SSAFA is the UK's oldest national tri-service military charity. We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their ...
Lead Community Engagement Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Kate Marshall
Provided
#124466
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This role guides and coordinates the branch’s community engagement activities and events across Somerset.
As a Lead Community Engagement Volunteer, you will guide and coordinate areas of the branch’s community engagement activities. You will support by planning what needs to happen, organising the people and steps involved, and helping to ensure activities are delivered smoothly.
Through your support, the branch will be able raise local awareness of SSAFA and ensure we remain a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces Community.
What you will be doing
Being part of the Branch Exec team and collaborating closely with other Community Engagement volunteers and your regional Community Engagement Manager to develop and deliver branch vision and plans.
Generating new ideas to engage and raise awareness in the local community, aligning with the branch’s vision and goals.
Supporting a specific activity or area of community engagement and championing it from planning through to completion in cooperation with the Branch exec.
Coordinating the delegation of tasks across the branch Community engagement team ensuring everyone knows what they are doing and has the support they need when directed by the Branch Exec.
Share updates, successes, and reflections with the branch exec and regional team.
Co-ordinating and attending Community Engagement events or stakeholder meetings as directed by the branch chair.
Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment to ensure all volunteers feel valued and supported.
The skills you need
Friendly and approachable
Leadership skills Administration and organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
IT skills and willingness to learn and use SSAFA systems, specifically our Volunteer Management System, GoAssemble
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About SSAFA Somerset
SSAFA is the UK's oldest national tri-service military charity. We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.
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