About this role
The County Ambassador will work with our Volunteering Coordinator to:
Support our team of local volunteers (the people who collect tools, speak on our behalf and represent us in churches and community groups.
Recruit new volunteers
Promote our work locally
Help organise and run local events
Represent TWAM where opportunities arise
Seek opportunities to recruit groups to support TWAM as Local Groups, tool collection points and independent workshops.
This will be within an agreed area, usually the county where you live (but we understand some counties are very large or very rural, and this may not be feasible). But we would like the County Ambassador to proactively look for opportunities to promote the mission through speaking engagements, which can be in Church groups, Rotary groups, WI, U3A, retirement and community groups or local shows and events.
We would also like you to keep in contact and support our other remote working volunteers, as it can be lonely working as a Tool Collector, Volunteer Speaker or Community Fundraiser with little personal contact with TWAM. This role can offer a vital and comforting link for everyone involved. This is a great role for someone with drive, initiative and passion who wants to use those qualities to transform lives.
For more information, please visit our dedicated volunteering website https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities. You can also ring our Volunteering Coordinator Paul on 01473 210220 or email Pauld@twam.uk
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
- Age restrictions
Everybody has different skills and gifts, and we recognise that nobody is good at everything or confident in everything. We will never pressure you to do things you do not want to do. With this in mind, the key responsibilities will vary from person to person, but here are a few ideas.
Promoting TWAM via free local websites and papers, volunteer fairs and community events through talks to churches, church groups and local community groups. You can place leaflets (with permission) in local libraries and doctors'/dentists' waiting rooms.
You will be able to manage and support volunteers through regular communication, organising team meetings to create a sense of belonging and value, making sure everyone has up-to-date leaflets and ensuring everyone receives the volunteer e-news every month.
You will be able to speak to potential new volunteers in your area before Ipswich approves them and will be willing to visit or contact new collectors to build friendships and support.
Location
This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home
Available from home