Freelance Youth Volunteer Manager Opportunity –...

West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD); Cannock; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Cannock Chase is seeking a Freelance Youth Volunteer Manager to lead the development and delivery of volunteer programmes for young people. The role focuses on setting up engaging youth initiatives, with a hands-on approach at the museum and a focus on motivating people to volunteer.

The project spans roughly 60 days across nine months, with structured weeks and on-site museum work, offering an opportunity to shape community volunteering in Cannock.

Job description

Freelance Youth Volunteer Manager Opportunity – Museum of Cannock Chase

Freelance – up to £24,000 (to include expenses, equipment needed and insurances)

This is an exciting time for the Museum of Cannock Chase and they are looking for someone with experience of volunteer management and of setting up and delivering volunteer programmes, ideally for young people.

The Youth Volunteer Manager must be enthusiastic, approachable and highly organised with experience of delivering similar projects and a demonstrable understanding of the motivations that
inspire people to volunteer.

The museum are anticipating this role will deliver approximately 60 days over a nine-month period, with 6 months at 2 days per week and the final three months at 1 day per week. This may be subject to change, depending on how the project develops.
Although a small amount of background work could be completed off site, this is very much a hands‑on role and we anticipate the majority of the time the Youth Volunteer Manager will be working at the museum.