Trustee - Volunteer Manager - Volunteer

Make a Smile; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Trustee - Volunteer Manager to lead and support volunteers. This management role involves ensuring the interests of volunteers are represented within the charity and overseeing Wellbeing Officers, Community Officer, and Safeguarding Officer. Strong leadership qualities and an understanding of volunteer management are essential for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities and experience.
• Understanding of reasonable adjustment.
• Ability to manage and support multiple volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure volunteers' interests are met by Chapter committees and Trustees.
• Provide direction to the charity and represent volunteers' voices.
• Oversee Wellbeing Officers, Community Officer, and Safeguarding Officer.

Job description

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The Volunteer Manager oversees the interests of the volunteers within the charity. They ensure that their interests are being met by the Chapter committees and the Trustees.

As part of the Trustees, you’ll provide direction to the charity, ensuring the voice of the volunteers is heard and represented. You’ll seek to promote engagement and support volunteers in remaining involved in the charity.

As a leadership role, the Volunteer Manager needs to have strong leadership qualities, able to support multiple different people in different roles. It ties closely into HR positions and requires an understanding of reasonable adjustment.

The Volunteer Manager role is a Management role, overseeing the Wellbeing Officers across all chapters, the Community Officer and the Safeguarding Officer. They ensure that Make a Smile is supportive of their volunteers, ensuring their continued support and engagement. This involves regular feedback, breaking down barriers to volunteers’ involvement and boosting engagement.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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