Volunteer services officer jobs
Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support, for example through our website, information leaflets and webinars, and via our local support groups, Helplines and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved diagnosis, treatment and management; and support research. We have a big job to do and ambitious plans.
This role sits at the heart of Endometriosis UK working closely with the Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager, Support and Information Administrator and our Volunteer Coordinators based in Scotland and Wales to facilitate the delivery of our support services through our network of volunteers.
At Endometriosis UK, our team of close to 200 trained volunteers are at the very heart of what we do. The empathy, generosity and commitment of our volunteers enables us to run all our support services, ensuring we can help and support all those affected by endometriosis.
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring we support and grow a thriving volunteer network, this involves working with the team to recruit, mobilise and inspire volunteers in their chosen roles. The Volunteer Coordinator will ensure volunteers are supported at every stage of their journey to ensure those accessing our support services are well supported whilst ensuring the volunteer contributions are recognised and their achievements celebrated.
The Volunteer Coordinator will help to raise the charity’s profile and work with the wider team to develop exciting new projects to achieve our ambitious goals.
Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interview dates: The interview process will consist of 2 stages. Initial interview will take place online week commencing 23rd February followed by a second-round interview in person.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support, for example through our website, information leaflets and webinars, and via our local support groups, Helplines and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved diagnosis, treatment and management; and support research. We have a big job to do and ambitious plans.
This role sits at the heart of Endometriosis UK working closely with the Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager, Support and Information Administrator and our Volunteer Coordinators based in England and Wales to facilitate the delivery of our support services through our network of volunteers.
At Endometriosis UK, our team of close to 200 trained volunteers are at the very heart of what we do. The empathy, generosity and commitment of our volunteers enables us to run all our support services, ensuring we can help and support all those affected by endometriosis.
The Scottish Development Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring we support and grow a thriving volunteer network, this involves working with the team to recruit, mobilise and inspire volunteers in their chosen roles. The Scottish Development Coordinator will ensure volunteers are supported at every stage of their journey to ensure those accessing our support services are well supported whilst ensuring the volunteer contributions are recognised and their achievements celebrated.
The post holder will help to expand our reach in Scotland to help raise the charity’s profile and ensure we are delivering vital supportive services to everyone affected by in Scotland this includes work with the wider team to develop exciting new projects to achieve our ambitious goals.
Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interview dates: The interview process will consist of 2 stages. Initial interview will take place online week commencing 23rd February followed by a second-round interview in person.
Location: Home-based in Scotland
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for sustainable teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements, and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for a talented and versatile Volunteer & Schools Engagement Coordinator to recruit and support Volunteers for our immersive and focused international placements. This is an exciting role for a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills to work with inspirational young people from across the UK, enabling them to achieve their dream of an international volunteering placement.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual with the ability to build and maintain relationships with schools and with young people. We are looking for an inspiring public speaker who is able to engage with and motivate young people to support the recruitment, retention and fundraising efforts of our future Volunteers.
The role is home-based and will involve travel throughout England, including overnight stays, plus some travel to meetings elsewhere in the UK. There will be the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through delivery of inspiring presentations within schools, youth organisations and careers fairs
- Develop relationships with partner organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people at application, selection and throughout fundraising activities
Responsibilities & duties
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through the delivery of inspiring presentations in schools and youth organisations, in-person and online
- Engage and support fundraising Volunteers, offering practical advice, guidance and monitoring of fundraising progress
- Represent Project Trust at career and recruitment fairs
- Develop and maintain relationships with partnership organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people throughout the application, selection and fundraising process
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on our CRM database
- Participate in the selection, training and debriefing of Volunteers
Qualifications & skills
Essential
- Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
- Proven ability to deliver presentations to a range of stakeholders, including young people, with an ability to motivate and inspire others
- Experience of working effectively with and developing young people in a variety of settings, eg schools, youth and community groups
- Ability to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a remote, multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate with a range of audiences
- Excellent customer service skills, with a commitment to providing an outstanding service to Volunteers and third parties
- Excellent administrative skills, able to keep accurate and up to date records and produce reports
- Good judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and a variety of social media platforms
- Ability to travel within a designated region of the UK and to other parts of the UK as required
- Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
- Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
- A full clean driving licence and use of a vehicle
Desirable
- Experience of working and/or living in an international environment
- Qualification in working with young people, or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and charitable sector
- Experience in marketing or sales
- Experience of running small projects
- Experience in using a CRM database
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
- The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
- Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
- The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world, apply now.
Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in and suitability for the role against the job description and person specification, together with an up to date CV.
Please note, in your covering letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role. We do not use AI in our recruitment and selection of candidates.
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
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This is a senior leadership role managing our two flagship frontline services - Antifreeze and Gateway. You will lead 6-8 key workers and 30+ volunteers across two sites, overseeing day centre operations, street outreach, one-to-one keywork, group activities, and strategic initiatives.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll shape trauma-informed, dignity-centred services whilst contributing to our longer-term vision of tackling root causes of poverty. You will develop our services to be ready for new initiatives around housing and community-based support. In addition, you will have the role of Deputy Safeguarding Lead for the wider organisation.
A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a woman and a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About Us
Off The Fence reaches out to break the cycle of poverty in Brighton & Hove, ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe in resisting poverty, empowering people, and restoring hope, and we work toward a future where social and spiritual poverty no longer exists. Poverty is complex—it’s not just about finances, but about housing, mental health, education, and belonging. To address these needs, Off The Fence now provides three core programmes, each offering a different form of practical and emotional support. As poverty in Brighton & Hove has increased, so has our commitment. At the heart of our work is a belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to rebuild their life.
The Gateway Programme is dedicated to empowering women facing crisis, emotional hardship, or practical difficulties. Our Gateway Women’s Centre is a trauma-informed safe space where our support team offer confidential, one-to-one emotional, practical, and spiritual support. Through drop-ins, an essentials bank, and referrals, we equip women to confidently navigate life’s challenges. Our goal-based workshops and wellness sessions provide opportunities for personal development while creating moments of joy and belonging. Gateway empowers women to rebuild their lives. Whether through restorative care, discipleship sessions, or access to external services, women supported can step into a future of stability, community, and hope.
The Antifreeze Programme exists to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty amidst homelessness, providing tangible steps towards a permanent home and long-term stability. Since 1998, Antifreeze has been a safe and warm space for members, offering faith-based, practical support services that restore dignity and hope. At our Day Centre, we provide hygiene facilities (showers & laundry), medical drop-ins, and essential survival provisions to meet immediate needs. Through 1-to-1 sessions, we support members with housing applications, benefits, and financial stability, while goal-based workshops equip them with skills to attain permanent homes and ethical employment. Our discipleship sessions encourage an advanced understanding of the Christian faith, offering fellowship and spiritual growth. To address digital poverty, we offer computer access for job searches and reconnecting with loved ones.
Beyond practical support, Antifreeze fosters healthy community relationships, improves mental health awareness, and helps members move toward ethical employment, reduced reliance on substances, and a forever home.
Main duties
Operational Management
- Oversee daily delivery of day centre, street outreach, keywork, and activities
- Manage £300k budget across both programmes
- Ensure safe staffing ratios through effective workforce planning
- Maintain compliance with H&S, safeguarding, GDPR, and quality standards
- Design and deliver projects aligned with fundraised income
Strategic Leadership
- Establish and drive a strategic vision for both programmes aligned with the Housing First approach
- Lead evidence-based service design informed by client needs and best practice
- Represent OTF at city-wide forums; build partnerships with local authorities and commissioners
- Hold budget responsibility of £300k ensuring financial sustainability
- Provide monthly KPI reports to senior leadership, Board, and funders
Team Leadership
- Line manage 6-8 key workers: supervision, reviews, development planning
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
- Ensure team has current knowledge of services and frameworks
- Recruit, train, and manage 30+ volunteers across programmes
- Foster a culture of excellence, compassion, and Christ-like service
Client Practice & Partnerships
- Maintain oversight of trauma-informed, person-centred delivery
- Lead faith-based activities, including Bible studies and discipleship
- Champion client voice in service design
- Build relationships with housing, health, and voluntary sector providers
- Support fundraising through case studies and impact reporting
In your cover letter, highlight why you are drawn to this role, your relevant experience in line with the job description and how your Christian faith informs your professional practice. Please ensure your cover letter is a maximum of two pages.
Tackling social and spiritual poverty across Brighton and Hove
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People Services Officer
Fixed term contract until August 2027
17.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday).
£13,134.87 per annum
Location
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need
This role sits within our People and Culture Domain.
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused People Services Officer to join our People (HR) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering high-quality operational HR support.
In this role, you will help ensure our HR processes run smoothly, efficiently and in line with policy, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation. You'll be a key point of contact for employees, volunteers and managers, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping drive continuous improvement across our HR service.
As a People Services Officer, you will:
-Ensure smooth and accurate processing of pay and contractual changes, working closely with Payroll and confirming all changes in writing.
-Manage and respond to internal and external queries via shared inboxes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
-Lead, plan, and provide guidance on family leave processes, and offer first-line advice on low-level employee matters (e.g. sick pay entitlement, volunteering/positive disclosures).
-Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, contributing to HR projects, and helping implement new processes and initiatives.
-Provide administrative and system support to the People Partnering team, including preparing HR documentation, generating data reports, and supporting compliance with key people processes.
-Maintain a customer-focused approach while ensuring data accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to HR policies and procedures.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
Please note we will be shortlisting an interviewing as and when applications comes in.
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At Outside the Box we make a real difference, positively changing the lives of the people with learning disabilities/autism. To build on our success, we are now looking for someone special to lead our ‘day’ services (OTB Choices).
OTB Choices provides a dynamic portfolio of education, skills, creative and work experience opportunities, from cooking, art and craft to printing, computing, music and customer service, and much more. We are at an exciting stage in our delivery and development and are seeking an exceptional person to lead and manage our services, ensuring consistently high quality provision that really does make a difference.
You will play a pivotal role in our work, proactively leading a diverse team and multi-site operations to achieve targets and outcomes. You will be solution-focused, have the strength, vision and evidenced track record of an experienced manager and shared passion for enabling and empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism to have their best lives.
To apply, please submit a full CV together with a covering letter (no more than 4 sides of A4) setting out your experience and suitability for the Service Manager/Director role, taking account of the details in the attached application pack (above) and reflecting your understanding of our charity and Outside the Box.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer officer – North Middlesex Hospital
Salary £30,000 - £33,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days
Base North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX, UK.
Upon successful completion of probation, employees would be in a hybrid role, with four days in the office and one day remote.
The role
The volunteer officer will report to the volunteer manager.
The purpose of this role is to deliver the coordination of the operations of the charity’s volunteers ensuring that they have the best experience possible.
The objectives of the post are:
· To support the day-to-day smooth running of the service
· To be the first point of contact for the service and provide excellent customer service to ‘walk-in’ and face-to-face enquiries
· To deliver new projects to assist in the delivery of the service
· Support the launch and growth of the service, working closely with the volunteer manager to ensure sustainability.
· Work independently as the sole charity representative on-site, ensuring effective coordination while adhering to lone working policies.
The team
Volunteer team
- The volunteer team is responsible for managing and coordinating volunteering roles across the 4 main hospital sites and satellite sites for the Royal Free London Trust.
- The volunteer team work closely with Trust staff to ensure patients have the best possible experience whilst they are in the hospital, they also support the volunteers with anything they may need to carry out their roles and make a significant contribution to the operational and strategic aims of the charity and trust.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- CSE/GCSE in maths and English or equivalent.
Experience - essential
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities or projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across diverse teams
- Experience of databases (CRM) for the management and monitoring of volunteers/service delivery
- Intermediate level of MS Office (outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint) and use of cloud-based systems
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification,
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Friday, 13 February 2026, 9 am
Interview date: Monday 23 February 2026
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
We accelerate improvement and innovation beyond what the NHS can provide



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Do you know someone passionate about volunteering and community development? We're looking for a Volunteering Brokerage Coordinator to join our small but mighty team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference - connecting volunteers with causes they care about, supporting community groups to build their volunteer programmes, and championing the value of volunteering across Waltham Forest.
Please submit:
• A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages)
• A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the person specification and explaining your interest in the role
• A completed equality monitoring form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The core purpose is to inspire and grow a network of local volunteers, enabling them to champion their churches and organise events that foster community engagement. We are looking for someone who can inspire volunteers to cherish and take responsibility for their local church. Someone who can build relationships with our local communities and engage, support and grow our network of local volunteers.
We need someone who will work closely and enthusiastically with our small team to develop, encourage and enable community use of and care for our historic buildings.
Above all, we need an excellent communicator, and someone who can engender a collaborative working approach.
In supporting and developing our volunteering initiatives, we need someone who will be the organisation’s lead on health and safety, embedding best practice across all operations and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
The Volunteering & Community Officer plays a pivotal role in engaging and supporting volunteers to care for historic churches across England and Wales. The position may be full-time or split into two part-time roles, with flexible, home-based working and regular travel to sites.
We rescue and repair closed places of worship in England and Wales and encourage community use of these spaces.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to support with developing and communicating policy positions that contribute to the charity’s key strategic objectives.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work as a core part of the team and across the wider organisation to coordinate and draft responses to consultations and lead on responding to policy enquiries.
Your ability to influence and work together with others will help you to succeed as Policy Officer to learn from colleagues and external networks in order to contribute to policy positions, confidently represent Diabetes UK and influence others appropriately.
You will also be keen to seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills and have an appetite to develop expert knowledge in particular policy areas.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and make a positive difference to the lives of people impacted by the condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Building Inclusive Assistance (BIA) to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
BIA is a newly established and soon-to-be registered mental health charity created to commemorate Sabihah’s mental health journey. Our purpose is to provide a safe, discreet, and culturally sensitive space for young Muslim females to openly discuss and receive support for their mental health.
We exist to address a critical gap in services by offering first-line mental health intervention for Muslim females aged 16–25, while educating families and communities to challenge stigma and promote understanding. Initially focused on the North West of England, BIA has strong ambitions to grow its reach and impact nationally.
We are seeking an inspirational and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead BIA at a pivotal stage of its development. As BIA’s first CEO, you will work closely with the founding Trustees to turn a powerful vision into a sustainable, high-impact charity.
As Chief Executive, you will:
· Develop and implement BIA’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with its mission, values, and growth ambitions.
· Establish BIA as a credible, trusted, and impactful mental health charity.
· Recruit, lead, and inspire a team of staff and volunteers.
· Have a demonstrable commitment to the charity’s Islamic ethos and values.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Location: Manchester / North West (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home)
Contract: Full-time
How to apply:
If you would like to receive more information about the position and how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks via the apply button.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 27th February 2026.
BIA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this CEO post is restricted to women applicants due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
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We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support our volunteers during our final year.
This role is perfect for someone who understands volunteering from the inside, whether as a volunteer themselves or through close involvement, and knows what volunteers need to feel confident, valued, and effective.
You don’t need formal management experience. What matters most is that you’re a self-starter, a great communicator, and passionate about enabling people to contribute their time and skills to improve local health and care services.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy.
We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we want you to apply.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday 10 February 2026 but we may close this opportunity earlier if we receive enough suitable candidates.
Benefits include hybrid and flexible working, 28 days holiday per annum not including Bank Holidays (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, access to mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, and training and development opportunities.
Find full details in the Application Pack.
About you
You might be someone who:
- Has experience of volunteering or working closely with volunteers.
- Understands what helps volunteers succeed and stay motivated.
- Is organised, proactive and able to work independently.
- Enjoys building relationships and supporting people.
- Is confident recruiting and engaging with people from diverse communities.
- Shares our commitment to improving health and care services.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy.
We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll do
- Reignite enthusiasm among our existing volunteers, reconnecting them with our mission and encouraging active involvement.
- Recruit volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.
- Design and deliver welcoming, engaging inductions.
- Support, motivate, and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel informed, valued and confident.
- Match volunteers to meaningful opportunities that suit their skills and interests.
- Be a key point of contact for volunteers, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support.
- Work closely with colleagues to make sure volunteers are embedded across our work.
- Help make sure volunteering activity supports Healthwatch Wakefield’s impact in its final year.
Essential criteria
- Experience of volunteering and/or working closely with volunteers.
- A good understanding of what volunteers need to feel supported, motivated and successful.
- Ability to recruit, induct, and support volunteers in a positive and engaging way.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own workload.
- Organised, reliable, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and reaching diverse communities.
- A genuine interest in improving local health and care services.
- Administrative skills, including record keeping, report writing, and use of IT systems.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of coordinating or supporting volunteers in a paid or voluntary role.
- Experience of supporting volunteers with different skills, needs, and backgrounds.
- Experience of community engagement or outreach work.
- Confidence delivering inductions, briefings, or group sessions.
- Understanding of the health, care or voluntary and community sector.
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers at Catching Lives. This is a pivotal role in the charity which includes recruitment and induction of volunteers; managing the rota to cover shifts; managing food ordering in response to demand and budget; ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and meets high standard of hygiene; and communicating daily with volunteer teams.
With 100+ volunteers across the Centre and Bookshop, being Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator calls for excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to offer a friendly and non-judgemental service to people experiencing homelessness and other issues.
This is a part-time post at 25 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate and is normally between 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening working.
What we're looking for:
- Experience of providing services to, and communicating with, a diverse range of people (e.g. customers, service users).
- Experience of managing a varied and time-sensitive workload.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Proven ability to use digital tools for tasks such as communication, scheduling and data entry.
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively, and to use initiative.
- Able to offer a friendly, non-judgemental service to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental ill health and other challenges.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries (training will also be provided).
- Certified in last two years in Level 2 Food Hygiene or willing to achieve this within probationary period (funded by Catching Lives).
Catching Lives supports people who are homeless or insecurely housed in Canterbury and East Kent. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. Our day centre is a minute’s walk from Canterbury East station. We open every day of the week to provide basic facilities (food, showers, laundry) alongside one-to-one support to help people improve housing, health and social connection. We also run a programme of arts and activities, and host specialist services from partner agencies.
Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The Operations and Volunteer Coordinator is a flexible, part time role and if you are highly organised, enjoy working as part of a small team and making a difference in the local community then this role may be for you. We have three services that we deliver in and around the Winchester area, and this role underpins them all to support and coordinate the charity’s activity.
Friends of the Family Services
- Mum and Young Children's Group which offers group counselling and peer support to mums, whilst their babies and preschoolers are looked after by a team of volunteers.
- 5s to 13s Befriending in which a child aged between 5 and 13 years old is matched with a volunteer who meets them weekly for a year. Time away from chaotic homelives with a positive role model, boosts wellbeing and confidence. Our team provides tailored support to the family.
- Support for dads - counselling and peer support for dads.
What you'll be doing
In this role you will be the first point of contact with all of our wonderful volunteers, who are critical to the success of our work. You will work closely to support the 5s to 13s Befriending Manager and other service leads to ensure smooth delivery of event and training activities. You will also support the wider charitable activity with your strong administrative and operational skills, including organising events, managing our database and general office management. We are continuing to evolve our services within the community, and for the right candidate there is also potential for increased hours in the future.
For further information please refer to our website where you will find a detailed role description and application form.
Role Information
This role reports to the Operations Director, and is part time for 16 hours per week. We offer 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus 3 days over Christmas. The salary is a FTE equivalent of around £27,300. We are a small, flexible team who are passionate about what we do. Hybrid working is available with weekly attendance in the office.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Friends of the Family supports to families in and around Winchester, helping them to overcome their challenges and face the future with confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Hub Lead
Organisation: Fit For Life Youth (FFLY)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Location: Kensington and Chelsea (with key responsibilities in Chelsea area)
About Us
Fit For Life Youth (FFLY) is dedicated to empowering children and young people (CYP) aged 8–19 through dynamic, inclusive, and impactful youth services. We work across Kensington and Chelsea to provide safe spaces, engaging activities, and opportunities that help young people thrive.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Hub Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality youth hub services, primarily in Chelsea (World’s End and surrounding areas). This is a leadership role that combines strategic planning, hands-on delivery, and team management.
You will:
- Lead and manage youth hub operations across Chelsea and Lancaster Youth Hubs.
- Develop innovative programmes that reflect the voices and needs of young people.
- Manage a team of 5 Youth Workers and recruit volunteers.
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local organisations, and stakeholders.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for youth hub services.
- Play an active role in income generation and fundraising to ensure sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and deliver a varied programme of youth activities, including holiday programmes, trips, and residentials.
- Champion FFLY’s values and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Represent FFLY at partnership meetings and deputise for the CEO when required.
- Monitor and report on service impact, ensuring funder requirements are met.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in managing youth services and leading teams.
- Skilled in partnership building and community engagement.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to young people’s welfare.
- Creative, proactive, and able to inspire both staff and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in youth work leadership.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.
Our mission is to have a lasting positive impact within the lives of the young people we come into contact with.


