Community Liaison Volunteer
Project overview
We need volunteers to help us communicate with the local community about our projects and things going on within their area. Sometimes we need to send out a poster or leaflet recruiting volunteers for a particular event or to tell local residents about an upcoming project. We’d also like volunteers to help raise the profile of Action 21 in Warwick District by talking about us and what we do.
Principal Function of Volunteer
To visit community centres, schools, religious centres like churches and mosques, day centres, hostels, libraries and anywhere that people congregate to put up posters or leaflets or just to have a chat to spread information by word of mouth.
Tasks and Activities
As a volunteer you will carry out some or all of the following activities, depending on your individual capabilities and preferences. This list is only a guide to the types of activities that may be required.
- Speaking to staff and community leaders about Action 21 projects or local green events
- Putting up posters and in community venues and on community notice boards
- Giving leaflets to people interested in volunteering
Benefits
This volunteering opportunity gives you a chance to promote sustainability and Action 21, whilst visiting local community venues and finding out what else is going on in the area. If you don’t have a bicycle we can lend you an Action 21 bicycle to help you get around.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience sought
No particular skills or experience are required as full training and support will be provided. A familiarity of the local area is desirable but not essential.
Minimum age: 18
Time commitment required
Variable. This role can be very flexible, fitting in with your diary, although it should be noted that some community venues are only open during office hours and so this may limit when you can help out.
Training, Reviews & Support
General
- Registration session with Amy, The Volunteer Development Worker to provide an overview of Action 21 and what volunteering on our projects involves. Also gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have.
- Project Induction with Amy
- End of probation review session (after 4 weeks or sessions of volunteering; with Amy)
- 6 monthly review sessions with Amy
Expenses
You can claim back reasonable expenses for travel. How you go about claiming back these costs will be explained in more detail during your induction.
If you have the time to volunteer for a full day (about 7 hours) we’ll even give you a free lunch!
Location
Variable