Training Programme Support Volunteer

Training Programme Support Volunteer

Voluntary – travel and lunch expenses paid

1-2 days per week - flexible hours

3 months minimum

Thames21 is the leading waterway charity in London.  The charity is a vibrant and growing organisation with over 20 staff.  We have offices in both central and east London, as well as run ongoing projects all across Greater London. This small, dynamic charity has an opportunity for a vital voluntary member of the team.

Following the growth and successes of Thames21’s Training Programme, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who will support the Training Officer in developing the programme to continue to meet the needs of learners.

Your role will include:

• Responding to training enquiries, updating the trainee database, monitoring trainee progress and communicating with trainees
• Composing and distributing monthly EST (Event Support Team) newsletter, scheduling EST members for events and communicating with EST’s
• Preparation of training materials, assessing trainee assignments and providing feedback
• Assisting training delivery including delivering activities with groups
• Promoting the training programme including contributing to training page of website, use of social media, developing other ways to reach new trainees and support/retain existing ones.
• Collating data and information towards funder’s reports.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Gain knowledge about training and community engagement in the environmental and voluntary sector
• Gain valuable skills and experience for your CV.
• Learn database skills and funding reporting.
• Acquire marketing, social media and administration skills.
• Experience in group facilitation.
• Put learning into practice in a safe and supported environment.
• Learn more about London’s waterways and meet local communities and people
• Be part of a successful and dynamic environmental charity
• Be part of a lively and committed team
• Make a real difference to the health of London’s waterways.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for the position and what you feel you could bring to the role to:

adrian.spalding@thames21.org.uk  by Friday 29^th January 2016

Interviews will be held on Friday 12^th  February , Monday 15^th February 2016