The opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and help us manage our invaluable volunteers.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer?
Do you have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills?
The role:
You will be responsible for the fantastic group of volunteers that support our work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stewardship: Ensure our volunteers feel valued and supported.
- Recruitment and Retention: Attract new volunteers and maintain engagement with existing ones.
- Public Conduct: Manage how volunteers represent the charity in public.
- Training: Organise and oversee training sessions for volunteers.
- Code of Conduct: Implement and manage a code of conduct for all volunteers.
- Health and Wellbeing: Monitor and support the health and wellbeing of our volunteers.
- Activity Logging: Keep accurate records of volunteer hours and activities.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- Gain valuable experience in the charity sector
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
This is a stewardship role to manage a team of volunteers across the region we cover.
This is just a taste of the role – our growth mindset and close-knit team means you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to far more than we can capture in an advert!
Skills
The person:
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and networking abilities
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Experience in volunteer management (preferred but not essential)
- Compassionate and empathetic nature
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Over 25s only - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Named mentor from senior management team and engagement officer buddy - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 26/03/2025
End Date: 31/03/2026
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Role varies across working week – some weekends notified in advance. We try to stay away from evenings but some of this work may be able to be coordinated in evenings.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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