Part-Time Volunteer Officer
Job Description
Job title: Volunteer Officer
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Location: Glasgow – hybrid – 40% office and up to 60% from home
Salary: £20,000 – 22,500 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 2.5 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role: The volunteer officer will take responsibility for the communication and management of volunteer enquiries, volunteer recruitment and training, and support activities and events for our volunteers.
They will work across teams to support our volunteer strategy to have a sustainable and inclusive Volunteer Programme, which efficiently engages the skills and passions of a diverse pool of volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the charity.
Key responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment
– Manage the volunteer enquiries inbox and communicate effectively with volunteers. Shortlist volunteer applications, identifying suitable volunteers to join Breaking Barriers;
– Engage positively with all volunteering applicants, including those who are unsuccessful, to ensure a positive volunteer experience;
– Oversee volunteer recruitment including supporting with outreach and building external relationships to increase our volunteer pool;
– Support volunteers through the onboarding process, setting up shadowing and induction opportunities.
Training
– Deliver initial volunteer trainings including inductions and role specific training;
– Ensure all volunteers understand and adhere to Breaking Barriers’ safeguarding policies and procedures.
Communication
– Work with employment teams to encourage the use of volunteers across our programmes;
– Ensure timely and accurate communication with volunteers across all programmes;
– Use success stories and data to highlight volunteer achievements and advocate for volunteers across the organisation.
Data
– Maintain accurate information about volunteers, past and present. Follow current administrative processes and support with the development of new administrative processes.
– Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation through the tracking of volunteering activities on our secure CRM system.
– Support the Volunteer Manager with other projects to maximise the benefit of volunteers for Breaking Barriers.
To view the full job description and person specification, please see here: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/breaking-barriers/volunteer-officer/924405?tsId=8
How to Apply
How to apply If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please click here: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/breaking-barriers/volunteer-officer/924405?tsId=8 Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 12th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.88 total views, 0 today