Volunteer and Community Development Worker

Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)
£28,500 per year
Full-time
Contract (2 years)

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is seeking a compassionate and organised Volunteer and Community Development Worker to join our specialist team supporting women affected by rape, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and exploitation.

This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and develop our volunteer programme, facilitate survivor-focused groups and activities, build community partnerships, and support women on their journey towards recovery, connection and empowerment. You will play a key role within our Women's Sexual Violence Recovery Hub, helping to create safe, inclusive and trauma-informed spaces for women across Greater Manchester.

Why Join Us?

✔ Make a meaningful difference to the lives of women and survivors.
✔ Coordinate and develop a valued volunteer workforce.
✔ Facilitate groups and community activities that promote recovery and wellbeing.
✔ Build partnerships and strengthen community engagement across Greater Manchester.
✔ Be part of a specialist feminist organisation committed to ending violence against women and girls.

About You

You will be:

  • Experienced in volunteer coordination, community engagement, group facilitation or a related support role.
  • Skilled in building positive relationships and creating inclusive environments.
  • Confident working within a trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework.
  • Knowledgeable about safeguarding and supporting women with complex needs.
  • Passionate about women's rights, equality and ending violence against women and girls.

Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • Generous annual leave (30 days plus Bank Holidays)
  • Pension contributions
  • Reasonable travel expenses
  • Free on-site parking
  • EAP

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Application resources
Organisation
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5

A service run by women for women who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Posted on: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 09 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Training / Learning, Volunteering Management, Engagement / Outreach, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Mental Health, Recruitment, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights, Events / Activities, Social / Support Work

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