Volunteer Programs Director: Lead, Recruit & Inspire

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

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.