Volunteer Recruitment Specialist (Charity Sector)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Volunteer Recruitment Specialist to attract, screen, and onboard volunteers aligned with our client’s mission in Centurion. The role emphasizes outreach, strategy development, and lifecycle management in a primarily remote setting with strong ties to Centurion.

The ideal candidate has proven volunteer recruitment or HR experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build partnerships with educational institutions and community groups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in volunteer recruitment or related HR field.
• Strong verbal and written communication and networking abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience developing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency with volunteer management software or databases.
• Familiarity with the charity/voluntary sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract volunteers.
• Source volunteers through online platforms, community events and partner institutions.
• Screen applications and conduct interviews to assess fit with roles and values.
• Manage onboarding, orientation, and training for volunteers.
• Maintain an up-to-date volunteer database and track activities.
• Build relationships with community organizations and universities for pipelines.
• Create recruitment materials and campaigns to promote opportunities.
• Track recruitment metrics and report progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program staff to meet volunteer needs and placements.
• Foster a positive environment for prospective and current volunteers.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Networking abilities

Organizational skills

Time management

Recruitment strategy development

Volunteer management software

Charity sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/PSY/SOCIOLOGY or related field

Tools

Volunteer management software

Database management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established organization dedicated to serving the community, is seeking a motivated and highly organized Volunteer Recruitment Specialist to join their team in Centurion. This crucial role focuses on attracting, screening, and onboarding volunteers who are passionate about contributing to our client's mission. The Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, building relationships with educational institutions and community groups, and managing the entire volunteer lifecycle from initial contact to ongoing engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong interpersonal skills and a knack for connecting people with meaningful opportunities. You will play a key part in ensuring our client has a robust and dedicated volunteer force to support its vital work across Gauteng. The role demands creativity in outreach and efficiency in process management, aiming to bring in volunteers who align with our client's values and needs. We envision this role as central to our client's operational capacity, directly impacting their ability to deliver services.

The position is primarily remote, offering flexibility while maintaining strong ties to the Centurion operational base.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract a diverse pool of qualified volunteers.
• Source potential volunteers through various channels, including online platforms, social media, community events, and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Screen volunteer applications and conduct interviews to assess suitability and alignment with volunteer roles and organizational values.
• Manage the volunteer onboarding process, including orientation, training coordination, and necessary documentation.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of volunteers and their activities.
• Develop and nurture relationships with community organizations and universities to build a consistent pipeline of volunteers.
• Create engaging recruitment materials and promotional campaigns to highlight volunteer opportunities.
• Track key recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program staff to understand their volunteer needs and ensure timely placement of volunteers.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for prospective and current volunteers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in volunteer recruitment, human resources, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in developing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency in using volunteer management software or databases.
• Familiarity with the Charity & Voluntary sector is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Centurion and wider Gauteng community is beneficial.
• Passion for community service and volunteerism.

Benefits

• Make a significant contribution to meaningful causes within the Centurion community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.