Volunteer Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Torridge District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to enhance community engagement and support a vibrant team of volunteers. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for recruiting and integrating volunteers into the center's operations, working closely with management to foster collaboration and community relationships. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of our rehoming strategy, allowing us to help more pets in need. If you thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions make a tangible difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers.
• Ability to build relationships with local communities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support a diverse team of volunteers.
• Promote the benefits of volunteering in the local area.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Community Engagement

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Volunteer Coordination

Job description

At our Burford rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7. Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site. Occasionally, you will be expected to carry out night checks or stay in onsite accommodation overnight when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time.

Our Volunteer Coordinators recruit and support our amazing volunteers in the local area, promote the benefits of volunteering and raise the awareness of our centre and Blue Cross.

Our fostering service is an integral part of the rehoming process, supporting the delivery of our strategy by increasing the service so that Blue Cross can help more pets.

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Working closely with the Centre Managers and Assistant Managers, you will ensure that our volunteers are fully integrated into the team, ensuring that the team welcome and collaborate with these wonderful people.

In addition to this, you will be building relationships with local communities and partners, promoting the benefits of volunteering to provide more targeted support.

This role is working 2.5 days a week across a 2-week rota:

1. Week 1: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
2. Week 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays

If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let’s work together to see if this is the role for you.