Volunteer Coordinator

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the Stoke Gifford Retirement Village in Bristol. This role involves advising on volunteering strategies, supporting recruitment efforts, and fostering positive relationships within the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in the volunteering sector, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Contributory Pension (up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount card

Cycle to work scheme

33 days annual leave pro rata

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in the volunteering sector is ideal.
• Strong background in customer service and communication.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Volunteering Strategy and Policy.
• Support recruitment, retention, and recognition plans.
• Maintain the Volunteering Action Plan.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, our objective is clear, to create better lives for older people.

To help us achieve our mission, we are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to become a part of our team at Stoke Gifford Retirement Village in Bristol. You will be welcomed into a close-knit and friendly team, receiving comprehensive support from both our residents and staff.

Role Details: -

• Role: Volunteer Coordinator
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Edward Parker Road, Bristol, BS16 1YG
• Salary: £11,487.90 (FTE £26,924.76)

Benefits include: -

• Contributory Pension (up to 9%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays pro rata for part time.
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave.
• Free Gym Membership (location dependent)

What will you do as our Volunteer Coordinator?

• Advise on the implementation of the Volunteering Strategy and Policy
• Help Villages create and implement Recruitment, Retention and Recognition plans
• Support ExtraCare Shops Ltd as appropriate in relation to volunteering.
• Maintain the Volunteering Action Plan and achievement of such
• Identify training needs for Village Activity Facilitators and Activity Coordinators in the Schemes.
• Review and maintain existing policies and processes on volunteering and create new ones

Our ideal Volunteer Coordinator:

Ideally you will have previous experience working in the Volunteering sector and possess excellent communication skills with a strong background in customer service, with a focus on people. Ideally, you will have experience working with individuals who have diverse needs and understand the significance of volunteering for a charity. We would also welcome experience working with Student placements, Students on work experience, Duke of Edinburgh placements and corporate volunteers.

For this position, it's crucial to possess strong organisational skills, communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms, and have a solid grasp of IT, especially with Microsoft Office. Being detail-oriented and ensuring accurate data entry are also vital.

You should be a team player who can foster and maintain positive working relationships, approach challenges with a positive attitude, and communicate honestly and openly within the team. A genuine commitment to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and in relation to residents and the broader community is also crucial for creating an inclusive environment.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to become a part of our welcoming team at Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, contributing to our dedication to fulfilling ExtraCare’s mission of creating better lives for older people.

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interviews:Interviews will take place from 9th June onwards.

Click‘apply’now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as ourVolunteer Coordinator

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are fair and inclusive. This means we are ready to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to let us know about any specific needs you may have, and we would appreciate your feedback on how we can improve your experience.

ExtraCare is dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our society. Our aim is to empower our employees to be their authentic selves at work and to be valued members of a safe and supportive community.

This position will require a satisfactory DBS check, references, and clearance for the right to work from the Home Office.

Please note, ExtraCaredoes nottake part in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.