For over 20 years, York Cares has been committed to helping local communities thrive. Our projects respond to the city where it needs us most, inspiring young and out-of-work people to reach their full potential, tackling social isolation, and supporting urban green spaces across York. Working in partnership with over 30 of the city’s leading employers, our collaborative approach brings local employee-volunteers together to make York a better place to live and work. Our charity is based in the Careers and Placements department at the University of York.
As a Volunteering Project Officer, you will lead the co-ordination, planning, support and administration of our school-based Aspirations programme, which provides employability support to enable children and young people from all backgrounds and abilities to reach their full potential. You will also co-ordinate the York Cares partnership with The Place, a University of York project aimed at addressing the attainment gap in the Westfield area. The role involves close liaison with employers, schools, and community partners to develop opportunities and recruit employee-volunteers, whilst managing vital administration regarding safeguarding and health and safety.
This role is fixed term for 12 months.
- Experience of working with schools (both primary and secondary) and employers, particularly in the private sector
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with businesses and community partners
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines
- Experience of using social media channels and working effectively as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours and locations, driven by a genuine enthusiasm for volunteering.
Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
For informal enquiries: please contact Leanne Shaw by emailing [email protected].
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
