Volunteer Co-ordinator

Angusindadvocacy; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community advocacy organization in Forfar seeks an individual to support advocacy for adults needing social care. Responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteer advocates, facilitating advocacy groups, and promoting individual empowerment. The role requires dedication to social justice and inclusion, offering a hybrid working model of 21 hours per week with a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will foster an environment of collaboration and respect.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in community advocacy or support work.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train volunteer citizen advocates.
• Facilitate advocacy groups and forums.
• Create safe spaces for shared experiences.

Skills

Promotion of human rights

Training and supervision

Community engagement

Critical reflection

Job description

At Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA) every staff member is expected to:

• Promote human rights and the values of inclusion, social justice, and equality of opportunity.
• Embed the ethos and principles of independent advocacy in all aspects of their work.
• Act with integrity, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals and communities.

About the Role

The post's primary purpose is to support the delivery of a blended model of citizen and collective advocacy for adults in Angus (18+) who access or need social care, including unpaid carers, people with learning disabilities, and those with mental health challenges. The post holder will recruit, train, and support volunteer citizen advocates, facilitate group advocacy sessions, and help create safe spaces for shared experiences and collective voice. The role promotes both individual empowerment and systemic change through preventative engagement and community connection.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer citizen advocates.
• Facilitate collective advocacy groups and community forums in co‑ordination with Whole Family Wellbeing Worker.
• Develop peer‑led resources to promote self‑advocacy.
• Actively uphold and implement AIA’s policies, procedures, and protocols in all aspects of work.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and resilient working environment for yourself and colleagues.
• Take responsibility for personal safety in and out of the office.
• Represent Independent Advocacy and AIA positively and professionally in all interactions.
• Engage in critical reflection to continuously improve practice and decision‑making.
• Take ownership of ongoing learning and development, seeking opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively within the ethos and values of the organisation, promoting inclusion, equality, and respect.

Hours: 21 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term 1st April 2026 - 30th March 2027 (extension subject to funding)

Reports to: Development Manager Coordinator

Location: Hybrid (AIA Office, Forfar/Home)

Pay range and compensation package

• Annual leave: 26 days plus 12 public holidays and a half‑day Christmas shopping (prorated)
• Other: Access to wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme