Befriending Volunteer Coordinator

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Voluntary Action Sheffield cherche un Coordinateur de Bénévolat pour son nouveau service *Gift of Friendship*. Le rôle implique de promouvoir le service, de recruter et de soutenir des bénévoles, tout en contribuant à reconnecter les personnes âgées. Ce poste nécessite des compétences interpersonnelles solides et un engagement envers l'inclusion, avec un contrat à 18 heures par semaine.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expérience en recrutement de bénévoles ou engagement communautaire.
• Passion pour l'inclusion.
• Engagement envers la sécurité et bien-être des bénévoles.

Responsibilities

• Promouvoir le service et recruter des bénévoles.
• Fournir un soutien aux bénévoles tout au long de leur engagement.
• Contribuer aux évaluations du service et au maintien des records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Organisational skills

Job description

Join Age UK Sheffield – Launch a Life-Changing Service! We’re proud to introduce *Gift of Friendship* – a brand-new befriending service designed to support older people in Sheffield who have experienced significant life events that have reduced their confidence and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. To bring this vision to life, we’re recruiting for a Befriending Volunteer Coordinator. This exciting post will offer the opportunity to help shape a service that reconnects people to their communities and restores confidence through meaningful, volunteer-led relationships. Based at: Age UK Sheffield, Eyre Street, Sheffield Contract: 18 months fixed term from September 25 We offer: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), flexible working between 8am–6pm (Monday to Friday), with occasional evening/weekend work as needed. We are a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident accredited organisation. We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ individuals and people from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds. Befriending Volunteer Coordinator – 18 hours per week – £25,165 FTE 12,495 actual Bring people together. Build community. Create connection. We’re looking for a dynamic and community-focused individual to promote the service, recruit and onboard volunteers, and work with the Befriending Manager to ensure a successful, impactful delivery. • Key responsibilities include: • - Promoting the service through outreach and community events • - Recruiting a diverse and committed volunteer base • - Supporting the onboarding and induction of volunteers • - Providing regular volunteer contact and maintaining records • - Supporting matches and contributing to service reviews • You’ll need: • - Experience in volunteer recruitment or community engagement • - Great interpersonal skills and a passion for inclusion • - Strong organisation and commitment to safeguarding Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 4th July Interviews: there will be a 2 part recruitment process to be held week commencing 7th July 2025 For an application pack please go to the ‘Recruiting’ page on www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. CVs are not accepted. Join us—and help make “a gift of friendship” the start of something life-changing.

Location

Sheffield

£12,495 per annum

Type of Contract

Contract

Hours

18 hours per week

We offer: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), flexible working between 8am–6pm (Monday to Friday), with occasional evening/weekend work as needed.

Closing Date

04-07-2025

How to Apply

For an application pack please go to the ‘Recruiting’ page on www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield

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