We need a Volunteer and Coproduction Co-ordinator to be responsible for the volunteer recruitment induction and training process, as well as supervising, motivating and rewarding our volunteers.
You will also ensure that the voice of lived experience is contributing optimally to the creation, development and delivery of Mind in Bexley services, campaigns and strategies.
This role will also be responsible for coordination of mentoring programme and matching up volunteer interests and skills with roles available at Mind in Bexley.
Responsibilities
• Work with senior managers to develop and implement appropriate recruitment processes for volunteers
• Ensure that the necessary systems and structures are in place for high quality coproduction to operate at Mind in Bexley both for internal and external projects
• Support volunteers in their role to ensure they have a positive experience which builds on their strengths and helps them to achieve personal goals, ensuring they are valued and recognised, are given opportunities for learning and development and are supported in their wellbeing
• Develop and lead robust peer mentor programme
• Coordinate promotional activities to ensure a supply of high-quality volunteer applicants to meet the needs of the organisation
• Support the process of promptly carrying out necessary DBS and reference checks, training and induction for appointed volunteers
• Monitor the implementation and quality of coproduction across the organisation, understanding the barriers to high quality coproduction and implementing measures to overcome them
• Support colleagues across Mind in Bexley to understand coproduction principles and to use those principles wherever relevant in their roles, leading to a strong culture of coproduction
• Champion equality and diversity for volunteers, and identify ways to increase representation from minority groups
• Participate in volunteer and lived experience enrolment and awareness events, as appropriate
• Complete risk assessments as required
• Keep up to date volunteer records, ensuring training and volunteer hours
• Deliver and Coordinate training and induction sessions as required
• Liaise with service managers to provide support and feedback to volunteers, to understand their ongoing training and support needs
• Conduct an annual review with all active volunteers as part of the support process, and to understand their volunteering aspirations
• Take responsibility for delivering volunteer reward and recognition activities and events
• Ensure that lived experience coproduction volunteers are kept optimally informed, engaged and enthused about their work and its contribution to Mind in Bexley impact