41 Youth volunteering programme volunteer volunteer roles in Manchester

RANGER CADETS — VOLUNTEERING TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

• Build the volunteer programme.
• Shape the culture.
• Power the movement.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑driven uniformed youth organisation with a mission:

To empower young people to become active citizens, confident leaders and positive forces in their communities.

To make this mission real, we need a Volunteering Team — the heartbeat of the organisation. The team that brings people in, supports them, inspires them and keeps them engaged. The team that builds the volunteer experience from day one.

If you love organising… If you enjoy working with people… If you want to help build a national volunteering programme… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Volunteering Team

• Recruit.
• Support.
• Engage.
• Empower.

As part of the Volunteering Team, you will lead on the creation, development and organisation of the entire volunteering programme at Ranger Cadets.

You will:

• Build and manage our volunteer recruitment pipeline.

• Create role descriptions, adverts and outreach strategies.

• Lead on volunteer selection and onboarding.

• Ensure volunteers feel welcomed, supported and valued.

• Develop engagement systems that keep volunteers active and informed.

• Work with leadership to ensure volunteers have what they need to succeed.

• Help shape a positive, inclusive volunteer culture.

• Support retention, recognition and volunteer wellbeing.

• Be the friendly, organised, energising force behind our volunteer community.

Your work will ensure Ranger Cadets has the people power to grow, thrive and make a difference.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Ranger Cadets is volunteer‑run. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation. Without them, nothing happens.

Your leadership will help create a volunteering programme that:

• Attracts passionate, committed people.

• Supports volunteers from their first day to their hundredth.

• Builds a culture of kindness, teamwork and purpose.

• Ensures every volunteer feels valued and informed.

• Helps units, leaders and cadets succeed.

• Powers the entire organisation from the ground up.

You won’t just be organising volunteers. You’ll be building the foundation of a national movement.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Loves organising people, plans and processes.

• Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.

• Has strong communication and coordination skills.

• Can stay calm, positive and solution‑focused.

• Believes volunteers deserve support, recognition and clarity.

• Wants to help build a volunteering programme from scratch.

• Thrives in teamwork and collaboration.

• Has a passion for youth development and community impact.

You don’t need HR experience. You don’t need qualifications. You just need commitment, organisation and heart.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience building a volunteer programme for a national youth organisation.

• Opportunities to shape recruitment, onboarding and engagement systems.

• A chance to support volunteers and help them thrive.

• Real‑world experience in volunteer management and organisational development.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is powering a movement.

• A legacy — your systems will support thousands of volunteers in the future.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

Your organisation will help volunteers succeed. Your support will inspire them. Your leadership will empower them.

READY TO BUILD THE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the systems you’ll build… If you want to help create a volunteering programme that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Volunteering Team.
• Organise with purpose.
• Support with passion.
• Help build the future.

Volunteer Graphic Designer – Urban Youth

Bring your creativity. Shape our message. Help young people thrive.

If you love design, community, and creating visuals that actually matter, this is your moment. Urban Youth is growing fast, and we’re on a mission to empower young people across London with opportunities, confidence, and support. To make that happen, we need a Graphic Designer who can help us bring our voice, energy, and purpose to life.

This is a flexible, informal volunteer role where your creativity genuinely makes a difference. No corporate stiffness. No endless meetings. Just real impact.

What You’ll Be Designing

• Eye‑catching banners for events and outreach.

• Engaging social media posts that inspire young people.

• Fresh, modern publicity materials (flyers, posters, handouts).

• Visuals for campaigns, programmes, and community projects.

• Anything else you’d love to create that strengthens our brand.

If you’ve looked at our website, you’ll know our vibe: positive, youth‑focused, modern, and community‑driven. We want your creativity to help push that even further.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who enjoys design and wants to use their skills for good.

• A creative thinker who can turn ideas into visuals.

• Comfortable working independently with friendly support from our team.

• Any level of experience – if you can design, we’d love to have you.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A chance to build your portfolio with meaningful, real‑world projects.

• Flexible volunteering you can fit around your life.

• Being part of a positive, supportive team.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly helps young people.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you want to use your creativity to empower young people and help us grow, we’d love to hear from you. Join us, shape our visual identity, and help Urban Youth reach even more young people who need support, inspiration, and opportunity.

Just drop us a message and let’s create something amazing together.

URBAN YOUTH

YOUTH WORK. EVEYWHERE. FOR EVERYONE

RANGER CADETS — CADET CURRICULUM PROGRAMME TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

1. Design the missions.
2. Build the challenges.
3. Shape the journey.
4. Inspire the next generation.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑focused uniformed youth organisation with a powerful mission:

To broaden young people’s horizons, build their confidence, grow their skills, and help them become active citizens who care about their communities.

To make this vision real, we need passionate volunteers to join our Cadet Curriculum Programme Team — the creative architects who will design the missions, challenges, badges and learning experiences that define the Ranger Cadets journey.

If you love designing activities… If you believe learning should be exciting, practical and meaningful… If you want to help shape a youth programme from the ground up… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Create the Ranger Cadets Programme Curriculum

• Design missions.
• Build challenges.
• Inspire growth.

As part of the Cadet Curriculum Programme Team, you will design a curriculum that:

• Broadens young people’s horizons.

• Builds confidence, resilience and leadership.

• Develops skills, knowledge and positive attitudes.

• Encourages community action and active citizenship.

• Provides fun, challenging missions and activities.

• Allows cadets to earn badges for their uniform.

• Supports rank progression and personal achievement.

You will help create:

• Mission Packs that challenge cadets to think, act and explore.

• Badge Pathways that reward effort, skill and service.

• Challenge Activities that build teamwork, confidence and creativity.

• Knowledge Modules that teach practical life skills.

• Community Action Projects that connect cadets to their local area.

• Rank Progression Routes that motivate cadets to grow and lead.

Your ideas will become the experiences young people remember for life.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The curriculum is the heartbeat of Ranger Cadets. It shapes every session, every badge, every challenge, every moment of growth.

Your work will help create a youth organisation that:

• Inspires young people to try new things.

• Builds confidence through achievement.

• Teaches leadership through action.

• Encourages community service and kindness.

• Gives young people a place to belong and thrive.

You won’t just be designing activities. You’ll be designing opportunity.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Loves designing activities, programmes or learning experiences.

• Has a creative mind and a passion for youth development.

• Believes learning should be fun, practical and empowering.

• Understands how to build confidence and teamwork in young people.

• Can collaborate with volunteers, youth leaders and community partners.

• Wants to help build a youth organisation from the ground up.

You don’t need teaching experience. You don’t need qualifications. You just need passion, creativity and a heart for young people.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience designing a national youth curriculum.

• A portfolio of meaningful, real‑world programme design.

• Opportunities to shape badges, missions and rank progression.

• A chance to influence how thousands of young people grow.

• The satisfaction of knowing your creativity is changing lives.

• A legacy — your work will become part of Ranger Cadets history.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

• Your creativity will help them grow.
• Your ideas will inspire them.
• Your work will empower them.

READY TO DESIGN THE FUTURE OF RANGER CADETS?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the missions and challenges you’d create… If you want to help build a curriculum that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Cadet Curriculum Programme Team.
• Design with purpose.
• Create with passion.
• Shape the future.

We’re looking for a reliable and organised volunteer to become a key part of Coempowered as we grow, helping us coordinate our people, programmes and day-to-day work.

Coempowered is a small education charity creating spaces for philosophical inquiry, critical thinking and meaningful dialogue. We work mainly with children, young people and young adults, including Persian-speaking communities from Afghanistan and Iran, with Kurdish-language provision also developing.

As our programmes and volunteer team grow, we need someone who can help connect the different parts of the organisation and make sure plans turn into action. You will work closely with the Executive Lead and gradually take greater ownership of day-to-day coordination.

What you’ll do

  You will help:

• coordinate volunteers across education, communications, fundraising, programme administration and other areas
• keep track of agreed actions, priorities and deadlines, and follow up where needed
• organise volunteer onboarding, meetings, check-ins and activity reporting
• support the coordination of educational programmes and organisational projects
• maintain simple trackers, calendars and shared records
• help information move effectively between different people and areas of work
• identify delays, gaps and practical problems early
• prepare short progress updates and keep outstanding actions visible
• improve simple coordination processes as the organisation develops.

You will start with clear, manageable responsibilities and learn how Coempowered works. As your knowledge and confidence develop, there will be scope to take greater ownership and help shape our coordination systems.

Who we’re looking for

Reliability is the most important quality. We need someone who follows through on commitments, communicates clearly and is comfortable politely chasing people when necessary.

You should be:

• organised and able to manage several priorities
• a clear and respectful communicator
• comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• able to recognise when something needs to be raised or discussed
• confident using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars and online tools
• collaborative and comfortable working with people from different backgrounds
• committed to confidentiality, safeguarding and responsible handling of information.

Experience in project coordination, operations, administration, volunteer management, charities, education or community organisations would be useful, but we are equally interested in strong transferable skills.

Why the role matters

Much of our coordination currently depends on a small number of people who are also responsible for developing and delivering our educational work. Your contribution will help change that.

By keeping volunteers connected and activities on track, you will free our educational team to spend more time on teaching, programme development and supporting participants. You will also help us build more reliable ways of working as Coempowered develops.

Ultimately, better coordination means we can provide more consistent, sustained and high-quality educational opportunities to the communities we work with.

Practical details

The role is fully remote and can be carried out from anywhere with reliable internet access. We anticipate around 5–7 hours per week, arranged flexibly around your availability. Regular communication and attendance at agreed online meetings will be important.

We are looking for someone interested in contributing consistently over time and developing with the organisation, rather than completing a short one-off project.

We are looking for up to ten UK university students to join our volunteer Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. This will be achieved by advising Ygam on the needs of students, supporting with content development, organising activities at your campus, and join us at events to raise awareness of gaming and gambling harms.

We are seeking individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling. 

Youth Helper work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, Times and Location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, Times and Location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 16/09/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Helper work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

Attending youth groups / badger setts, could also eventually go on to become a youth leader too. Will be asked during interview what cadet groups / badger setts they will be willing to attend.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event - Date, Times and Location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, Times and Location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 15/05/2027

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, Times and Location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, Times and Location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 15/05/2027

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, Times and Location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, Times and Location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, Times and Location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 09/09/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Global Health Access Trust is looking for a Programme Development / Project Design Volunteer to help turn identified needs into properly structured projects with clear objectives, activities, risks, budgets and routes to public benefit.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking complex needs or early-stage ideas and turning them into practical, well-defined plans capable of moving through proper review and delivery.

Global Health Access Trust (GHAT) develops, funds and coordinates defined projects that advance health, relieve illness and preserve life for the public benefit. Projects are developed around clearly identified healthcare-access, infrastructure, workforce and system needs and move through disciplined stages of scoping, approval, team formation, funding, delivery and evidence.

What you could contribute

• Draft clear project outlines and programme documentation
• Help define objectives, activities, deliverables and timelines
• Develop logic models and practical routes from need to intended outcome
• Help identify assumptions, dependencies and delivery risks
• Support initial budget and resource planning
• Contribute to feasibility and implementation thinking
• Help ensure proposed projects have a clear and measurable route to public benefit

Who this could suit

This opportunity may suit people with experience in programme development, project design, project management, consultancy, international development or related professional fields.

We particularly welcome structured thinkers who can take complex information and turn it into clear, usable documentation.

You should be comfortable considering feasibility, risk, resources and intended outcomes rather than simply describing an idea.

The opportunity is project-based and can usually be undertaken remotely from any country.

The role is voluntary and unpaid. There is no salary, fee, employment benefit or entitlement to expenses.

How to apply

Applications are handled through the Global Health Access Trust website. When you click to apply, you will be taken to GHAT’s Programmes, Research, Evidence & Innovation section. There you can review this opportunity in context, explore the other current opportunities within this area and select the opportunity that best matches your skills before submitting the GHAT application form.

Youth Helper work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, Time and Location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, Time and Location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, Time and Location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, Time and Location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 09/09/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Join us as a Volunteer Coordinator and help create a welcoming, supportive experience for volunteers across our community programmes.

About us

Cede Foundation is a community-led charity dedicated to reducing poverty by empowering individuals and fostering sustainable communities.

We provide practical, personalised support to people who may be facing barriers to inclusion, independence and participation. Our work includes programmes and activities across employability and skills, health and wellbeing, social inclusion, active citizenship, environmental sustainability, youth engagement, and arts and culture.

Volunteers play a vital role in extending our reach and delivering meaningful support to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and reliable volunteer coordinator to recruit, support, and retain volunteers across our programmes.

About the role

As Volunteer Coordinator, you will help ensure volunteers feel informed, valued and supported in their roles.

You will be the main point of contact for volunteers, matching them with suitable opportunities and ensuring a positive, inclusive experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is well organised, and is committed to creating a positive volunteering experience.

What you will be doing

You will coordinate daily volunteer activities, including:

• Promoting volunteer opportunities.
• Responding to volunteer enquiries.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction.
• Matching volunteers to suitable roles.
• Coordinating rotas, schedules, and activities.
• Maintaining up-to-date volunteer records.
• Promoting inclusive volunteering practices.
• Recognising and celebrating volunteers’ contributions.
• Supporting monitoring and feedback processes for volunteers.

What we are looking for

This role is suitable for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and reliable.
• Organised and able to follow through on tasks.
• A good listener and confident communicator.
• Comfortable using basic digital tools and systems.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and treating everyone with dignity.
• Interested in community work, volunteering or the charity sector.

Experience in administration, volunteering, recruitment, HR, community work, or events is helpful but not required. Full guidance and support will be provided.

Time commitment

We are looking for someone who can commit to 4–6 hours per week.

Volunteering times will be agreed based on your availability and organisational needs.

Location

This role is primarily in-person in Manchester, with some agreed tasks completed remotely where appropriate.

What you will gain

This is an opportunity to contribute to community-focused work while developing your skills and experience.

You will:

• Gain experience in volunteer coordination and charity operations.
• Build skills in communication, organisation, recruitment and people engagement. 
• Meet new people and be part of a friendly team.

Support and expenses

You’ll receive an induction and ongoing support so you feel confident in the role.

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel costs, will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy.

Safeguarding and checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we work with. Depending on the nature of the role, references and a DBS check may be required. We will discuss this with you during the application process.

Equality and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and accessible environment, and we will make reasonable adjustments where possible.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'Apply' below and submit a brief expression of interest.

Please tell us why you are interested in the role, any relevant skills or experience you would like to share, and your general availability.

If you feel this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you.

RANGER CADETS — TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

• Build the training.
• Shape the leaders.
• Advance the ranks.
• Empower the movement.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑driven uniformed youth organisation with a mission:

To empower young people to become active citizens, confident leaders and positive forces in their communities.

But to achieve this, we need strong, capable, well‑trained adult volunteers. Volunteers who feel confident, informed, supported and proud of their role. Volunteers who can advance up the ranks and grow into leadership positions.

That’s where the Training & Development Team comes in — the team that builds the backbone of our adult volunteer experience.

If you love creating training… If you enjoy developing people… If you want to help build a national leadership pathway… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Training & Development Team

Create training programmes. Build leadership pathways. Develop adult volunteers.

As part of the Training & Development Team, you will design and deliver the full training system for adult volunteers across Ranger Cadets.

You will create:

• Induction Training for new volunteers.

• Safeguarding Training to ensure safety and compliance.

• Command Programme Training for Unit Commanders and Deputy Commanders.

• Multi‑Unit Leadership Training for those overseeing several cadet units.

• Senior Management Training for high‑level organisational leaders.

• Rank Progression Pathways that allow volunteers to advance with pride.

• Skills Development Modules that build confidence and capability.

• Ongoing CPD to keep volunteers informed, engaged and growing.

Your work will ensure every volunteer — from new recruits to senior leaders — has the knowledge, confidence and support they need to succeed.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Ranger Cadets is volunteer‑run. Strong training means strong leaders. Strong leaders mean strong cadet units. Strong cadet units mean young people thrive.

Your training programmes will help create an organisation where:

• Volunteers feel confident and capable.

• Leaders are prepared, informed and empowered.

• Safeguarding is strong and consistent.

• Units run smoothly and professionally.

• Volunteers can advance up the ranks with pride.

• The organisation grows with stability and quality.

You won’t just be creating training. You’ll be shaping the leadership culture of Ranger Cadets.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Enjoys designing training, learning or development programmes.

• Has a passion for helping adults grow and succeed.

• Can break down information into clear, engaging modules.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and safe practice.

• Believes volunteers deserve support, clarity and recognition.

• Wants to help build a national training system from scratch.

• Thrives in teamwork and collaboration.

• Has a heart for youth development and community impact.

You don’t need formal training qualifications. You don’t need teaching experience. You just need organisation, creativity and commitment.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience designing a national volunteer training programme.

• Opportunities to shape leadership pathways and rank progression.

• A chance to support volunteers at every level of the organisation.

• Real‑world experience in training design, development and delivery.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is empowering leaders.

• A legacy — your training will shape Ranger Cadets for years to come.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

• Your training will help volunteers grow.
• Your programmes will inspire leaders.
• Your work will empower the organisation.

READY TO BUILD THE TRAINING PROGRAMME?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the training pathways you’ll create… If you want to help build a leadership system that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Training & Development Team.
• Design with purpose.
• Develop with passion.
• Shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Work directly with children / young people: Yes 

Age range of children / young people: 18

Disclosure Check: Basic

Term of opportunity: We would expect you to be committed to support The Trust in this role for a minimum of 1-2 years. 

Commitment: Mentors will be matched with young people for periods of 3-6 months, with typically 1-2 mentoring sessions per month for each mentee. Mentors are usually matched with 2 mentees at a time. 

Location: North of England, London, Birmingham, and the South-West. Please visit our careers site to apply for a specific location.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The King’s Trust couldn’t function as well without the support of thousands of volunteers across the UK, who are able to offer a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education or training.

Our Employability and Progression Mentors provide one-to-one support, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to a young person who has completed a King’s Trust Programme. As an Employability and Progression Mentor, you will offer knowledge, experience, and support to young people as they develop the skills, confidence and motivation to succeed - either in education or further training, through work experience, volunteering or by securing a job of their choice.

Mentors will meet on a regular basis with a young person and help them identify and achieve goals. You will offer guidance, support and encouragement and a safe space for a young person to discuss the skills they need to develop and how to do this. You will provide guidance on employability and job search issues, including supporting with CV writing and interview practice. You will provide active support between sessions as agreed, such as reviewing documentation, email responses, signposting where to find useful resources, networking connections; etc… And you will share relevant learning and useful resources with other volunteers and Trust colleagues that may benefit young people and our work.

Ideally an Employability and Progression Mentor will commit to around four to six hours per month for a minimum of 3-6 months for each mentee with whom they are matched. Relevant experience can be developed during the role but ideally a volunteer will have experience with building trust with young people from a range of backgrounds, mentoring skills, be a good communicator, be able to give and receive constructive corrective feedback and have experience of job searches, application processes and interview experiences.

We are specifically recruiting new mentors to meet a demand for in-work support and job-searching for roles in the Health and Social Care sector. Experience in this sector is desirable but not essential, with a focus on general coaching and employment support being the main priority for volunteers in this position. The majority of these mentoring connections will be fostered online, via digital meetings and email, with limited opportunities for face-to-face connections available depending on location and preference of mentees.

In return for your valuable time, The King’s Trust will provide comprehensive training and support to you in your role. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a dedicated community of colleagues

and volunteers who directly support young people to transform their lives. Now in our 50th year, The King’s Trust mission is to end youth unemployment – and we want you on board to help us.

The King’s Trust want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve. As such, we would be particularly interested to hear from women and individuals from an ethnic minority background.