Must Have: Experience of volunteering either as a volunteer or in the co- ordination of volunteering opportunities. Project work experience including administrative skills, problem solving skills, using your own initiative and planning tasks (whether paid or unpaid). Excellent IT skills and experience of using Office 365 and willingness and ability to quickly pick up skills in using our other IT systems such as Salesforce, WordPress, Enthuse, Mail Chimp. Events planning and organisation experience. Flexibility in your approach to the work, to adapt to what the project needs are within your paid hours. A friendly, professional, and able communicator, who feels comfortable talking to a wide variety of people, in-person, by email, phone and through social media. Someone who sets themselves a high standard in the quality of their work and who has a willingness to learn from others. An ability and willingness to be an excellent champion for Soundabout who is prepared to get involved in our events and campaigns. Someone who has a strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of Soundabout. Experience of using Zoom and of administrating Zoom calls. Availability to work on a Tuesday morning (other times are flexible) Has a workspace that they can use at home and a reliable internet connection. A willingness to travel to and support volunteering events. Right to work in the UK Nice to Have: Experience of developing volunteering opportunities / programmes and volunteer management. Experience of being in musical environments Knowledge and/or experience of working with learning Disabled people and their families Salesforce experience An awareness of Makaton and interest in learning and using signs. Part-time: 14hrs Key Responsibilities The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the development and coordination of a new Soundabout volunteering programme, this includes: Research current best practice in with a key focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Work with the Soundabout staff and practitioner teams to identify potential volunteering opportunities. Work with CEO to develop a volunteering strategy for Soundabout. Design and development of a new volunteer programme at Soundabout, including new systems for recruitment, organising opportunities, and monitoring and supporting volunteers. This includes reviewing and updating existing volunteer handbook and related policies with the Operations Manager. Recruitment, interview, and induction of new volunteers. Tracking and organising volunteer training, DBS check, and other safeguarding requirements alongside colleagues. Regular liaison with potential and active volunteers. Create bespoke plans with volunteers who would like to work towards personal goals / aims. Ensure progression tracking, tracking of placements, and evaluation is undertaken to determine the impact and celebrate volunteer achievements. Organise virtual and in-person social events, celebratory events, and other ways to ensure volunteers feel valued. Work with colleagues to look strategically at the incorporation of the Emerging / Graduate Emerging Leaders programme within a wider volunteering programme. To apply please email the following to [email protected] with the subject header “Volunteer Co-ordinator”:Job Summary
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