Regional Representative - Volunteer

JOB SUMMARY

Random Acts is a non-profit that inspires acts of kindness around the world. We provide a vast network of caring people with the encouragement and support they need to change lives for the better. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Regional Representative.

Regional Representatives act as a central point of contact for supporters in their region; engaging with existing, new, and potential supporters to advocate for kindness in their communities. They promote ways to spread kindness, by making connections locally and through social media, by helping facilitate and carry out acts of kindness, and by demonstrating kindness through their actions and activities. They report to the Regional Representative Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent Random Acts in their local communities to raise awareness of the organization and to connect with existing, new, and potential supporters.

• Motivate and inspire individuals/groups to participate in acts of kindness, and to apply for funding from Random Acts.
• Regularly engage people via Regional Random Acts social media accounts by highlighting ways to spread kindness.
• Carry out kindness acts regularly, using the provided annual budget.
• Collate and share experiences of acts performed.
• Take part in, and promote Random Acts programs.
• Share with the Regional Reps team, and wider Random Acts staff, local knowledge that helps us improve our reach.
• Engage with the Reps team, and wider staff, in regular virtual meetings and offer support to other Reps.
• Contribute to the department's development by participating in improvement work and learning sessions.
• Other projects or duties as requested by the Regional Representative Manager or Assistant Manager.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strongly self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently on open-ended projects
• Skilled communicator, with experience in reaching out to individuals and organizations.
• Willing to serve as a role model for kindness through consistent actions and messages
• Able to identify and highlight areas of need for kindness acts in their region
• Willing to engage local communities and individuals, including those with different lived experiences from yourself.
• Enthusiastic and committed to the aims and objectives of Random Acts
• Familiar with using social media
• Able to work with volunteers and act as participants
• Able to work under the policies and procedures of Random Acts
• Able to act as a point of contact for individuals/groups
• Able to encourage people to perform acts of kindness
• Regular access to the internet
• Time to dedicate to the role (approx. 2 hrs per week)
• The ability to speak predominant regional languages, in addition to English, is a plus for Regional Representatives

This role requires remote working. Applicants must have regular and reliable access to the internet, as well as the motivation to dedicate their time to the organization.

Random Acts is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Random Acts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

If you are interested in this position, please read the job description carefully before applying for this volunteer role.