Assess volunteer management processes for SE London homelessness charity, 999 Club

Project summary

From recruitment to schedule management, evaluate the co-ordination of 999 Club’s volunteers to identify opportunities to streamline processes.

How will this project benefit the organisation?  

The 999 Club are a small charity that rely heavily on their volunteers, identifying how the charity might be able to streamline the organisation of volunteers would allow the charity to better provide support to those experiencing homelessness.

Project description

At the heart of South-East London (Deptford), the 999 Club are a small homelessness charity doing big things for local people in crisis. With the dedication of over 60 volunteers, they offer a range of life-changing services - from breakfasts and lunches at the Gateway day-centre to evening support sessions addressing mental health challenges. They also hold workshops to gather insights directly from the community and provide support for women through their Women’s Sanctuary.

999 Club are seeking an OR volunteer to enhance the effectiveness of our volunteer program. This pivotal project will involve assessing the current volunteer coordination processes - spanning recruitment, communication, and rota management. Your insights will identify opportunities for streamlining, and highlight priorities to best help the charity more efficiently allocate their time and efforts.

The project would benefit from ½ - 1 day on-site in Deptford, enabling you to directly observe and document the volunteer management processes, however could be carried out remotely if travel to the site isn’t possible. Your skills can help shape the efficiency and impact of the 999 Club’s volunteer program, directly influencing their ability to support those experiencing homelessness.

Apply

If you feel you can offer your assistance please complete the application form by Wednesday 26 June 2024. 

The OR Society fully supports equal opportunities.

Location

Preferred if initial review of the current way the volunteers are managed could be carried out on-site in Deptford, South-East London.

Time commitment

½ - 1 day to be spent on-site documenting volunteer management processes.

Desired start date

Flexible

Desired end date

Flexible

About the organisation

For further information about the 999 Club please visit https://999club.org/ 

About Pro Bono OR

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