Are you passionate about helping people build confidence, develop skills and connect with their communities? We’re looking for a Supported Volunteer Coordinator to join our team at York CVS!
This is an opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s mental health and wellbeing by supporting them to take meaningful steps through volunteering.
We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive individual who understands the value of volunteering and can help people find opportunities that suit their interests, abilities and goals.
About the role
As our Supported Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll support people experiencing mental ill-health to access meaningful volunteering opportunities, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and connect with others.
You’ll work closely with individuals who may face barriers to participation, providing support and building relationships with voluntary, community and health sector organisations to create opportunities for people to get involved.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience supporting volunteers or providing one-to-one and group-based support.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with people experiencing mental ill-health.
- An understanding of the barriers people may face when accessing volunteering opportunities.
- The ability to build strong partnerships with voluntary, community and health sector organisations.
- Strong organisational skills, including experience monitoring outcomes and maintaining accurate records.
- A good understanding of the voluntary sector.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive and committed to helping people improve their wellbeing through volunteering.
Job details
Organisation: York CVS
Job title: Supported Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: £29,768.96 pro rata (£24,136.99 actual salary)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term until 15 October 2027
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026
Interested in joining us?
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting people and helping them discover the benefits of volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal.
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role before applying, contact us using the details provided in the job advert.