Volunteer Co-ordinator - The Space - Field Lane Centre

To recruit, retain and cherish our volunteer base. This includes but is not limited to:-

• Developing an induction plan for new volunteers


• Developing a training plan for all volunteers including statutory training such as first aid, food hygiene, fire training as well as enhanced training for skills


• Hold regular 1:1 with existing volunteers.


• Develop a program of social events/team building for volunteers.


• Recruiting new volunteers including the use of social media, attending local networking events


• Logging volunteer hours on a regular basis


• Sourcing branded items for volunteers (badges, aprons, hoodies)


• Exploring the possibility of internal/external accreditation e.g. book keeping, kitchen skills


• Exploring the possibility of an apprenticeship scheme


• Link with local high schools/ Duke of Edinburgh schemes to offer volunteering opportunities for young people.


• Liaising with VSI Alliance


• Working with Treasurer to source funding to support this as a paid role in future years


• Regular review of the volunteering framework policy and updating as needed


• Proactive in engaging with new and existing community members to build on our volunteer base and showcase the value & impact volunteering has.
  
  Essential


• Self starter, the individual will be required to work largely without supervision using their initiative


• Collaborative- the role will work closely with the centre manager and the trustees


• Organised and committed


• Able to develop networks and relationships with partner organisations and services.


• Confident & Outgoing to engage and encourage new volunteers


Desirable

Lives on the Field Lane Estate or within 2 miles

IT skills such as Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook & Social Media