Community Builder Volunteer

at National Childbirth Trust

Role Description

Are you passionate about connecting with parents and building a supportive community? As an NCT Community Builder, you'll be at the heart of our local volunteer team, engaging with parents to understand their needs and helping to create welcoming, inclusive events and activities that boost their wellbeing. This is a flexible, home-based role designed to fit around your availability.
What you'll be doing:
Talking to people in your local community to understand what support parents need.
Encouraging local people to get involved and volunteer to support parents.
Building a strong and inclusive community of parents, guided by NCT's best practices.
Promoting and publicising local NCT events.
Keeping in touch with local volunteers.
Using social media to engage and support local parents.
Celebrating the difference volunteers make to local parents.
Championing NCT's values and vision.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering, Virtual volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments. We ask that you can commit to 3 hours per week and ideally volunteer for at least 6 months. You'll also be invited to attend a monthly online catch-up with the Volunteering Team for train

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Home based but must live in Bury
Ward: Remote Volunteering

Benefit to the volunteer

A great volunteer experience and the opportunity to build a community for local parents.
Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources, and training you'll need.
Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.
We'll champion equity, diversity, and inclusion through all that we do.
The opportunity to develop your skills.
Ongoing support and regular check-ins with the volunteer support team.
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer Handbook, Travel expenses, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form
Activities: Administration, Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring, Community Hub/work, Volunteer Management
Skills: Admin, Basic IT, Managing People, Organising and Planning, We're looking for Community Builders who are:
Strong communicators.
Able to plan and organise their own time.
Able to motivate and inspire others.
Confident using social media.
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