Role / Volunteer Coordinator
Purpose of the Role / To help the recruitment and induction of volunteers whilst supporting their day –to-day development through a variety of channels, including informal conversations and review meetings. To update and maintain procedures and documentation and ensure clear communication with all volunteers during their time at the Pen Museum.
Hours and Commitment / Once a week or more, for a minimum of 3 months
10.45 am to 4.15 pm, 12.45 pm to 4.15pmon Sundays (am/pm shifts available)
Volunteers arrive prior to opening and leave once all of the closing down procedures have been completed.
Reporting to / Operations Manager
Main Tasks and Responsibilities /
  • Regularly review and update volunteer role profiles according to the needs of the Museum
  • To place existing volunteers in appropriate roles
  • Identify where there are gaps in provision
  • Be innovative in where to recruit volunteers
  • Work with the Secretary to identify opportunities for recruitment and scheduling recruitment drives
  • Maintain volunteer reference materials and provide regular updates to volunteers
  • Maintain volunteer records
  • Welcome new volunteers
  • Be the first point of contact for all recruited volunteers
  • Deliver Induction programme to new volunteers
  • Deliver legislative and policy induction to new volunteers
  • Carry out end of settling in period interviews and advise volunteers of permanent role or explain reasons for termination
  • Schedule and carry out or delegate 6 monthly volunteer reviews
  • Organise annual refresher training for existing volunteers
  • Identify training to support new and existing volunteers
  • Work with museum industry bodies and others to provide training and where appropriate access to funding
  • Maintain volunteers enthusiasm and identify new opportunities
  • Using Management Group meeting notes produce a monthly volunteer report to contain news and updates
  • Provide ongoing support and recognition for all volunteers
  • Attend training as necessary

RequiredBehaviours and Presentation /
  • To follow Museum policies and guidelines
  • To work to relevant Museum procedures and to seek assistance when unsure
  • To be polite, friendly and attentive to visitors
  • To support fellow staff/volunteers and treat them with respect.
  • To make oneself aware of forthcoming events and changes to procedures through volunteer updates, notices and newsletters.
  • To be smartly dressed including wearing volunteer badge
  • To attend annual refresher training.

Agreement / I agree to carry out all the duties of the role profile to the best of my ability and to comply with the volunteer code of conductwhen at the Museum and in my dealings with all volunteers and visitors at the Pen Museum.
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Vol Coordinator Volunteer/Sept 2016