THE ROLE
The Volunteer Coordinator holds overall responsibility for the Youth Zone’s volunteer strategy for universal & open access provision including, recruiting, training, and supporting them to work alongside & be managed by the staff team. You will be responsible for the recruitment & retention of volunteers as well as training & support for the team to best manage and value volunteers. This role will be integral in supporting our corporate volunteers, to enlist support from our business partners and stakeholders alike.
WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE
The successful candidate, in the first 12 months, will have:
· Collaborated with the delivery & operational team to ensure volunteer opportunities are identified and created.
· Maintained the clear volunteer pathway from expression of interest to becoming an established member of the team.
· Further developed the ‘culture of volunteering’ and ensured the critical role of volunteer is understood and valued across the whole organisation.
· Supported each member of the operation & delivery team to line manager between 2-4 volunteers each, providing between 6 and 30 hours of volunteering a week.
· Further developed a reward and recognition scheme that supports 70% of all volunteers to be active for 4 months or longer.
As a network we support other Youth Zones, and this role will provide support in the form of developing applications to Grant making Trusts for the Youth Zone in Barnsley due to open in Autumn 2025 and the Youth Zone to open in Crewe in 2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the application form and return to: [email protected]
Full role description and application form can be found at: www.warringtonyouthzone.org/getinvoled/vacancies
Please note – we will not be accepting CV’s for this role.
Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025
Interviews will take place: 5th & 7th August 2025
In addition, please do let us know of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £25,500.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warrington WA2 7NG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: WYZ/VC/July25/HH
Expected start date: 31/08/2025
