Volunteer Coordinator

7 months ago

Tadworth, United Kingdom International Refugee Trust Full time

Job description

**Volunteer Coordinator**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**PROFILE**

The International Refugee Trust (IRT) is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to provide a central point of coordination for volunteering. The individual will be responsible for implementing consistent volunteer coordination processes across the organisation and leading the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

This is an exciting opportunity to support our organisation with achieving the right balance between global humanitarian consistency and tailoring to local UK audiences.

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be:

- Acting as the first point of contact for all volunteer enquiries, coordinating the placement of volunteers into appropriate IRT staffing needs.
- Supporting CEO to develop new volunteer roles and creating appropriate role descriptions.
- Reviewing and updating existing volunteer management policies, procedures and documents to ensure compliance with latest good practice guidance.
- Communicating frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.
- Delivering a programme of induction training for new volunteers.
- Supporting with reward and recognition activities, such as Volunteers’ Week events.
- Assisting with assigning responsibilities to the right individuals for special events.
- Keeping detailed records of volunteers’ information and assignments.
- Supporting CEO with arranging for appropriate volunteer training when needed.
- Provide inputs to the dissemination of print and web information for upcoming actions and events that need volunteers.
- Ensuring the purpose of the organisation and its actions are clearly communicated.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Commitment to IRT’s values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
- Recruiting, screening and training experience
- Experience in volunteering locally and/or internationally
- Experience in recruiting through various channels
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
- Great interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative work environment
- Global experience and understanding of cultural nuances.
- Good English skills
- Second language ability a plus
- Experience of digital and social media creation and monitoring tools

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

This is a part-time hybrid role working two days per week with the CEO in Oxford.

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