Community volunteer coordinator jobs

London National Park City is looking for a friendly and energetic community organiser to join our small staff team as a Ranger Coordinator. This is a two year contract role for at least four days per week, to support the delivery of our Ranger programme and activities across London.

You will work closely with the Community Director to support the development and confidence of individual Rangers, help deliver our ranger training programme, and support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers into our community, and embody the culture and community that makes our rangers feel supported, connected, and valued.

You will work with the team to support administration of the Ranger Programme and help in the delivery of our small grants programme.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in community organising, who has good attention to detail, community-minded, with experience of facilitating training or events and a genuine passion for community building and nature.

London National Park City is the long term grassroots movement for everyone making London greener, healthier and wilder. London became the world's first National Park City in 2019 with the aim of making our city a place where people and nature are better connected.

Across the capital, we support a flourishing community of almost 200 volunteer Rangers in every London Borough, supporting projects, groups and communities in making our city greener, healthier and wilder. This is an exciting and varied role sitting at the heart of London National Park City's Ranger Programme. 

No recruiters please – direct applications only.

Key Responsibilities

Community Organising & Ranger Community

• Act as a key point of contact and support for Rangers across London, helping them feel connected to the wider community and to London National Park City while getting to know them and their needs individually. 

• Lead on the assembly of our River Rangers cohort, bringing together new and existing Rangers whose projects are connected to our rivers and waterways, and creating engaging learning experiences for them. 

• Facilitate local meetups amongst Rangers, making connections and introductions around shared interests and projects. 

• Facilitate regular Ranger group gatherings, online connections, and peer-learning opportunities that strengthen relationships across the network.

• Support Rangers to lead local activities, events, and projects, providing guidance and connecting them to relevant resources.

• Champion ranger wellbeing and recognise contributions in meaningful, creative ways.

• Identify and support emerging Ranger leaders who can take on more active roles within the network, and help lead Ranger working groups to extend programming and access to resources. 

Ranger Training and Peer Learning

• Work as part of a team to support the ongoing design, development, and continuous improvement of Ranger training and peer learning, to ensure that it is engaging and accessible. Facilitate training and identify the necessary resources to support Rangers in learning green skills alongside exploring climate justice and community organising. Co-ordinate the logistics of training sessions, including scheduling, venue booking, communications with participants, and preparation of materials.

• Support the gathering and analysis of feedback from programmes to inform ongoing programme development. 

Ranger Recruitment

• Directly support the identification and recruitment of new Rangers, including developing outreach strategies to attract volunteers from all of London's diverse communities. 

• Working with the communications team, contribute to recruitment materials on our website and digital channels.

• Help manage the application and onboarding process for new Ranger recruits, providing a welcoming and smooth experience from enquiry through to induction.

• Actively build relationships with underrepresented communities, community organisations, and local networks who may be interested in joining the Ranger community. 

Programme and Administration

• Maintain up to date records and administration on Rangers and their activities, including maintaining databases, tracking participation, and preparing reports.

• Contribute to the delivery of the Small Grants programme, including supporting Rangers to apply for grants, and design their projects. 

• Assist with monitoring and evaluation, helping to capture stories, data, and outcomes that demonstrate the impact of the Ranger and Small Grants programmes.

• Handle general correspondence and enquiries relating to both programmes professionally and promptly.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in community organising or volunteer coordination in a professional or voluntary capacity. 

• Experience of building programmes and facilitating training 

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and an understanding of barriers that can prevent people from engaging with nature and volunteering.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a small team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and comfortable working with databases or CRM systems.

• A genuine enthusiasm for nature, green spaces, and enabling the participation of London's diverse communities.

• Ability to work outside of office hours to meet the demands of the role, (this may include 1 or 2 weekend days a month, and up to one evening a week).

• Demonstrable experience of planning and organising your own work schedule and using initiative to deliver results.

Desirable

• In regards to the River Rangers cohort knowledge of rivers and waterways in London. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of and reasons for climate justice. 

• Experience of preparing regular progress reports for management and funders or partners. 

• Experience working with partner organisations and/or funder

Not sure you tick all the boxes? Please apply anyway as we want to hear from a wide range of potential candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented, disadvantaged, and marginalised communities. We believe diverse perspectives and lived experiences strengthen our ability to serve London's communities effectively. 

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure everyone can participate fully and carry out their duties. If you have any access requirements or additional needs, please let us know at any stage so we can work with you to provide appropriate support.

Salary and benefits

You will be joining and fully participating in a unique and inspirational community of changemakers and storytellers, active across London and increasingly around the world.

This is a contract role ideally full-time or for at least four days per week, initially until June 2028. Salary is dependent on experience and in the range of £32,000 to £36,000 full time. We are open to applications for flexible working arrangements which many of our staff take up.

You will have 25 holiday days allowance per year, pro rated for part-time working.

Following successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, we will enrol you in our Nest pension scheme, and will make additional payments of 4% as long as you contribute 4% of your salary each month.

This role involves a mix of remote and in person working with regular travel across London. You must be based in London and be prepared for regular travel. 

You must have the right to work in the UK already in place. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor or support any visa applications.

How To Apply

We will aim to carry out interviews during the week commencing 22nd June.

To apply please send us a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for this role along with answers to the following three questions:

Question 1: Tell us about a time when you have built and facilitated a training or engagement programme?

Question 2: How would you go about building your relationship with a community of volunteer Rangers? 

Question 3: How would you make your own neighbourhood greener, healthier and wilder?

Selection process

Initial shortlisting will be carried out by our staff panel, who will score candidates’ CVs and responses to the application questions.

Interviews will be conducted by a panel of London National Park City staff, initially via video conference, and in-person for final interviews. Unfortunately we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants not initially shortlisted.

Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: 12 month contract, Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.  We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist, innovative field.

Main Purpose & Scope of the Role:

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, delivery and ongoing support of volunteer activity across the charity, ensuring volunteers have a positive, meaningful and well‑supported experience.

This role combines hands‑on volunteer coordination with people engagement activity, supporting engagement, communication and safeguarding processes across both volunteers and staff. The postholder works closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure volunteer involvement is well‑planned, compliant and aligned with operational needs.

What You’ll Do:

You will coordinate the end to end volunteer journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to ongoing support, engagement and departure. You will act as a key point of contact for volunteers, support teams to work effectively with volunteers, and ensure accurate records, communication and safeguarding processes are maintained.

Reports to: People Engagement Manager 

About the Role

This is an operational, people‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, organising activity and supporting others. You will work closely with staff, volunteers and external partners, ensuring volunteering activity runs smoothly and consistently across the charity.

The role requires excellent organisation, strong communication skills and confidence.

Responsibilities of the Role

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment activity to meet charity needs
• Support the delivery of volunteer marketing campaigns across social media, recruitment platforms and community networks
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, businesses and partner organisations
• Represent the charity at volunteer recruitment events and community activities
• Support interviews and suitability assessments for prospective volunteers
• Ensure references and checks are completed in line with policy

Volunteer Onboarding, Training & Support

• Coordinate induction processes for new volunteers
• Ensure volunteers receive appropriate role specific training, working with internal teams
• Maintain regular communication with volunteers to support engagement and retention
• Act as a key point of contact for volunteer queries or concerns
• Support volunteers leaving the organisation and gather feedback

Volunteer Engagement & Communication

• Support clear and consistent communication with volunteers across the charity
• Maintain and update volunteer communications via Assemble and other platforms
• Support the Volunteer Forum and other engagement initiatives
• Develop and maintain guidance and resources for staff working with volunteers

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure volunteer activity complies with safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety and volunteer management standards
• Maintain accurate and up to date volunteer records on Assemble
• Monitor volunteer data and prepare basic reports on recruitment, engagement and retention
• Escalate safeguarding or compliance concerns to the appropriate manager

Fundraising & Cross Departmental Support

• Coordinate volunteer involvement in fundraising events and campaigns
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and HR colleagues to ensure volunteer support is effective and well planned
• Promote good practice in volunteering across teams

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in volunteer coordination, people engagement or a related role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• Experience working with databases or volunteer management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles
• Good IT skills including Microsoft 365

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of volunteer management systems (e.g. Assemble)
• Experience supporting training or group facilitation
• Interest in animal welfare, assistance dogs or medical research

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally to attend recruitment events or meetings

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Medical Detection Dogs, please do not hesitate to apply.

Help build the future of advice services in Barking & Dagenham

Citizens Advice Barking & Dagenham is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to lead the recruitment, training, development and support of our volunteers.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen our volunteer programme, helping local people gain skills and confidence while ensuring residents continue to receive high-quality advice and support.

You will lead volunteer recruitment and onboarding, coordinate training and development pathways, support volunteer wellbeing and retention, and work closely with managers to build a skilled and resilient workforce.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience coordinating volunteers, training or workforce development
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds
• A commitment to inclusion, learning and personal development
• The ability to build relationships with community organisations, colleges and local partners

Experience within the Citizens Advice network would be an advantage but is not essential.

What we offer

• Salary of £37,134 per annum
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference in one of London's most diverse communities

Citizens Advice Barking & Dagenham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 9.00am, 15 June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.

Your Role’s Purpose

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge. 

You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact. 

Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. 

Who we are looking for

You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.

In your first year 

You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders. 

You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes. 

Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers: 

• Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.

• Efficient administrative and communication processes.

• Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery. 

Why join us?

Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities. 

A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages. 

A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales. 

A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction. 

A few useful notes when applying:

If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Additional Information 

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. 

• Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.

FTWW is looking for a Communications Coordinator! The successful candidate will develop and grow the organisation’s online platform, including sharing information, resources and signposting within FTWW’s pan-Wales virtual peer support community and beyond.

The role is full-time (0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate), home-based within Wales, with occasional travel to events and meetings, so a driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage. We work flexibly, but core working hours are between 10am-4pm, and the successful candidate will be expected to work some evening and weekends, as required.

We are a small but mighty charity where no two days are the same. You may be involved in promoting a focus group to our members one day and meeting with a journalist the next. We currently have over 100 registered volunteers and over 2000 members of our online community, and you will work closely with our Volunteer & Community Coordinator to ensure that our members are at the heart of what we do.

The ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to learn, is desirable.

Successful applicants will need to complete a basic DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

As a Disabled People’s Organisation, we recognise that AI can be a helpful tool for structuring written applications. We ask that, if you choose to use AI, your application remains an accurate and authentic reflection of your own experiences, skills, perspectives, and voice.

For more information, including accessible formats, please see the attached document.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams, in the week commencing 6th July.

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Mae FTWW yn chwilio am Gydlynydd Cyfathrebu! Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn datblygu ac yn tyfu platfform ar-lein y sefydliad, gan gynnwys rhannu gwybodaeth, adnoddau, a chyfeirio, o fewn cymuned rithwir FTWW sy’n darparu cefnogaeth gan gymheiriaid i bobl ym mhob cwr o Gymru a thu hwnt.

Mae hon yn swydd amser llawn (ystyrir 0.8 FTE ar gyfer yr ymgeisydd iawn), wedi’i lleoli gartref yng Nghymru, â theithio achlysurol i ddigwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd, felly byddai trwydded yrru a mynediad at gar yn fanteisiol. Rydym yn gweithio’n hyblyg, ond yr oriau gwaith craidd yw rhwng 10am a 4pm, a disgwylir i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus weithio ambell gyda’r nos a phenwythnos, yn ôl y galw.

Rydym yn elusen fach ond pwerus lle mae pob diwrnod yn wahanol. Gallech fod yn ymwneud â hyrwyddo grŵp ffocws i’n haelodau un diwrnod ac yn cyfarfod newyddiadurwr y diwrnod canlynol. Ar hyn o bryd mae gennym dros 100 o wirfoddolwyr cofrestredig ac mae gan ein cymuned ar-lein dros 2000 o aelodau. Byddwch yn gweithio mewn cysylltiad agos â’n Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr a Chymunedau er mwyn sicrhau bod ein haelodau wrth graidd yr hyn rydym yn ei wneud.

Mae’r gallu i siarad Cymraeg, neu barodrwydd i ddysgu, yn ddymunol.

Bydd angen i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus gwblhau gwiriad DBS sylfaenol a darparu geirdaon cyn y byddwn yn cynnig swydd iddo.

Fel Sefydliad Pobl Anabl, rydym yn cydnabod y gall deallusrwydd artiffisial (AI) fod yn ddefnyddiol er mwyn strwythuro ceisiadau ysgrifenedig. Os ydych yn dewis defnyddio AI, gofynnwn i chi sicrhau bod eich cais yn parhau’n adlewyrchiad cywir a dilys o’ch profiadau, sgiliau, persbectifau a’ch llais chi eich hun.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, gan gynnwys fformatau hygyrch, gweler y ddogfen ynghlwm.

Cynhelir cyfweliadau drwy Microsoft Teams, yn ystod yr wythnos yn dechrau ar 6 Gorffennaf.

The Billing Coordinator (Legal Aid) is a collaborative role and part of the Billing Project, an initiative by the London Legal Support Trust (LLST) aimed at providing specialist support to the free advice sector in London. 

Key purpose of the Billing Coordinator is to:

• Develop systems that ensure the smooth and efficient billing of legal aid for LRMN, Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice and Cardinal Hume Centre.
• Provide a crucial coordination role within the organisations, supporting lawyers in ensuring files are billed promptly and accurately while maximising income from legal aid.

The Billing Coordinator will be employed by LRMN and work across three host organisations. You will collaborate with other coordinators in the sector, some of whom have participated in previous pilot projects. Peer-to-peer support will be available to the postholder, and specialist training will be provided to anyone looking to grow within the role.

Candidates must have strong IT and organisational skills with experience of working within a legal aid practice. 

Please download our job pack for additional details about the role and the level(s) of experience we are looking for.

*Full-time or part-time hours will be considered for this role.

• Location: London 

• Permanent contract  

• Full Time 

• 28,000-30,000 (+£2,000 London Weighting) 

• Start Date: 1st August 

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilitator ready to take on a leadership role. As a Lead Programme Coordinator, you will combine frontline delivery with team leadership and quality assurance, supporting a cluster of schools and a small team of PCs to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people. 

As a Lead Programme Coordinator (LPC), you will be at the frontline of our work-facilitating weekly sessions with young people, managing school and business relationships, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery across your cluster. Alongside this, you will line manage 2–3 Programme Coordinators, act as deputy to your Delivery Manager, and play a key role in driving quality and consistency across your regional team. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people  

• Programme management and logistics  

• Stakeholder management   

• Impact management and quality assurance 

• People management – line managing 2–3 Programme Coordinators 

• Deputy Delivery Manager responsibilities 

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:  

• Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them  

• Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines  

• Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication  

• Experience of line managing or supervising others – including setting clear targets, conducting 1:1s and supporting professional development

• Experience of quality assurance – reviewing data, identifying risk and taking action to improve delivery outcomes across a team

• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture  

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.   

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply through CharityJobs.  

Deadline - Midnight 10st June 2026 

Please note: Applicants for this role will first go through out standard PC recruitment rounds, as outlined in the document.

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.   

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.   

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.   

 Job Title: Grandmentors Project Coordinator

Reference Number:  V568

Location: Wolverhampton (Home-based with local travel)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 35

Salary: £25,625

DBS/PVG: Enhanced

Job Family: 3

Line Manager:                       Senior Project Manager

Closing date: 14th June 2026

Interview:                               W/C 15th June 2026

Anticipated start date: 4 weeks after job offer acceptance

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering

Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.

Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.

We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.

What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.

· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.

· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.

· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.

· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

Our promise to volunteers

We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. 

Job Purpose

Grandmentors Wolverhampton is a well-established and successful project that has been connecting mature volunteers with care experienced young people since 2019. As Project Coordinator, you will lead the core programme while heading up our brand new ‘Through the Gates’ pilot, which provides vital support for young people transitioning from custody back into the community. Your role is to foster high impact mentoring relationships while ensuring clear professional boundaries are maintained, complementing the work of our statutory partners in the Local Authority.

Key Responsibilities:

· Project Coordination: Lead the day-to-day delivery of Grandmentors in Wolverhampton, ensuring the project meets match targets for both the core service and the new pilot.

· Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise a dedicated team of mentors, ensuring they feel supported and understand how their role fits alongside other professional services.

· Boundary Management: Act as the key link to statutory leads, such as Social Workers or Personal Advisors, ensuring support remains mentor-led and escalating any professional concerns appropriately.

· Partnership Working: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with the Local Authority and other relevant partners.

· Safety & Compliance: Oversee risk assessments and strictly follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety of our volunteers and the young people we support.

· Impact Reporting: Use our CRM system to track progress and collate data for annual reports and meetings that demonstrate the project’s impact to our stakeholders.

Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited Annual Leave 

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.

Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

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About The Role

Music plays a unique and powerful role within the Royal British Legion’s Membership community, bringing people together. As Brand Coordinator, you will lead the musical direction of the Central Band of the Royal British Legion, delivering performances that sit at the heart of some of the organisation’s most significant commemorative, ceremonial and membership events. From high profile occasions and Annual Conference to prestigious public performances and fundraising events, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly respected musical programme with genuine national visibility and impact.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Working within the Membership, Armed Forces and Community Engagement Directorate, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring musical leader who can combine artistic excellence with strong relationship management and operational oversight. You will bring proven experience operating within a major military, ceremonial or similarly high-profile musical environment, alongside an expert understanding of military and classical repertoire, liturgical music and wider contemporary performance styles. Just as importantly, you will be someone who can build trusted relationships across the communities, supporting RBL licensed bands, advising on musical activities and working collaboratively with internal volunteer and staff teams, external stakeholders and military partners both in the UK and internationally.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and influence the future of music across the RBL communities while respecting the traditions and standards that make the Royal British Legion’s musical heritage so distinctive. Alongside leading the Central Band, you will play a key role in supporting membership and community engagement, ceremonial activity and events across the organisation.

We are seeking someone with positive presence, passion and credibility; a confident leader who can inspire musicians, uphold exceptional performance standards and deliver memorable experiences that reflect our charity’s ethos, values to widen awareness and community participation in RBL events.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. For monthly team meetings).

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Interview Dates:        W/C 15th June 2026 these will be face to face at our Head Office, Haig House which is based in London Bridge.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Grow is a youth development charity working with 16-24 year olds facing significant challenges in Sheffield. Many young people we work with experience mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. Our programmes combine coaching with gardening and nature-based activities to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.

For our full candidate pack which introduces you to Grow, our strategy and how we work, as well as a full role description please visit our website.

Role Description

As our Programme Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind Grow’s Training and Employability Programmes. You will guide trainees from their first referral through to their next steps beyond Grow whilst also developing a strong, purposeful volunteering programme to support the work that we do. If you are passionate about working with young people and are interested in supporting volunteers in their role, then please read on.

Programme Design & Delivery

Manage the referral pathway, acting as the primary point of contact for Sheffield-based partners and arranging pre-visits for prospective trainees.

Lead the welcoming process, introducing young people to Grow’s nature-based programmes, coaching culture and mission.

Handle all enrolment paperwork, trainee assessments, and the establishment of coaching contracts.

Programme Delivery & Support

Provide coaching and practical support during training sessions, ensuring young people are engaged and safely transported onto our green space.

Assist Training Managers in delivering core coaching modules and contribute to the evolution of programme resources.

Lead 'Next Steps' support, providing external signposting and organising events for our alumni community.

Volunteer Management

Develop and execute a volunteering strategy that aligns with Grow’s goals.

Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and scheduling of volunteers. You will oversee the quality of their 1-to-1 coaching by reviewing logs and providing constructive feedback.

Ensure all volunteers are fully briefed on safeguarding and health and safety policies and have completed all core training.

Oversee the DBS administration process, ensuring timely checks and accurate record‐keeping

Operations & Impact

Track impact data and trainee progress to support the Head of Programmes & Impact in assessing overall success.

Maintain rigorous health and safety standards by completing and updating risk assessments.

Participate in trainee interviews and assist with disciplinary procedures when necessary. 

About the role 
We are recruiting a Van Peer Coordinator to support our Hepatitis C peer project in the Oxford & Thames Valley area. This role involves driving a van across the region and working with people affected by substance use and hepatitis C. 

Peers use their lived experience to raise awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and help people access testing and treatment. 

About you 
You will: 

• Be confident driving a van and travelling long distances 

• Have experience working with people affected by substance misuse 

• Have lived experience of hepatitis C, or experience supporting someone who has 

• Be reliable, compassionate, and well organised 

• Have good communication skills 

• Hold a clean driving licence (essential) 

What you’ll do 

• Recruit and support volunteer peers 

• Work with NHS hepatitis C teams, drug and alcohol services, and homelessness services 

• Coordinate education sessions and community-based hepatitis C testing 

• Support people into hepatitis C treatment and ongoing care 

This role requires regular travel across Oxford & Thames Valley. 

How to apply 
The closing date for applications is midnight, 7th June 2026. 

Schools Coordinator

We are seeking an organised and passionate Schools Coordinator to work with the UK’s leading children’s charity, working to prevent abuse, support young people and protect every child from harm.

Position: Schools Coordinator

Location: Home based, ideally in the central East Midlands areas of Leicestershire/Warwickshire, travel required.

Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 full time equivalent plus home working allowance

Hours: Part time, 28.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13 June 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national children’s charity delivering impactful programmes and services through schools and education settings. The Schools Service plays a key role in helping children understand abuse, recognise unsafe situations and know where to turn for support.

Working within a regional team, you will coordinate and deliver the schools offer across a designated area, building strong relationships with schools, volunteers and local partners to maximise reach and impact.

The role is home based, with regular travel across the East Midlands. Access to your own car and home broadband is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and delivering the schools programme within a local area
• Building relationships with primary, secondary and non-mainstream schools
• Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver workshops and presentations
• Working towards agreed KPIs, targets and reach plans
• Acting as a key contact for schools and external stakeholders
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures and organisational standards are followed at all times
• Supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
• Representing the organisation at meetings, events and community activities
• Working collaboratively with regional and national colleagues to maximise service impact

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates from a range of backgrounds, including education, safeguarding, project coordination, volunteer management, community engagement, sales, marketing or the charity sector.

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering programmes or services within education, safeguarding or similar settings
• Experience working towards targets and objectives
• Experience recruiting, coordinating or supporting volunteers
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child-centred practice
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Confidence working independently and remotely
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office systems
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

About the Organisation

This organisation works to prevent child abuse and neglect and supports children and families across the UK through education, campaigning, safeguarding and direct services. Their Schools Service helps children understand their rights, recognise abuse and know where to access support through engaging and impactful school-based programmes.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Education Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Programme Coordinator, Safeguarding Officer, Education Outreach Officer, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

Programme and participant support 

• Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants. 

• Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees. 

• Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes. 

• Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate. 

• Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive. 

Programme coordination 

• Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme. 

• Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication. 

• Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories. 

• Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment. 

• Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice. 

Funding and development 

• Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes. 

• Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence. 

• Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders. 

• Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes. 

• Maintain records of participation and outcomes. 

• Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning. 

• Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders. 

Person specification 

Essential

• Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings. 

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills. 

• Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments. 

• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities. 

• Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records 

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet 

Desirable

• Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory 

• Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable 

• An understanding of pan disability and employment

• Local to SEACC 

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Life After Stroke Service based across Cornwall.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11376 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Mid Cornwall and West Cornwall. However, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week x 2 posts available (one is a maternity cover contract)

Salary: Circa £19,400 per annum (FTE circa £28,300 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for these contracts until 31st March 2027

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 14 June 2026

Interview Date: 17 June 2026. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

About You

You will have experience in:

• Working with people within a caring profession or other caring capacity.
• Maintaining accurate records using IT skills and database systems.
• Effective caseload management and using a flexible working approach.
• Using excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse range of people.

This role requires extensive travel across Cornwall to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Applications

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

You will be able to view the role profile when you apply.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support. 

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.