Volunteer Manager

Job Title: Volunteer Manager (Part-Time – 26 Days Per Year)
Location: Bristol (with travel to events across the city and wider region)
Fee: £130 per day, freelance basis (Total: 52 days across 2 years)
Application Deadline: 5pm 1^st September
Start Date: October 2025

About Diverse Artists Network:

We are a Bristol-based organisation committed to community cohesion, cultural celebration, and inclusive participation through arts, festivals, and engagement opportunities. Our vibrant and diverse volunteer community plays a central role in delivering our events and building stronger cross-cultural networks.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and organised Volunteer Manager to lead the development and coordination of our volunteer programme. You will work directly with a dynamic and diverse group of volunteers, including migrants, refugees, and people from marginalised backgrounds, supporting them to engage meaningfully in our activities and with major festivals like DIASPORA!, St Pauls Carnival, Glastonbury, WOMAD, and others.

The role focuses on empowering volunteers through skills development, training, wellbeing support, and participation in organisational development.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Coordination:

• Recruit, induct, and manage volunteers across a range of community and festival events.
• Ensure volunteer roles are clearly defined, inclusive, and well supported.
• Maintain regular communication through WhatsApp, email, newsletters, and in-person briefings.

Volunteer Development:

• Support volunteers to access formal training (e.g., safeguarding, first aid).
• Facilitate access to wellbeing and development days, including transport and meal coordination.
• Encourage participation in leadership roles, including organisational subgroups or the board.

Programme Management:

• Plan and deliver a cohesive year-round volunteer programme that aligns with the organisation’s goals.
• Coordinate certification and recognition for volunteer achievements.
• Oversee logistics such as branded equipment (e.g., hi-vis vests, walkie-talkies) and travel support.

Partnerships & Outreach:

• Strengthen relationships with local festivals, venues, and organisations to expand volunteer opportunities.
• Develop reciprocal partnerships that provide meaningful progression for volunteers.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Collect feedback through surveys, 1:1 check-ins, and consultation events.
• Track volunteer participation, training, and progression to evaluate the programme’s impact.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience coordinating volunteer programmes, ideally in community or cultural settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices, with a commitment to equity and accessibility.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desireable:

• Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or marginalised communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and health and safety in community events.
• Connections with Bristol’s arts and festival networks.

Working Pattern:

• Freelance, flexible schedule (approx. 2–3 days/month)
• Some evening and weekend availability required around key events
• Travel costs and necessary equipment provided

How to Apply:

Please see further information at Volunteer Manager Job Description – Diverse Artists Network
Deadline:  5pm on Monday 1^st September.
Interviews: 12^th September
Please send to: manager@diverserartistsnetwork.com

1. A cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role.
2. A CV or portfolio highlighting your skills and achievements.
3. Contact details for two professional references.
4. Please complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
5. Please put “DAN Volunteer Manager Application” in the subject line of your email.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage people who have lived experience relating to our core aims, who come from underrepresented & underserved communities, people of the global majority, people with experience of migration.