Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our community connections service delivering across Derbyshire called, Together Derbyshire. You will be working specifically in High Peak & Derbyshire Dales, with the primary aim of recruiting, developing and supporting volunteers to help reduce loneliness and social isolation through community-led action.
Working alongside communities, volunteers and partner organisations, you will build a strong network of Community Builder Volunteers and community leaders who empower local people to make connections, strengthen community networks and create opportunities for social participation.
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
Recruit, coordinate and retain a diverse network of volunteers across High Peak & Derbyshire Dales promoting volunteering opportunities within local communities
Deliver volunteer induction, training, supervision and ongoing support, ensuring volunteers feel valued, confident and equipped for their roles
Lead safer recruitment processes and maintain high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and volunteer practice
Develop Community Builder Volunteers as local ambassadors and community leaders, supporting them to strengthen community networks and local activities
Monitor volunteer engagement, satisfaction and impact, maintaining accurate records and contributing to service reporting and evaluation
Monitor, evaluate and report on activities and outcomes, demonstrating the impact of community-led approaches on health, wellbeing and social connectedness
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role.
The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to withdraw or close this vacancy at any time, without prior notice, before the advertised closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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