Community Builder

Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre

Pershore, Worcestershire (Hybrid)

£18,985.20 (FTE £23731.50)

Part-time (30 hours per week )

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Job description

Do you enjoy collaborating with people and are you looking for a role where you can make a positive difference, work creatively, learn, and do something different every day?

Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre are working in partnership with Wychavon District Council to recruit a Communications and Community Builder to work in and around Pershore and the surrounding villages.

The contract is for an initial 18-month term.

The initial focus of the Community Builder role is to research and establish a deep understanding of the area, collaborating with local residents and existing organisations to uncover the key community assets and skills of local residents.

The role involves ‘Supporting and encouraging residents to be active in their local community and helping them to take the lead on topics that are important to them.’

Confident at all levels and ‘have an interest in community led projects and services.

“As part of the role we also want someone to help showcase the work to the community and play a lead role in our communications. This means we can share community stories, local information, and the work of our organisation to inspire others to get involved.”

You will have the skills to create graphics, infographics, videos, and posters and also be competent at event organisation.

The successful applicant will be motivated, flexible in working hours, and a real people-person. Access to a vehicle to get around the area is desirable for which expenses will be paid.

The role is based within the team at Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre and is an exciting new role, with potential to make a significant long-lasting impact in the Pershore and south – Wychavon neighbourhoods and communities

Closing date 3rd May 2024. Interviews 15th May 2024

23rd January 2023

Pershore Volunteers Fayre Saturday 28th January 2023 10am to 2pm

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN NEED IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Pershore residents are being urged to start the new year by helping out in their local community.

Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre and Wychavon District Council will be holding a volunteering fayre on Saturday 28th January at Pershore Town Hall. The event will give attendees a chance to explore all the opportunities available locally including positions with well known charities.

The fayre has been championed by Wychavon District Councilor, Dan Boatright, who is keen to see if more help and support can be found from people within the community, “I understand that it is tough for people right now but if you have any spare time it could really make a difference to someone in need. Volunteering is a great way to put the spirit back into our communities.”

Katreena Barnes, Volunteer Co-Ordinator at Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre says the benefits for the person volunteering are very rewarding, “the volunteers who come to us often think they are signing up to help someone else, but they quickly discover how beneficial volunteering is. You can learn new skills, broaden your social circle and helping someone else makes you feel good which boosts your mental health.”

The event runs from 10am – 2pm at Pershore Town Hall on Saturday 28th January. If you cannot make the event, you can contact Katreena at the volunteer centre by email treena@pershorevolunteers.org.uk

For press queries please contact Vicky Walsh, PR Officer at Pershore Volunteer Centre on 07936014042 or email vicky@pershorevolunteers.org.uk

COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE  CB4
 Naunton Beachamp – Upton Snodsbury – Broughton Hackett – Churchill – White Ladies Aston – Peopleton – Drakes Broughton – Pershore

Every FRIDAY providing sufficient funds are raised.
Serving the rural communities to provide a journey into Pershore
Arriving in Pershore at 1030 and departing at 1230
This is a ‘Ring and Book’ service operated by Pershore Volunteer Centre’s Community Transport scheme and supported by parish councils and your County

• You must register with Pershore & District Volunteer centre
• All journeys must be pre-booked by calling the number below.
• Pick-up time and location will be confirmed at time of booking.
• It is expected that the return fare from Peopleton will be £4; there is a discount of £1 per journey for holders of Concessionary Bus Passes.
• For more information and to register to use this service, please call Pershore Volunteer Centre Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 10am – 1pm

PHONE 01386 554299 to book your ride

Thank you to Pershore Navy Social Club 

We are very grateful to Pershore Navy Social Club, Friday Bingo Club section,  for recognising the work that the Volunteer Centre does and for their donation of £500, which was presented to our Chairman, Eric Wiles, and Jeanette Dowling, volunteer centre administrator on Friday 23rd March 2018.