Prostate Scotland is the leading charity dedicated to prostate disease, working across Scotland to inform, support
and raise awareness among men, their families, healthcare professionals and the wider public. Based in central
Edinburgh, we support men throughout their prostate health journey and work to improve outcomes through
education, engagement and community-based activity.
We are seeking a motivated and organised Volunteer Coordinator to lead the development, coordination
and delivery of Prostate Scotland’s volunteer programme. The postholder will be responsible for recruiting,
training, supporting and engaging a diverse team of volunteers, including those involved in awareness talks and
community outreach. Working closely with colleagues, partner organisations and volunteers, you will ensure that
volunteers are well supported, effectively deployed and able to make a meaningful contribution to the charity’s
mission to raise awareness of prostate health across Scotland.
This exciting role will involve:
- Developing and delivering a robust volunteer framework covering recruitment, induction, training, engagement,
recognition and retention.
- Coordinating volunteer activity across a range of roles, including community
awareness talks, events and fundraising support.
- Working in partnership with an external organisation to
recruit and support partnership volunteers delivering awareness activity across Scotland.
- Ensuring
volunteers receive high-quality induction, training and ongoing support to enable them to carry out their roles
safely and effectively.
- Matching volunteer skills, experience and interests to organisational needs and
community opportunities.
- Supporting and coordinating volunteer-led awareness talks, including allocating
volunteers, providing resources and recording activity.
- Building strong, positive relationships with
volunteers and partner organisations to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging.
- Monitoring and
evaluating volunteer activity and impact, and producing reports and updates for internal use, including the
Board.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure volunteering activity supports Prostate
Scotland’s strategic aims and public awareness work.
Your strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills will be essential in working with
volunteers, partner organisations, colleagues and community stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring
volunteers are well supported, motivated and equipped to deliver high-quality awareness activity, and you may
represent Prostate Scotland at meetings, events and community awareness sessions. This is an exciting time to
join Prostate Scotland as we continue to grow and strengthen our volunteer programme and expand our reach across
Scotland. If you are passionate about supporting and empowering volunteers and want to contribute to a
meaningful cause within a supportive and collaborative team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a
real impact.