Receptionist 9:30am to 3pm (Thursdays) (Position vacant)

Project Coordinator Assessor 10am to 3pm (Position vacant)

We are looking for a committed, dynamic person who can work on their own initiative, have good computing skills and very good interpersonal skills. The Assessor will support the Project Coordinator to take the project to an even wider community. He or she will:

1. Support the day to day running of the project to be smooth and efficient.

2. Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for targeted groups for the project.

3. Support our team of volunteers in the project: 8 therapists, 4 receptionists, 1 administrator and 1 cleaner.

4. Support project coordinator in the development of partnerships with other organisations interested in our services in order to reach other members of the community.

5. Support the day to day Monitoring and Evaluation processes in place.

The post holder will work directly with and supporting Claudia Goncalves

Marketing Coordinator flexible time (Position filled)

We are looking for a committed, dynamic marketing coordinator who can work on their own initiative, have good computing skills and experience or knowlege of marketing. The post holder will:

1. Possess qualities of patience, resilience, agility, creativity and dedication to support the marketing service of the organisation.

2. Promote the Foundation in all medias possible

3. Be creative in identifying ways of doing marketing with minimum costs E.g. internet, telephone, flyers, word of mouth, etc.

4. Create a Marketing strategy for a year ahead and use the resources we already have which are free such as volunteers, windows, good reputation, good services been provided, etc as the corner base for the strategy. 

5. Identify gaps which can be filled in and made better in the way we do our marketing.

6. Work with the manager and/or graphic designer to create flyers.

What our volunteers say:

“I’ve got a lot from volunteering at the Foundation and it’s been over 3 years that I am there. It has given me opportunities to use some of my existing skills and also helped build up my confidence at a pace that feels right for me. I really enjoy doing something I believe in. There is a lot of warmth and kindness in our community and I also get to work with so many inspiring and caring people” (Inez Patino – volunteer’s coordinator)

“Volunteering at the Centre has been nothing short of a life-changing experience for me. Through the instant and continued support, acceptance and non - judgementalism, I have come to know myself in a more true and deep way. The Centre inspires soul-awakening! Mostly, I am grateful for the unconditional love and integrity at the heart of the Centre, which fuels its running and the work there. Mark and Claudia, all the therapists and volunteers are providing a much needed service for those in need of support, learning , remembering, growing and uniting. It is truly humbling and awesome to be able to help support such essential work. It is an honour and a privilege. More power to it and long may it continues!” (Jude Warner – receptionist and library coordinator for over 4 years)

“I have been working as a volunteer Homeopath at Foundation for two years now. We all share a common goal and that is to provide help and support to our community coming from a compassionate place in our hearts. In the time that I have worked there, I have not met one person, who would not stop what they are doing to help a person that needed their help. That is what I feel privileged to be a part of.”  Sheila McGovern

To apply for one of the above positions and have an interview, please print and fill in the application form below and post it to Volunteers coordinator Inez Patino at the Foundation.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

POSITION: ____________________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Tel: _______________________________________    Mob: _______________________

E-mail:    ____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Please tell us how did you hear about the Foundation?

Please tell us why you are interested in volunteering with us?

Do you have any particular skills or experience that you feel would be relevant to the position you are applying for?

What benefits do you feel you could gain from volunteering with us?

Have you had any experience volunteering before? If so, what have you enjoyed most and what have you enjoyed

least about your volunteering?

In what way would you like to be supported while you are volunteering with us?

It is important for us to have volunteers that are able to commit themselves. Please specify any impediments that could affect your commitment.

Do you have any criminal record which does not allow you to work with young people and/or vulnerable adults?

Please provide the name and address of 2 references who are not family members.

Please let them know we will be contacting them.

Thank you for filling this form. We will be deligthed to hear from you.

Please sign, date and post it to Volunteers Coordiantor Inez Patino:

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PLANETARY HEALING

288 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 2AS