Volunteer Coordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Healthwatch Manchester
5 days ago
Description
Main duties:
To recruit and supervise the team of Healthwatch Manchester volunteers
To ensure that all volunteers are appropriately trained to fulfil their roles.
To maintain the volunteering structure and function for Healthwatch Manchester.
To directly line-manage Healthwatch Manchester volunteers
To ensure volunteers are retained through motivation and appreciation identifying the exchange process of volunteering
To ensure strong lines and methods of communication between Healthwatch Manchester and its volunteers.
To deploy volunteers within the organisation, support and monitor their activity working alongside the Healthwatch Manchester staff team.
Specification:
Essential
Experience of performance managing volunteers against pre set targets and providing appropriate supervision and support.
Ability to coordinate volunteer activity across a range of projects and activities.
Ability to use IT in the preparation of training materials and reports.
A willingness and understanding of the need for a flexible approach to work.
Ability and willingness to work both as part of a team and on own initiative within given guidelines.
A good standard of education.
Desirable
Experience of design and delivery of training materials and of planning & delivering training programmes.
Evidence of experience in supporting/guiding individuals or groups of people to develop their skills.
A willingness to make online and distance volunteering an integral part of voluntary work at Healthwatch Manchester
Understanding and overview of the volunteering requirements of Healthwatch Manchester.
Understanding of the importance of voluntary work to Healthwatch Manchester.
Understanding of current volunteering issues and their potential impact on Healthwatch Manchester.
Experience of writing reports and good oral communication skills.
An understanding of volunteering legislation and how this impacts on volunteer management and service delivery.
Ability to work constructively with other agencies.
No CVs.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Salary:
£13,916.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M3 4LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
One location
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