Volunteer Administrator - Volunteering Development & Inclusion Team

The RNLI is looking for a volunteer to support with the work of our Volunteering Development and Inclusion team. We are looking for somebody who is computer literate and who lives in the vicinity of Poole. You should be a team player with good communication skills and used to dealing with varied responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to get involved in an exciting area of our lifesaving organisation by helping to attract and support our volunteers and ensure they are recognised for their valuable contribution to saving lives at sea. 

The impact you will make 

This role will save lives at sea by providing administration support to our volunteering team to assist with attracting, engaging, supporting and recognising our volunteers.

 What you will be doing 

• Responding to volunteer enquiries.
• Assisting with administrative tasks including data entry and maintaining databases.
• Assisting the Recognition team with award packaging, distribution and tasks as required.
• Supporting the team with various tasks on an ad-hoc basis.
• Complying with RNLI data governance. 

What you need for this role 

• Computer literate with ability and confidence in using Microsoft systems and online databases.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Used to dealing with a variety of responsibilities.
• Team player.
• Live within the vicinity of Poole to carry out tasks in the office as and when required. 

What’s in it for you 

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation.
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference.
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV.
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back.
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.