Volunteer Engagement Manager
About us
Age UK Wyvern is an independent charity committed to enhancing the lives of older people. As a local partner of the national Age UK organization, we focus on providing high quality services tailored to the needs of our community.
Our services range from dementia support to home assistance, aimed at fostering independence and improving the well-being of older adults. We are funded through public donations, income from our charity shops, and grants. Our shops play a vital role in funding and connecting with the community.
At Age UK Wyvern, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences each team member brings. Together, we can achieve our mission to enhance the lives of older people.
Role Overview
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000
Location: Hybrid working with frequent travel required across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Volunteers are essential to everything we do at Age UK Wyvern. Our volunteers help us change loneliness into connection, worries in to answers and even old clothes into much needed funds that keep our services running.
The Volunteer Engagement Manager will work across all aspects of volunteer management including recruiting, interviewing, training and retention through the creation of a supported and rewarding volunteering experience.
You will work collaboratively, with teams across the organisation to ensure the volunteering supports the charities strategic aims.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: your work will directly impact the success of the Age UK Wyvern. Helping to fund for our cruciall support services and activities to support older people across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
- Career growth: opportunities for professional and career development.
- Friendly environment: be part of a supportive, passionate team that shares your commitment to making a positive impact. Age UK Wyvern is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - Download our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy.
- Employee benefits:
Generous holiday allowance |
Private medical insurance |
Casual dress code |
Long service awards |
Cycle to work scheme |
Pension sheme |
Tickets for Good |
Blue Light Discount |
How to apply
If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual who is looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the person specification. Ensure your application includes examples of your experience relevant to the role.
Please return your completed CV and Cover Letter by email to hr@ageukwyvern.org.
If you do need to send us hard copies, please mark the envelope Private & Confidential and send to:
FAO HR, Bank House, 7 Shaw Street, Worcester, WR1 3QQ.
Contact us
If you have any questions about applying or need further help or support, please contact our HR team.