Job Description

Job Title:

Volunteer Coordinator

Reporting To:

Governance and Operations Manager

Contractual Status:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part-Time (28 hours per week)

Salary:

30,000.00 per annum (pro-rata)

Annual Leave Entitlement:

25 days, plus 9 public holidays, plus 3 days for Christmas shutdown (pro-rata)

About us

FARE Scotland is a voluntary organisation working within disadvantaged communities throughout Central Scotland. At FARE Scotland we strive to raise people's aspirations, encourage them to become more involved in their communities, create opportunities for personal development and equip them with the skills required to deal with the demands of 21st century life.

Working at FARE Scotland, you will be part of passionate and hard-working team that aims to improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

What you'll do

We have an exciting opportunity for the newly created role of Volunteer Coordinator to join our growing team. Reporting to the Governance and Operations Manager, you will work closely with them to establish, support and deliver the Volunteer Programme, having responsibility for the recruitment, training and development of the organisation's volunteers.

As part of your role, your main responsibilities will include:

Researching and writing volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments. Recruiting and interviewing volunteers and ensuring they are appropriately matched and trained for a position. Ensuring there is appropriate support and training for volunteers through regular informal contact and more structured reviews. Organising rotas and providing inductions and training for volunteers. Organising profile raising events to attract new volunteers. Managing budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses. Monitoring and evaluating activities, including writing reports for funders and trustees. Maintaining databases and undertaking any other administrative duties.
Please note, occasional evening and weekend work maybe required as part of the role.

About you

The successful candidate for this role will have:

Experience of managing and supporting team members. The ability to work with people at all levels, both internally and externally. An organised and systematic approach to monitoring and reporting. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Sound knowledge of volunteer related legislative developments. Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, particularly for database related work and report writing. Experience of recruitment. A full driving licence (max 6 points).
Along with the above, we would be looking for an individual who shares, and is able to demonstrate, the organisation's values of being compassionate, open, collaborative, innovative and driven.

What we can offer

In return, we can offer you:

Enhanced holiday entitlement Christmas shutdown period Company Sick Pay Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working options Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Death in Service benefit (4 x basic salary)

How to apply

If this sounds like you, and you are looking for an exciting new opportunity, then please apply by sending us a copy of your CV and a cover letter.

Application Closing Date:

1st May 2025 at 12pm

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2025