Job Description

Job Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in managing and enhancing our volunteer programme. This position involves recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to ensure they are effectively engaged in our initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for public health, as well as the ability to educate and inspire others. The Volunteer Coordinator will also manage social media communications to promote volunteer opportunities and fundraising events.

Duties

Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective participation in various programmes. Maintain accurate records of volunteer hours and contributions. Manage administrative tasks related to volunteer coordination, including scheduling and communication. Tracking of volunteer roles, managing rotas, and acting as a central point of contact for 'back office' volunteers such as admin and communications teams. Organise regular virtual or in-person meetings to foster collaboration, recognise volunteer contributions, and maintain motivation across the volunteer network. Identify opportunities for efficiencies within the volunteer programme. Ensuring volunteers' DBS certificates are kept up to date. Volunteer recruitment including processing new volunteer applications and ensuring that volunteers have undertaken required training. Supporting the charity with any other administrative tasks that may be required.

Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Passionate about volunteering, physical activity, health and wellbeing. Fully computer literate with competency in using Google Drive. Experience in coordinating and working with volunteers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: From 24,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Paid volunteer time Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Reference ID: Vol Coord