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Volunteer Coordinator

1 month ago

Chester, United Kingdom Save the Family Ltd Full time

**Role**:Volunteer Coordinator

**Salary**:£21,021 pro rata.

**Location**: Just outside Chester.

**Job Type**: Permanent - Part Time

**Closing Date**:Wednesday 5th April 2023

**We are looking for a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator who can inspire others to make a difference.**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. The role includes, recruiting and inducting new volunteers and looking after our regular and corporate volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will also be part of the funding group, contributing to raising the profile of the charity with corporate organisations and other key stakeholders with the aim of generating revenue and opportunities.

You will also have responsibility for ‘The Hub’ reception. Supported by individual volunteers, the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for keeping the reception functioning smoothly whilst maintaining a cheerful atmosphere, as you will often be the first point of contact for visitors.

As you can see, we are looking for someone who can juggle multiple tasks

**About Save the Family**

Save the Family is a charity based in Cheshire. We provide a safe community environment combined with tailored mentoring to homeless and vulnerable families. The help offered includes access to training, employment support and issue led support enabling families to get back on their feet and move forward with confidence.

**Why Work for Us**

The success of Save the Family has spanned over 40 years. We value our people and take great pride in our core values that are embedded through everything we do to CREATE a positive future.

**Benefits**
- Friendly, small passionate teams
- Pleasant, supportive working environments
- Rewarding work helping our families reach their potential
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and development programme (including Safeguarding)
- Cashback healthcare plan
- Pension Scheme
- Free parking

**The Role**

The role of the Volunteer Coordinator includes, recruiting and inducting volunteers, looking after regular volunteers, as well as a range of reception duties.

The main purpose of the role is to implement and develop Save the Family’s volunteering programme (including individual volunteers, placement students and corporate volunteers) across all departments within the organisation. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers in a variety of roles at the Charity.

As part of the role, the Volunteer Coordinator will liaise with external agencies and organisations to promote Save the Family’s volunteering opportunities, using a broad range of communication methods including, events, networking and speaking engagements.

The Volunteer Coordinator will also be responsible for the reception area and its associated duties, it is expected that individual volunteers will be recruited to support the Volunteer Coordinator with cover for the reception area.

The role includes, recruiting and inducting new volunteers and looking after our regular and corporate volunteers. The Volunteer coordinator will also be part of the funding group, contributing to raising the profile of the charity with Corporate Organisations and other key stakeholders with the aim of generating revenue and opportunities.

You will also have responsibility for ‘The Hub’ reception. Supported by individual volunteers, the volunteer coordinator will be responsible for keeping the reception functioning smoothly whilst maintaining a cheerful atmosphere, as you will often be the first point of contact for visitors.

We would be grateful if all applicants could fill in our equality and diversity monitoring form, which can be downloaded via our website link above.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katrina on 01244 333835.

**Safeguarding and equal opportunities**
- Save the Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB) check is required with this post._
- Save the Family is an equal opportunities employer._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-28 per week

**Salary**: £21,021.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Recruitment: 1 year (preferred)
- Community Engagement Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/04/2023

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