Wolverhampton, West Midlands (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

CONTEXT

The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in

Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children.

We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to

identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions. We

offer a baby bank, a charity shop & various community support services to help

women facing crises or challenging situations.

 

Wolverhampton Baby Bank is a flagship project run by The Women & Families

Resource Centre, a registered charity supporting families with children aged 0-3.

Through donated essentials and community engagement, we provide much-needed

items such as:

 

• Essential supplies for babies and toddlers, including nappies, wipes, clothing, toys,

and bedding.

• Support services for new parents, including drop-in groups and befriending for

pregnant women and new mothers.

• Referrals and resources to connect families with additional community services.

Scope and Span

The Recruitment Support Officer assists in sourcing, screening, coordinating, and onboarding volunteers and team members across the operations.

This role ensures a smooth and structured recruitment process aligned with organizational needs, helping maintain strong team capacity and operational continuity.

 

Volunteer Guidelines

Thank you for volunteering with The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC). Our work supports and empowers women and families facing challenging circumstances, and your role is essential in helping us provide consistent, reliable, and respectful services. To ensure fairness, sustainability, and high-quality support for the community, all volunteers are expected to follow the structured framework and guidelines below.

  • Minimum of 12hrs per week and 4hrs per day onsite

  • Attend agreed shifts consistently and provide notice if unable to attend.

  • Carry out agreed tasks responsibly, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

  • Treat service users, staff, and fellow volunteers with respect and compassion.

  • Communicate openly about availability, concerns, or if feeling overwhelmed to prevent burnout and overcommitment.

  • Follow agreed scheduling processes to ensure continuity and consistency in service delivery.

  • Work collaboratively as part of the team and report any safeguarding concerns immediately.

Your commitment and reliability help us create a stable and supportive environment for the families we serve.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in posting volunteer and team role advertisements

  • Screen applications and shortlist suitable candidates

  • Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers

  • Conduct initial screening calls (if assigned)

  • Maintain applicant tracking sheets and recruitment records

  • Support onboarding processes, including documentation and system access

  • Ensure new volunteers receive SOPs and onboarding materials

  • Follow structured recruitment workflows (e.g., via JotForm or other tools)

  • Provide weekly recruitment status updates to the Online Business Manager

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school education (college level preferred)

  • Previous experience in recruitment, HR, admin, or coordination preferred but not required

  • Comfortable using Google Drive, Sheets, or similar tools

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Available for required volunteer or assigned hours

Skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Organizational and coordination skills

  • Basic interviewing or screening skills

  • Time management

  • Confidentiality and professionalism

  • Ability to follow structured processes
     

Organisation
The Women & Families Resource Centre View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

We develop, support and maintain policies, programs, projects, and activities that inform, educate, empower and celebrate women and families.

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Posted on: 30 March 2026
Closing date: 30 April 2026 at 16:19
Tags: Human Resources, Child Protection, Database Management, Health and Safety, Human Rights