VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME LEAD (Inner London – Tower Hamlets Focus) - VOLUNTEER ROLE

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME LEAD (Inner London – Tower Hamlets Focus)

Volunteer Role – SUNSHINE Charity

Location: Hybrid — In‑person across Tower Hamlets & neighbouring boroughs + remote coordination from anywhere in London

Commitment: 3–4 hours per week (flexible, self‑managed across the week)

Salary: Voluntary (with substantial leadership experience, programme management exposure, and the chance to build a frontline community movement from the ground up)

The Spark: Why This Role Matters

Tower Hamlets is one of the most diverse, energetic, and culturally rich boroughs in London — yet it remains one of the most affected by chronic loneliness. Many adults aged 16+ experience daily isolation, especially in high‑density estates and fast‑moving urban environments.

SUNSHINE exists to flip that reality on its head.

We will run high‑vibrancy pop‑ups in parks, estates, markets, and high streets — neon t‑shirts, positive quote cards, upbeat music, bubble machines, and warm conversation — transforming public and unused spaces into pockets of connection.

To scale this joy revolution, we need a Volunteer Programme Lead who can build, nurture, and energise our frontline volunteer community both in person and remotely.

You will be the architect of our volunteer experience — the person who ensures every new volunteer feels welcomed, supported, and excited to step into the sunshine.

Your Mission: What You’ll Lead

As our Volunteer Programme Lead, you will sit within our HR & Community Engagement working group. You will shape the entire volunteer journey from first contact to first shift.

1. In‑Person Recruitment & Inductions (Tower Hamlets & Inner London)

• Host friendly, informal induction meet‑ups in community centres, cafés, parks, or local hubs.

• Represent SUNSHINE at local volunteer fairs, community events, and partner organisations.

• Deliver short, energising introductions to our mission, culture, and frontline activities.

• Spot great people — the warm, the kind, the enthusiastic — and invite them into the movement.

2. Remote Recruitment & Onboarding (London‑wide)

• Review incoming applications from our Google Form and talent pipeline.

• Conduct quick, warm WhatsApp introductions or voice‑note “vibe checks”.

• Guide new volunteers through joining our private WhatsApp coordination groups.

• Share access to Google Drive resources, induction packs, and shift information.

3. Volunteer Experience & Programme Management

• Maintain a clear, organised volunteer roster for weekend pop‑ups.

• Ensure every Sunshine Bench has the right mix of friendly faces.

• Track volunteer engagement, attendance, and wellbeing.

• Build a supportive, positive culture where volunteers feel valued and excited to return.

4. Community Building & Culture Shaping

• Help design micro‑rituals that make SUNSHINE special (welcome messages, shout‑outs, mini challenges, etc.).

• Encourage volunteers to grow into new roles — team leads, creative contributors, outreach champions.

• Be the heartbeat of the volunteer community.

Who You Are (The Perfect Fit)

You don’t need corporate HR experience or a formal qualification. You need heart, organisation, and people‑magic.

You are:

• A Natural Connector: Warm, encouraging, and able to make people feel instantly comfortable.

• Organised & Reliable: You enjoy keeping things tidy — rosters, spreadsheets, chats, forms.

• A Confident Communicator: Whether in person or via WhatsApp, you bring clarity and positivity.

• Community‑Driven: You believe loneliness is a solvable problem and want to be part of the solution.

• Energising: You bring a spark that makes volunteers feel excited to show up.

Why Lead With SUNSHINE?

• Shape the Movement: You will build the founding volunteer culture of a new London charity.

• Real Leadership Experience: Programme management, community building, recruitment, and team coordination — all high‑value CV capital.

• Flexible & Human: Fit this role around your life; manage your hours your way.

• Impactful: Every volunteer you recruit becomes a force for connection in someone’s life.

• Joyful: You will be at the centre of a movement built on positivity, kindness, and human warmth.

Ready to Build the Volunteer Squad That Will Change London?

Let’s create something beautiful together.

To Apply: Send a short introduction and your LinkedIn profile or CV via CharityJob. Tell us about your background, your connection to community work, and why you want to lead the SUNSHINE volunteer programme.

SUNSHINE Charity

Shining a light on loneliness