Development Worker

Join Our Team: Become a Volunteer Organiser at Southwark Irish Pensioners Project!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals? Do you thrive in roles where your daily activities significantly impact others, fostering happiness and independence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Southwark Irish Pensioners Project.

We're looking for an energetic, friendly, and empathetic individual to fill our Volunteer Organiser role, a position that's all about connecting, supporting, and uplifting the lives of our community members. This is your chance to be part of a team that goes the extra mile to ensure our pensioners lead a joyous and dignified retirement.

Key Highlights:

• Make an Impact: Help our elderly community members stay socially connected, combat loneliness, and enhance their well-being.
• People-Focused: Engage with a diverse group, matching volunteers to activities and individuals, ensuring meaningful interactions and support.
• Creative & Fulfilling Work: Organise a variety of volunteer focused reward and recognition activities, ensuring our clients benefit from motivated volunteers.
• Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team, driven by core values that put our service users at the heart of everything we do.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From marketing our mission to maintaining crucial relationships, your role will be dynamic and integral to our success.

We Offer:

• A part-time position (21 hours/week – 3 weekdays) with a competitive salary.
• An engaging, respectful, and supportive workplace.
• The chance to be part of a meaningful mission, helping Irish pensioners enjoy a happier, more independent life.

If you have a knack for team motivation, excellent organisation skills, a personable manner, and a strong affinity with our values, we would love to hear from you. Your role in facilitating connections and joy for our elderly community will be invaluable.

Apply Now: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Join us in our journey to bring joy, companionship, and independence to the lives of the elderly Irish people in South London.

Complete the attached Application Form and email it to the Volunteer Programme Manager - details in form.