Volunteer Coordinator
Part Time - 20 hours a week
Salary £8,112.00per annum (equivalent to £7.80 per hour)
Howletts Wild
Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve work in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a
charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction
through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The two parks, located
in South East Kent, are established visitor attractions attracting over half a
million visitors each year.
We are looking for a highly
motivated and proactive person who has experience of working with volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop volunteers across both Howletts Wild
Animal Park and Port Lympne Reserve to maximise the contribution of all
volunteers who support the vital work of the parks and The Aspinall Foundation
charity.
The Role:
Responsible for recruiting
volunteers and interns matching the skills and availability to the available
roles. Completing volunteer agreement paperwork and working with department
heads to implement structured volunteer internships. The role also involves
organising corporate volunteer days for local- businesses and liaison with our
Head of Corporate Partnerships to build relationships with local and national
companies to support our work.
The Person:
Along with excellent people
skills, you must have the confidence and expertise to communicate our vision
and inspire others to take up volunteering roles. You will be able to
effectively manage, motivate and develop a range of volunteers and will possess
excellent time management and communication skills both written and verbal.
Proficient in computer skills and experience of working with databases. Must
have a ‘can do’ attitude and share the organisation’s passion for animal
conservation.
Reporting to the Human Resources
& Training Manager, working 20 hours a week your working hours will be
flexible but will including working some weekends. Based at Port Lympne Reserve
but also responsible for Howletts Wild Animal Park travel between sites will be
expected so a valid driving licence and your own transport is essential.
If you have a passion and skill
for managing and supporting volunteers, this is an exciting opportunity to
become the driving force behind this integral function and facilitate its
success.
Closing
date: Wednesday 28 February 2018
or when sufficient applications have been received.
To Apply:
Please send a CV and
covering letter to: Helen Dallimore-Jones - personnel@aspinallfounadation.org
Peter Dickinson
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