Volunteer Officer

This is a readvertisement, previous applicants need not applyAbout UsLambhill Stables is a community owned charity in the North of Glasgow providing recreational, educational, training and employment opportunities. Our aims are to develop and deliver programmes of community-based activities in support of our provisions, to engage in viable and socially inclusive activity and to do so in a sustainable way.Job PurposeSeek out new local volunteers/ students and manage;Recruitment of new volunteers including PVG/Disclosure checksPublicity and liaison with different referring agencies and universities/collegesInductions and regular reviews for each volunteerParticipate in seeking funding for the development of the project.Participate in the development of corporate volunteering.Host visits from community/youth/health/social work sectors, developing activities to suit each group.Liaising with the Lambhill Stables team with regard to monitoring and recording all volunteer activity with a view to reporting back to funders.Liaise with the various departments of activity and tutors involved with volunteers to ensure that tasks are suited to the volunteers carrying them out and that opportunities for feedback and training are provided.Develop the “volunteer pathway” collaboratively with tutors. Providing progression for individual volunteers.Encourage volunteers to take initiative, work independently and support them in trying new activities.Motivate volunteers through recognition and feedback and encourage them to take ownership of their area of work.Develop different ways of accrediting volunteers.Review and update volunteer policies and documents when needed.Work in line with the policies and procedure of Lambhill Stables.