Volunteer Co-ordinator

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Closing date: Sunday 10 April 2022
Location: Home based with travel to Newcastle-upon Tyne, Northumberland, County Durham, Sunderland, Hartlepool & Darlington
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,955.85 per annum (up to £27,000 upon completion of development plan)
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We are looking for a confident and friendly individual with excellent communication skills who will enjoy recruiting, training and supporting the diverse range of volunteers who give their time to Blind Veterans UK.

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We are looking for a confident and friendly individual with excellent communication skills who will enjoy recruiting, training and supporting the diverse range of volunteers who give their time to Blind Veterans UK.

The job involves:

  • Identifying and responding to the needs of members within the local community by reviewing and assessing volunteering opportunities alongside the Community Team Leader.
  • Take responsibility for the recruitment, training, selection and management of volunteers. Including organising an attractive recruitment programme, to meet the requirement of volunteer support requests.
  • Manage volunteer support requests within the community to enhance the service offer for members across the charity.
  • Overseeing the development of volunteers by planning, organising and delivering effective induction training to volunteers to the highest standard required by the charity, using a blended approach in delivery style.
  • To co-ordinate volunteer involvement such as home visiting, activity support, facilitating groups, charity fundraising and awareness raising in the community, in collaboration with relevant departments.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but we will consider applications from those who are able to demonstrate how their transferrable skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to this role.

This is a Monday to Friday role, however there will be occasional evening and weekend work.  It is primarily a home-based role; however, travel to locations within the area will be necessary.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but we will consider applications from those who are able to demonstrate how their transferrable skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to this role.

This is a Monday to Friday role, however there will be occasional evening and weekend work.  It is primarily a home-based role; however, travel to locations within the area will be necessary.

For further information and details on how to apply, please go to the Blind Veterans UK website.

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