Volunteers Coordinator

Purpose of the job: 

To develop and co-ordinate volunteering within or on behalf of Roots to Branches Autism Network. The role contributes to facilitating volunteer recruitment, placement and retention, and managing volunteers, with a strong emphasis on building relationships with supporters both within specialised services and at a more grassroots level.  

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop a compelling volunteer programme which serves the needs of projects across the organisation.  
• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation.  
• Promote volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns.  
• Recruit and induct new volunteers and manage the relationship during their time volunteering for Roots to Branches Autism Network ensuring that they are matched with the right opportunities.  
• Be key point of contact and provide administrative support to volunteers, including development of structured volunteer engagement plans.  
• Manage relationships with universities and other potential routes to support recruitment of volunteers.  

Processes and Procedures: 

• Research and update/write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  
• Liaise with Trustees to ensure there is appropriate support and training for volunteers.  
• Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.  
• Record all volunteer actions to map the volunteer journey and adequately steward our volunteers.  
• Report and review volunteering activity against agreed targets and suggest areas of improvement.  
• Support management of income and expenditure budgets for volunteering activity.  

Governance and Internal Co-ordination: 

• Work with colleagues to introduce processes which monitor and evaluate volunteers’ experience of volunteering for Roots to Branches Autism Network and implement recommendations as required.  
• Prepare and contribute to reports on volunteering activity as required.  

General  

• Attend events and represent Roots to Branches Autism Network as appropriate.  
• Report on volunteer numbers and activities on a quarterly basis.  
• Carry out other appropriate duties as required by management.