Volunteer Recruiter (Croydon)

Volunteers are essential in order for us to achieve our mission. As a volunteer recruiter you will play a vital role in connecting passionate individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities within our organisation. You will help to grow and sustain our volunteer team by identifying and engaging with potential volunteers at local networking and volunteer recruitment events and online.

This a new role and will require you to feedback and help shape the activities and processes for this role to work effectively.

What you will be doing

• Work closely with the volunteering team and other volunteer recruiter volunteers to share ideas and best practice
• Maintain accurate records of advertising and engagement from local community
• Support at internal volunteer engagement events such as Tea and Talks and Time Together
• Ensure information about volunteering in your local community is relevant and up-to-date
• Maintain good knowledge of existing volunteer roles across Bowel Cancer UK and our main projects and events
• Source and attend local community events as an ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK (as agreed by role manager)
• Advertise volunteer opportunities through social media, community groups and local networks

The skills you need

• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to collaborate with a team but also carry out activities independently
• Good basic IT experience including confidence in using social media platforms
• Act as a positive ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK in your local community
• Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection

What's in it for you

• Role specific induction and training via our E-learning platform
• Regular virtual volunteer social opportunities (optional)
• Ongoing support from our staff and a small team of volunteers across the UK
• Ability to shape and develop the role and make it your own

Disclaimer

This volunteer role description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, or qualifications. The organisation reserves the right to amend or change the responsibilities or expectations of volunteers to meet operational needs. This is a voluntary, unpaid position and does not constitute an employment relationship. Volunteers are not entitled to employee benefits, and participation in this role does not imply any offer of future employment. All volunteers may be required to undergo background checks or screening processes, depending on the nature of the role. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and accept that this is a volunteer opportunity and agree to adhere to the organisation's policies and procedures.