Coordinator (Volunteer Drivers)
Guide Dogs
In this role, you will provide support to a team of volunteer drivers and provide administrative assistance to Guide Dogs in organising volunteer driver tasks. The role includes helping with the recruitment and training of drivers, and managing information in line with data protection requirements.
In this role, you will provide support to a team of volunteer drivers and provide administrative assistance to Guide Dogs in organising volunteer driver tasks. Guide Dogs rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role tasks will include: · Supporting volunteers by ensuring they perform their role in a safe manner which complies with Guide Dogs' policies and processes. · Supporting volunteers within their role by helping to give them a positive volunteer experience. · Contacting the volunteer drivers to coordinate driving requirements and requests, ensuring that drivers have all necessary information and equipment. · Working with the Regional Volunteering Team to ensure all drivers are registered with ADT (Applied Driving Techniques). · Setting up and maintaining systems for holding driving information, and training details, in line with data protection. · Assisting with recruitment of volunteer drivers, including interviews and training. · Maintaining good relationships with volunteer drivers in your area.
Volunteer Management,Administration
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning
Ideally you will: · Have good administrative skills. · Have good communication and interpersonal skills. · Be comfortable and motivated to work in a dog environment. · Be flexible. · Be able to work as part of a team. If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why.
Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us. You’ll also get: · The opportunity to build your skills in leadership and recruitment. · The satisfaction of supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. · The opportunity to network with a variety of people within Guide Dogs. Training and support This role has approximately 10 hours of training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include: · Lead volunteer training: Supervising and Coordinating. · Safer recruitment training. · General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) training. · Safeguarding training. If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have. Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us in line with our policy.
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