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Job Summary
The Volunteer Coordinator is a National Lottery funded role supporting our Post-Diagnosis Support Programme and ensuring that volunteering is embedded across ReMind UK. This is a proactive role which would suit someone with great organisational and people skills who enjoys supporting individuals and groups and working on a variety of activities. The role will work with ReMind UK's Engagement team identifying and creating volunteering opportunities across the organisation, managing recruitment through community work and marketing, and implementing stewardship and evaluation processes for volunteers and ambassadors. As a key part of our Post-Diagnosis Support Programme, the role will ensure volunteers have an outstanding experience, working in a positive environment.
ReMind UK overview
ReMind UK is an independent charity and internationally renowned centre for research, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Our research aims to improve life for people with dementia and their families and carers, and to find drug and non-drug treatments for people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other diseases predominantly affecting older people. Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service, private memory assessments and allied activities provide support to people affected. We are currently in an ambitious phase of development looking to increase our clinical and academic research programme. We work closely with the Universities of Bath, Bristol and other research Institutions, both nationally and internationally and with the Royal United Hospital, Bath.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee recruitment of ReMind UK’s volunteers through building relationships and partnerships in the community and establishing effective recruitment materials and channels.
2. Work with the ReMind UK team to identify opportunities for volunteer roles to support and add value to the business.
3. Collaboratively create role descriptions and person specifications for volunteer roles.
4. Identify barriers to engagement, particularly from under represented groups and communities experiencing exclusion, and develop accessible new opportunities to engage potential audiences.
5. Support the Post-Diagnosis Support Programme Manager to identify opportunities for beneficiaries to support post diagnosis courses and events through volunteering.
6. Create and maintain accurate Risk Assessments for all volunteer roles and activities.
7. Ensure volunteers receive an excellent onboarding experience including induction and training.
8. Regularly check-in with volunteers and support ReMind UK staff to effectively manage and support their volunteers.
9. Ensure that volunteers deliver a high quality experience to beneficiaries while adhering to the objectives of their role in line with good practice and any health and safety guidelines. Ensure that they are well supported and supervised and that any training needs are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
10. Produce and regularly refresh volunteer materials including handbook and welcome pack.
11. Work with ReMind UK’s Marketing colleagues to keep the website up to date with volunteering opportunities and stories and provide engaging content for social media.
12. Maintain volunteer and enquirer data on the charity’s CRM ensuring compliance with GDPR and agreed data retention protocols at all times.
13. Monitor volunteering and community outreach activity through regularly collecting quantitative and qualitative insight, producing quarterly reports as requested by Head of Engagement.
14. In collaboration with Head of Engagement, design and deliver a stewardship programme for volunteers ensuring consistency of approach and continued improvement, building a sense of inclusion and value for volunteers and ambassadors.
15. Maintain a thorough understanding of Health & Safety issues around working with volunteers and ambassadors and ensure that all feedback, accidents or incidences are recorded, evaluated and used to adjust activities accordingly.
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only.
Interview date: W/C 7th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.
About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
- Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
- Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
- Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
- Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
- A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.
What We Offer:
- 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
- Hybrid working options considered (after completion of Probation Period) to support work-life balance.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.