Youth engagement coordinator volunteer roles in Belfast
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cards for Bravery is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of hospitalised, seriously ill and chronically ill children and young people across the UK. We provide a range of services including the distribution of items such as handmade cards, activity packs, care packages and other initiatives designed to bring comfort, connection and support during difficult times.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Lead to help coordinate and support our incredible volunteer community.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the charity by helping recruit, welcome and support volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience while contributing to our mission. Working closely with the Founder and the wider team, you'll help build an engaged, motivated and connected volunteer community, enabling us to reach even more children, young people and families.
A DBS Check will be required for this role, completed by the charity.
Candidates must hold a relevant laptop/tablet or other IT device to complete this role.
Any relevant expenses will be reimbursed.
Time commitment: Approx. 4-6 hours per week (flexible)
An ideal match:
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Someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys supporting and encouraging others.
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Someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Someone who is reliable, approachable and passionate about making a difference.
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Someone with good organisational and time management skills.
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Someone who is confident working independently while also collaborating with a remote team.
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Basic computer skills - such as using emails and spreadsheets.
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Previous experience coordinating volunteers or leading a team is desirable but not essential.
The role will include activities such as:
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Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and induction of new volunteers.
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Being a first point of contact for volunteer enquiries and providing ongoing support throughout their volunteering journey.
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Developing and maintaining a digital volunteer hub, ensuring volunteers have access to resources, updates, guidance and opportunities.
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Assist organising volunteer communications, including updates, newsletters and online meetings or catch-ups.
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Maintaining volunteer records and helping monitor volunteer engagement and involvement.
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Working with the Founder to identify volunteer needs and support the growth of our volunteer team.
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Helping to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers for their contributions.
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Sharing ideas and feedback to continually improve the volunteer experience at Cards for Bravery.
Benefits:
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Flexible volunteering that fits around your existing commitments.Gain valuable experience in volunteer management, leadership and charity operations.
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We are committed to being flexible and inclusive, particularly for volunteers who are chronically ill, disabled or have other circumstances that may require adjustments.
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Join a friendly, supportive and passionate team making a real difference to children and families across the UK.
We will contact you if we need further information.
Registered Charity
Cards for Bravery is dedicated to brightening the days of hospitalised and seriously ill children, young people and their families.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a survivor-led community interest company dedicated to exposing the impact of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, addiction, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction within Black communities and beyond.
Through podcasts, survivor stories, education, events, research, coaching, advocacy, and community support, we help individuals heal, break destructive cycles, and build stronger families and communities.
As we continue to grow nationally and internationally, we are seeking a Volunteer Central Operations Director to create structure, accountability, and operational excellence across all volunteer departments.
Job Purpose
The Volunteer Central Operations Director serves as the operational backbone of the organisation, ensuring departments, projects, and volunteer teams work efficiently, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
The role oversees project delivery, performance monitoring, reporting systems, KPI tracking, volunteer accountability, and cross-department coordination, helping turn organisational vision into effective execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate organisational operations across all volunteer departments.
- Manage the Central Operations Team, including Analysts, Coordinators, and Assistants.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and objectives are achieved.
- Monitor organisational performance, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
- Establish accountability systems, workflows, reporting processes, and operational procedures.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, departmental scorecards, and performance reports.
- Track volunteer engagement, project progress, fundraising outcomes, and organisational impact.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments.
- Lead operational meetings and support monthly performance reviews.
- Produce reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Support implementation of organisational priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Mentor department leaders and promote volunteer engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Experience leading teams, projects, programmes, or organisational operations.
- Strong project management, organisational, and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Experience developing systems, processes, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience building stakeholder relationships and facilitating collaboration.
- Ability to motivate, support, and manage volunteers and team leaders.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently within a remote environment.
- Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Airtable, Notion, Slack, and Teams.
- Experience in charities, CICs, volunteer-led organisations, operations management, programme management, or community development is desirable.
- Understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-led, or social impact organisations is beneficial.
- Passion for social impact and commitment to our mission.
Volunteer Benefits
- Opportunity to help build a national survivor-led movement.
- Executive leadership experience.
- Leadership training and mentoring.
- Professional references upon successful service.
- Opportunity to influence organisational strategy.
- Meaningful social impact and legacy-building work.
- Potential future paid leadership opportunities as the organisation grows.
Additional Notes
This role may not be suitable if you:
- Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work.
- Dislike reporting, accountability, or performance tracking.
- Are seeking immediate paid employment.
- Are uncomfortable using data and analysis to support decision-making.
To Apply
Please send:
- Your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile (if available).
- A short introduction about yourself.
- Why this mission resonates with you.
- Relevant experience, skills, ideas, or vision you would bring to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.