Partnerships & Outreach Officer - Volunteer, Belfast

Overview

Volunteer as a Partnerships & Outreach Officer with eduSOIL, supporting youth-led education and wellbeing programmes linked to Design for Change. Assist with research, outreach and coordination to expand school and community partnerships, a flexible, learning-focused role.

What difference will you make?

This role strengthens the organisation’s growth and sustainability by expanding awareness of its programmes among schools, families and community networks. By supporting research, outreach coordination and communications, the volunteer helps build and maintain strong partnership pipelines. Their contribution improves internal organisation, ensures consistent follow-up and increases visibility across education and wellbeing sectors. This enables the core team to focus on high-quality programme delivery while strengthening long-term impact, financial resilience and community reach.

What are we looking for?Essential Skills

• Good organisational ability
• Strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable using digital tools (Google Workspace, email, shared documents)
• Ability to follow guidance and complete agreed tasks independently
• Experience volunteering, mentoring or working with young people

Desirable (but Not Required)

• Interest in partnerships, outreach or community engagement
• Understanding of education, youth development or wellbeing sectors
• Familiarity with simple data systems or spreadsheets
• Interest in social enterprise sustainability

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and responsive
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Respectful in diverse, intercultural settings
• Motivated by youth voice, equity and social justice
• Open to feedback and continuous learning

We particularly welcome volunteers who bring lived experience of inequality, cultural diversity or community leadership.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Volunteers may benefit from

• Insight into youth-led programme design and delivery
• Exposure to partnership and outreach strategy in a social enterprise context
• Mentorship and collaborative team support
• Optional participation in reflective practice sessions
• Opportunities to contribute ideas within a supportive environment

Hybrid

What will you be doing?Tasks And Responsibilities

• Researching schools, community organisations or networks that may be interested in our programmes.
• Assisting with preparing outreach materials or information packs.
• Drafting simple introductory emails or follow-up communications.
• Supporting the organisation of meetings or introductory conversations.
• Helping maintain contact lists and basic data records.
• Contributing ideas for increasing community visibility.
• Supporting storytelling and sharing programme impact updates.
• Participating in collaborative reflection and planning discussions