Organisation Name:
The Collective Sharehouse
Organisation's Cause(s):
Local Community
Poverty
Location of voluntary activity:
The Collective Sharehouse, based at Clements Hall, York, YO23 1BW, with most elements of the role able to be carried out remotely.
When are volunteers needed: The role ideally involves:
• tasks needing to be completed throughout the week, with flexibility.
• attending some Sharehouse sessions, according to availability
(Session times are: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:15-11am + Wednesdays 5-6pm)
Time commitment is approximately:
- 6–8 hours per week for the full role
- minimum 2 hours per week for a role‑share or partial role.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Community Work
Volunteer Management
Role description:
The Deputy Manager supports the smooth and effective running of The Collective Sharehouse, a community food support project. This hands‑on role works alongside the Operations Manager, Session Leaders and wider volunteer team to ensure sessions, volunteers and operations run safely, efficiently and with a welcoming atmosphere. The role can be taken on in full, as a partial role, or as a role share, depending on availability and interest.
Responsibilities include rota planning, volunteer communication, session planning, inbox management, coordinating pop‑up events, maintaining the volunteer database, and supporting operational processes such as SOP updates and liaison with Clements Hall.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
No formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Organised and reliable
• A confident communicator, able to respond across the week
• Friendly, approachable and supportive of a wide range of volunteers
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Comfortable with digital tools (email, WhatsApp, Google Docs) or willing to learn
• Collaborative, proactive and willing to take initiative
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Volunteers will gain:
• A meaningful and impactful leadership opportunity within a supportive community
• The chance to build experience in operations, coordination and volunteer management
• The chance to shape and improve how Sharehouse sessions run
• Ongoing support from the Volunteer Manager and the wider team
• A warm, welcoming volunteer community
How to get involved:
If you are interested please email us at:
[email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-06-2026