About our Service:

The Bridge Community Project story began in 2014 when a small group of people reflected on their own life struggles and decided to make a difference to the everyday wellbeing of people across West Lothian.

Overseen by a Board of Trustees, the foundations of the Charity are based on the aims of providing financial and emotional wellbeing to the local community. In our story, however, we seek to be different - not so much in what we do, but in how we go about providing our services.

Building on the principles of compassion and love, a decade on, we continue to seek to share the journey with our clients to see lasting hope and change. Our vision is to “improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian.” We aim to do this by “providing practical and relational support to families and individuals.”

The Volunteer Lead will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust volunteer network to support the various services of The Bridge Community Project. Using your expertise in volunteer leadership or coordination, you will recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to ensure their effective integration into our services.

Volunteer Coordination

• Review and refine existing processes, procedures, and volunteer policies to ensure effective volunteer processes across The Bridge Community Project.
• Liaise with departmental leads to support the diverse needs of various services.
• Recruit, supervise, and support new and existing volunteers.
• Partner with the wider community to develop new volunteer-led services for The Bridge Community Project.
• Provide administrative and communication support while adhering to best practices.
• Conduct regular monitoring meetings, including annual appraisal processes.
• Instil a culture of continuous learning and improvement to enable the volunteering team to lead innovation within the department, develop new skills to benefit our organisation and their wider career ambitions

Organisational Strategy & Development

• Collaborate with service leads to oversee the onboarding of volunteer groups.
• Establish and track targets and milestones in partnership with service leads.
• Ensure seamless operations by working closely with service leads across departments.
• Explore external collaborative opportunities, including the volunteer friendly award

Internal Communications

• Attend relevant leadership and key meetings central to the needs of the service.
• Provide leadership and support to volunteers, including performance and attendance monitoring
• Assess, monitor, and optimise volunteer motivation and engagement.
• Take overall responsibility for volunteer wellbeing and satisfaction.
• Work with service leads to ensure efficient operations and services within The Bridge Community Project.
• Implement and monitor mechanisms for gathering volunteer feedback and suggestions.

External Focus & Relationships

• Enhance the charity's volunteer brand visibility and reputation through effective social media strategies and community engagement.

Candidate Profile: Volunteer Coordinator

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in volunteer coordination and communication, with a proven ability to manage, inspire, and support a diverse volunteer team. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, possess leadership qualities, and show a proactive approach to building a positive and engaging volunteer environment.
• Additionally, the candidate will have a deep commitment to the values and mission of The Bridge Community Project, embodying its ethos in their daily work.

Due to the nature of this position this role is on site.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Volunteer Management Expertise: Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, along with developing and implementing volunteer policies.
• Leadership and Inspiration: Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers while providing clear guidance and support.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities to engage effectively with volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Administration Skills: Strong administrative skills to manage records, coordinate schedules, and oversee administrative processes with accuracy and efficiency.
• Commitment to Values: Passionate about the mission of The Bridge Community Project and dedicated to upholding its core values.
• Organisational Skills: Efficient in managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborative Mindset: Capable of working closely with service leads, community partners, and volunteers to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability: Resilient and flexible in a dynamic environment, comfortable working onsite and being flexible to ensure availability for shadowing volunteers at various times between Monday - Friday
• Flexibility: is key, as the candidate will be expected to take direction from service leads or the CEO as required, assisting with additional tasks to support the broader goals of the organisation.

COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You) is a lifeline for children, young people, and families across Lanarkshire. Since 1992, we have provided 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring, and family support services tailored to those who need it the most.

As Funding Manager, you will play a key role in securing the financial resources to sustain and expand our befriending, mentoring and family support services for children, young people, and families facing significant challenges. Your work will directly contribute to transforming lives, enabling children, young people and families to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.

Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you will help develop ambitious proposals, manage grant and tender agreements, and ensure successful outcomes to continue transforming lives in Lanarkshire and beyond.

You will have proven success securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory funders or corporate partnerships; strong research, writing, and communication skills; have the ability to manage complex information and present clear, compelling reports; and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• flexible working (including flexi-time)
• access to learning and development opportunities
• one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
• quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• annual all staff outing/activity
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

VisionPK is an exciting and growing charity, recently opening our new Sensory Hub in the heart of Perth. We provide specialist services for people with sight and hearing loss living within the Perth and Kinross local authority area.

We are currently recruiting a Community Involvement Coordinator, which is a newly created role, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. This role will strengthen VisionPK’s presence in the community by overseeing volunteer recruitment and governance, building stakeholder relationships and managing our telephone befriending project.

The Role

Volunteer Recruitment and Governance

• Collaborate with the CEO to update and implement volunteer management policies, ensuring legal compliance and best practices.
• Develop and deliver induction and ongoing training for volunteers, equipping them with the skills needed to contribute effectively.
• Provide continuous guidance and supervision to volunteers, ensuring a positive experience and high performance in their roles.

Community Engagement and Relationship Building

• Establish strong connections with local community groups, service users, and stakeholders to expand VisionPK’s network and influence.
• Work with community partners to align VisionPK services with local needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Raise awareness of VisionPK’s services through participation in local events, presentations, and outreach activities.

Telephone Befriending Project Leadership

• Lead the setup and delivery of VisionPK’s new telephone befriending project, designed to support isolated individuals with sensory impairments.
• Build and manage a dedicated team of volunteers for the befriending service, ensuring they are well-trained and supported.
• Promote the befriending project throughout the community to engage potential service users and volunteers.
• Track the project’s impact, providing regular reports and recommending improvements as needed.

Raising Awareness and Promoting VisionPK

• Actively promote VisionPK’s services, events, and initiatives through local and digital channels.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to implement community-based fundraising events that engage local supporters and raise essential funds for the charity.

About You

• Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or project coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, collaborative, and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a positive difference.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an exciting time as we grow and develop our newly opened Sensory Hub in Perth.
• Make a real difference in the lives of people with sensory loss.
• Join a supportive and fun team that values hard work and collaboration.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?

About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray

Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being.

Aberlour Youthpoint Moray offers a range of services which works with young people aged 10-26 which include our Intensive Community Support and Early Help Services. In addition to these we have developed a YP-Zone, the purpose of this service is to improve the wellbeing, social integration and life chances of Young People affected by substance use in Moray.

These services are provided in a variety of ways, including 1 to 1’s, group work and family support.

What we are looking for....

We are seeking a passionate, creative and organised individual to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator, working 30 hours per week. These hours will be worked during office hours with regular evening and weekend working. This role is currently funded for 12 months with the possibility of funding beyond this.

You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training and managing our volunteering and mentoring service as well mentoring a caseload of young people. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of our mentoring service. You will also be responsible for the development and expansion of our current volunteer and mentoring service. You will work within a variety of locations in the Moray area. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and regular travel throughout the Moray area is expected. A driving licence is essential for this role.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for, please go to our website.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.