Job Description

To Apply:

Please contact Elaine Hewes via e-mail initially (Elaine.Hewes@reachhaverhill.org.uk) for an informal discussion about this role.

About Reach

Our Values: Compassionate - Inclusive - Relational - Honest - Proactive

REACH is a Haverhill-based charity, and we're determined and passionate about working towards thriving communities where people are resilient and flourishing. Our mission is to relieve and prevent financial hardship whilst tackling the causes and advocating for change.

We have 4 main areas of work:

Prevention -

Proactively preventing future financial hardship through education and connecting people to tailored support systems.

Policy -

Advocating for change through influencing and local campaigning and collectively developing policy to tackle issues facing our local community.

Long-term Support -

Alleviating financial hardship through income maximisation and debt advice.

Emergency Aid -

Providing immediate short-term support to financial crisis.

About the Role

We are looking for a V

olunteer & Events Co-ordinator

to join our team who will be based in Haverhill. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and engaging, with excellent communication and ideally experience of volunteer management. You will be providing support to the Community Engagement team by attending various events to advertise the services that REACH offers to the wider community as well as provide a consistent volunteer experience across the charity, which is enjoyable, rewarding and safe for our volunteers.

You will be required to attend various community events (with volunteers) throughout the year to advertise the services that REACH deliver. You should have good interpersonal skills and be a good communicator. You will also be expected to manage ad-hoc corporate and community groups, short term volunteering schemes as well as long term and regular volunteers. We are looking for somebody who will be able to speak confidently about REACH as well as provide an excellent volunteer experience from start to finish.

The role is part time role working 25 hours a week (expectation is working 5 days a week, but actual times are flexible),

there is a requirement to work some evenings and weekends

dependent on the needs of the charity. Full training will be provided.

Ultimately, although your knowledge and skills are important, it is your passion for helping to improve peoples' lives which is more important.

Job Summary

To support the work of Reach Community Projects through leading on the provision of an excellent volunteer experience

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. To develop new and existing relationships with local businesses, community groups and schools with a view to attending community events as well as recruiting and developing volunteers

2. Manage and support local events to raise awareness of REACH and the services we offer.

3. Supporting the Community Fundraising volunteer team with fundraising events.

4. Manage the volunteer recruitment process, including working creatively to publicise available positions and attract suitable candidates, interviewing and matching people with appropriate roles.

5. To support the new starter process, including:

Overseeing new volunteer inductions

Ensuring that appropriate training and support is given

Ensure welcome pack / volunteer handbook is kept up to date

6. Provide ongoing support and guidance for volunteers, acting as the first point of contact, listening to feedback, cultivating a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising and rewarding volunteer efforts and working with them to resolve any concerns and build good working relationships

7. The administration of all Reach volunteers ensuring all volunteer records are up to date and accurate using the assemble database.

8. Creating and distributing communications to share news and progress, promoting the work of Reach Community Projects and its volunteers internally and externally

9. Contacting volunteers each month and keeping monthly volunteer rotas up to date.

10. Organising volunteer events including meetings and development events as well as recognition and thanks events. Source and liaise with venues, managing invitations, working with others to develop a programme, and attending events to ensure they run smoothly.

11. Ensure compliance with key Reach policies, in particular Safeguarding Policy and Health & Safety Policy and creating, updating and distributing information regarding volunteer policies and procedures

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16,822.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person