Volunteer coordinator jobs near Westminster, Greater London

BACKGROUND 

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are survivors of trafficking and torture. The people we work with have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care (MoIC) which encompasses: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing & welfare advice; and community and integration activities. 

HBF exists to ensure (through its direct work with clients, the partnerships it forms and its policy work) that all survivors of trafficking and torture (in the UK and internationally) are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique range of expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer & Training Coordinator to help us recruit and support the induction of volunteers and build a robust and reliable volunteer support across the organisation and support the development and implementation of an organisation wide training plan.

There are currently over 70 volunteers at Helen Bamber Foundation who provide invaluable support to different teams such as the CAP (Creative Arts) programme, Housing and Welfare team, Therapy and Legal team. On average volunteer opportunities last from 3 months to a year and we provide support and development opportunities to all volunteers.

We also have 40 team members at the Helen Bamber Foundation and 11 team members in Asylum Aid, a charity providing legal advice and representation that is part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.

The aim of this role is to support our paid and voluntary team in the work they do with our clients, survivors of trafficking and torture the majority of whom are also seeking asylum or other forms of international protection.  You will be a central part of the team with the organisational skills and commitment to help us deliver our life-changing work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Helen Bamber Foundation is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.  We particularly welcome applications from from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. This role will require disclosure of both the adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.  

We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience well as how your previous experience matches the listed responsibilities and person specification  by 9am on the 12th September, please note that the recruitment will be on a Rolling Basis.

Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies. 

The Latin Programme

The Latin Programme is a small educational charity working with primary state schools across London to embed high-quality, inventive Latin lessons into the curriculum.

Every year, our Latin teachers deliver our transformative programme to thousands of pupils from KS2-4, providing them with the tools they need to unlock a rich and fascinating ancient language.

But our lessons are about more than just Latin. The programme is built to support English literacy, encourage creativity in the classroom, and provide opportunities to explore the many ways the ancient Romans continue to influence our modern world.

We are highly committed to safeguarding. DBS and proof of qualification checks will be carried out successful applicants.

The Opportunity 

The Latin Programme is an entrepreneurial charity which functions like a start up. There are certain fixed elements to the role of Programme Co-ordinator but the most crucial aspect of the job is being organised and enthusiastic. You will be working in a small team, under the direction of the Executive Director to help The Latin Programme further expand its remit to change children’s lives and challenge the received wisdom that Latin and the study of the Ancient world is a subject for the elite. The Programme Co-ordinator will assist our dynamic team in promoting the charity through fundraising and outreach as well as supporting the delivery of our in-schools programme. This will involve contact with students in a regulated activity and safeguarding training will be provided.

We are looking for:

• A graduate with a passion for education, Outreach and the Ancient World
• Someone with an excellent grasp of English literacy
• Someone who is self-motivated with good time management, who enjoys working in a team.
• Someone who is hard-working, conscientious and highly-organised.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Communications skills
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

Essential Experience

• Administrative experience
• Experience working within a team setting
• Some direct experience of working or volunteering with schools or within the charity/education sector

Desirable Experience

• Familiar with Canva
• Website design/Familiar with Squarespace
• Social media literate
• Uploading and managing YouTube channels
• Familiar with Mailchimp

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Enterprise and Commercial Focus
• Personal and Team Leadership

The main duties of the job role to include:

Project Co-ordination and Administration

• Helping coordinate the daily activities of The Latin Programme
• Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries about The Latin Programme
• Working with our partner schools, including being involved in impact reporting and supporting renewals and relationships for existing schools on an annual basis
• Assisting in writing and distributing the regular newsletter
• Assist with outreach opportunities

Staff and Schools

• Liaising with and helping manage volunteers
• Compiling, formatting and distributing TLP resources
• Minuting Teacher and Team Meetings
• Working with schools to ensure that the programme meets the schools’ needs and that there is smooth delivery of the Programme

Promotion

• Supporting with the development of initiatives and partnerships across the education and literacy sector to increase awareness of and promote the organisation's work
• Assisting in funding and grant proposals when opportunities arise and reporting to funding bodies
• Supporting with the development of initiatives and partnerships across the education and literacy sector to increase awareness of and promote the organisation's work
• Helping to maintain the Charity’s website and support the promotion of our activities across multiple media.
• Monitoring the primary education sector, government policy and academic production on literacy initiatives, Classics, Latin and language learning

Fundraising

• Maintain the Charity’s online fundraising presence via quarterly reports and donor interaction on Globalgiving; prompts via the newsletter and social media; integrated use of Donorbox or other relevant donation platforms when creating ticketed events
• Working with the Executive Director/Programme Director to support income generating opportunities
• Assisting in online or in person events
• Preparing funding and grant proposals when opportunities arise and reporting to funding bodies

Group Coordinator Leytonstone GFS 9180

Term time only Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,507 (£12,86 per hr). plus holiday pay

As part of our growth plan, GFS is seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Leytonstone. We are recruiting group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. You will run a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charity. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

This post is eligible for a criminal records check with the DBS.

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Monday 5th September at 12:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Can you help others lead a happy and fulfilled life?

We’re looking for someone who is organised, creative and self-motivated to join our busy team. As Activities Coordinator, you will plan and deliver a robust and exciting programme of events, activities, training and workshops for adult Carers as part of the Wellbeing Matters service, working across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.

You will research and book trainers, venues, activities and resources in line with budgets, negotiate value for money, and ensure activities meet access and health and safety requirements. Additionally, you will promote Carer activities through the design and distribution of newsletters, marketing materials, local publications, websites and social media. There will be opportunities to attend events, build networks and establish a range of community resources.

In this role, you will manage enquiries and bookings, provide follow up support, and, if needed, arrange respite to enable the Carer to attend activities. Working with an understanding of issues affecting Carers, you will respond to challenging and complex situations with a sensitive and measured response.

Knowledge of local services and the ability to build effective networks with cross sector organisations is essential. Full or part-time hours considered. Own car essential.

Do a job where you make a difference.

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

About us 

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

Crisis Skylight Brent, based in Harlesden, provides person-centred support that help people leave homelessness.  We are dynamic, value led team that is pro-active in its approach to making change not only to our members but more widely within our local area.  

About the role 

As Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will be part of Skylight team recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of the Skylight Service and supporting our members to access volunteering opportunities as they strive to end their homelessness. The main responsibilities include; the efficient running of all volunteer activities, developing member volunteering activities linked with our local and national influencing and campaigning, and working with the National Volunteering Manager in the implementation of the Crisis Volunteering Strategy. You will also be overseeing the programme of member involvement locally.

This is a fixed term contract until December 2022

About you 

 To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of volunteer management best practice, including developing and supporting a wide range of volunteering opportunities and an understanding of volunteers’ motivations and the benefits they bring to Crisis. You will also have experience of working with socially excluded groups and individuals including supporting them to participate in user involvement initiatives and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how volunteering can bring about positive change. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. ​​​​​​​

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Monday 29th August 22 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th Sept 22 ​​​​​​​

Accessibility 

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

We are recruiting an important addition to our team - a Volunteer Co-Ordinator who has a passion to build our volunteering programme. We already benefit from the contribution of amazing volunteers, and we want to build on this success, making our volunteer programme bigger, better and achieve a higher impact than before. 

If you think you have the knowledge of volunteering to help us to achieve this goal, and you have the experience of unlocking people’s potential to make volunteering a viable development pathway for our community and broader, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will take personal responsibility for the recruitment, training (accredited and non-accredited), development and retention of volunteers to enable us to increase our capacity to deliver services to local residents, build a positive and developmental experience for volunteers and staff, and evaluate the impact of volunteering on the charity, the volunteers and the broader community.

You will also be involved in designing and developing robust policies and managing the day-to-day activities of a volunteer training and development programme. 

The role will be delivered within our offices with some remote working expected.

Please note that this position is subject to availability of funding. The initial appointment will be for six months with a view to an extension subject to funding. 

Volunteer Coordinator 

We give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life, through our volunteer-led programme. Our volunteers are vital to our ongoing success at Bookmark and our team are focused on providing them with a positive and rewarding volunteer experience. As a Volunteer Coordinator you’ll support our volunteers and proactively look for ways to grow our volunteer community. We’re looking for someone with a passion for process, admin and customer service, who can also provide an efficient and effective service.

Do you want to join a company with ambitious plans to make a social impact?

Each year, eight children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children often struggle in school, and beyond. Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life.

When a child can navigate words, they can navigate the world. That’s why we’re helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities. The Bookmark app matches schools with fully safeguarded, vetted and trained reading volunteers in the local community, at the tap of a button. Each volunteer delivers one-to-one reading sessions for a six-week programme with a child who needs extra help with their reading.

We are a small but growing team of hard-working people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Help us change the story for more children.

The salary for this role is £22,800, with pay to be reviewed on 01/09/2022.

Please apply by:

1. Completing an application form (found directly on our website)

2. Sending it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

The deadline is midnight on 26/08/2022. Online interviews will be scheduled as applications are reviewed. This role will be based in our London office 2 days a week, with some flexibility offered.

Job description

Volunteer attraction and engagement

 Work with the Volunteer Attraction & Engagement Manager to deliver the Volunteer Strategy and Bookmark’s vision

 Support with volunteer interviews to ensure quality of candidates

 Communicate and coordinate the volunteer application pipeline with stakeholders across the charity

 Proactively look for innovative ways to increase volunteer applications

 Actively promote Bookmark’s volunteering offer through online and in-person events

 Support the operations function to increase volunteer activeness, satisfaction and retention

 Actively share ideas from the wider team, volunteer community and wider stakeholders to deliver on required outcomes

 Coordinate the implementation of activities and initiatives to deliver the required outcomes, supported by other functions in the charity

 Deliver a range of activities and initiatives, to ensure the most effective use of time and money in achieving the required outcomes

 Work with KPIs to achieve overarching goals

 Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of events and drop-in sessions for prospective, onboarding and onboarded volunteers – supported by other teams and external experts where appropriate, to host sessions

 Continuous development and coordination of other support services, including but not limited to our volunteer messaging platform, FAQs and the Volunteer Line

 Encourage volunteers to help and support each other, through facilitating peer-to-peer communication

 Maintain Bookmark presence on volunteer platforms, ensuring content is updated and engaging

 Coordinate volunteer reward and recognition initiatives

 Act as a point of contact for volunteer concerns and queries, escalating when required

 Act as the voice of the volunteers, raising concerns and highlighting issues to the charity

 Provide advice based on volunteer feedback to the wider organisation

 Support and coordinate the volunteers on the Volunteer Advisory Board

General responsibilities

 Proactively identify opportunities to improve Bookmark’s processes across all areas

 Articulate the benefits and value of volunteering with Bookmark to prospective and current partners

 Identify and lead on collaborations and partnerships with other organisations that align with our vision and values to support more children , and support us to achieve our aims

 Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint

 Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant

Person Specification

 Passionate about our vision and mission

 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

 A strong focus on safeguarding and a child-centred approach

 Confident presenting to a variety of audiences

 Ability to work across functions

 Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset

 Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong customer service ethos

 A passion for administration, process and procedures

 Ability to engage a variety of audiences

 Service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives

 Strong time management and organisational skills

 Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail

 Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team

 Flexible mindset to working in a busy organisation; willingness to adapt

 Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel and Word)

 Technically literate with ability to support less-technically minded stakeholders

 Salesforce and / or SharePoint experience desirable

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.

We are looking for a UCL East Volunteering Events Coordinator to support the Volunteering Service’s activities and services at UCL East by organising events including one-off volunteering, student-led volunteering events, Social Hackathons and recruitment / promotional events. This role will support the UCL East Manager to build relationships with academic departments and professional services teams at UCL East and Here East so that our activities are well-integrated into the wider campus

The role is a part time contract for 12 months until 31 July 2023.

Key Requirements

Do you have experience of managing partnerships with a diverse range of voluntary sector organisations? Have you got a passion for volunteering and an understanding of its role within society?

The post holder will be responsible for keeping up to date with relevant developments in volunteering, university-community partnerships and student development, thereby ensuring that the work and that of the Volunteering Service are informed by best practice. The successful candidate will need to assist the Volunteering Service with the marketing of its services, activities and opportunities within UCL East. The post holder will also need to work collaboratively with other Students’ Union UCL teams in the delivery of an excellent programme at UCL East.

Job Title: London Lead - Volunteer Coordinator (Independent Visitor Services)

Service: London & South East Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

Reporting to: Children’s Rights Service Manager

Salary: £28,250 per annum

Location: Office based, London, Coram Campus, WC1N 1AZ. Including flexibility to work in the community and remote working at home on an ad hoc basis in agreement with your manager.

Work Pattern: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Introduction

• Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?

• Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

• Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?

Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become the London Lead for our volunteer independent visiting service where we currently have 5 contracts across London boroughs.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

Our work

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

We provide:

• Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
• A National Helpline to provide access for children and young people to advocacy and advice, with access to legal advice and links with other national helplines such as ChildLine.
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.
• Independent visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and friendship. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.
• Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.
• Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives.
  • Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.
  • Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.

About the Role

You will lead on the co-ordination and delivery of statutory independent visitor services to children and young people in care or care leavers in our contracted boroughs in London.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.

We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.)You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by the Service Manager and IV Lead. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

• We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.
• If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.

Closing date: Monday 19th September 2022 at 10am

Interview date: week commencing 3rd October 2022 – TBC

Please return your application to: Human Resources via Blue Octopus.

Job title:

Youth Programme Co-ordinator

Reports to:

Programme and Operations Director

Hours and Location:

Full time, Monday – Friday from 9.30 – 5.30 pm..  Friday will be a work from home day. Additional hours may be required on occasion. Later starts are facilitated on workshop / visit days. We are waiting to move to our new office space so for now we are home working when we do not have an in person event.  When we have an in person event, you will be expected to attend to help run the inspirational visits. Most of our events are city / west end based but some are further out. 

Some international travel may be required

About us:

Renaissance Foundation was set up in 2009 as an independently funded charity which inspires young people facing serious challenges to fulfil their unique potential through a three-year outreach programme.  We focus exclusively on two hard to reach groups: young carers and young patients suffering from life-long/life-limiting illnesses.  Our programme uses the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development to help our two groups to develop key strengths in order to create high aspirations and build resilience, confidence in public settings and positive engagement with society.

About the role:

To partner with the Youth Programme and Content Manager to co-ordinate and host an inspirational and impactful programme experience for the RF young people, with the ultimate aim of becoming the leading programme of choice.  This role is focused on the smooth delivery and development of the existing programme to support growing numbers of young people, ensuring regular impact measurement points are met.  Additionally, focus will also be on ensuring that safeguarding frameworks are adhered to as well as developing the range and scope of referral partnerships, current and new.

Direct reports:

 N/A

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Programme

• Work with your manager to plan, create and deliver positive and engaging experiences for the CYP , following the agreed yearly timetable
• Delivery of semi-formal learning experiences through workshops to develop CYPs soft skills
• Facilitate workshops in a variety of settings (e.g. digital, at RF’s Hub and other venues)
• Liaise frequently with CYP throughout their time at RF utilising the most effective methods of communication (in person, telephone calls, messaging, email, etc)
• Point of contact with CYP families in order to ensure CYP are fully engaged with the programme
• Onboard new joiners to the RF programme, with the support of the wider RF team
• Informally mentor and support individual young people if they are going through a particularly challenging time
• Develop new referral partnerships with schools, hospitals and partner agencies and maintain good relationships with existing referral partners, looking for opportunities to develop these relationships as appropriate
• Deputise for your manager as and when required
   

Data and Reporting

• Collate programme data in a timely fashion, ensuring it is accurate and up to date at all times
• Maintain confidential records
• Ensure all projects are properly documented, are delivered within budget and that work is evaluated
• Produce accurate and incisive reports as required

General

• Build effective and productive working relationships with everyone at RF and external donors/partners
• Develop great relationships with all young people on the RF programme/journey
• Continuous improvement to the working environment to ensure RF remains a great place to work
• A commitment to the values and principles of the Renaissance Foundation
• Ensure safeguarding frameworks are adhered to and escalate issues as appropriate to the Director of Fundraising and Impact

Competencies:

• Experience of working with CYP who are facing personal challenges
• Understanding of how to effectively engage with CYP through workshops and other activities
• Reliability and resilience
• Flexibility and team-oriented
• Energy, patience and ability to model good behaviours
• Solution focussed and person-centred
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

This exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of Home-Start Wandsworth and to develop your expertise within the charity and family sector. 

Home-Start Wandsworth is a fantastic, registered charity that supports families with at least one child under the age of five. We provide practical and emotional support for families in their homes and in the community through our network of trained volunteers.

Our vision is of a society where all children have the support they need from their parents for a positive, nurturing start in life and families have resilience and hope for the future.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

You’ll work with a small team of coordinators to contribute to the day to day running of Home-Start Wandsworth’s Core Services and support the charity’s capability to reach a greater number of families and volunteers. Working directly with families, this role involves administration and oversight of processes for enrolling families for on-going support. You’ll hold and manage a caseload of families accessing and seeking support via Home-Start Wandsworth, provide support to volunteers working with families and contribute to the general events and activities of the charity. As part of this role you’ll:

• Manage a case load of families requesting support from a Home-Start Volunteer
• Receive and assess referrals from local partner agencies
• Carry out home-visits to assess the needs of families requesting support
• Organise and monitor the on-going support of families accessing the service
• Provide supervision to volunteers delivering support to families
• Safeguard and promote children’s welfare
• Promote inclusion & diversity across our teams and beneficiaries

In addition, you may:

• Support the volunteer training and recruitment process
• Support community events and outreach projects

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We’re looking for well organised, grounded, and empathetic individuals with parenting or other relevant skills and /or experience in supporting families with young children.  We’d like you to be a responsive and confident communicator with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage the challenges of working in an administrative frontline role.  You will also have a strong affinity with the purpose and goals of Home-Start Wandsworth.

Selected candidates will need to complete an enhanced disclosure check prior to commencing any role.

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 31st of August 2022

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday the 5th September & Thursday 6th September 2022.  Monday 12th September is reserved for remaining interviews.

Home-Start Wandsworth is committed to equality of opportunity and works to ‘Safer Recruitment’ practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world.  UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union leads an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 70 full-time staff and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students.

The Societies Development Coordinator is an important role within the Student Activities team. The role will provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the Activities team and the 350+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers the team supports. The role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent management of stakeholder relationships and problem solving.

Do you have significant administrative experience? Have you got proven knowledge and understanding of student activities programmes including clubs, societies and volunteering?

The successful candidate must also have knowledge and understanding of current issues / themes in Higher Education and Students’ Unions, including the impact of Covid-19

Job Title: Volunteering Data & Engagement Coordinator

Region: Homebased or London

Directorate: People and Organisational Development

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £21,825 to £23,028 (plus £4452 London Weighting, if applicable)

The Role

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Volunteering Data & Engagement Coordinator you will be responsible for enhancing existing and develop new methods of engagement with all RBL volunteers across the organisation to improve our relationship with our volunteers and enhance our insight.

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. It is an exciting and innovative time for the Volunteering Support Unit as it drives the continuing development of volunteering across the organisation. As a Volunteering Data & Engagement Coordinator, you will develop the functionality of our volunteer database to increase adoption and achieve the best quality volunteering data on our systems though analysis of issues and work collaboratively to find innovative solutions.

If successful, the main duties of your role will be:

• Gather, analyse, and interpret complex information to produce reports, or request relevant reports from internal and external teams and suppliers to support data analysis and issue fixing.
• Develop new methods of engagement with volunteers and coordinate the planning and execution of Volunteer Engagement Groups to ensure volunteers are engaged in the development of RBL volunteering.
• Provide input into resolving complex, high level issues, supporting the managers in agreeing the best approach and solution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with IT and HR systems team to continually develop and enhance the user experience for the RBL volunteer database.
• Develop process maps for the volunteer database to support and enhance adoption.

About the Royal British Legion – People & Organisational Development

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.

It's this mission, this scale, this opportunity, and the values we all live by, that makes the Legion such a fulfilling place to thrive.

Within our People directorate, you’ll find teams such as Human Resources, Culture and Organisational Development, D&I, Resourcing and Talent Management, Volunteering and Safeguarding. If you were to join any of them, you’d be central to ensuring this vision comes to life, and that our people operations run efficiently both internally and externally.

So, if you want to give your days meaning and put your passion into a role with real impact. If you want to support people and be supported yourself and be part team that faces every challenge together, this role is for you. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.

Please note that this role can be based at our London office, which is located at Haig House, 199 Borough High Street, London SE1 1AA, or can be Home based. London Weighting will be offered to candidates based at Haig House with an expectation to attend the London office regularly (minimum of 2 days per week). Candidates taking up the role on a remote basis from Home will not be eligible for London Weighting.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome conversations on flexible working and any reasonable adjustments that may be required.

Diversity Statement

We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.

We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 4th September.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adventure Experience Coordinator to join our team based in London. We will offer you a competitive salary of £23,090 per annum. This is a live-in role and include accommodation.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Adventure Experience Coordinator Role:

This is a very exciting year to join our team as it’s a year of development, new beginnings, and a chance to bring back the great outdoors to our young people by providing great adventures on our site.

This role is a great chance to come and experience how important teaching in the outdoors is to young people and how a visit with us can make a difference in their lives.

Key responsibilities as our Adventure Experience Coordinator:

• Coordinating the creation and logistics of group programmes and staff timetables to provide a seamless experience for guests
• Being the main point of contact with our customer service bookings team, liasing with them to ensure all incoming bookings are scheduled correctly and staff rotas match
• Ensuring all due diligence checks and administrative paperwork is kept up to date for use of anyone visiting our site to ensure the safety and quality of the programme for our guests
• Assisting with the management of contractors, volunteers and other staff, providing line management for a team of volunteers
• Coordinating the use of service team volunteers, including overseeing their induction and deployment
• Delivering relevant training to the internal team in areas of specialty
• Ensure that the instructing team receive comprehensive, correct and up to date information about visiting groups and guests
• Providing an ‘on call’ service during out of hours times for guests on centre, including support with first aid and safeguarding

What we are looking for in our Adventure Experience Coordinator:

• Ability to build personable and effective relationships with customers, staff and all volunteers
• A methodical approach to work and the ability to coordinate multiple customers and suppliers
• Competent IT skills especially in Microsoft office applications, and use of cloud based business systems (booking systems, Teams etc.)
• Understanding of working within an operational outdoor education environment, preferably with experience of working at a residential adventure or hospitality setting
• Experience of working with guests or customers to build a programme, timetable or similar bespoke product that meets their needs

What we can offer you as our Adventure Experience Coordinator:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Sun, 18 September 2022 at 23:59

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.