Volunteer Coordinator
14 hours ago
Following the success of securing long-term funding, we are growing our team and extending our mentoring programmes across Kent. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and the Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in recruiting, training, and supporting them to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. The Volunteer Coordinator will coordinate the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of our volunteer mentors across YLF’s Mentoring Programmes, ensuring they feel valued, confident, and equipped to provide safe, consistent, and high-quality support to young people. The role will at times also involve delivering front-line mentoring sessions directly with young people. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop our new provisions from the ground up, working in a supportive and energetic environment where no two days are ever the same. This is an important post requiring a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people. The post-holder must be a positive role model for the young people; a champion of their needs, interests and aspirations; and also a champion of the charity’s values and an effective ambassador for the work and the organisation. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Volunteer Recruitment & Induction Promote volunteer opportunities across local communities and networks Manage the application, interview, and selection process for new volunteers Coordinate safeguarding checks and references Deliver engaging inductions and training sessions Volunteer Support, Development & Retention Provide ongoing supervision and support to volunteers through regular contact, check-ins, and review meetings Identify training needs and coordinate relevant development opportunities Ensure volunteers feel recognised and valued, including organising thank you events and awards Programme Coordination & Delivery Match volunteers appropriately to young people and activities Support volunteers to deliver YLF’s programmes, ensuring safe practice and alignment with organisational values Maintain accurate records of volunteer activity, hours, and outcomes Deliver front-line mentoring sessions with young people where required Partnerships & Community Engagement Build relationships with local organisations, colleges, schools and businesses to encourage volunteer participation Represent YLF at community events, meetings, forums, conferences and fundraising events to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities and promote YLF programmes Work collaboratively with young people and the wider community to co-produce mentoring and nurture activities that reflect their needs, strengths, and lived experiences Other To contribute, as required, to the design, content and administration of websites; the production of publications; and the arrangement of events To support the promotion of the service, as required, to service users, professionals and relevant agencies Be an ambassador for YLF at events, meetings and build supportive networks that align with YLF’s values and be a role model for the organisational culture READ THE FULL JOB PACK AND APPLY HERE: ylf.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Volunteer-Coordinator-Recruitment-Pack-2025.pdf
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