Employability Project Volunteer

Scottish Refugee Council
VO101289

The Employability Team work to increase employment opportunities for refugees by offering one-to-one support sessions and a training programme in partnership with employers. We engage with employers, partner organisations and training providers to influence recruitment practices and reduce the barriers to employment faced by refugees.

This position is a diverse role and ideal for someone who likes working with both people and information. The Employability Project Volunteer will have an opportunity to undertake a wide range of tasks to support the delivery of the Employability team.
What will I be doing?

Support the organising of training programmes, and assist in the delivery by providing digital support and co-facilitate small group activities (online and face-to-face)
Contact clients by phone and email for appointments, training opportunities, gathering information, and follow-up calls
Research and screening of employers/businesses
Collect evidence from casework activities and writing case studies
Create monthly employability newsletter with information provided
Assist with the promotion and evaluation of Scottish Refugee Council employability training programmes
Supporting the wider team e.g. with research projects and training support.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Experience required

Researching and data analysing skills
Good communicator
An understanding of and commitment to refugee’s issues
Competent computer skills, with experience in using outlook, word and excel
Resourceful, organised and excellent attention to detail
Proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to work to deadlines and on own initiative
A team player with a collaborative working style
Reliable and flexible, with a willingness to take on a range of tasks
Keen to learn and develop new skills