CLASSS: Supporting local children
Community Leeds After School Study Support

Our popular study support classes rely on our amazing volunteers who work with the children to build their confidence and skills. We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help to recruit, train and support these essential volunteers at CLASSS.

CLASSS is a registered charity that has been offering extra study support for children in local communities since 2008. We are a vibrant organisation, committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children can build confidence through high quality Maths and English tutoring. Our weekly sessions are held on Thursdays at the Technorth Centre in Chapel Allerton.

For further information please see the description below or email helen@classs.org.uk to arrange an informal chat to find out more.

Please note that CLASSS is committed to the safeguarding of our students and that appointment to this position is subject to Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.

Role Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Supported by: Managing Coordinator

Main purposes of role : 

• Recruit and directly support all volunteers within CLASSS 

• Ensure opportunities for volunteer development

Key tasks :

• Recruiting and inducting new volunteers, working with the Managing Coordinator to ensure DBS and safeguarding requirements are met

• Supporting the training of volunteers, working with the Managing Coordinator to organise training sessions and signpost online training opportunities

• Provide a welcoming environment for volunteers and work to ensure all feel part of the team at CLASSS 

• Support volunteer engagement, for example by sending update emails, dealing with any issues that arise, coordinating celebrations, thank you cards etc as required

How this role helps our charity :

• Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and the Volunteer Coordinator role is vital in recruiting and supporting volunteers to create a strong team 

• The Volunteer Coordinator role is a direct support for the Managing Coordinator in day to day running of the charity

Skills we’re looking for :

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to engage confidently with new people

• Organisational skills - able to coordinate and prioritise tasks and keep records

• Leadership skills - able to engage volunteers, providing a first point of contact when volunteers need support and providing development opportunities for volunteers.

Time commitment :

• To fulfil the role you would need to be able to attend Thursday evening CLASSS sessions most weeks during term time. 

• This role is best completed with a ‘little and often’ approach (answering emails and completing small tasks regularly to keep on top of things), usually totally around 1 hour a week outside of Thursday CLASSS hours.