HR Recruitment and Onboarding Volunteer - Volunteer

HR Recruitment and Onboarding Volunteer - Volunteer

We are seeking a dedicated, organised HR Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator to support our expanding volunteer team. This is a key role in helping us grow sustainably while ensuring new volunteers feel welcomed and supported.

What difference will you make?

• Strengthening the Team with the Right People:
  You’ll play a crucial role in identifying, recruiting and onboarding passionate volunteers who are aligned with SEDSConnective’s mission.
• Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Onboarding
  
  Experience:
  
  By developing clear, accessible and inclusive onboarding processes you’ll help create a welcoming environment from the start, supporting retention and engagement.
• Expanding the Charity’s Capacity to Support Others:
  Every new volunteer you bring in adds to SEDSConnective’s ability to deliver support groups, events, education, and advocacy. Your work has a ripple effect, empowering more people through collective effort.
• Helping Sustain and Grow a Volunteer‑Led Movement:
  As a grassroots charity, SEDSConnective relies heavily on volunteers. Your role helps maintain the structure, continuity, and energy of the organisation, supporting its ongoing growth locally and globally.
• Building a Legacy of Inclusion and Empowerment:
  Your contribution helps further founder Jane Green MBE’s original vision of a world where neuro‑divergent and hypermobile people are understood, supported, and empowered.

• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with applicants, volunteers, and internal teams.
• IT Proficiency:
  Confident in using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and volunteer management systems.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and team members, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Proactive approach to addressing challenges in the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Commitment: A passion for SEDSConnective’s mission and values.

• Essential
  • Previous experience in recruitment, HR, or administrative roles (voluntary or paid).
  • Strong understanding of recruitment and onboarding best practices.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Desirable
  • Experience working in the charity or non‑profit sector.
  • Familiarity with recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems.
  • Knowledge of symptomatic hypermobility and related conditions (or willingness to learn).

• A chance to make a meaningful difference.
• A flexible, remote volunteering opportunity.
• Supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Insight into the workings of a growing, grassroots charity.

• Collaborate with the chair and trustees to identify volunteer needs and create detailed role descriptions.
• Post volunteer opportunities on job boards (Reach Volunteering, Indeed), social media (Linked In), and other platforms to attract suitable candidates.
• Monitor applications and conduct initial screening to shortlist potential candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for candidates.

• Oversee the onboarding process for new volunteers, ensuring they are welcomed and equipped to succeed.
• Prepare and distribute onboarding materials, including agreements, NDA, and other relevant documents.

• Act as the primary point of contact for recruitment and onboarding inquiries.
• Provide ongoing support to volunteers, addressing any questions or concerns during their transition period.
• Assist in refining recruitment and onboarding processes to enhance efficiency and volunteer satisfaction.