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Help shape the UK’s dedicated Muslim Cancer Support Network. Lead, inspire and support volunteers delivering faith‑sensitive cancer support across the country.
Safeena is the UK’s dedicated Muslim Cancer Support Network, created to ensure no Muslim facing cancer feels alone. As we grow into a professionally governed national charity, we are recruiting a Volunteer Manager to lead, develop and support our expanding volunteer workforce.
The Volunteer Manager will oversee Safeena’s national volunteer programme including Befrienders, Community Champions, Bereavement Volunteers and operational volunteers, ensuring high‑quality recruitment, training, safeguarding, supervision and ongoing support. This role is central to Safeena’s transformation programme, helping build a credible, compliant and compassionate volunteer service that reflects the needs of Muslim communities affected by cancer.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, onboard and train volunteers
Deliver induction and ongoing training programmes
Provide supervision, wellbeing support and reflective practice
Coordinate rotas, assignments and community outreach activity
Maintain volunteer records, policies and compliance
Promote Safeena’s volunteer opportunities across communities and mosques
Person Requirements
Essential
Experience managing or coordinating volunteers
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to support volunteers in emotionally sensitive roles
Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality
Confident delivering training or group sessions
Desirable
Experience in charity, community or health settings
Understanding of Muslim communities and culturally sensitive support
Training in safeguarding, bereavement or cancer awareness
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