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Managing Director Ascension Executive Recruitment
National Volunteer Co-ordinator required by leading charity.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The National Volunteer Co-ordinator will be a highly motivated and innovative individual, who has successfully co-ordinated and/or supported volunteering projects in previous positions. You will have experience in recruiting, motivating and empowering volunteers as well as supporting requests for volunteers from numerous departments within the organisation. You can demonstrate confidence, professionalism, organisational and communication skills to deal effectively with people at all levels of an organisation across both staff and volunteer teams. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and dynamic individual to join one of Ireland’s leading charitable organisations and become a central member of a highly successful team. This role involves relationship building with all stakeholders within our community and externally.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Recruit, screen, interview and train new volunteers
* Work closely with community groups, volunteer agencies to identify and recruit diverse volunteer prospects
* Promoting volunteering (internally and externally) through recruitment and publicity strategies and online and event-based campaigns.
* Process all volunteer applications and ensures process meets all compliance and performance standards.
* Actively engage with affiliate community to share best practice
* Manage all aspects of volunteer administration for new and existing volunteers, including: volunteer handbook and volunteer policy updates, report generation, updating records/notes on Salesforce, management of Garda vetting applications and updating the volunteer section of the website as required
* Work with Fundraising Departments to drive ‘Volunteer strategy’ to implement a new volunteer model and best practice
* Maintain working knowledge of national policies, guidelines, and resources as they relate to and support our volunteer community and work of the charity
* Actively maintain and retain the volunteer base by monitoring, supporting and motivating volunteers
* Establish a clear communication plan and tools to engage with volunteers
* Support volunteer committees for problem solving, process improvements, new operational model development along with relevant department.
* To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the line manager
Work closely with fundraising department to ensure there is sufficient volunteer cover for all events, schools visits and cheque presentations.
SKILLS
* Proven ability to design and implement a strategic plan for a national organisation
* A clear understanding and passion for the mission, values and behaviours
* The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles—experience managing volunteers preferred
* Experience in database management (Salesforce or equivalent)
* Highly motivated self-starter with the initiative and drive to think creatively and build strong relationships
* Experience in leading projects and/ or working groups with multiple departments
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and demands simultaneously
* Excellent administrative, financial and analytical skills, including planning and budgeting
* The ability to work as part of a team
* Time flexibility and travel required
* Evening and weekend work required
Additional experience in fundraising, social media management and/or marketing would be highly desirable
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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