Volunteer Program Coordinator

5 days ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Vast Services: Investing in communities Full time

Job Opportunity: Volunteer Program Coordinator

About Vast Services: As a company committed to investing in communities, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our Chess Groups initiative in local libraries.

Role Overview: This unpaid volunteer position involves welcoming new members to groups, sharing knowledge and teaching others, and engaging participants in their communities.

Responsibilities:

  1. Support the growth and development of Chess Groups in libraries
  2. Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals
  3. Communicate effectively with participants, library staff, and other stakeholders

Person Specification:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A warm and caring approach to working with people
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic knowledge of the chess game or related fields

Working Hours: A minimum of 2 hours per week is required, with flexibility to accommodate individual schedules.

Location: Our Chess Groups are city-wide within Stoke on Trent City Council Libraries Division.

Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer position. However, we estimate an annual equivalent salary of £4,000 - £6,000 based on UK national average hourly rates and assuming a 2-hour weekly commitment.



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