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Volunteer Co-ordinator Required

FC United of Manchester is looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator. The post is voluntary and will report to the Club Secretary / Volunteer Liaison Officer.

The main duties of the role are as follows: -

- To act as the main contact for all volunteers
- Supervise / oversee all volunteers
- Ensuring there is appropriate support and training for volunteers
- Liaise with the Club Secretary / Volunteer Liaison Officer to ensure that all tasks required to run the club efficiently are carried out
- Recruiting volunteers and ensuring they are appropriately matched and trained for a position
- Ensure that each volunteer understands their job and their role within the club
- Get to know all club volunteers and potential volunteers by name
- Ensure that all roles have a job description - consult volunteers and the Club Secretary / Volunteer Liaison Officer to write job descriptions
- Researching and writing volunteer policies and procedures
- Motivating volunteers through recognition of their contribution and via regular feedback
- Generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation
- Monitoring, supporting, motivating and accrediting volunteers and their work

We are looking for a person with the following key skills and attributes: -

- Approachable and a good listener
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Prepared to make a regular time commitment
- Be a self-starter and have the ability to self-manage;
- Good IT skills
- Well organised and able to maintain accurate records
- Able to delegate
- Confidence and enthusiasm
- Good motivator
- Tactful and discrete

The club is looking to appoint an appropriate candidate relatively quickly. If you think you can make a difference to the team, please email the Club Secretary at office@fc-utd.uk with a brief CV and a covering email explaining why you think you would be suitable for the role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20 July 2012 at 5pm



First Posted ~ 11:55 Thu 12 Jul 2012
News ID ~ 4308
Last Updated ~ 00:47 Tue 16 Feb 2021