On-campus Volunteer
- Recruiter
- British Red Cross
- Location
- Exeter
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 04 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 01 Nov 2018
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
University On Campus Volunteer
Location: Exeter University (Flexible)
About the role
As a university group volunteer, you will have the chance to be part of a fantastic network of volunteers, helping to spread the message of the British Red Cross. You will be part of a group of students who are involved in and/or promote Red Cross activities. Typically the groups hold regular meetings to coordinate activities and receive training and information. Some are simply fundraising groups, while others hold first aid, humanitarian awareness raising and fundraising activities for its members.
About the Team
The British Red Cross aims to reach people with first aid and humanitarian messages across the UK. Our goal is to engage with young people and encourage them to remain part of the humanitarian world, helping others in crisis. This can be achieved through staff and volunteers with a range of skills working together.
About the person
You need to have good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make. Also someone who is:
- Interested in working with fellow students
- Enthusiastic about the work of the Red Cross and engaged in humanitarian issues
- Willing to arrange or be part of fundraising activities/awareness-raising sessions
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy
Tasks Included in this Role:
- Setting up and co-ordinating regular group meetings, or being part of a group
- Developing or supporting fundraising plans and activities to raise money for the Red Cross
- Organising or attending training for the group in e.g. first aid
- Arranging or supporting awareness-raising sessions about the work of the Red Cross for the university or the wider community
- Recruiting other students as members of the group/BRC volunteers
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What We Offer:
- Support and guidance in your volunteering role from your local Red Cross office
- Comprehensive free training so you can represent the Red Cross with confidence
- Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when on duty
- The opportunity to mix with fellow students who are similarly interested in humanitarian issues
- Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
Here's a little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes.From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness,to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our goal is to connect human kindness with human crisis.
We're part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and we believe in the power of kindness.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
We support a huge range of people and we recruit for a diverse workforce -including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.
Young People and This Role
We value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. To carry out full delivery of this service volunteers must be 16. However (subject to a risk assessment, safeguarding requirements and parental consent) those aged 15 can be involved in a variety of activities such as promoting the service, supporting service volunteers and undertaking training.
Our Promise
We value the skills and experience that people bring to the organisation. We will work with you to look at your knowledge and skills and help make an assessment about which elements of the learning for your role you will need to complete with us and recognise where you may already know all that you need to confidently and safely carry out your duties. We want to try and make sure that you get all the training you need, no more and no less.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis