Volunteer Coordinator (voluntary role) Camelford, North Cornwall

Nourish Kernow in Camelford are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator 

Nourish Kernow CIC are seeking volunteer coordinator (voluntary role) to support their volunteer programme so that more people can benefit from being part of our growing community. We are looking for someone who can help welcome, support and coordinate volunteers, making sure their experience is positive, rewarding and well-organised.

Location: Higher Culloden Farm, Camelford, North Cornwall 

Commitment: This a flexible commitment and volunteers would be expected to give 5-15 hours a week (this could be shared between two people). 

Expenses: Travel expenses covered

Why this role? Although we’ve built a committed group of local volunteers, we haven’t been able to support this activity properly and we want this to change. We now want to grow our volunteer programme so that more people can benefit from being part of our growing community. We are looking for someone who can help welcome, support and coordinate volunteers, making sure their experience is positive, rewarding and well-organised. 

This is a voluntary position but it could develop into a paid role in the future if/when funding allows. It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience in community work, food growing and project development. 

What you’ll do • 

• Volunteer coordination 
  o Welcome new volunteers and act as a first point of contact 
  o Keep a rota/record of volunteer attendance and activities
   o Match volunteers to suitable tasks to build on strengths and support progression (growing, events, social media, fundraising etc.) 
  o Make sure volunteers feel valued, included and supported
• Community engagement 
  o Help with communication (emails, WhatsApp group, social media updates) 
  o Promote volunteering opportunities locally 
  o Support volunteers to share their stories and experiences
• Programme development 
  o Work with the Nourish Kernow CIC team to improve the volunteer experience 
  o Support planning of seasonal events, open days, and workshops 
  o Explore opportunities for training or accreditation for volunteers
• What you’ll bring 
  o A friendly, welcoming approach and ability to get on with people from all walks of life 
  o Good organisational skills – able to keep track of people, tasks and plans 
  o Clear communication (in person and online) • An interest in food growing, community projects or wellbeing through nature 
  o Willingness to learn – no formal qualifications required
• What you’ll gain
  o Experience in community coordination and project management 
  o On-the-job training and mentoring from Nourish Kernow CIC 
  o A chance to shape and grow a community programme • Being part of a positive, supportive team making a real diVerence locally • References and skills development that could support future employment

A volunteer from Nourish Kernow had this to say about their experience with Nourish Kernow: 

'I’m learning new skills all the time and making friends. It’s a little bit of outdoor activity which is good for the psyche… I believe it benefits my health physically and mentally and I enjoy it immensely.'

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