Volunteer and Friendship Coordinator

The Volunteer and Friendship Coordinator is accountable to the Board of Trustee Directors and the Charity Manager of Disability Nottinghamshire.

The role is to support the Community Roots Project and the successful delivery of its agreed outcomes.

Disability Nottinghamshire know that volunteering makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people every year, and support some of the most vulnerable people in society. They recognise that everyone has something to offer no matter who they are or where they come from.

Their wide and varied work includes enabling people to share their skills, knowledge, and life experience, improving the lives of disabled people, their families, carers, and friends, empowering them to lead independent lives and providing positive support.

The post holder will:

• Identify and recruit Volunteers - The aim will be to match volunteers with roles within the charity and service users, with similar interests and shared experiences, enriching day-to-day life and reducing social isolation.
• Develop community friendship networks and buddying support.
• Actively develop and maintain established partnerships, supporting volunteering activities both within the charity and beyond.

This vacancy will remain open until a suitable applicant is appointed.

Find out more here.