- Post opportunities and develop relationships with national volunteering partners, including but not limited to, Volunteering Wales, WCVA and Careers Wales.
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder map of volunteer involving organisations across Wales, working with localities on managing and maintaining these relationships.
- Ensure local areas have the required resources to attract volunteers locally. Working with the Head of Marketing to facilitate this.
- Manage the volunteer recruitment mailbox
- Act as a first point of contact for all volunteer enquiries
- Work with colleagues to conduct volunteer interviews over the phone /on teams
- Process DBS checks and references as required
- Work with the Safer Recruitment Lead (National Volunteer Manager) to ensure volunteers are approved as active.
- Work within the volunteering team to streamline recruitment processes, providing a quick enjoyable experience for new volunteers
- Work with local managers to support effective matching of new volunteers
- Ensure all volunteer communications follows brand guidelines
- Book volunteers on mandatory training, including sending reminders to increase engagement and retention on sessions
- Support the National Volunteering Manager to engage with volunteers nationally, facilitating consistent communication and recognition of volunteers.
- Follow policies and procedures to ensure the recruitment process is fully compliant
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Process all new volunteer data using a central database
- Run reports as and when required.
- Work to objectives as set by your line manager
- Support the volunteer team as required with additional administrative support in the processing and management of volunteers.
- Work collaboratively within the volunteer team and wider organisation.
- Understand the Home-Start Cymru safeguarding policy, processes, and practices.
- Ensure the safeguarding & child protection policies are implemented and adhered to.
Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator - Saint Mellons, United Kingdom - Home-Start Cymru
4 days ago
Description
Hours of work:
Flexible.
We are happy to discuss hours of work, we would need a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week and would also consider this role at 37 hours a week (full-time).
We are committed to supporting people to work flexibly around caring responsibilities.Salary:
Band 2 £22,047 – £29,000
Location:
Cardiff / or remote
Key working relationships; Volunteer Consultant, National Volunteer Manager, Recruitment & Development Officer
About Home-Start Cymru; We are a charity that operates throughout Wales to support parents, carers and families when they need us most.
Job Purpose:
The role of the Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator is essential in bringing in new volunteers to the organisation.
Our volunteers are at the heart of HomeStart, without them, we couldn't provide the vital support to families and children in need across Wales.
Home-Start Cymru has an ambition to reach more families, to do this, we need to recruit, train and engage with even more volunteers across Wales.
Job Summary:
The Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment and engagement of new volunteers across Wales, ensuring they have a positive experience with us throughout their volunteering journey.
The appointment is subject to an enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS disclosure check.Specific Duties and Key Responsibilities
Attraction of Volunteers
Compliance of volunteers:
By excelling in these areas, you will contribute to Home Start Cymru's mission of supporting families and strengthening communities throughout Wales.
Your role as a Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator will be integral in bringing in more volunteers to support more families across Wales.
In consultation with the post holder, this job description is liable to variation by Home-Start Cymru to reflect actual, contemplated, or approved changes in/or to the job.
To apply:
Please email a CV and covering letter by Sunday 12th May