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Volunteer Coordinator
Key Information
- Location: Windsor, Berkshire
- Working Pattern: Office-based
- Hours: Two days per week (9.00am–5.00pm, flexible)
- Contract Type: Voluntary
- Expenses: Agreed reasonable expenses reimbursed and laptop provided
About Us
The Almshouse Association is the national membership body representing almshouse charities across England and Wales and supporting the wider charitable housing sector. As part of this work, we support the Charity Housing Alliance (CHA), a growing network of charitable housing providers, housing trusts and not-for-profit housing organisations.
The Charity Housing Alliance works with members, partners and policymakers to raise awareness of the vital contribution charitable housing providers make to communities, while advocating for greater recognition and support for the sector.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing national initiative that is helping to shape the future of charitable housing.
Working closely with The Almshouse Association and Charity Housing Alliance leadership team, you'll play an important role in supporting membership engagement, communications, research and administration. You'll help build relationships across the sector, strengthen the Alliance's network, and support activities that raise the profile of charitable housing providers at both local and national level.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working collaboratively. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, broaden your knowledge of the housing and charity sectors, or use your existing experience to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Membership Engagement & Development
- Respond to enquiries from members, stakeholders and supporters.
- Support initiatives to grow and strengthen the Alliance's network.
- Assist with outreach to potential members and partners.
- Help welcome and engage new members.
- Encourage participation and engagement across the network.
Communications & Awareness Raising
- Support the management of the Charity Housing Alliance website.
- Assist with social media activity and awareness campaigns.
- Contribute to newsletters, member communications and promotional materials.
- Monitor sector developments and identify opportunities to promote the Alliance's work.
Research & Policy Support
- Research policy, legislation and developments affecting charitable housing.
- Support the collection of case studies and sector insights.
- Monitor consultations, funding opportunities and sector announcements.
- Research new partnerships and opportunities for the Alliance.
Administration & Coordination
- Provide day-to-day administrative support.
- Organise meetings, events, webinars and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Maintain records and contact databases.
- Assist with reports, presentations and briefing papers.
About You
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence communicating via telephone, email and online platforms.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and use your initiative.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Interest in housing, charities, social impact, membership organisations or public policy.
- Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn.
Desirable
- Experience working or volunteering within the charity, housing or public sectors.
- Experience supporting membership organisations, networks or representative bodies.
- Knowledge of charitable housing, almshouses or community housing.
- Experience with websites, social media or CRM systems.
- Understanding of government policy-making or stakeholder engagement.
Why Volunteer With Us?
By volunteering with The Almshouse Association and Charity Housing Alliance, you'll become part of a growing movement helping to strengthen and champion charitable housing across England and Wales.
In return, you'll benefit from:
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and build experience.
- Exposure to housing, charity and public policy issues.
- The chance to work alongside sector leaders and housing organisations.
- A laptop for use in the role and reimbursement of agreed reasonable expenses.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisations providing affordable homes and community support across the country.
Registered Charity
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Almshouses to be recognised as the exemplar model of community housing
Thank you!
Chair of the Board of Trustees
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and impactful organisation, guiding our strategic direction and supporting our mission to empower and strengthen communities across Lincolnshire. We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven individual to lead a committed Board of Trustees and work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure YMCA Lincolnshire remains ambitious in its vision, financially sustainable, and firmly rooted in its purpose and values.
Hours per week: Quarterly Board meetings that are held on weekdays, starting at 4pm and typically finishing at 6pm. Occasional Saturdays for strategic planning when required 9am - 2pm.
As Chair, you will foster a culture of effective and collaborative governance by encouraging constructive challenge, inclusive discussion, thoughtful decision-making, and collective accountability. You will help create the conditions for the Board to operate at its very best, while ensuring the organisation remains focused on the people and communities it exists to serve.
YMCA Lincolnshire’s work is varied from tackling homelessness, delivering early year education and working alongside young people and communities across the county. In all of these fields we aspire to creating safe spaces, supporting wellbeing, building resilience, and helping people realise their potential. We are looking for someone who understands that lived experience strengthens governance, sharpens strategy, and helps organisations stay connected to the change they are seeking to create.
We are looking for someone who brings:
· Strategic thinking and sound judgement
· The ability to guide and influence with credibility and integrity
· A collaborative and inclusive approach
· Experience of governance, senior decision making or organisational oversight
· An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing charities and communities today
· The confidence to support, challenge, and inspire others constructively
· A commitment to equity, inclusion and amplifying diverse voices
· Passion for the mission and values of YMCA Lincolnshire
The Chair will be expected to attend Board meetings, Committee meeting where appropriate and key organisational events while maintaining regular contact with the Chief Executive and Trustees.
As Chair you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation and contribute to meaningful, lasting change across Lincolnshire.
If you are interested in applying, please click on our attached Recruitment Pack for full details about the role and how to submit your application.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 22 July 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing the 3rd August 2026 at The Showroom with our panel.
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