Volunteering coordinator jobs

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.

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. 

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.

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.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

We know that solving rough sleeping and homelessness can only be achieved when the whole community woks together. Volunteers are central to our ability to broaden our reach and access the resources we need.  We are looking for a proactive volunteering professional with extensive experience of volunteer development to build our impact, recruiting and supporting a range of volunteers across our organisation.

Salary: £38,753 - £43,471 (Scale points 23 – 27)
Closing Date: Monday 26th January
Interview Date: Wednesday 4th or Thursday 5th February

This is a 2 year FTC.

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

The Volunteer Management team is responsible for embedding an organisational approach to volunteer engagement which enables volunteers to feel inspired, valued, supported, and connected to the charity, where they are a vital part of our community.

The Volunteer Coordinator plays a significant part in contributing to the success of the team in coordinating key parts of the ‘volunteer journey’ (recruiting, induction, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers). Of equal importance is influencing colleagues and providing advice and guidance whilst building collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders. The role is vital to establishing good practice in volunteer involvement, developing a culture of positive engagement and raising the profile of volunteering internally and externally.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract

Key Responsibilities:

Relationships, teamwork and collaboration

· Build strong relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders across the charity to identify and implement ways to enrich the volunteer experience, maximise the volunteer opportunities and strengthen the volunteer infrastructure.

· Work collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers to provide good practice advice and guidance on effective volunteer supervision.

· Promote a positive culture of engagement that values, embeds, and promotes the work of volunteers both internally and externally.

· Take a proactive approach to understand external events and initiatives taking place across the charity, providing advice, guidance and support on the requirements for successful volunteer involvement.

Communication, resources and training

· In conjunction with the Volunteer Manager, coordinate the review, development and implementation of robust practices and procedures associated with all aspects of the volunteer journey.

· Working collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers, support with the development and implementation of volunteer training and associated resources.

· Lead on the upkeep of volunteering information on internal communication channels, ensuring all relevant policies, reference materials and documents are made available and kept up to date.

· Contribute to the production and distribution of resources for volunteer-involving events, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, and training materials.

Administration, customer service and delivery

· Provide high-level customer service throughout the volunteer journey; contributing to recruitment, induction, training, support, retention and exit of volunteers in line with our values and strategy.

· Acting as a key point of contact for the import, maintenance and integrity of volunteering data, working with colleagues to ensure accuracy, validity and reliability that reflects volunteer contribution and delivers reliable insights.

· Coordinate the administration volunteer recruitment and selection process to foster an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity and ensure a fair and consistent approach is followed.

· Act as the first port of contact for internal and external enquiries, coordinating the shared volunteer email inbox.

· Lead and support the effective delivery of volunteer involving activities at weekend events, where necessary. 

What we are looking for:

· Strong understanding of the principles and good practice of successful volunteer involvement including recruitment, selection, induction, training, support, recognition, and retention.

· Knowledge of IT packages such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Significant experience of working to recruit, support, engage, and manage volunteers.

· Experience of working within the charity sector.

· Experience of working in a customer-service or people-facing environment.

· Experience of working with partners and/or external agencies.

· Experience of processing and/or handling personal (sensitive) data.

· Experience of evaluating volunteer activities and projects.

· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at various levels across the charity.

· Excellent communication skills, including networking and presentation skills.

· Strong negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.

· Developed organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.

· A conscientious approach to work and good time management skills.

· Ability to write guidance documents, which convey complex information clearly.

· Good project management skills with an ability to implement and coordinate large projects.

· Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and changing deadlines.

· Excellent IT skills.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office. 

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation providing a high quality service as a Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer. Your role will be to recruit, support and develop volunteers, as well as strengthen MK-ACT’s community connections across Milton Keynes. You will ensure volunteers feel valued, supported and recognised, while representing MK-ACT at local events and building strong relationships with partners, businesses, schools and community groups. We are looking for an individual who is committed to working in a multi-agency setting, which is fast-paced and different every day. You will be joining our caring, strong and hardworking team.

MK-ACT is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures and regulations and an enhanced DBS check.

Volunteer & DA Champions Coordinator

Location: Refuge Office, Milton Keynes

Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary: £13,999 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: CEO

As a Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for recruiting, inducting and supporting volunteers, ambassadors and community supporters. You will be proactive, organised and people-focused, with the ability to maintain accurate records and work to deadlines. You will deliver volunteer training (including safeguarding, confidentiality and MK-ACT services) and ensure volunteers are matched to roles that suit their skills and interests. You will also represent MK-ACT within the community, coordinate outreach activities, awareness days and fundraising initiatives, and oversee the Milton Keynes network of Domestic Abuse (DA) Champions to strengthen the local response for those experiencing domestic abuse.

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Role 

This is an entry level, part-time administrative role within the Volunteer Recruitment & Training team 

The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity providing face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.  Since opening our first site in Pimlico in 2016, we have grown to four sites and our service is delivered by over 850 active volunteers.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring our volunteers are recruited, trained and prepared to deliver our outstanding service. You will provide high quality administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process, helping the team to operate efficiently and effectively. 

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process or in the role, we are very happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process 

• Liaise with potential volunteers, interviewers and trainers 

• Arrange and coordinate meetings, interviews and training events (this may involve travelling between sites) 

• Manage room bookings and logistics for training and interviews 

• Monitor shared mailboxes and calendars; respond promptly to email and telephone enquiries 

• Request, track and record volunteer references 

• Maintain accurate office systems, including data entry and upkeep of spreadsheets and databases 

• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required 

Attributes and Skills 

Essential 

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail 

• Ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy 

• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills 

• A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic team player, who works collaboratively and builds positive working relationships 

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands 

• Calm and professional under pressure 

• High level of computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact

• Strong commitment to, and understanding of, The Listening Place’s mission and values 

Desirable 

• Recent experience in an administrative role 

• Experience working or volunteering within a charity or volunteer-led organisation 

Hours 

3 days a week (22.5 hours), worked during office hours, Monday to Friday.Occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements. 

Location 

Predominantly office based at our Hammersmith or Liverpool Street offices with some remote working. 

Reporting line 

The Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator will report to the Senior Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator. 

Salary 

£18,094 pro-rated per annum (subject to a scheduled review and anticipated increase in April 2026) plus: 

• 3% employer contribution towards pension 

• 15 days annual leave per annum (plus pro-rated public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover 

Application process 

Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page) by Friday 30 January. 
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a homework task in advance. 

Central London Samaritans is the biggest of Samaritans branches. Situated in the heart of London, 400 volunteers deliver the Samaritans service round the clock, every day of the year providing support for anyone struggling to cope. Assisted by a small staff team, volunteers manage over 100,000 calls a year, 4,500 face to face visits at branch and respond to over 10,000 email and text contacts.

Central London Samaritans was the founding branch of the Samaritans movement and has a rich history which began in the crypt of St Stephen Walbrook over 70 years ago.

The role of the Volunteer Coordinator is an integral part of branch operations and is the key office role that ensures the branch operates a 24/7 rota, 365 days a year. The post holder is key to ensuring a fit for rota and volunteer support system at CLS.

Main responsibilities and duties

• Keep abreast of volunteering best practice provided by Central Charity and ensuring all required risk assessments are carried out
• Administer and coordinate the rota of volunteers covering every day of the year to ensure the Central London Samaritans operates a 24/7 service for callers. This includes reviewing shift volunteer numbers to ensure volunteers are available for callers in line with national guidance
• Administer new volunteers onto the database and support the placement of new volunteers (New Samaritans) onto shifts
• Provide the volunteer Directorate with accurate information as required by the volunteer Directorate to effectively manage the branch rota
• Support the volunteer Directorate to identify and resolve volunteering issues and work with the Directors to support the management of volunteer engagement and retention; offer first line support that signposts queries and concerns from volunteers
• Support the volunteer Directorate to identify volunteers for other roles including Shift Leader
• Support the volunteer Directorate and signpost volunteers needing to take a ‘Leave of Absence’ to the relevant Director / team. Administer the ‘Leave of Absence’
• Support the volunteer Directorate to organise and resource the recruitment and training of new Shift Leaders
• Oversee and administer the implementation of a volunteer management database at the branch and maintain the database with accurate and up to date information in line with the data protection act
• Provide statistical information to the senior volunteer management team and Centre Management

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.

Hours of work

The basic hours are 35 hours per week. Within these hours, there may be a need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities and duties should be carried out during weekdays.

The amount of out of hours work will be agreed with the Head of Branch Operations on an ongoing basis. Toil (time off in lieu) will be allowed in agreement with the Head of Branch Operations and in line with the current European Working Time Directive.

Limitations

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job- holder.

The job-holder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Head of Branch Operations, who has discretion to delegate authority to the job-holder and to withdraw it.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are looking for a Volunteer Co-Ordinator to support the continuous improvement of care and services within our hospice.This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about making a difference, our service and ensuring the highest standards of care for patients, families, and staff.

About the Role

Hours per week – 22.5 hours per week

Salary - £12.27 per hour

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring volunteers feel valued, well-trained and supported, enabling them to make a meaningful contribution to our hospice and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, inducting and training of volunteers.  
• Main point of contact for volunteers to provide support and guidance
• Matching volunteers to roles that suit their skills, availability and interests
• Maintain accurate records
• Positive relationships with the wider team and stakeholders to promote effective volunteer involvement
• Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions to encourage engagement and retention
• Gather valuable volunteer feedback and use insights to improve the volunteer programme

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about volunteering and community engagement
• Highly organised with strong communication skills
• Confident using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office
• Able to motivate, support and build positive relationships
• Experience of working with volunteers or co-ordinating people (desirable)
• Committed to the values of hospice and palliative care

Previous experience in healthcare, or a regulated environment would be an advantage, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Please apply by submitting a completed application form to our HR department

Halton Haven Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All appointments are subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a volunteer programme for a specialist helpline and digital service for survivors of sexual violence. You will have oversight of our passionate team of volunteers including their recruitment, training and supervisison, as well as coordinating our anonymous helpline, live chat and email service which can be essential support for people who have experienced sexual violence.

This role will be ideal for you if you are organised, approachable, able to motivate others, have experience providing trauma-informed support, have knowledge of and experience in safeguarding, and are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence or abuse.

Please read the attached job description and person specification to learn more.

Based At TRC’s offices in Trafford, some homeworking is optional (1 day a week)