WRVS - Volunteer Recruiter

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Role Purpose: Responsible for the ongoing recruitment and retention of volunteers within the project(s). To make sure volunteers have a clear understanding of their role within the project and enjoy the experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To liaise with the People Support (PSM) and Centre Managers (CM) around the recruitment and retention needs of the project.
• To work with the CM on interviewing prospective volunteers in line with WRVS procedure.
• To use local knowledge and contacts to advertise volunteering opportunities of the project. For example using publicity material in local areas such as health and community centres, GP's, dentists, etc.
• To develop a clear understanding of operational and volunteering issues.
• To work in an integrated manner with the PSM and CM to implement and deliver a volunteer recruitment and retention plan.
• To implement and deliver a record system of individual volunteers.
• To feedback to the CM and PSM any volunteer queries, which could be around dissatisfaction or positive aspects on working within the project.
• To assist with training and induction packages to volunteers as required.
• To liaise with both internal and external contacts and organisations to develop and implement volunteer recruitment opportunities.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteers and staff.
• To work within an agreed budget.

Benefits available:

• Travel expenses reimbursed
• Full training and induction

For more information, please contact Avril McLean, Centre Manager on

• phone: 0141 889 7645
• email: avril.mclean@wrvs.org.uk