Volunteer Area Coordinator

1 week ago

South West, United Kingdom Shannon Trust Full time

Objective(s) of role:
As a Shannon Trust volunteer you are at the heart of our organisation and play a vital role in leading your area. You will oversee a team of volunteers and monitor and support progress of prisons in your area (Dartmoor, Channings Wood, Bristol, Leyhill, Ashfield and Eastwood Park), to develop the vision of every prisoner a reader and help ensure no one is left out of learning.

We are now working towards extending our mentoring approach to other functional skills such as maths.

Training, induction and support: Shannon Trust provides a wide range of training for volunteers. You will be expected to attend all mandatory training for new volunteers, some will be group training and some will be online. The training will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the values and visions of the charity and practical support for your role. You will receive a thorough induction into your role and will be supported in your initial visits into prison.

You will also be offered quarterly one to ones with your regional manager to support you on an ongoing basis. After 6 months of volunteering with us you will meet with your regional manager to review how things are going. Another review will then take place with your regional manager at the 2 year stage and every 2 years thereafter. The name of the person who the volunteer reports to: You will report to your regional manager.

Location and volunteering hours: The time you give us each month may vary, but the role requires you to be able to commit enough time to fulfil the various elements of the role as outlined above. All prison visits and meetings usually take place during working hours Monday-Friday.

Please note you're likely to be asked to attend morning visits to prisons which often means you'll be required to be at a prison by 8am.

Benefits to you: Being a Shannon Trust volunteer provides you with a number of benefits which can you help you to develop both your personal and professional skills:Ongoing training to support your roleDeveloping IT skills and support using up to date packagesDeveloping and growing your understanding of the HMPPS structure and prison systemPhonicsRelationship building, coaching, presentation and training skills.Chairing meetingsManaging and supporting a teamDealing with challenging situations Expenses and insurance: You'll be able to claim back all reasonable out of pocket expenses and be covered by our public liability insurance.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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