Volunteer Co-ordinator

£13,828 per annum
20 Hours per week
Leicester

We're a local charity with a national name giving local older people help, support, advice, and a voice in their communities around Leicester, the County, and Rutland.

Do you like organising and bringing people together?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and supporting volunteers in their roles?

Then look no further. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team and lead our volunteering efforts.

The successful candidate for this role should have relevant and proven experience in volunteer management, with a desire to collaborate with others to generate new and exciting ideas by promoting the charity's philanthropy.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, create positive volunteer experiences, and contribute to our mission, we invite you to apply for the Volunteer Co-ordinator position. Join us in empowering volunteers and building a stronger community together.

Duties:

Recruit volunteers and place them across the organisation
Collaborate with managers by undertaking the appropriate onboarding processes
Ensuring any legislative policies and procedures are implemented and followed
Provide a clear and comprehensive induction program
Work with private, public, and third-sector organisations
Organise work/student placements building relationships with local schools/colleges and universities
Provide robust information and advice to managers & volunteers which is in line with HR policies
Collaborate with the Marketing team, being creative on how to attract volunteers
Use social media platforms to promote, celebrate, and recruit volunteers
Lead the delivery of events i.e. Volunteers’ Week, attend job fairs and celebration events
Network with other local, regional, and national Age UK organisations
Streamline the current volunteer management process
Provide administrative tasks, and support and contribute to the wider HR team

Key Skills & Experience

Experience in managing and supporting volunteers
Experience in implementing new working practices within a team
Proven experience in supporting and advising others on best practice and procedures
An understanding of good practice in volunteer management
Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion
Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of GDPR and use of CRM Management systems
Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding principles
Effective at building strong working relationships
Organised, efficient, with strong attention to detail
Proven ability to manage your time effectively
Deliver excellent customer service
Proven ability to plan and implement projects and programs of work
Demonstrable ability to solve problems and deal with complaints
Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Experienced with databases including navigation, inputting, report building, and analytics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
Proactive and adaptable approach to work

Hours:                       20 Hours per week
Salary:                       £13,828.32 per annum
Base:             Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7LA
Closing date:           28/08/2024
Interview dates:      TBC
Reference No.         JRTG 140824

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