Job Description
We’re looking for a Head of Volunteering Development to lead and inspire new approaches to social action in Somerset.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about volunteering and the huge benefits it can bring for individuals and community organisations. You will explore new and innovative ways of working that help ensure volunteering is accessible to all, well supported, and provides a positive experience for everyone. In addition, you will build strong partnerships across the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector to help bring this vision to life.
Key responsibilities include:
Engaging with partners, stakeholders and the wider VCFSE sector and build strong relationships to develop and implement a Somerset Vision for Volunteering
Working with partners across the health system to deliver the Volunteer for Health programme, an initiative that seeks to develop volunteering infrastructure to support health and wellbeing outcomes
Identifying and developing training support Volunteer Coordinators and Managers so volunteers feel supported
Working with grassroots community groups to co-produce ways to enable place-based volunteer engagement
Developing and implement innovative ways to engage new and returning volunteers and address barriers that exist
Developing and growing our...