Community and schools outreach coordinator volunteer roles

Help make the High Wycombe community more inclusive, connected and supportive for disabled children and their families.

Yusra Jinaan Foundation is looking for a passionate and community-minded Volunteer Community Engagement Co-ordinator to strengthen support for disabled children and their families in High Wycombe.

You will act as a friendly point of contact for parent carers, particularly families from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, helping connect them with local support, activities, information and opportunities.

What you’ll be involved in:

• Supporting and engaging with parent carers and local families
• Coordinating community activities, events and engagement opportunities
• Building relationships with schools, faith groups, community organisations and other local partners
• Identifying new partnership opportunities
• Promoting activities and encouraging families to participate
• Gathering feedback from families to help shape future support
• Signposting families to relevant local services and resources
• Helping raise awareness of the experiences and needs of disabled children and their families

We’re looking for someone who:

• Lives in or has strong links to High Wycombe
• Is passionate about supporting disabled children and their families
• Is warm, approachable and able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Is organised and comfortable helping coordinate activities and relationships
• Can commit approximately 2–4 hours per week

Previous professional experience is not essential. Experience of community engagement, volunteering, family support or partnership working would be helpful, and applications from parent carers are especially welcomed.

What you’ll receive:

• Full induction and relevant training
• Ongoing mentorship and support from Yusra Jinaan Foundation
• Practical experience in community engagement, project coordination and partnership development
• The opportunity to build transferable skills and local connections while making a meaningful difference

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are actively interviewing and may close the opportunity early if a suitable volunteer is appointed.

HELP US LAUNCH MINDSET — AND BUILD A POWERFUL VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY FOR MEN & BOYS IN LONDON

We’re ideally seeking volunteers based in London, but we welcome passionate people from across England who can join virtually and help shape the future of a charity with huge potential.

We’re MINDSET Charity, a bold new start‑up in London on a mission to equip and empower men and boys with the tools they need for better mental health, stronger resilience and long‑term personal growth.

We’re building a stigma‑free movement — a space where men and boys can learn real, practical, non‑clinical skills that help them build better habits, better mindsets and better lives. From 1:1 Life Coaching, to 6‑ and 12‑week self‑improvement programmes, to school workshops for teenage boys, we’re creating something powerful.

And right now, we’re getting ready to launch — and we need a volunteer to take up the challenge of being our first Volunteer Coordinator who can help build a positive, high‑performing volunteer community rooted in team spirit, shared values, collaboration, growth and impact.

YOUR IMPACT WILL BE HUGE

Joining MINDSET at this early stage means you’re not just coordinating volunteers — you’re helping build the culture, energy and identity of our entire volunteer team.

Your leadership will directly influence:

• how strong, connected and motivated our volunteer community becomes;

• how effectively we recruit, select and onboard new volunteers;

• how supported, inspired and valued our volunteers feel;

• how long volunteers stay, grow and thrive with us;

• how much impact we can make across London.

This is your chance to help build a charity from the ground up — shaping its people culture, its volunteer experience and its future.

THE ROLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (VOLUNTEER)

1. A community‑builder.
2. A culture‑shaper.
3. A champion for growth, teamwork and impact.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll lead on creating a positive, energised, values‑driven volunteer community built on:

• team spirit;

• bonding and belonging;

• shared values and behaviours;

• collaboration and high performance;

• positive habits and growth mindsets;

• purpose, impact and togetherness.

You’ll also lead on the full volunteer lifecycle — recruitment, selection, induction, onboarding, engagement and retention — ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed, supported and inspired.

This role is perfect for someone who loves people, culture, community and helping others become the best version of themselves.

WHAT YOU’LL HELP US BUILD

1. A Strong, Positive Volunteer Community

• Creating a culture of team spirit, unity and shared purpose.

• Building team bonding activities and positive volunteer experiences.

• Embedding shared values, behaviours and growth mindsets.

• Helping volunteers feel part of something meaningful.

2. Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

• Designing role descriptions and recruitment campaigns.

• Managing applications, interviews and selection.

• Delivering warm, welcoming inductions.

• Creating onboarding experiences that set volunteers up for success.

3. Volunteer Engagement, Motivation & Retention

• Keeping volunteers inspired, connected and supported.

• Developing recognition, appreciation and wellbeing practices.

• Building progression pathways and personal development opportunities.

• Helping volunteers grow, thrive and stay with us long‑term.

4. Giving Back to Our Volunteers

• Helping volunteers build confidence, skills and positive habits.

• Supporting their personal growth and wellbeing.

• Creating a community where volunteers become the best version of themselves.

• Making volunteering at MINDSET a genuinely life‑enhancing experience.

WE’RE NOT JUST LOOKING FOR ANYONE

We’re especially interested in people who:

• love building positive, high‑performing teams;

• thrive on creating community, connection and belonging;

• understand people, culture, motivation and behaviour;

• bring energy, empathy and strong communication skills;

• care deeply about men’s mental health, wellbeing and personal growth;

• want to help build a charity from scratch;

• believe volunteers deserve support, development and appreciation.

If you’re someone who loves shaping culture, building teams and helping people grow — this is your moment.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET

Helping Men & Boys Build Better Lives.

LONDON

HELP US LAUNCH MINDSET — AND BUILD A HIGH‑PERFORMANCE LEARNING CULTURE FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS

We’re ideally seeking volunteers based in London, but we welcome passionate people from across England who can join virtually and help shape the future of a charity with huge potential.

We’re MINDSET Charity, a bold new start‑up in London on a mission to equip and empower men and boys with the tools they need for better mental health, stronger resilience and long‑term personal growth.

We’re building a stigma‑free movement — a space where men and boys can learn real, practical, non‑clinical skills that help them build better habits, better mindsets and better lives. From 1:1 Life Coaching, to 6‑ and 12‑week self‑improvement programmes, to school workshops for teenage boys, we’re creating something powerful.

And right now, we’re getting ready to launch — and we need a passionate and dedicated volunteer to become our first Learning & Development Coordinator who can build the training systems that make our volunteers exceptional, offering continuous improvement for the charity and also our volunteers.

YOUR IMPACT WILL BE HUGE

Joining MINDSET at this early stage means you’re not just “delivering training” — you’re building the learning culture that shapes every volunteer, every programme and every life we impact.

Your leadership will directly influence:

• how skilled, confident and prepared our volunteers feel;

• how strong and safe our programme delivery becomes;

• how consistently we deliver high‑quality support;

• how professional and trusted MINDSET becomes across London;

• how effectively we grow, scale and develop our volunteer community.

This is your chance to help build a charity from the ground up — shaping its learning systems, its training culture and its future.

THE ROLE: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (VOLUNTEER)

1. A trainer.
2. A developer.
3. A champion for excellence, growth and good practice.

As our Learning & Development Coordinator, you’ll lead the design, delivery and ongoing development of MINDSET’s organisational training — ensuring every volunteer has the tools, skills, knowledge and confidence they need to excel in their roles.

You’ll build a positive, high‑performance continous learning culture rooted in:

• growth mindsets;

• shared values and behaviours;

• positive habits and continuous improvement;

• collaboration, confidence and competence;

• excellence in practice and delivery.

You’ll also lead on our full Induction Training Programme, including sessions on:

• Safeguarding;

• Mental Health Awareness;

• Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG);

• Motivational Interviewing;

• Coaching & Mentoring Skills;

• Professional boundaries;

• Good practice in charity work;

• And more as we grow.

This role is perfect for someone who loves training, people development, programme design and helping volunteers become the best version of themselves.

WHAT YOU’LL HELP US BUILD

1. A High‑Quality Induction Training Programme

• Designing structured induction pathways for all volunteers.

• Delivering training sessions that are engaging, practical and impactful.

• Ensuring volunteers understand safeguarding, boundaries and good practice.

• Setting volunteers up for success from day one.

2. Ongoing Learning & Development

• Creating continuous training opportunities across the charity.

• Developing workshops, modules and learning resources.

• Supporting volunteers to build skills, confidence and professional behaviours.

• Embedding a culture of growth and improvement.

3. Volunteer Support & Capability Building

• Helping volunteers feel confident, capable and prepared.

• Providing guidance, feedback and development opportunities.

• Supporting volunteers across coaching, mentoring, schools work and programmes.

• Ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and invested in.

4. Training Systems & Organisation

• Building structured L&D processes and documentation.

• Creating training calendars, learning pathways and development plans.

• Ensuring training is consistent, organised and aligned with best practice.

• Helping build systems future teams can rely on.

5. Giving Back to Volunteers

• Helping volunteers grow their skills, confidence and mindset.

• Creating opportunities for development and progression.

• Making volunteering at MINDSET a genuinely life‑enhancing experience.

• Ensuring volunteers become the best version of themselves.

WE’RE NOT JUST LOOKING FOR ANYONE

We’re especially interested in people who:

• have experience in training, facilitation or learning & development;

• love helping people grow, learn and excel;

• bring structure, clarity and strong communication skills;

• thrive on building programmes, systems and high‑performance cultures;

• care deeply about men’s mental health, wellbeing and personal growth;

• want to help build a charity from scratch;

• believe volunteers deserve excellent training and support.

If you’re someone who loves developing people, shaping learning systems and building strong foundations — this is your moment.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET

Helping Men & Boys Build Better Lives.

LONDON

The NIAS Creative Campus' Events & Digital Administrative Assistant will support the smooth operation, promotion, and growth of the Creative Campus venue.

The role exists to assist with the administration, marketing, and delivery of events and programmes hosted at the venue. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in venue operations, digital promotion, social media marketing, event coordination, and community engagement.

This role is ideal for an energetic and organised individual who enjoys working in a creative environment and is interested in gaining practical experience in events management, digital communications, and creative venue operations management.

The position will work closely with the Venue Coordinator, supporting day-to-day venue administration, event preparation, online promotion, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities (You will gain practical experience in two or more of the listed areas)

1. Venue Administration Support

Support the venue coordinator with the day-to-day administration of the Creative Campus venue.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing incoming enquiries and bookings
• Maintaining venue booking calendars
• Assisting with venue hire documentation
• Providing reception and guest welcome support
• Assisting with record keeping and administrative tasks

2. Event Operations Support

Assist in the preparation and delivery of events hosted at the venue.

• Assisting with event setup and breakdown
• Welcoming event organisers and guests
• Supporting performers, speakers and facilitators
• Assisting with ticketing and guest registration
• Helping coordinate volunteers and temporary event staff

3. Social Media & Digital Promotion

Support the promotion of Creative Campus activities across digital platforms.

• Updating Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms
• Creating posts promoting upcoming events
• Capturing photos and short videos during events
• Supporting WhatsApp marketing to regular guests
• Assisting with Eventbrite and event listing updates

4. Website & Digital Content Management

Assist in maintaining the Creative Campus online presence.

• Updating website content using WordPress
• Uploading events to the website calendar
• Supporting digital newsletters and announcements
• Assisting with online promotional campaigns

5. Community Engagement & Partnerships

Support outreach activities to increase venue use and community participation.

• Communicating with artists, performers and community groups
• Supporting outreach to schools, creative organisations and local groups
• Assisting with coordination of creative workshops and programmes

Learning Opportunities

Successful candidates will gain practical experience in:

• Venue operations and event management
• Digital marketing and social media promotion
• Community engagement and partnership building
• Website management and content publishing
• Creative programming and event production

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Confidence working with digital tools and social media
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Desirable

• Interest in arts, culture, music or creative industries
• Familiarity with WordPress or website editing tools
• Experience using social media for marketing
• Interest in events, festivals or community projects

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

• Intelligent and trustworthy
• Highly organised and proactive
• Enthusiastic about creative environments
• Comfortable working with a wide range of people
• Able to respond calmly to changing event environments

Benefits

The role offers valuable real-world experience in a creative venue environment.
Benefits include:
• Structured career development support
• Access to training and skills development opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced project leaders
• Professional references for future employment
• Reimbursement of approved out-of-pocket expenses

Time Commitment

• Part-time and flexible hours, depending on event schedules.
• Evening and weekend participation may occasionally be required.
• Remote, working from home

We are looking for a volunteer youth worker who will work closely with the WFRC Youth coordinators in the planning and delivery of high-quality youth activities which are fun, safe, social and educational.

You will be helping to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people learn to;

→ treat themselves and others with kindness and respect

→ discover exciting new ideas and activities they are unlikely to experience anywhere else

→ laugh, learn, experiment, make mistakes and

thrive & grow into motivated, positive, resilient and caring citizens

Principal Responsibilities

→ Welcoming young people, ensuring everything is running smoothly and supporting young people in engaging with activities provided.

→ Delivering a drop-in / online session for example organising games, positive activities and conversations, taking accountability for security and safe working within the youth sessions

→ Supporting the delivery of creative and partnership projects

→ Having conversations with young people, identifying issues affecting them and how their needs can be met

→ Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality

→ Identifying where targeted youth support is needed and facilitate referrals and connections

→ Helping ensure that all evidence of projects are properly documented, and that work is evaluated and reported in accordance with contractual commitments

→ Keeping registers, writing evaluation reports and inputting data into our management information system

→ Taking part in outreach activities, both independently and in partnership with other services

→ Developing and building strong community relationships with external stakeholders i.e schools and colleges, and developing relationships with youth networks in Wolverhampton

→ Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work

→ Ensuring child protection procedures are followed and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount

→ Carry out all duties in accordance with WFRC’s policies on Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection, and with relevant legislation

→ Act as a role model for young people, inspiring them to engage in the services and understand and appreciate the role of youth work as a career opportunity

→ Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by WFRC

You are

→ Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team

Education, qualifications or experience

→ Level 2 JNC or relevant youth work experience

→ Experience of working with children and/or young people in an online/ offline environment

→ Experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects is desirable

Knowledge, skills and abilities

→ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events

→ Good organisational and administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

→ Understanding and appreciation of the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting

→ Politically and creatively aware and ‘plugged in’ to emerging youth subculture

→ Positive about embracing challenge and change, open to experimenting, new ideas, reflective practice and working with other organisations in a spirit of partnership

→ Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment

→ A believer in strongly supportive environments, sharing and being open with colleagues

→ A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

→ A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour