Volunteer Coordinator — Recruit, Induct & Empower Volunteers

Dogs Trust; Penrith; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dogs Trust in Penrith is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and induct volunteers, delivering welcoming induction sessions at the centre and community hub. You will act as the main contact for volunteers and ensure they get the most from their roles.

This fixed-term, full-time position ends 31 December 2027 with a salary of £26,500 per year plus benefits. The role requires strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, plus a proactive, customer-focused approach to support

Qualifications

• Experience of customer care and understanding of the role of volunteers, including their integration, management and motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership with ability to engage large groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Positive attitude and methodical, can-work-independently mindset.

Responsabilités

• Recruit and induct volunteers, from advertising opportunities to delivering welcoming induction sessions at the centre and community hub.
• Be the main point of contact for volunteers in the centre, supporting them in their roles and ensuring engagement.
• Administrate volunteer records, ensuring efficient, legally compliant record keeping of volunteering activity.
• Build relationships with staff across the centre and organisation to ensure volunteers have a positive experience.

Connaissances

Volunteer management

Customer care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Description du poste

Dogs Trust in Penrith is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and induct volunteers, delivering welcoming induction sessions at the centre and community hub. You will act as the main contact for volunteers and ensure they get the most from their roles.

This fixed-term, full-time position ends 31 December 2027 with a salary of £26,500 per year plus benefits. The role requires strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, plus a proactive, customer-focused approach to support