Volunteer

At Resource dedicated advisors give each client expert advice and guidance, tailoring their journey of 1:1 support, workshops and seminars. Based on two sites in Finchley, our services are all available online nationwide. Clients can access a wide range of services, including writing effective CVs and job applications, networking, psychometric testing, up to date IT skills, and mock interviews.

Resource’s clients are from a diverse range of backgrounds, specialisms, sectors, work history and ages. Some will be still working, some will have had a break from their career, some might be looking for their first job others be looking for a less demanding role to reflect their changing lifestyle.

Resource is client centred, identifying how best we can help our individual clients on their job search journey. Generally their programme will start with our Job Search & CV workshop (JS&CV) which gives them the foundation on which to develop their job search action plan. It is also a gateway to other seminars, webinars, IT training, mock interviews, networking and more.

Mainly working face to face, we also meet clients using zoom or teams.

Key Responsibilities

• To hold initial meetings with clients to discuss what has brought them to Resource and identify how we are able to help them.
• To brief clients on the programme we offer eg workshops, webinars, seminars, training.
• To work with clients after JS&CV to move forward their career thoughts, marketing material eg CV, elevator pitch, covering letters and job search plan.
• To actively maintain contact with clients to support and motivate them to build their confidence and realise their objectives.
• Preparing clients for their next role.
• Keeping up to date with recruitment initiatives and practices.

About You

• You will be a professional who enjoys advising, motivating and working with a wide range of individuals. To do this you will ideally have:
• Knowledge of the current job market and recruitment market in a variety of specialisms and sectors in order to support their journey.
• Been in the workplace within the previous 12 months.
• A willingness to be flexible and adaptable to respond to individual client needs.
• Good communication skills to actively listen and build rapport.
• Ability to manage expectations and give constructive feedback.
• Analytical/problem solving and creative approach to issues.
• Total commitment to equality and diversity.
• Be willing to participate in induction and development initiatives.

Impact

By offering your time to Resource, you will be assisting our clients with their job search and helping them to develop their chosen careers and improve their lives.

For more information please click here for Advisor Commitment.

How we will support you

• A professional recruitment process to ensure that we are the right organisation for you and you would be a good Advisor for our range of clients.
• An induction programme that includes two face to face sessions with other prospective Advisors plus observations of more experienced Advisors.
• Regular reviews with our Professional Consultant during the induction and initial volunteering stages.
• Ongoing observations and reviews.
• Quarterly Advisor meetings.

Benefits of volunteering for Resource

Gain experience of working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new and extend your skills, work with some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference.

Further details of the competencies that our Advisors demonstrate can be found by clicking here.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer Advisor for Resource. We would encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat before completing your application. Please call us on 020 8346 4000 or email office@resource-centre.org to arrange.

To apply please send your CV (maximum two pages) together with a covering letter (maximum 2,500 words) outlining how you are the right volunteer for the role to our CEO, Victoria Sterman. Her email address is victoria@resource-centre.org

We are currently seeking candidates for advisor positions. 

Resource is the Jewish community’s go-to resource helping people into work. We work with people to boost their confidence and build their skills, to ensure they find and secure the right job. Our highly skilled, professional volunteers and our small, friendly team of staff support over 1,000 people each year in their job search.

Dedicated advisors give each client expert advice and guidance, tailoring their journey of 1:1 support, workshops and seminars. Based in Finchley, our services are also available online nationwide. Clients can access a wide range of services, including writing effective CVs and job applications, networking, psychometric testing, up to date IT skills, and mock interviews.

About You:

As a Mock Interview volunteer, you will have in-depth knowledge and experience of the interview process both face to face, virtual and online. Like all volunteers at Resource you believe in the work we do, ensuring that anyone that asks for our help is fully equipped in their search for their next job.

Purpose of the Role:

Ensure our clients are as prepared as possible for their job interviews, giving them a greater chance of success, by replicating the real interview whether by phone, video, virtual or face to face.

Key responsibilities: 

• Prepare for the session by undertaking research into the organisation, read all relevant material e.g. Information from organisation, client’s CV, job application, job description etc
• Ensure you understand format of the interview/assessment 
• Identify and ask appropriate questions focusing on the key competencies of the role using Resource’s interview framework
• Give feedback focusing on all aspects of the mock interview, including presentation and body language, advising how a client can improve on their responses
• Discuss other questions the client might expect
• Discuss questions the client could ask at interview
• Produce written feedback for the client and their Advisor to review and work on areas for development

Experience & Personal Attributes: 

• Ability to give open, honest and constructive feedback without undermining a client’s confidence
• Demonstrate good interviewing skills
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the interview process, ideally to include assessment centres, skills tests and presentations
• Experience of a range of interview types and the style of questions asked
• A good listener and communicator
• Ability to adapt communication style depending on the client and the role applied for, whether entry level or CEO, in any industry
• Having been actively involved in recruitment within the last two years

Training:

2 x 2 hour face-to-face sessions with the Professional Consultant, and observation of existing mock interviewers, as well as Job Search and CV and Interview Skills seminars.

Time Commitmant:

A regular half day per week to undertake one or two mock interviews or on an ad-hoc basis and sometimes at short notice.  Either online or face to face.  2 x 2 hours should be allowed per session including prep and admin.

Impact:

By offering your time to Resource, you will be helping our charity support more people in need of our job search services.

Benefits:

Gain hands-on experience working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new skills, a reference for your time working with us, meet some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference. You would join our team of talented volunteers collaborating on our projects which seek to improve lives.

How To Apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter to victoria@resource-centre.org or call 020 8346 4000 and speak to Victoria Sterman or Lynne Cantor for more information.

Purpose of the Role:  

The Relationship Team Assistant Volunteer role is to facilitate the flow of information about job opportunities, volunteering, training, and support information between Jewish Communal organisations and resource, ensuring they are relevant and up to date.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• To call local Jewish Charities and Communal Organisations to encourage them to place their vacancies with us and to advise us of volunteering opportunities  
• Update the Resource web-based Bulletin Board  
• Review and update the information on our intranet for the Resource Team 
• Updating the Resource database 

Job Specification:  

• Good communication skills and warm telephone manner    
• Confident at using IT, especially databases  
• A professional and business-like approach     
• To be able to adapt approach to different organisations 
• Experience of working in an office environment 

Time Commitment:  

½ a day once a week 

Impact:  

By offering your time to Resource, you will be helping our charity support more people in need of our job search services.  

Benefits:  

Gain hands-on experience working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new skills, a reference for your time working with us, meet some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference.      

You would join our team of talented volunteers collaborating on our projects which seek to improve lives.  

How to Apply:  

Please send a CV and cover letter to lynne@resource-centre.org or call 020 8346 4000 and speak to Victoria Sterman or Lynne Cantor for more information.    

About You:   

You are looking to help out at a variety of fundraising activities and you thrive on the energy and buzz of a professional, well organised event. Like all volunteers at Resource you believe in the work we do, ensuring that anyone that asks for our help is fully equipped in their search for their next job.     

Purpose of the Role:  

As an organisation with no statutory funding we rely on the generosity of our donors to enable us to provide the necessary support to clients. Resource runs two to three fundraising events a year to raise additional funds. The events range from a supper-quiz, to theatre outings to bridge days, etc and we need volunteers to help out to ensure the events run smoothly.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support the Resource team which will vary according to the event, for example; 
• Room set up  
• Meeting and greeting 
• Serving teas & coffees  
• Kitchen preparation and food service 
• Clearing up after the event 
• Name badges 
• Event materials 

Experience and Personal Attributes: 

• Experience of working in a team 
• Good customer facing skills 

Time Commitment:  

A few hours 3 or 4 times a year depending on the event, which may be an evening or a Sunday.  

Impact:  

By offering your time to Resource, you will be helping our charity support more people in need of our job search services.  

Benefits:  

Gain hands-on experience working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new skills, a reference for your time working with us, meet some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference.      

You would join our team of talented volunteers collaborating on our projects which seek to improve lives.  

How to Apply:  

Please send a CV and cover letter to victoria@resource-centre.org or call 020 8346 4000 and speak to Victoria Sterman or Lynne Cantor for more information.    

About You:  

You are looking for a volunteering role in which you can use your passion and understanding of Resource to share with your local community. Like all volunteers at Resource, you believe in the work we do, ensuring that anyone that asks for our help is fully equipped in their search for their next job.    

Purpose of the Role: 

Resource has a strong brand in the community as a trusted organisation that supports people into employment. However, we need to increase our exposure and keep Resource in the minds of job seekers and on the communal agenda.    

The role of the Resource Ambassador volunteer is to establish regular events within your local community to advertise and promote the work of Resource – within your own or other local synagogues, school, social or cultural organisations. This could be including a Resource event on your organisation’s communal diary; hosting an in-person event with Resource at your community; getting an article about Resource into the newsletter, or making sure other staff and volunteers are kept up to date so they can also recommend Resource. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• To proactively identify and fulfil opportunities in your community to promote Resource 
• To speak to key stakeholders in your community on a regular basis about Resource 
• Ensure that Resource features on your community calendar and welfare newsletters 
• Liaise with Resource staff team to undertake talks and events online and person arranged with your community 

Experience and Personal Attributes: 

• Natural networker and well connected in your community  
• Good organisation skills and experience of planning a schedule of events 
• A thorough understanding of the services of Resource and the journey a client may go on at Resource 

Time Commitment: 

We would like Ambassadors to do something to raise the profile of Resource in their community ideally on a monthly basis, for a few hours. We would appreciate any time you are able to offer.   

Impact:  

By offering your time to Resource, you will be helping our charity gain media coverage and general expose to help us reach more people in need of our job search services.  

Benefits:  

Gain hands-on experience working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new skills, a reference for your time working with us, meet some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference.      

You would join our team of talented volunteers collaborating on our projects which seek to improve lives.  

How to Apply: 

Please send a CV and cover letter to  office@resource-centre.org or call 020 8346 4000 and speak to Victoria Sterman or Lynne Gayer for more information.  

About You:

You’ll be an Occupational Psychologist or other occupational professional, working in HR departments, employment agencies or consultancies offering testing services, whose role involves testing for staff selection, development or career guidance and advice.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide one to one feedback to help clients understand the results of their Occupational Personality profile and validate the findings based on real-work examples. The purpose is to offer additional information about their strengths and weaknesses in the workplace to make informed decisions on their career path, best suited jobs to apply and identify other organisational characteristics to consider. The feedback main goal is to broaden their insight and self-awareness as a platform to introduce themselves more confidently, prepare for interviews and ultimately lead to decisions that will increase their chances to get a job and thrive in it. This will be followed by the writing of a short summary report, mainly for internal use, integrating the information gathered in the session with the test results, so the personal advisor will have a better understanding of their clients and enrich their support with their job search and career decision making journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct one to one occupational personality feedback meetings (virtual / face to face)
• Prepare a summary report incorporating the information gathered in the sessions with the initial report interpretation.

Person Specification:

• Trained on occupational personality profile assessments and currently a qualification holder.
• Current entry on the Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU) is required.
• Experience with occupational personality profiles based on the Big-5 Model would be preferable.

Time Commitment:

3-4 hours once a week or fortnight.

Impact:

By offering your time to Resource, you will be helping our charity support more people in need of our job search services.

Benefits:

Gain hands-on experience working in the charity sector alongside receiving a warm welcome into our organisation, an opportunity to develop new skills, a reference for your time working with us, meet some amazing volunteers along with the satisfaction of making a difference. You would join our team of talented volunteers collaborating on our projects which seek to improve lives.

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter to victoria@resource-centre.org or call 020 8346 4000 and speak to Victoria Sterman or Lynne Gayer for more information.