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Volunteering Lead

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As a Lead for Volunteering, your role directly enhances the well-being of local older people by ensuring a dedicated team of volunteers is available to support them. By recruiting and retaining compassionate individuals.

In the role of Volunteering Lead you will:

The Recruitment Volunteer Lead will play a key role in attracting, onboarding, and supporting volunteers across the organisation, including trustees. This role requires a proactive and creative approach to volunteer engagement, ensuring a positive experience from recruitment through to recognition. The successful candidate will also drive digital innovation, maintain accurate records, and enhance the overall volunteer journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach:
    • Promote volunteering opportunities across the organisation, including trustee roles.
    • Develop and implement creative strategies to attract and engage new volunteers.
    • Build relationships with local and national volunteer networks to increase outreach.
    • Attend community events, networking sessions, and fairs to promote opportunities.
  • Volunteer Engagement & Onboarding:
    • Meet with potential volunteers, providing guidance and encouragement.
    • Conduct initial screenings and interviews to match volunteers with suitable roles.
    • Manage the full onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
    • Deliver engaging induction sessions to provide volunteers with the necessary training and information.
    • Offer ongoing support to ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered in their roles.
  • Volunteer Support, Retention & Recognition:
    • Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for volunteers.
    • Organise events and initiatives to appreciate and celebrate volunteer contributions.
    • Develop retention strategies to maintain volunteer engagement and commitment.
    • Work closely with the Leadership Team to conduct exit interviews and update volunteer records in Salesforce.
    • Gather volunteer feedback to continuously improve the volunteer experience.
  • Data Management & Compliance:
  • Review and ensure full compliance of the volunteer database, transferring all records to Salesforce.
  • Develop and implement a structured system to log and track volunteer hours.
  • Maintain accurate records of volunteer involvement, ensuring all data is up to date.

 

  • Digital & Process Improvement:
  • Utilise digital platforms and social media to enhance volunteer recruitment and engagement.
  • Identify new technologies or tools to streamline volunteer management.
  • Ensure efficient and accurate tracking of volunteer activities and contributions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and enhance the overall volunteer journey.

 

25 hours per week - 4 Days Monday - Friday

£15.78 per hour

 

Closing Date – Monday 28th April

Interviews - Friday 2nd May

 

Download - Candidate Information Pack

Link to complete - Application Form