About Swan Regional Youth Service
SWAN Regional Youth Service works to empower and facilitate young people to be critical thinkers, to have an equal voice, to make informed life choices so that they are valued in their own right, are active participants in their own lives, in their communities and in wider society.
What's Involved
We are seeking to expand the skillset of the SWAN Youth Service board to include human resource management. This new role on the board is embedded in our commitment to good governance and good practice. The new board member will work as part of our committed and dynamic team.
Purpose of the role
The Director will be required to attend monthly meetings, usually up to 2 hours long. Also on behalf of the board, occasionally the director would assist the organisation's management in recruitment processes when they arise from time to time by sitting on interview panels.
It is envisaged that the HR person would be able to give advice to the board and management staff on HR matters, employment contracts etc.
Potential areas of work include:
- Contributing to the direction of the youth service
- Participating on interview panels from time to time
- Assisting in the development of the organisations HR policies and procedures
- To work with the CEO and advise the organisation on HR matters
- Being proactive in offering insights and input
Support & Training
- Induction will be provided by the Chair
- The Chair and the CEO will be available for support in the role
Time Commitment:
2 hours a month. There may be occasional extra hours as special needs arise.
We would expect that all management committee members become legal directors of the company.
What's required for this position
Ability to work as part of a team (with the board of directors and management staff). Some knowledge of and interest in the voluntary sector. A good knowledge of HR matters and up to date knowledge of employment law. An interest in youth work, or a will to learn about the work of our youth service.
More about you
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Qualification in human resources management
- Experience working in a leadership role
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Some knowledge and experience of company governance
- Commitment to the on-going development of the SWAN Youth Service
- Experience of data protection / GDPR requirements would be beneficial
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Community Development/ Social work
- 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: 2 years
Hours required: 2hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
During Covid restrictions meetings are mostly held remotely.
St. Agatha's Hall, Dunne St., Dublin 1.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteer will gain experience, skills and knowledge through working on the board. Hopefully gain personal satisfaction through contributing to the development of young people, and development of opportunities for them.
