Can you be a Simon ambassador in your local community?

Role Title:    Local Leader - Fundraising                    
Role Purpose:    To act as a Simon ambassador in your local community  
Reports to:    Community & Events Fundraising Manager  
Location:       Regional

Purpose of Community & Events Fundraising
The purpose of The Community & Events Fundraising Team is to raise vital funds and awareness for Dublin Simon Community through a number Community based initiatives, including Simon Home Run, Sing for Simon campaign, and numerous other campaigns.

Core Role Requirements:

• Make a valuable contribution to Dublin Simon Community this Christmas by assisting the Community & Events Fundraising across many important Christmas campaigns.
• Commit to 4 hours volunteering per week
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Assist the fundraising team to recruit volunteers, and fundraisers within your Community to support Dublin Simon Community during Christmas 2017. Linking in with local schools, businesses, community groups, etc.
• Bring new and innovative ideas to the Community & Events fundraising team, with focus on increasing funds & awareness for Dublin Simon Community Services.
• Attend Community & Events Fundraising meetings as required.
• Work as part of a team.
• Communicate all issues / events that arise with the Community & Events Manager.
• Familiarise yourself with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to all Dublin Simon Community health and safety policies and procedures.
• Act in accordance to all Dublin Simon dignity at work place policies.
• Notify Community & Events fundraising manager of any incidents/issues, in line with policies and procedures in place, producing timely reports as required.

Desirable

• Experience in Fundraising.
• Experience in Event management.

Requirements of all Dublin Simon Volunteers

• Commitment to the purpose of Dublin Simon Community and to volunteer within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context of current legislation and regulations.
• To participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
• To actively participate in team and staff meetings and service reviews/ evaluations and to contribute to the development of policy and practice within your area of work and Dublin Simon as a whole.
• To report any area of concern to your line manager in a timely manner.
• To show reasonable flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meet the needs of the service. Volunteering during unsocial hours may be required.
• Have a flexible approach to your placement in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
• Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role.
• To be vigilant of any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
• To participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate.
• To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time.
• To undertake your volunteering in a manner that is friendly, positive and flexible

Note: This Role Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the placement.

Contact email: PTV@dubsimon.ie

Closing date: 30th October