FEATHERSTONE ROVERS FOUNDATION 

This role provides an opportunity to be a part of a small registered Charity affiliated to professional Rugby League Club Featherstone Rovers RLFC.

 

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Closing Date:
Location: Featherstone WF7 5EN
Package: Temporary 6 month contract, 18 hours per week (possible extension subject to funding)
Hours: 18 hours per week, flexible working

Who are we:
Featherstone Rovers Foundation is the official charity of Featherstone Rovers RLFC, registered Charity No. 1118452. We deliver projects and activities within the Featherstone, former 5 towns area and wider parts of the Wakefield District. We use the power of sport and the Featherstone Rovers RLFC reputation to give the community skills to lead fulfilled, healthy and active lifestyles. Last year we engaged with over 20,000 people, across the Wakefield District.

Our aim is to inspire and motivate individuals to create positive changes in their community, through delivering activities under our five focus areas: Health; Social Inclusion; Learning; Physical Activity; Heritage and Arts.

Job Description:
Featherstone Rovers Foundation are looking to appoint a Part Time Volunteer Coordinator thanks to the support from the UKSPF Fund.
If you have the experience, a passion for engaging volunteers and a dedication to delivering a fantastic volunteer experience, we’d love to hear from you!
As the first role of it’s kind here at FRF you will be required to develop and implement an effective, inclusive, exciting and rewarding volunteer programme. You will know how to recruit, organise and manage volunteers across multiple community engagement programme and enjoy working with people, collecting photos, stories, feedback and data to be able to report back to UKSPF.

Key Responsibilities:
• To develop and implement a volunteer programme here at FRF
• To collect data for monitoring & evaluation as required by UKSPF
• To provide updates and reports for our funders
• To develop and promote Citizen Coin as a volunteer reward
• To plan and organise a volunteer recruitment event
• To have a wide range offer of volunteer roles and opportunities
Person Specification:
• Live in or have a demonstratable strong knowledge of the area you are applying for with a good understanding of people and place in that area
• Experience of recruiting, training, supervising or mentoring a diverse range of volunteers
• Ability to organise and prioritise, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations, with accuracy and a keen attention to detail
• An understanding of running a successful volunteer programme including being a strong people person, and enabling, empowering and encouraging volunteers to achieve their potential
• Sound computer literacy
• Effective administrative and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

How to apply:
To apply for the role please submit a copy of your CV, plus a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to foundation.admin@featherstonerovers.co.uk
Please ensure your CV and covering letter demonstrate clearly how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.