Job Vacancy: Part-time Supported Volunteering Co-ordinator

09/11/2020

12 hours per week –  £12.14 to £14.70 per hour (experience dependent). Fixed term until 31/3/21 (extension subject to further funding).

**Internal Applicants Only- Open to all GVA Staff and Volunteers within GVA projects**

We are currently recruiting for a Part-time Supported Volunteering Co-ordinator, based at Gosport Voluntary Action.

GVA’s Supported Volunteering project helps people of all ages, regardless of mental or physical disability, who wish to gain confidence generally who will in time, progress to volunteering independently.

We achieve this by offering free multi-week courses, such as Preparation for Volunteering, which is a broad based introduction, and Taking Part, which gives individuals practical, hands-on volunteering experience.

Our Community Volunteering Team for over 25’s, called VoluntHeroes meets regularly to offer a wide variety of activities allowing members of the group to learn new skills, meet new people and develop their confidence within a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and compassionate co-ordinator, who has either worked or volunteered with vulnerable adults and who has the skills, drive and commitment to run and expand a successful project within our friendly team.

You will need at least one year’s experience of running a similar project, preferably experience of volunteering or working with people with support needs, local knowledge of statutory/voluntary organisations, excellent communication skills, use of a car and be accustomed to lone and flexible working.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 13 November 2020   

Interview Date: Wednesday 18 November 2020

GVA welcomes applications from Diverse Communities and strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To find out more or apply for the role, please see documents below:

Covering Letter

Job Description

To Apply

Application Form

Criminal Record Declaration Form

To apply for the position, please complete all forms and email to office@gva.org.uk or post to Mandy Bright, Gosport Voluntary Action, Martin Snape House, 96 Pavilion Way, Gosport, PO12 1FG.

Thank you.