Location
Theale, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Employment Type:
Part Time
Hours of Work:
15 hours per week
Ref No:
HB10194FEB24
Closing Date:
12/03/2024
Volunteer Coordinator
Sue Ryder, Berkshire West, Merlin House, Brunel Road, Theale, RG7 4AB
15 hours per week
Circa £27,668 per annum, pro rata (£14.15 per hour)
Be there when it matters!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about the value of volunteering to join Sue Ryder in the role of Volunteer Coordinator to establish volunteering services in Berkshire West.
Volunteers are vital to everything we do at Sue Ryder. They help keep our care centres running smoothly, raise essential money to provide more care, and offer exceptional support to clients and their families and carers.
About us:
We’re here for people aged 18 and over living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease. We offer a range of support, from inpatient care at the 15-bed Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, to our community and day services bases in West Berkshire.
What can we offer you?
- Free parking
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Sick pay
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities
- Referral scheme of up to £1000*
About the role:
As Volunteer Coordinator you will lead on establishing volunteering services to support Duchess of Kent Court and community services. With support from the Volunteering Service Team Manager, you will scope the volunteering opportunities in the area, develop appropriate volunteer roles, and recruit a large team of volunteers to meet the needs of our service users and be there when it matters.
You will lead on developing and maintaining an inclusive and impactful volunteering experience. You will be passionate about the value of volunteering, with experience of delivering best practice in volunteer management including recruitment, reward and recognition, communication, and training and development.
You will be part of a supportive regional Volunteering Service team, working with other volunteer coordinators on regional projects and taking responsibility for some volunteering activities in Berkshire West.
About you:
We are looking for a pro-active self-starter who has experience of leading large teams of volunteers (50+). The ideal candidate will also have experience of growing volunteering and developing new volunteer services across a wide area.
You will understand safeguarding, managing risk and legislation surrounding best practice guidance relating to volunteering.
You will be an excellent communicator and have the confidence to present to an audience and facilitate meetings and workshops.
You will have good practical knowledge of working within a health and social care setting with vulnerable adults.
This role covers our sites in Berkshire West therefore you must be willing and able to travel.
If you’re interested in the role, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Natasha Saunders (Volunteering Service Team Manager) for more information or an informal chat by calling 07825 844 776 or emailing
[email protected] We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the link below:
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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