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Volunteer Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £23,430 – £24,557
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 21st November 2022


  • Advertised from 9th November 2022
  • Permanent.

Role

Are you passionate about leveraging volunteers' passion, skills and abilities to build stronger communities across Scotland?

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee all aspects of volunteer engagement, from recruitment and training to the initial support of all volunteers within our services.

You will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining accurate volunteer information through the iTrent database and electronic file system.
  • Ensuring Bethany has volunteers that are well matched to Bethany’s current business needs and future development, including targeted advertising and individual interviews.
  • Overseeing and contributing to ongoing volunteer support and supervision for the purposes of good practice and volunteer retention. This includes posting volunteering reviews and supporting managers and supervisors.
  • Reviewing volunteer systems, policies and administrative practices across Bethany with the aim of Bethany being at the forefront of good practice.
  • Co-ordinating induction, training and ‘thank you’ events for volunteers in order to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to undertake their roles safely and competently and due recognition is given to their contribution to the success of Bethany.
  • Partnering with external organisations in order to widen the volunteering base, e.g. University placements.

We are looking for an energetic candidate with excellent communication skills, who can use their own initiative as well as prioritise tasks, and who has a real passion for volunteering.

Application notes

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 21 November 2022

Interview: Wednesday 23 November & Thursday 24 November 2022 (afternoons)

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit our website.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for an application form