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Social Policy Volunteer
This role involves working with the Social Policy Co-ordinator, collecting data and providing statistical information on a wide range of the current social policy issues.
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Manchester CAB Requirements
- Attendance for a minimum of 6 hours per week
- Attendance at monthly worker’s meetings
- Keep up to date with information by reading and discussion
- Develop an understanding of and commitment to the Aims, Principles and Policies of the Association
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Role Description for Social Policy Volunteer
- Provide support to bureau workers to encourage, and maintain their involvement in social policy work.
- Support bureau workers carrying out social policy projects.
- Identify local social policy initiatives in conjunction with bureau staff, NACAB Social Policy Department and the Social Policy Bulletin.
- Inform bureau staff of social policy issues through meetings, bulletins etc.
- Liaise with external organisations, such as, local authorities, Members of Parliament
- To undertake relevant training.
- Attend relevant internal and external meetings.
- Maintain administrative systems, following bureaux systems and procedures.
- Able to research information and use statistical information, and assist in preparation of reports.
Personal Skills & Qualities
- Understand and be committed to social policy.
- Willingness to work within, the aims, principles and policies of the CAB service.
- Able to communicate information verbally and in writing, in plain language.
- Able to identify issues of social concern.
- Ability to use computers.
- Flexibility and an ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.
- Numeracy skills to understand statistics and check calculations.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training.
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