Volunteers are the heartbeat of Weldmar, and their contribution in our shops, at our hospice, and in the community is vital. We are looking for a dynamic Volunteer Services Lead to ensure Weldmar remains the charity of choice for people across our community wanting to donate their time to a good cause. Working collaboratively within the People Services team, you will ensure our volunteers are valued, respected, and expertly integrated into every aspect of our work.
What you’ll do:
- Create and implement a volunteer strategy that aligns with our five-year organisational goals
- Act as the go-to specialist, coaching and advising managers on how to best support and develop their volunteer teams
- Be an ambassador for Weldmar at career fairs and events, building diverse external partnerships to grow our volunteer workforce
- Lead on volunteer engagement surveys and use data to identify trends, celebrate successes, and drive continuous improvement
- Plan and host key annual events to recognise the incredible impact our volunteers make.
You’ll already be a specialist in volunteer management, ideally holding an ILM Excellence in Volunteer Management Award or possessing equivalent extensive experience. You have a gift for building relationships, a knack for solving people-related issues, and a genuine passion for the value volunteers bring to a charity. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role. This is a hybrid role working between home and our offices in Dorchester.
