Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes
Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedford exists to change that.
Through our befriending and group activities we bring companionship connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedfordshire.
We are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help more recruit train and support the volunteers who make our work possible.
About Friends for Life Bedfordshire
We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshires care homes.
Founded in 2007 we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford the last year over 1100 care home residents received our services.
The Role
You will play a key operational role in ensuring our volunteer-led services run smoothly safely and effectively.
Working closely with the Volunteer Lead you will help recruit train support and retain volunteers ensuring they feel confident valued and equipped to deliver both befriending and activity-based services.
In addition you will co-ordinate and manage our programme of group activities working with care homes and activity volunteers to make sure residents experience highquality meaningful sessions every week.
This is an ideal role for someone who is organised people-focused and motivated by social impact.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment Induction & Training
Volunteer Support & Retention
Group Activity Programme Coordination
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate organised and great with people. You will likely bring:
This role may particularly suit someone who:
What We Offer
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.
Selection will be via an interview.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.
Finally the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week) • Bedford, England, UK
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