Job Description

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (Part time)

· Do you have experience of delivering and developing a comprehensive and innovative volunteer programme?

· Have experience of leading on recruitment, induction and retention activities?

· Have you confidence and experience of managing a small team and in engaging with people?

· Can you develop partnerships – working with other, local, voluntary sector and statutory bodies who are engaged in volunteer recruitment?

· Can you multi task – and manage your own workload?

· Are you able to work flexibly and have a keen eye for detail?

· Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated?

Do you have the ability to:

· Plan and organise activities and events

· Work under pressure and meet targets, whilst managing a budget

· Communicate creatively, both in writing and verbally with a wide range of people

· Problem solve and think creatively – monitoring and evaluating projects, focusing on supporting and growing our team of volunteers

· Actively develop new volunteer services for the Hospice

· Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in all you do

A major part of all our services are supported by our volunteers and effective volunteer engagement is vital in this role to help make volunteering more widely available to our community and in developing the volunteer roles across the Hospice, helping to deliver planned and future initiatives in the department. To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people who are focused, with an attention to detail and who share our values.

This is a permanent, part-time role. Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 (pro rata & dependent on experience) Hours: 25 hours per week

We are an inclusive organisation, that promotes equality and embraces the diversity of our community. We are open and transparent with our staff, and invest in your training and development. We treat all our staff, patients, and volunteers with the utmost respect and dignity, and are compassionate to their needs in this ever changing world. If you align with our values, then Dr Kershaw’s is the place for you; start a new career today and join our growing team that puts our volunteers, staff, community and our patients at the heart of all we do.

Dr Kershaw’s is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with a life limiting illness. See more about our Hospice here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axVsp6rAhTo

If this is you, please apply now and send your CV . or for an application form please call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Cheryl Calverley. Closing date: 26th January 2024

If you require further information about this post please contact Leanne Gurney, Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 624 2727

As an equal opportunities employer, Dr Kershaw’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. At Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, you are at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,970.00-£36,483.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/01/2025