Volunteer Work, Jobs in South Kensington (with Salaries)

Volunteer Coordinator
Doorstep Library —London
- £27,583 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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10d
Social Media & Content Creation Job Shadowing (Work Experience)
AP Homes LTD —Knightsbridge
- Social media management
- No experience needed
- Mentoring
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12d
SEO Job Shadowing (Work Experience)
AP Homes LTD —London
- No experience needed
- JavaScript
- In-person
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12d
Personal Assistant (PA) Shadowing Opportunity
AP Homes LTD —South Kensington
- CRM software
- Administrative experience
- Business development
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14d
Front End Engineer
Ravelin Technology —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- JavaScript
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Social Media & Content Assistant
Tripsie —London
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Social media management
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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6d
Stockroom Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Fulham
- Employee discount
Retail Volunteer (Marylebone)
Barnardo's —London
- Call to connect
- Administrative experience
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Volunteer With Us – Summer Holiday Camp
Balogun Bassey CIC'S —Fulham
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
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5d
Activities Co-ordinator
BNP Care Ltd —Sutton
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Care experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Shop Volunteer (Till & Customer Service - Kensington & Chelsea)
British Red Cross Volunteer —London
- Microsoft Outlook
- No experience needed
Youth Worker Volunteer
Caramel Rock —London
- £10 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Working with children
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Volunteers for Receptionist/Administrator (Part-Time)
China Cultural Funds —London
- £30 a day
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- Administrative experience
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Student Experience Volunteer
DIGITAL MARKETING SKILL INSTITUTE —Oxford Street
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Customer service
Quick apply
3d
Volunteer Befriender (Brent)
Rethink Mental Illness —London
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
Volunteer Worker - Art Studio
FirePetal Studio LTD —London
- From £24,420 a year
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
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3d
Volunteer Work
Help For Change —London
- £24,600.00 - £53,228.54 a year
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
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Volunteer Services Administrator
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Chelsea
- £31,554 - £33,270 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
3d
Events Operations Volunteer
Stardust Pageants —London
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Work from home
Quick apply
11d
Community Link Volunteer - North West, South West & North Central London
Alzheimer's Society —London
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills

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Volunteer Coordinator

Doorstep Library
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,583 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay

Full job description

Job Summary

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and this role is key to ensuring they have an exceptional experience from the moment they apply. We are seeking 2 Volunteer Coordinators to lead the end-to-end volunteer journey, attracting, recruiting, onboarding and supporting volunteers who help transform children's lives through the joy of reading. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll build relationships with applicants, community partners and colleagues across the organisation, develop creative recruitment initiatives, coordinate training and events, and use volunteer feedback to continually improve our programme. If you're an organised, people-focused professional who enjoys building connections, creating positive experiences and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What our Volunteers say:

“Doorstep Library has proved to be a satisfying and inspiring experience which I am looking forward to continuing in the years to come”

“My experience with Doorstep Library has been incredibly enriching and I'm so glad I got involved”

“My experience with DSL has been such a joyful one, the children’s genuine excitement to read and to learn more about the world around them motivates me to keep showing up, week after week!”

JOB PURPOSE

to recruit & onboard volunteers to meet strategic targets
to engage and retain volunteers
to schedule volunteers for their reading sessions each week
manage stand-in volunteers

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting & Onboarding

Take ownership of the end-to-end volunteer journey, creating a welcoming and efficient recruitment and onboarding experience that ensures volunteers are well-prepared, engaged, and ready to make a difference. You'll play a key role in achieving volunteer recruitment targets and supporting the successful delivery of our services.

· Manage volunteer applications from initial enquiry through to placement, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience.

· Liaise with applicants to arrange and conduct interviews in line with safer recruitment practices.

· Complete DBS checks and other pre-engagement screening in accordance with organisational policies.

· Request, monitor and process applicant references.

· Coordinate volunteer training to ensure new volunteers feel confident and supported.

· Coordinate volunteer deployment, ensuring volunteers are handed over to Project Leaders once they have successfully completed onboarding and are ready to start.

· Collaborate with the Service Delivery Manager to develop and deliver volunteer recruitment and retention plans that meet project needs.

· Promote volunteering opportunities by researching and engaging new audiences, attending community events, and building and maintaining strong relationships with local organisations and partners.

· Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager on creative and effective volunteer recruitment campaigns.

· Work with the Fundraising Team to identify and maximise opportunities for corporate volunteering.

· Maintain and regularly update information on external volunteer recruitment platforms used to promote our volunteering opportunities, to ensure it remains current, accurate and engaging.

Engagement & Retention

Help create an outstanding volunteer experience by fostering engagement, recognising contributions, and using feedback to continuously improve our volunteer programme.

· Plan and deliver volunteer social events that celebrate and strengthen our volunteer community.

· Develop volunteer feedback surveys and work with the Service Delivery Manager to analyse results, identifying opportunities to enhance volunteer experience and improve operational effectiveness.

· Ensure volunteers complete exit surveys and review emerging themes to inform service improvements.

· Coordinate DBS renewal checks for existing volunteers every three years, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and safer recruitment requirements.

· Ensure volunteers complete mandatory retraining in line with organisational policies.

· Maintain accurate, up-to-date volunteer and applicant records on our database ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

Volunteer Scheduling

Support the smooth delivery of our projects by ensuring volunteer availability is effectively managed.

· Manage volunteer absences and coordinate volunteer cover to maintain service continuity.

Managing Stand - in Volunteers

Support and develop our stand-in volunteer team, ensuring they are confident, engaged, and able to provide valuable cover across projects.

· Coordinate and support stand-in volunteers as they provide cover across projects where needed.

· Monitor attendance and participation to ensure stand-in volunteers meet their annual volunteering commitments.

· Conduct post-trial review calls following volunteers' three trial sessions, providing constructive feedback, answering questions, and addressing any concerns.

Pay: £27,583.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay

Experience:

volunteer recruitment/coordination: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW1W 0DH

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Shop Volunteer (Till & Customer Service - Kensington & Chelsea)

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Student Experience Volunteer

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