Volunteer Support Co-ordinator Scotland

This newly funded role will support the development of community network support for all members of the adoptive community in Scotland. This will be achieved through recruitment and ongoing support for volunteers creating and delivering community focused activities across the AUK Scotland adoption community., To review existing processes and procedures and improve, develop and implement robust organisation wide policies and procedures alongside UK wide colleagues to ensure that volunteering is well-managed and supported in AUK.

To develop volunteer led community networks across Scotland, including in the following local authority areas, Lothian, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway.

To manage, supervise and support new and existing volunteers in the set up and running of the community network.

Working with the Family and Communities manager to support the development of an Adult Adoptee community network in Scotland and work alongside existing adult adoptee volunteers to support attendance at AUK advisory group meetings.

To work in partnership with local authorities and the wider adoption community to encourage growth and development of community networks, developing new volunteer led community networks across Scotland, prioritising Lothian, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway.

To encourage support with community fundraising initiatives developed by the community networks and promote national opportunities across community members.

Alongside the community team, plan, co-ordinate and realise community events throughout Scotland

To provide administrative and communication support to the community groups, supporting good quality assurance practice across the network.

Work closely with the UK wide AUK volunteer co-ordinators

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