Organisation Name:
Shine of Hope and Peace
Organisation's Cause(s):
Migrant Support
Recreation
Location of voluntary activity:
York
When are volunteers needed: 2-6 hours per week, TBD later
Type of Voluntary Activity:
HR Support
Legal Support
Volunteer Management
Role description:
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will help to:
Promote volunteering opportunities and support the recruitment of new volunteers.
Respond to enquiries from people interested in volunteering with us.
Arrange informal interviews or introductory meetings with prospective volunteers.
Support volunteer induction and onboarding.
Help ensure volunteers complete relevant documentation and checks, including DBS checks where required.
Match volunteers with suitable roles based on their skills, interests and availability.
Maintain accurate and confidential volunteer records.
Communicate regularly with volunteers about sessions, activities and upcoming opportunities.
Help organise volunteer rotas and ensure activities have appropriate volunteer support.
Check in with volunteers and identify any additional support or training they may need.
Help organise volunteer meetings, training and development opportunities.
Encourage volunteers to provide feedback about their experience.
Recognise and celebrate volunteers' contributions to the organisation.
Work with staff and other volunteers to maintain a friendly, inclusive and supportive volunteering environment.
Follow the charity's safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and other relevant policies.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with different people.
Well organised and able to manage different tasks.
Reliable and able to maintain regular communication with volunteers.
Comfortable using email and basic Microsoft Office or Google applications.
Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Able to work with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Interested in supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local communities.
Able to work independently while also being part of a small and supportive team.
Previous experience in volunteering, administration, HR, recruitment, community work or volunteer management would be helpful but is not essential.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Gain practical experience in volunteer coordination and management.
Develop your leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Gain experience of recruitment, induction and volunteer support.
Learn more about the charity and community sector.
Work with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Contribute directly to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local communities.
Access relevant training and ongoing support.
Strengthen your CV and develop transferable skills for future employment.
Receive a volunteer reference, subject to satisfactory involvement with the organisation.
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on the below link, alternatively, send your cv directly, to shineofhopeandpeace.org.uk
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-10-2026