Volunteer co-ordinator

Volunteering works:This unpaid role acknowledges that a varied group of volunteers play a vital role in maintaining the Howick Historical Village an open air museum. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for the management of all volunteers, for recruiting volunteers and placing them in suitable roles.

 Supervisor: You will report directly to the General Manager

Communication: You will liaise frequently with staff especially those who require volunteer assistance in their department. You will work closely with all volunteers.

Commitment: a minimum of half a day a week is considered likely but there is lots of flexiblity here

 Duties:

• helping to identifying volunteer jobs in all areas of the Howick Historical Village
• recruiting: using free websites, newsletters and other cost effective means to source people
• interviewing volunteers, checking references
• working with the department/paid staff involved to write volunteer job descriptions
• management of volunteer records
• ensure volunteers receive training they require
• create a Village Newsletter and look at other ways to create effective communication between volunteers and staff.

 Skills

• excellent communication skills especially verbal
• enjoy working with a variety of people
• great administration skills
• a natural organizer
• basic computer skills will be helpful
• understanding not-for-profit or heritage organizations will be useful
• professional approach

What can the Howick Historical Village give you? This big hearted little village has a community focus; you might want to give something back to the community or maybe you are looking to increase you professional profile and nab a great job in the tourism/heritage sector. We can give you that profile, that work experience and great networking opportunities.