Project Coordinators

All SVC projects are run by student volunteer Project Coordinators with the support of the SVC staff team.

As a Project Coordinator, you are responsible for the overall running of the project. You must ensure that the tasks are carried out effectively. This requires the ability to delegate and to ensure all volunteers have the opportunity to take part in tasks and decision-making.

The role of the Project Coordinator includes:

• Day to day running of your project, including volunteer recruitment, training and induction
• You will be expected to attend the project training and some coordinators may be involved in facilitating the training and/or information giving sessions.
• Organisation of volunteer reference process
• Returned references are kept attached to volunteer application forms, which are kept in alphabetical order in folders. The folders are kept next to the large photocopier. It is your responsibility to check your volunteers’ references are back on a regular basis. More on References, CRB Disclosures and Identity Cards…
• Supporting volunteers and dealing sensitively with any problems
• Organisation of volunteer socials
• Regular liaison with Project Representatives and SVC office
• Advance booking of all activities including venues (where applicable)
• Coordination of transport (where applicable)
• Overseeing any volunteer project fundraising activities
• Ensuring all administration systems are implemented correctly and kept up to date
• Dissemination of all relevant information through calling meetings, upkeep of notice boards and mailings

Developed Skills

• Project Coordinators need to be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including: volunteers, children and young people with and without learning difficulties, parents, professionals and the elderly both verbally and in writing.
• Forward planning skills are necessary, as is an ability to identify potential problems and act on them promptly and appropriately.
• Sensitivity is required when working with volunteers who may hold differing views, and an awareness of the need for confidentially in all matters is essential.

The SVC Staff team provides support and advice for Project Coordinators and all attend a full training weekend in September.