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Volunteer Recognition Support Volunteer - Poole

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Applications closed on 09 Jun.

The RNLI is looking for a volunteer to support with the work of our Volunteer Recognition team. We are looking for somebody who is computer literate and who lives in the vicinity of Poole. You should be a team player with good communication skills, and used to dealing with varied responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to get involved in an exciting area of work by helping to ensure that our volunteers are appropriately recognised for their valuable contribution to saving lives at sea.

Please apply for this opportunity via the Online Role Description: https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-recognition-support-volunteer-poole-522879.html

What you will be doing
• Help maintain and update databases on Long
Service, Excellence in Volunteering Awards and
Supporter Awards
• Framing and despatch of Meritorious Commendations
and other awards
• Help with despatch of Long Service Awards
• Support specific project work being undertaken by the
Volunteer Recognition Team
• Help with any other administrative tasks required
• Complying with RNLI Data governance

What do you need for this role?
• Experience of Excel/databases
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Used to dealing with varied responsibilities
• Live within the vicinity of Poole

What’s in it for you?
• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and
enthusiastic team who are making a difference
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided
and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Potential time commitment: Flexible with weekly requirements

Team: Volunteer Recognition Team

Volunteer manager: Volunteer Recognition Coordinator

Who you’ll manage: N/A

Key requirements: N/A

RNLI Values As one crew, we strive for excellence and are Trustworthy, Courageous, Selfless and Dependable

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the RNLI Safeguarding Policy and procedures. Where applicable we will carry out appropriate safeguarding checks (ie DBS, PVG or Garda checks) Safeguarding level 1: e.g. Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required upon commencement of role

If you have any questions about the role, please contact ellen_marks@rnli.org.uk.

Benefits to self

Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people, and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided

Benefits to others

This role will help us save lives at sea by improving the volunteering experience by enabling us to recognise the contribution our volunteers make to the RNLI.

Location

Poole- RNLI Head Office

Training available

Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Hours per week

Flexible

Fund-raising targets

N/A

Transport details

No transport required
  • Activity AreaPeople, Social Media and Communications
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Problem Solving, Self Management
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Sustainable Cities and Communities

Employability skills

  • Teamwork 0
  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0