Purpose:
To encourage club and community involvement through an enthusiastic and friendly approach. Act as the first point of contact for new volunteers to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and feel welcome and valued within the club.

Key aspects of the role:
1. Lead on volunteer recruitment:-
Consider and plan the number of volunteers that will be needed over each year, including day to day running and special events as well as the best method for recruitment, implementing planned recruitment strategies. Maintain an up to date database of volunteers in the club. Coordinate with the Club Safeguarding Officer to ensure volunteers have the appropriate background checks where necessary.

2. Implement volunteer support, development and recognition strategies:-
Support, encourage and thank volunteers regularly, keeping in mind that giving people roles that they will enjoy will mean that they will be more likely to continue. Ensure volunteers know how to get the training and support they need to develop and recognise and reward success, nominating volunteers for club, Constituent Body, RFU and/ or external awards.

3. Ensure that a succession plan is in place:-
Create a succession plan so that you always have volunteers ready and willing to step up or provide cover for key roles and events and keep the register of volunteers up to date.

Skills required:
1. A good listener – it’s important to identify barriers to volunteering and this can be achieved through listening to the experiences of your current volunteers. You also need to identify and utilise relevant or useful skills they may have.
2. Confident – volunteers take reassurance from someone who has confidence in their role.
3. A leader – volunteers work best with someone leading their work and delegating tasks.
4. An effective communicator – communication is central to the role both in recruiting volunteers, working with existing volunteers and communicating the benefits of volunteering.

This is a voluntary role and depending on the team around you could occupy between 2 -3 hours a week, mostly on a Sunday during the season.

If you are interested and feel you have the required skills and attributes please apply to the Chairman, John Vandermeer on 07977488805 or info@SouthportRFC.com