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IRC Volunteer Migration Coordinator

Irish Red Cross

About Irish Red Cross

The Irish Red Cross works both at home in Ireland and in countries overseas which have been damaged by wars or natural disasters. The Irish Red Cross is part of the largest global network of voluntary humanitarian action in the world - the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - which has a national organisation in nearly every country in the world - some 188 Red Cross or Red Crescent societies in total.

What's Involved

To act as the link person at regional level between the Secretariat and relevant volunteers (RD Unit, Youth, Health & Social Care) and IRC caseworkers/migration team.

To coordinate relevant IRC volunteer support services to ensure consistent service delivery across all phases of the migration programme.

Work with service users to maintain a professional relationship of trust and support.

To act as the focal point to deliver relevant training/advice to volunteers dealing with the migration programme.

In line with the IRC Migration Operational Plan, develop a 6 monthly work plan with the local coordinator and/or Facility Manager. (The work plan must be approved by the Migration Planning Team before committing to it.)

Create realistic expectations for any stakeholder in the project.

Manage local IRC volunteer expectations and participation appropriately.

Build a flexible, competent and enthusiastic support team in the local areas.

To provide regular reports to the Regional Directors of HSC on progress and challenges on a regular basis and provide said reports in a manner presentable for Area Committees.

Maintain a record of confidential migration activity in your region via an activity template on a monthly basis.

Attend relevant training to fulfil the role.

To maintain a working knowledge of all relevant policies/procedures.

To escalate any complaints with regards to services to the Migration Programme Manager. As the project develops, engage with new members to participate in the programme.

What's required for this position

Record management & general admin

Presentation skills desirable

An awareness of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries

A good level of English language and communication skills

Life experience and maturity with good knowledge of community services and systems.

Awareness and interest in other cultures

Respect the dignity of the service users.

Community Development/ Social work
Event management/ Fundraising
General Admin/ Office Support
Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
Other
Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English

Times and commitment required for this role

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Minimum time commitment: 1 year

Hours required: 4hrs Weekly

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:
Donegal, Dublin, Offaly, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Clare or Cork

Other location details:
Donegal, Dublin, Offaly, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Clare, Cork

Screening details for this role:

Garda Vetting
Informal Interviews
Application Form

Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

Support/ advice/ recognition
Initial induction and training
Reimbursement of expenses
Ongoing training opportunities

Age restrictions:
Over 21

Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

- Being part of an emerging programme - Helping the most vulnerable - Meeting new people - Learning new skills - Volunteer Management Experience - Being part of your community

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This opportunity is posted by:
Volunteer Centre: Dublin City

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