The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Volunteer Organiser on a part-time permanent contract, based at our Wixams Retirement Village in Bedford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Volunteer Organiser to join our friendly team at our Wixams Retirement Village and support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people”.
Benefits include:
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
Do you have the necessary experience and skills to become our Volunteer Organiser? Are you compassionate, flexible, and personable? Would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.
- Role: Volunteer Organiser
- Hours: 20 hours per week – Part Time
- Salary: £13.77 per hour (£14,359pa, pro rata of £26,924pa FTE)
- Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA
ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
As our Volunteer Organiser you will have the following skills and experience:
- Lead on the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers both within and outside of the Village in line with the Volunteering strategy and policy.
- Raise the profile of volunteering within the Village to staff, residents, and visitors.
- Work with the Activities Coordinator at the Village to ensure appropriate numbers of Volunteers are available to assist with events and activities.
- To develop partnerships with external organisations such as universities, colleges, and local volunteer centres to build the Villages volunteer base.
- To encourage residents to contribute to the running of their location through volunteering.
- To co-ordinate the induction of all new volunteers
- To host an annual volunteer recognition event
Person Specification:
- You must have effective communication skills and able to build rapport with volunteers and residents.
- The ability to be an effective influencer and engaging.
- Good networking skills
- Proactive and enthusiastic with initiative.
- You will need to be fully flexible as this role requires some weekend working and Bank holidays on a rota basis.
- If you want to make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply for the role of Volunteer Organiser today. We look forward to reviewing your application.
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Be one of the first to apply!
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this job advertisement early.
