Overview
Watford Mencap is a local charity providing high-quality social care and support to over 650 people with learning disabilities and their families across South-West Hertfordshire. They are an independent, self-funding organisation affiliated with Royal Mencap, with a strong, sustainable business model and a person‑centred approach. With 170 staff and 30+ volunteers contributing over 5,000 hours last year, they deliver a wide range of services including housing, community activities, work-based training, and social support. This is an exciting time to join Watford Mencap, as they continue to grow, diversify, and innovate while staying true to our values of being inclusive, respectful, welcoming, progressive, and challenging.
Watford Mencap are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator (20 hours per week) to develop, recruit, and support their volunteer team. You will play a key role in growing and diversifying our volunteer base, ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired to contribute.
How to apply
Complete the following online application form:
Role responsibilities
* Recruiting and retaining volunteers across the charity, from reception and buddy roles to fundraising and trustees.
* Enhancing the volunteer experience through recognition, support, and opportunities for skill development.
* Promoting volunteering opportunities in the community, attending fairs, and building partnerships with local groups and businesses.
* Supporting managers with good practice in volunteer management.
Person specification / what we are looking for
* Experience of recruiting, supporting, and coordinating volunteers.
* Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and presentation skills.
* Ability to empathise with and support volunteers.
* Confident use of Microsoft Office and social media.
* Knowledge of best practice in volunteer management, safeguarding, and health & safety.
* Ability to work flexibly, including evenings/weekends when required.
* Ability to travel across South West Herts (car owner, insured for business use, clean licence).
You'll be approachable, creative, resilient, and a natural motivator, be able to build positive relationships at all levels, work on your own initiative, and inspire others to volunteer.
Notes
This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for the Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and may pay a membership fee to subscribe to Royal Mencap Society’s Network. Each local group is a separate and independent charity within its own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website. We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group as stated on this job advert.
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