Volunteer Engagement Team Members

Volunteer Engagement Team Members

Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
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The Cotswold Canal Trust
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Summary

Support for new volunteers by discussing their interests, matching them with suitable roles, and following up to ensure a positive experience.

Detailed description

Support for new volunteers by discussing their interests, matching them with suitable roles, and following up to ensure a positive experience. Help strengthen volunteer involvement and retention through effective communication and support. Ideal for current volunteers familiar with ongoing maintenance and restoration projects.


Accountable to: Volunteer Coordinator

Working with: Small team of volunteers.

Location: Home-based role with occasional meetings at Bell House.

Required Hours: The time commitment varies depending on demand. Some weeks may require several hours, but volunteers can choose their availability.


Duties and responsibilities:

·        Engage new volunteers to discuss their interests and match them with suitable opportunities. Follow up after a few months to ensure successful placements.

·        Liaising with Team Leaders, and keeping up to date with volunteer vacancies.

·        Assistance at Volunteer Engagement days.

Skills & Attributes:

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·        Ability to build rapport and engage with volunteers

·        Good organisational and record-keeping skills

·        Knowledge of current volunteer opportunities and projects

·        Empathy and active listening skills

·        Ability to provide support and encouragement

·        Teamwork and collaboration skills

 

Benefits:

·        Training and support will be provided to help you feel confident in your role.

·        Access to training and personal development opportunities Be part of a passionate team, making a meaningful impact on the community and the environment.


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About The Cotswold Canal Trust

The Cotswold Canals Trust is a volunteer-led charity made up of hundreds of people working together, sharing expertise and energy to save our heritage and improve our local environment for the benefit of everyone.
Since the 1970s, volunteers have undertaken restoration and maintenance of the Cotswold Canals. With work now started on Phase 1B and exciting projects planned for Phase 2, we need more volunteers than ever to help achieve our goal of preserving, maintaining and improving the Stroudwater Navigation and the Thames & Severn Canal (i.e. the Cotswold Canals).
We have so many opportunities available from scrub bashing along the canal, dredging, operating a trip boat, sorting books at one of our bookshops to designing lock gates, the list is endless.
Cotswold Canals Trust Volunteers often speak of the new friendships, fun and sense of achievement they enjoy and we look forward to welcoming new volunteers to the team.