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Volunteer Coordinator

28,000 per year
Bethnal Green
Part-time
29th June 2026

Part-time (16 hrs/week) • Tower Hamlets • £29,500 FTE

We are looking for an organised, dynamic ‘people person’ to coordinate our volunteers, supporting our Well Old and Touching Safe Ground programmes and growing more connection in our local community.

You’ll:

  • Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding and safeguarding, acting as the first point of contact for enquiries, managing applications, interviews, references, inductions and DBS checks.

  • Coordinate and support volunteers across projects, including scheduling availability for weekly sessions, maintaining regular communication, providing training and development opportunities, and ensuring volunteers feel supported and valued.

  • Develop partnerships and outreach opportunities with universities, community groups and other organisations, to recruit volunteers, strengthen referral pathways and identify wellbeing, learning and CPD opportunities.

  • Manage volunteer administration, engagement and reporting, including travel expenses, record-keeping, monitoring recruitment and retention, and organising occasional thank-you events to recognise volunteer contributions.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in volunteer management and coordination

  • An excellent communicator who’s great at building relationship

  • Super organised and proactive

  • Passionate about empowering women and building inclusive communities

Contract: 1-year fixed-term with potential to extend
Benefits: Generous pension, holidays and health insurance (after probation)

Deadline: Monday 29 June 2026 at 09:00
Interviews: w/c Monday 6th July 2026

Read the full job description and find out how to apply.

You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.