steve, Procurement Manager
Our Greatest Achievements Include:
- Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship program has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials.
- Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistans worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season.
- Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gazas water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza.
- Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations.
COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY click apply today!
