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Activities & Volunteer Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,060 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28,825 per annum FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Brain Charity |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Summary
The Activities & Volunteer Co-ordinator will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of an inclusive programme of activities, events and services at The Brain Charity. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of these services, the recruitment and supervision of volunteers, and the development of partnerships to enhance wellbeing opportunities for service users. The Co-ordinator will ensure high-quality engagement, effective safeguarding practices, and continuous evaluation of impact across all volunteer-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Activities
• To develop and promote a regular programme of engaging and inclusive activities, classes, events and outings to be delivered within The Brain Charity’s Centre, online and out in the wider community.
• To seek out and work with local initiatives / organisations which may be able to offer free activities to our service users and promote health & wellbeing.
• To manage the day-to-day running of the activities programme, dealing with any issues and escalating safeguarding concerns to designated persons as necessary.
• To recruit, induct and supervise Activity providers and volunteers in line with The Brain Charity’s recruitment processes.
• Support with the ongoing development of the CRM in order to strengthen the organisational ability to monitor outcomes and track client experience through client activity evaluation.
Events
• To co-ordinate and assist at one-off events throughout the year that support the interaction and connection of service users. These will be advised as necessary.
Volunteer Co-ordination
• To manage the full lifecycle of all volunteers, ensuring a robust recruitment, training and supervising process is in place.
• Deliver a comprehensive induction and orientation programme where volunteers ae introduced to the company’s culture, policies and their specific roles.
• To liaise with Managers regularly to discuss the supervision and support of volunteers and any additional requirements or training needs they may have.
• To co-ordinate and organise volunteer meetings, social events and rewards.
• To act as the key connector between our volunteers and the charity, keeping them up to date with key information and news.
• To co-ordinate and support corporate volunteering days in collaboration with our Fundraising department.
• To oversee the onboarding and management of all short-term internships and placements that are made available to the charity.
• Ensure all processes are efficient and compliant with data protection regulations.
Other
• Work to The Brain Charity’s policies and procedures.
• Actively support promotional and fundraising events for The Brain Charity, attending a minimum of 1 fundraising or client-focussed event over the course of a year.
• Assist and support volunteers within the team as and when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required by the charity from time to time.
• Regularly provide cover for all aspects of the department you belong to during any absence relating to your colleagues.
Application Information
To apply, you will need to complete the application form in the downloadable pack via our website https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/job-ad-activities-and-volunteer-co-ordinator/. Please do not send in your CV, as this will not be counted.
Closing Date: 8am, Monday 23rd June 2025. Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday 30th June 2025.
Please e-mail HR@thebraincharity.org.uk or ring 0151 298 2999 if you have any questions.
The Activities & Volunteer Co-ordinator will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of an inclusive programme of activities, events and services at The Brain Charity. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of these services, the recruitment and supervision of volunteers, and the development of partnerships to enhance wellbeing opportunities for service users. The Co-ordinator will ensure high-quality engagement, effective safeguarding practices, and continuous evaluation of impact across all volunteer-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Activities
• To develop and promote a regular programme of engaging and inclusive activities, classes, events and outings to be delivered within The Brain Charity’s Centre, online and out in the wider community.
• To seek out and work with local initiatives / organisations which may be able to offer free activities to our service users and promote health & wellbeing.
• To manage the day-to-day running of the activities programme, dealing with any issues and escalating safeguarding concerns to designated persons as necessary.
• To recruit, induct and supervise Activity providers and volunteers in line with The Brain Charity’s recruitment processes.
• Support with the ongoing development of the CRM in order to strengthen the organisational ability to monitor outcomes and track client experience through client activity evaluation.
Events
• To co-ordinate and assist at one-off events throughout the year that support the interaction and connection of service users. These will be advised as necessary.
Volunteer Co-ordination
• To manage the full lifecycle of all volunteers, ensuring a robust recruitment, training and supervising process is in place.
• Deliver a comprehensive induction and orientation programme where volunteers ae introduced to the company’s culture, policies and their specific roles.
• To liaise with Managers regularly to discuss the supervision and support of volunteers and any additional requirements or training needs they may have.
• To co-ordinate and organise volunteer meetings, social events and rewards.
• To act as the key connector between our volunteers and the charity, keeping them up to date with key information and news.
• To co-ordinate and support corporate volunteering days in collaboration with our Fundraising department.
• To oversee the onboarding and management of all short-term internships and placements that are made available to the charity.
• Ensure all processes are efficient and compliant with data protection regulations.
Other
• Work to The Brain Charity’s policies and procedures.
• Actively support promotional and fundraising events for The Brain Charity, attending a minimum of 1 fundraising or client-focussed event over the course of a year.
• Assist and support volunteers within the team as and when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required by the charity from time to time.
• Regularly provide cover for all aspects of the department you belong to during any absence relating to your colleagues.
Application Information
To apply, you will need to complete the application form in the downloadable pack via our website https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/job-ad-activities-and-volunteer-co-ordinator/. Please do not send in your CV, as this will not be counted.
Closing Date: 8am, Monday 23rd June 2025. Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday 30th June 2025.
Please e-mail HR@thebraincharity.org.uk or ring 0151 298 2999 if you have any questions.
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