Volunteer HR Volunteer | CPRE London

Bring your HR experience and organisational skills to join us as an HR volunteer, help us attract and retain volunteers who will support our aims to mitigate the impacts of climate change, strengthen biodiversity, and nurture nature.

What difference will you make?

Benefits of the role Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to London’s green spaces and the countryside. Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering Get involved with events and workshops on a local and national level The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses

What are we looking for?

Skills and Experience We are looking for someone with HR knowledge and ideally, someone with experience in either being a volunteer or supporting other volunteers. An interest in the countryside and environmental issues Previous experience of being a volunteer or supporting volunteers A friendly personality and an ability to relate to people from different backgrounds Good organisational skills and confidence in the use of online systems Self-starter, happy carrying out tasks independently or as part of a team Good written and verbal communication skills Access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings

What will you be doing?

Who are we? At CPRE London we campaign to save and promote green spaces in Greater London and make London a better, greener and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy. We are part of the national network of CPRE, the countryside charity. As an HR volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in recruitment, building the team and ensuring volunteers feel valued and can develop in their roles. You’ll help us to achieve our vision by attracting new volunteers to meet skills gaps and make us a more resilient and effective organisation. Helping shape the organisational culture and helping to ensure CPRE London is a great place to volunteer and work is also a vital part of this role. Time commitment We are looking for someone able to give 1-2 days a week, preferably seeking an ongoing commitment to add to our existing, dedicated HR team. What you will be doing Recruitment - vacancy promotion and administration - helping us track down talented people who bring key skills to strengthen our teams Using our Assemble platform, administer staff onboarding and offboarding processes Creating a positive environment and recognising volunteers for their contribution – so people want to stay involved Work with the HR team on surveys and addressing survey outcomes Optional policy reviews in any areas of expertise Additionally Also supporting staff in relation to encouraging them to access training and shaping a positive culture within the organisation Helping to coordinate the work of the volunteer team – especially in relation to supporting events such as nature walks and hands-on planting or environmental improvement work