Director of Volunteer Services

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc; Ashton; On-site; GBP 22,657 - 29,867; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brooke Grove Foundation is seeking a Director of Volunteer Services to lead recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers across our programs. The role requires strong leadership, policy development, and collaboration with department heads to design meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, regulatory compliance, orientations, and ongoing volunteer support. Evening and weekend work and local day travel are expected as part of a busy, multifaceted environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business/management or HR helpful; 3+ years' experience leading volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Administrative and IT skills, with ability to maintain records and produce clear reports.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and motivating others.
• Desire to work in a complex, multi disciplinary environment.
• Capacity to be self directed while working as a member of a larger team.
• Supervisory skills, empowering responsible and self motivated volunteers.
• Familiarity with administrative and database tracking systems.
• Detail oriented and able to multi task.
• Ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain qualified volunteers with the appropriate abilities and aptitudes.
• Train and manage volunteers; assist volunteers to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, residents, and guests.
• Monitor, evaluate, support and motivate volunteers.
• Research and write volunteer policies, procedures, and role descriptions for new volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads within the organization to identify volunteer needs and generate appropriate volunteer opportunities and role descriptions based on those needs.
• Conduct volunteer orientations and ensure there is appropriate volunteer support and specific task training for new volunteers.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.
• Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteerism and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes. Abide by regulatory requirements for volunteer screening, confidentiality and vaccinations.
• Working hours vary, depending on whether involved in recruitment efforts, community outreach or training and administrative roles. Evening and weekend work will be necessary.
• Volunteer director will be required to travel within a working day on a local level.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Volunteer management

Recruitment knowledge

Team leadership

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management or HR

Tools

Database tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time | Days

Pay Rate up to $29/hour**

Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life! At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows! We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Responsibilities Of a Director Of Volunteer Services

• Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain qualified volunteers with the appropriate abilities and aptitudes.
• Train and manage volunteers; assist volunteers to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, residents, and guests.
• Monitor, evaluate, support and motivate volunteers.
• Research and write volunteer policies, procedures, and role descriptions for new volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads within the organization to identify volunteer needs and generate appropriate volunteer opportunities and role descriptions based on those needs.
• Conduct volunteer orientations and ensure there is appropriate volunteer support and specific task training for new volunteers.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.
• Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteerism and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes. Abide by regulatory requirements for volunteer screening, confidentiality and vaccinations.
• Working hours vary, depending on whether involved in recruitment efforts, community outreach or training and administrative roles. Evening and weekend work will be necessary.
• Volunteer director will be required to travel within a working day on a local level.

Requirements Of a Director Of Volunteer Services

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in business and management studies or human resource management helpful. Entry without a degree is possible for the right person with the right experience of 3 or more years' experience relevant to leading volunteers and developing volunteer programs. Experience implementing volunteer projects and plans; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce clear written reports
• Understanding of recruitment processes, and talent in motivating others to join and participate
• Desire to work in complex, multi disciplinary environment
• Capacity to be self directed while working as a member of a larger team
• Supervisory skills, with a talent for empowering responsible and self motivated volunteers
• Familiarity with administrative and database tracking systems
• Detail oriented and able to multi task
• Ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• Valid driver's license.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Benefits

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.