Volunteering Opportunity: Volunteer Coordinator with Computer Friendly

Do you have a strong background in administration or HR and are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? We need a kind and organised Volunteer Coordinator to help us welcome and support our fantastic volunteers.
This long-term, volunteering role is perfect for someone who loves to connect with people. You will be responsible for:
• Helping us find and welcome new volunteers.
• Making sure new team members feel supported and well-trained.
• Creating a friendly 'buddy' system for new volunteers.
• Organising ongoing training and support for our current volunteers.
Your experience can make a real difference.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: From home, Online

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: • There are no set hours as this is an ongoing role. Hours per week approx. 5 but will depend
• This is a home-based role and communication is by email, phone and Teams meetings

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS), Own vehicle or access to a vehicle, Driving licence

Requirements (additional): Ideally good knowledge of Microsoft Office - outlook, word, excel, teams

Suitable for: Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Education & Training (adults), IT, Technology & Digital Inclusion, Older People

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
The Volunteer Co-Ordinator role is key in ensuring we have great new volunteers who are properly vetted, trained and connected with a volunteer buddy. The Volunteer Coordinator manages the communications with current volunteers ensuring they receive support/training where necessary.
Responsibilities include interviewing, managing entry and exit, as well as producing the quarterly Volunteer Newsletter, maintaining contact with local volunteer recruitment agencies eg Communities 1st; providing information on training available for volunteer roles.

Skills/experience:

• This would suit someone who is friendly and outgoing, as you will be helping, advising and encouraging both new and existing volunteers, as well as talking to outside agencies.
• You will be working mainly on your own, with support from the Chair and other Trustees.
• You will be comfortable with administration and record keeping, and have a reasonable working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and ideally Teams
• The work is mostly remote, although you will be required to attend some meetings.
• On the job training will be given.