Volunteer for Occasional Projects & Fundraising Events

Overview of role: To assist the Cope Galway Fundraising Team with occasional events and fundraising Location: Various locations in and around Galway Commitment:  As available Days and times required: This a general calendar of some of the yearly events that take place where we need volunteer assistance. This is subject to change, and other requirements may arise throughout the year. June: Church Gate bucket collection, locations vary around Galway August, Date TBC: Newsletter packing, located in Head Office, Calbro House, Tuam Road October 17th: Table Quiz, Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City- general assistance, multiple roles December: Tesco Food Cloud, Galway Shopping Centre - Christmas Hamper appeal - Christmas Market - Christmas Day Swim Responsible to: Ciara Mc Grath Level of English required: Intermediate Our Values, Our Work, Our People   Our Vision is a community where every person is valued, cared for, and supported at every stage of life. We work to achieve this by providing essential support for people at challenging times in their lives, and by advocating for systemic change to remove the root causes of inequity and disadvantage that constrain the wellbeing and development of individuals, families and communities.     Our Mission is to make a difference by empowering people, creating change and strengthening communities. We understand, respect and respond to the needs of our clients who are always at the forefront of our work.     COPE Galway is committed to becoming a Trauma Informed Organisation through an implementation plan that includes training for all staff and volunteers across all roles and departments. Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) aims to support us to recognise trauma and to react and respond to it in ways that minimise triggering and re-traumatising people, so that we continue to provide the best possible services to those who need us most. TIP also encourages us to focus on our organisational culture and how we each interact with one another to create psychologically safe environments for clients, volunteers and staff. It encourages us to reflect on our triggers and responses and considers personal and organisational responses to staff and volunteer wellbeing to ensure that our people are supported to deliver the best services they possibly can to those who need them most.    Everything we do is guided by the COPE Galway Approach to help us achieve our vision of a community where every person is valued, cared for and supported at every stage of life.     This assets-based and person-centred approach recognises that each person has attributes and strengths that can make positive differences in their own lives. We achieve results for the people we work with because of our Approach.     The COPE Galway Approach is built on:   Understanding - Deep listening, storytelling, learning, developing, openness, connections.   Respect - Valuing the whole person, empowering, trusting, believing in the potential of others, drawing on strengths and abilities.   Response - Quality, professionalism, making an impact, challenging ourselves, continuous improvement.   Strong human relationships form the basis for the COPE Galway Approach. These relationships are established on how we understand and respect those we work with and how we respond so that we positively impact people’s lives.     Our People are supported by regular support and guidance, and access to our Employee/Volunteer Assistance Programme.  Service description Head Office, Cope Galway, Calbro House, Tuam Road, Galway. We work together with community partners, groups, businesses and individuals, to help some of the most vulnerable and isolated men, women and children in Galway.  What’s involved? Food appeals and managing donations Logistics and Coordination Administrative work Collections and Drop Offs Event Support  Personal Specification We aim to provide a meaningful and positive experience for all our volunteers when they kindly give their time to filling our requirements. We are requesting that the people who sign up are friendly and genuine, who are eager to be helpful for a good cause. You can expect to be welcomed by our friendly staff, and to be provided with the supports you require to carry out the role you have signed up to help with. An understanding of the work of COPE Galway.  What will you get out of it? This is a great chance to get involved with a local charity, meet new people and develop new skills without an ongoing, regular commitment. Volunteer as often or as little as suits your availability. The opportunity to develop social and experiential competencies such as Developing knowledge and gaining practical experience relative to this role Gaining communication and customer service skills Building confidence Adding valuable experience to your CV The opportunity to contribute to a local Galway charity and help us realise our vision of creating a community where every person is valued, cared for and supported at every stage of life Great personal satisfaction since you can make a real difference to our service users What we would like from you Willingness to work within the values and policies of COPE Galway Carry out your role in professional manner and maintain a respectful and courteous manner in dealing with clients Maintain confidentiality in respect of all matters which come to their knowledge while volunteering Please do not undertake duties outside this role description without checking first with your hiring manager Will there be induction and training? You will receive a wide variety training including: Introduction to the service and role specific training when you start Organisational Induction Recruitment Process Applicant applies via website Once the application form is received and the applicant is considered a suitable match for a particular volunteer role, the applicant will be invited to meet with the hiring manager. Induction and Orientation prior to commencement. Volunteers commencing with COPE Galway are subject to a trial period.  General information  Volunteers should not undertake duties outside this role description without checking first with their Volunteer Supervisor.  Volunteers are requested to adhere to the “Volunteer Agreement” which includes their rights and responsibilities as outlined in our Volunteer Handbook.