Role purpose
To co-ordinate the work of emergency services teams within the designated area in accordance with the business development plans of WRVS.
Key objectives
- Liaise with team leaders/WRVS local service managers.
- Assist with the recruitment and induction of volunteers in accordance with WRVS procedures.
- To be customers’ local contact.
- Co-ordinate training sessions for volunteers and team leaders in conjunction with emergency services manager.
- Liaise with representatives from other organisations where appropriate.
- Co-ordinate local call outs.
- Perform other such duties as are reasonably requested by management.
- Some travel will be required within your locality.
Key skills required
You'll ideally be able to drive, have good organisational skills and some knowledge of emergency procedures. A ability to interact with both WRVS staff and volunteers and some knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable.
Overview
Due to the nature of emergency work you will need a willingness to work outside of normal working hours, to maintain a flexible approach to hours, some unsociable hours may be required.
To register your interest in one of these roles or to find out more, call
0845 601 4670 (all calls charged at local rate) or
register to volunteer online.
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