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Are you passionate about empowering individuals and making a difference in your community?
Citizens Advice Swindon is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Development and Training Officer to join our team.
At the heart of our service are our volunteers, and this role is key to supporting them in their volunteering journey with Citizens Advice Swindon.
About Citizens Advice Swindon:
Citizens Advice Swindon is a dynamic and community-focused organisation dedicated to providing free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to individuals and families facing a wide range of issues. We aim to empower people to make informed decisions, resolve problems, and improve their lives. Whoever you are, whatever the problem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Training Development: Work collaboratively to identify training needs, develop training materials, and design engaging programs.
- Training Delivery: Deliver dynamic training sessions in various formats to volunteers and staff, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Volunteer Development: Mentor and guide volunteers, helping them develop their skills and confidence in delivering high-quality advice and support.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is well organised
- Has excellent people and communication skills
- Is a great team player
- Is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Recognises the value of volunteering both to the individual and society.
You may have prior experience of delivering training, assessing and supporting learners to achieve competence, however, we will consider offering this as a trainee role for the right candidate.
Experience of working in a Social Welfare law setting would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 11th April 2024
Interview dates: 19th April 2024
For an application pack please click the apply button.