Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator Are you passionate about people, community and making a positive difference? This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised and compassionate individual to help develop a volunteer programme that supports vulnerable individuals and families across East Sussex. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, Volunteer Programme Coordinator, Community Coordinator, Charity Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Volunteer Support Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator SALARY: £24,975 FTE (Actual Salary of £13,500 per annum for 20 hours per week) + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from East Sussex, with a requirement to work from one of the organisations properties once a week in Eastbourne, Seaford, Crowborough or Bexhill, with occasional travel outside of Sussex JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 20 hours per week, working 3 days per week, ideally Monday to Wednesday JOB OVERVIEW This is a rewarding opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to play a key role in developing and coordinating a volunteer unit that supports people with a wide range of complex needs. As a Volunteer Coordinator you will support, guide and encourage volunteers, helping them feel confident, valued and equipped to make a meaningful difference. Volunteers work alongside individuals and families, including survivors of domestic abuse, people engaging in behaviour change programmes and residents living within approved premises. The Volunteer Coordinator will help strengthen rehabilitation outcomes, support positive behavioural change and ensure volunteers work safely, professionally and within appropriate boundaries. DUTIES Your duties as the Volunteer Coordinator include: Volunteer Support: Coordinate and support a team of volunteers, providing regular supervision, guidance, training and encouragement Referral Coordination: Promote services to professionals, assess appropriate referrals and allocate volunteer support effectively Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, professionals, community organisations and internal and external stakeholders Risk Management: Identify and manage risks, ensuring volunteers understand the challenges and boundaries involved in working with people with complex needs Safe Practice: Support volunteers to work safely, confidently and professionally, maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times Meetings and Events: Organise regular volunteer meetings, networking opportunities, community events and outreach activities Event Coordination: Coordinate events from planning and logistics through to supporting volunteers on the day Recruitment and Induction: Assist with volunteer recruitment, interviews, induction and training Impact Stories: Help volunteers and participants share their experiences, successes and achievements through feedback, case studies and stories of impact Records and Documentation: Ensure records, documentation and case information are accurate, current and completed appropriately External Representation: Represent the organisation at external meetings and events Safeguarding Practice: Contribute to safeguarding, Prevent and the promotion of safe, inclusive and person-centred services Data Protection: Handle personal information responsibly and in line with data protection requirements Professional Development: Take responsibility for your own learning and development Mentoring Support: Support mentor and mentee relationships by facilitating communication, monitoring progress, providing guidance and ensuring both parties have the support they need CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Experience of working within, or a good understanding of, the voluntary sector Experience coordinating volunteers, staff, projects or planned activities Experience of delivering training, inductions or group sessions An understanding of domestic abuse, including experience or knowledge of working with survivors and/or perpetrators Experience of working within a multi-agency environment An understanding of the Criminal Justice System Practical knowledge and experience of volunteering Strong skills in assessing and managing risk Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills The ability to influence, motivate and engage others Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases and systems for case tracking and management information The ability to research, analyse and interpret information and use it to inform decisions Initiative, motivation and a positive, solution-focused approach The ability to work collaboratively while also being confident working independently A willingness to travel for internal and external meetings and events APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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