Community Organiser

The Ayrshire Community Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking passionate volunteers to join their outreach efforts in promoting veganism. This role offers the chance to engage with like-minded individuals while coordinating activities that make a positive impact in the community. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training, support, and resources to ensure their success. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop organizational skills, meet new people, and contribute to meaningful campaigns that advocate for veganism. Join a vibrant network and help shape the future of local outreach efforts!

Benefits

Full induction training

Remote training resources

Ongoing support

Access to private Facebook group

Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 18-25

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating people and managing tasks effectively.
• Strong knowledge of vegan issues and ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach tasks and activities for volunteers.
• Provide updates and feedback on tasks to measure impact.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in coordinating people

Ability to meet deadlines

Good time management

Ability to work independently

Motivational skills around veganism

Adherence to branding

Prompt email response and task execution

Reporting skills

Excellent knowledge of vegan issues

Job description

There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.

Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:

We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans who are passionate about volunteering and promoting veganism locally.

Every month, our Network selects outreach tasks such as town centre stalls, writing to councillors or MPs, sharing campaigns on social media, or contacting local businesses. You control how much or how little you participate.

We provide volunteers with leaflets, banners, and workshops to maximize impact.

Each month, you will receive a selection of tasks from our campaign programme. As a point of contact for Advocates in your area, you will share these tasks and coordinate activities like stalls and lobbying. We supply a campaign toolkit and stay in regular contact to support you. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group and WhatsApp chat.

We expect you to provide updates and feedback on each task to help measure our positive impact, including conversations and leaflets distributed. You can also suggest ideas for future outreach and campaigns. Many Organisers find great satisfaction, increased self-esteem, and enjoy the social aspect of volunteering.

You will help welcome new Advocates, assist them in getting involved, and ensure understanding of safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety policies. Full training, a handbook, and ongoing support will be provided.

As an Organiser, you will ensure resources and actions align with branding and messaging guidelines and that Advocates understand these standards.

Experience required

• Strong organisational skills
• Experience in coordinating people
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently
• Motivational skills around veganism
• Adherence to branding
• Prompt email response and task execution
• Reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of vegan issues

Support

We offer a full induction, remote training in community organising, communication, and event planning, plus resource packs. Regular reviews and ongoing training needs will be discussed. Staff are available for questions via phone or email.

Availability

Open to volunteers on any day and time, with a commitment of around two days per month for activities, spaced across the month. Timely email responses are expected.

Additional Information

Volunteers aged 18-25 can claim Saltire Awards hours. The CE4U app, launched on Care Day (21st February), offers information and support for care-experienced young people in North Ayrshire. Feedback on its content is welcome. The office will be closed on Monday, 5th May, for a bank holiday, reopening on Tuesday, 6th May.

We are also hiring a Community Development Worker (Link Up) in Saltcoats to empower local individuals and families. Salary: £25,000 per annum. For more details, see the full job listing.