Volunteer Co-ordinator (Perfect for Students or Career Starters!)
OFFERED BY:
SFiCE FoundationLocation(s): Hyson Green and Arboretum
Address where volunteering takes place: SFiCE House 75a Raleigh Street Nottingham NG7 4DLHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
We’re looking for a friendly and organised Volunteer Co-ordinator to help our small charity grow its volunteer team. A great opportunity to gain charity experience, build confidence and be part of a close-knit community.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
SFiCE Foundation is looking for a friendly, organised and community-minded Volunteer Co-ordinator to help us grow and support our amazing volunteer team.
Volunteers are the heart of our charity. They help us run our free Social Café, where we serve hot meals to people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. They also support us with sorting clothing donations, packing food parcels, running ESOL classes, supporting our benefits advisor and managing our social media.
As our Volunteer Co-ordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping us find, welcome and retain volunteers who want to make a difference. You’ll:
Keep our volunteer roles up to date on platforms like Nottingham CVS
Respond to new enquiries with warmth and clarity
Send and process volunteer application forms
Request and follow up references
Help onboard and support new volunteers
Occasionally meet and greet volunteers at SFiCE House
You’ll be working from our base at SFiCE House, 75a Raleigh Street, Nottingham, NG7 4DL, alongside a small and friendly team. Hours are flexible to suit your schedule, although we’re not in the office on Mondays.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in community work or gain experience in volunteer coordination for future employment in the charity sector. You’ll be supported every step of the way!
Volunteers are the heart of our charity. They help us run our free Social Café, where we serve hot meals to people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. They also support us with sorting clothing donations, packing food parcels, running ESOL classes, supporting our benefits advisor and managing our social media.
As our Volunteer Co-ordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping us find, welcome and retain volunteers who want to make a difference. You’ll:
Keep our volunteer roles up to date on platforms like Nottingham CVS
Respond to new enquiries with warmth and clarity
Send and process volunteer application forms
Request and follow up references
Help onboard and support new volunteers
Occasionally meet and greet volunteers at SFiCE House
You’ll be working from our base at SFiCE House, 75a Raleigh Street, Nottingham, NG7 4DL, alongside a small and friendly team. Hours are flexible to suit your schedule, although we’re not in the office on Mondays.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in community work or gain experience in volunteer coordination for future employment in the charity sector. You’ll be supported every step of the way!
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Good computer skills (email, Word, basic data entry)
Friendly telephone manner
Clear written communication
Personable and confident dealing with people
Desirable:
Experience in admin, HR, customer service or volunteer management
Ability to write engaging volunteer role adverts
Can be learned in the role:
Volunteer recruitment best practices
Systems for onboarding and reference checking
Understanding of the voluntary/community sector
Good computer skills (email, Word, basic data entry)
Friendly telephone manner
Clear written communication
Personable and confident dealing with people
Desirable:
Experience in admin, HR, customer service or volunteer management
Ability to write engaging volunteer role adverts
Can be learned in the role:
Volunteer recruitment best practices
Systems for onboarding and reference checking
Understanding of the voluntary/community sector
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
You must be over 18.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
None
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please note- Unfortunately our building is not wheelchair accessible
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 day
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Approx. 1 month, including support and shadowing
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes