Volunteer Coordinator - Lancashire, United Kingdom - The Birchall Trust

The Birchall Trust

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Lancashire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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If you are an experienced volunteer coordinator and leader who wants to work in a vibrant workplace making a real difference to people's lives then you might be what we are looking for.

We particularly welcome applicants who have lived experience of our work in any capacity.

This new role at Birchall will see you make a stamp on our new volunteering and B-friending service.

As part of the community engagement team you will lead, manage and coordinate our programme, supporting volunteers in all aspects of their journey, creating a clear volunteer pathway.

You will create a 'culture of volunteering' ensuring that the roles of volunteers are understood, valued, rewarded and recognised across the organisation.

Working alongside our operational team you will ensure volunteer opportunities are identified and created. You will recruit, induct and support volunteers and B-friends who can deliver effective peer support to individuals affected by rape and sexual abuse, proactively engaging with volunteers from diverse communities

Essential Criteria:

Experience of working with volunteers, including recruiting, and managing volunteers.
Ability to motivate, support and encourage volunteers, with experience of supporting volunteers to develop skills and confidence, as well as engaging with an organisation's mission.
Demonstrable understanding of volunteer management practices and relevant knowledge including safeguarding, GDPR and health and safety
Understanding of the importance of lived experience, peer support and the positive impact it can have
Understanding of the impacts of trauma and commitment to working within trauma informed principles

With an expertise and knowledge of volunteering best practice, you will maintain quality assurance and be a role model for those involved with a 'can-do' attitude

You will embrace being part of Team Birchall, working to all policies and practices and will be supported in your role with regular case management and the opportunity to join reflective practice, peer supervision and training/CPD.

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Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
£22,400.00 per year

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