Volunteer Coordinator (Southampton)
Part Time
About the role
You will manage, recruit and support a team of volunteers to support delivery of our services in the Southampton area. This includes our Mayfield Garden Centre, Wellbeing and Peer Support services.
You will also be supporting wider service leads to identify opportunities for volunteer role development.
About you
You will have experience of volunteering or working with volunteers, alongside experience of working with people who may be vulnerable with diverse and complex needs. You will also have excellent communication skills.
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for workplace wellbeing index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a mindful employer.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment and to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at interview. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to a Enhanced Adults workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.
We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date