Not For Profit Volunteer Recruiter

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you have a knack for coordinating and empowering volunteers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Responsible to: Head of Central Services

Job Purpose:

• Coordinate volunteer recruitments and provide enriching learning activities.
• Offer volunteer management advice and guidance to staff working with volunteers.
• Establish positive relationships with volunteers for a fulfilling experience.
• Manage the volunteer database, ensuring it is current and meets organizational needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic goal of fostering a culture of voluntary action, aiming to empower at least 300 volunteers annually by 2027.
• Lead recruitment and induction of volunteers, developing annual timelines for volunteer recruitment.
• Handle recruitment administration, including pre-employment checks, induction courses, and onboarding.
• Advise service managers on the suitability of potential volunteer roles.
• Administer the volunteer database efficiently, keeping all records up-to-date.
• Maintain regular communication with volunteers, resolving issues, and escalating IT concerns as needed.
• Support line managers in ensuring volunteers adhere to policies, procedures, and values.
• Analyze volunteer metrics and provide reports on their contributions and impact.
• Ensure volunteers receive adequate training, resources, and support, including reward and recognition activities to enhance engagement and retention.
• Promote volunteering internally through engagement activities and externally via recruitment drives and marketing campaigns.
• Provide analytics on volunteer engagement and facilitate peer group sessions for progress monitoring.
• Identify and manage the development and delivery of training, rewards, and recognition activities to upskill and retain volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Head of Central Services to develop the volunteering program and ensure alignment with values.
• Assist in preparing reports for the Senior Leadership Team and maintaining up-to-date volunteer policies and procedures.
• Contribute to HR projects that develop HR practices and maintain volunteer data in compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Requirements:

• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Dedication to the company mission, vision, and values.