Residential on Reserve (More than 4 weeks) (Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordination Residential Volunteer - RSPB Aire Valley)
Role Summary
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordination Residential Volunteer to assist our Community Engagement Officer and Volunteer Coordinator across the Aire Valley, at RSPB Fairburn Ings, and RSPB St Aidan’s. Our placements are specifically created to help people who are looking to gain skills and experience through their volunteering. For this placement, the work will have a people engagement focus and will involve some working with young people.
Please note this will need a minimum commitment of six months.
Main tasks
Working with the Community Engagement Officer to create, plan, and deliver community engagement events onsite at RSPB St Aidan’s.
Support offsite community engagement events and outreach activities.
Work with the Community Engagement Officer to help manage, expand, and develop the Community Engagement Volunteer Team.
Provide support to the work of the Community Engagement Officer. Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to help develop a bespoke training programme for volunteer development across the Aire Valley.
Support volunteer recruitment at site open days and offsite engagement events.
Assist with the marketing of volunteer roles and community engagement events.
Provide support to the work of Volunteer Coordinator.
Become a point of contact for volunteers regarding the use of Assemble (our online volunteer platform).
Contribute to the wider reserve operations as and when required.
This role will require regular weekend and some evening working.
Key requirements for the role
Friendly and approachable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to enthuse and motivate themselves and others.
Ability to engage with a wide range of people face to face.
A passion for connecting people to nature, the Aire Valley, and the work of the RSPB.
A resourceful and flexible approach to their work.
Ability to think creatively.
IT literate.
Experience using social media platforms.
What’s in it for you?
You will be joining a great team working for nature in the Aire Valley, getting first-hand experience of working in the conservation sector and understanding the wider context of community engagement and support. You will be joining the biggest nature conservation charity in the world and gain excellent community engagement and volunteer management skills.
This placement is for up to 12 months and free accommodation and utilities are provided in the stunning village of Fairburn for the whole of your placement. Due to the lack of public transport and local amenities in Fairburn village, access to your own transport would be essential, but we will reimburse travel expense for day to day travel from the accommodation to the reserve and back.
You will need to complete some online and onsite training associated with the role. You will be given a uniform, badge and all the PPE equipment needed for your role. You will have a dedicated line manager with regular opportunities to discuss your role with this person.