Volunteering Buddies Project Coordinator

Croydon Mencap and Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) are launching a brand new exciting project giving opportunities for people with a learning disability to contribute to their community through volunteering.

Our volunteers will be matched with a Buddy who will help with preparing for the volunteering role as well as offering hands on mentoring once they have started.

You will work closely with people with a learning disability to get to know them and find out about their aspirations and the type of volunteer role they may enjoy and would be suited to. You will also work with organisations to support them to be inclusive and supportive of our volunteers.

Job Title:      Volunteering Buddies Project Coordinator
Hours:          Part time – 15 hours/week (to be worked flexibly and to be discussed at interview)
Terms:          Fixed term – 3 years
Salary:          £24,882 pro rata
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location:     Thornton Heath office

Full job description, person specification, and application pack can be downloaded below, or contact jo@croydonmencap.org.uk 020 8684 5890 to ask for a pack to be sent to you.

Applications can be returned by email or posted to Jo Ramsay, Croydon Mencap, Portland House, 678 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HU

Deadline for applications:  Monday 13th April 5pm
Initial interviews will be conducted over the telephone

Job Description and Person Specification

Volunteer Buddies Project Coordinator Application Pack