Volunteering Opportunity: Volunteer Consultant with Redbourn Community Group

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

This role is a specialist one, discussed and agreed with Trustees, for example on Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, IT, Social Media, Legal, Health & Safety, Dementia Awareness. This involves provision of specialist
advice and practical guidance and support to enhance RCG’s services in line with the current business plan, including short term project work.

Opportunity Type: Other

District: St Albans

Location: From your office

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: N/A

Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Driving & Transportation, Education & Training (adults), Health and Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, IT, Technology & Digital Inclusion, Marketing & Communication, Men’s issues, Older People, Social Activities, Trusteeship & Governance, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
Key responsibilities:

• To advise Trustees on specific matters arising from the
business and action plans according to own area of expertise.

• To act in line with the values and policies of RCG.

Specific skills

• Ability to seek out further information, share with trustees and make recommendations.

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills and a willingness to work remotely when required.

• Ability to tailor advice and recommendations to the current and future needs of RCG.

Capabilities:

• Ability to consider options and make recommendations based on RCG purpose, business plan and any specific brief (if applicable).

• Understanding of the Vision, Mission and Values of RCG
and the resources available.

• Reliability, flexibility and creativity (when required).

• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality and maintain this when required.

• Able to work in collaboration with others (if required) and seek their input and approval.

• Future focused to support the sustainability of RCG.

• Understanding of the local community (preferable).