Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH)
Location: Home-based with travel and occasional overnight stays
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract
Closing Date: 13th January 2025
About Us:
Established in 1985, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is the leading representative charity for dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. ADCH promotes the safeguarding of welfare standards for dogs and cats needing new homes and supports those working and volunteering in the sector.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Manager to join our small, collaborative team. You will be a proactive, organised individual with experience of working with volunteers and a talent for building strong relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is committed to enhancing the experience and contributions of volunteers.
As Volunteer Manager, you will oversee all aspects of volunteer management, including recruitment, training, development of new volunteer projects, and ongoing support. You will be willing to develop and deliver training programmes yourself where needed and identify and support volunteers to take on roles such as trainers and facilitators. A key focus will be ensuring volunteers are well-prepared and integrated into ADCH activities.
As part of a small team, you will need to be hands-on and flexible, taking on a variety of tasks and supporting organisational events and projects. With occasional travel and overnight stays required, this role suits someone adaptable, resourceful, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
If you are an innovative and driven individual ready to embrace this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date: Monday, 13th January 2025, 5pm.
Interviews: Tuesday 21 January 2025 at Birmingham Dogs Home, Solihull.
If you do not hear from us within 5 days of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.
Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description within our recruitment pack. Please ensure you review the pack carefully before beginning your application.
This role is made possible thanks to support from Pets Foundation.
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