Volunteer Coordinator
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £16,140 per annum (£26,900 FTE)
Location: TN12 6RR - Five Oak Green
Permanent
Help build a volunteer programme that changes lives.
At DAVSS (Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services), our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
Every year, they help hundreds of adults and children affected by domestic abuse rebuild their lives. We're now looking for an enthusiastic, organised and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead and develop our volunteer programme, ensuring every volunteer feels supported, valued and equipped to make a real difference.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow volunteering across our organisation. Whether supporting our Support Hub, Recovery & Prevention services or Support to Court team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring volunteers are confident, safe and empowered to deliver outstanding support.
If you enjoy bringing out the best in people, building relationships and creating positive volunteer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work for DAVSS?
We're a friendly, supportive charity that genuinely values our staff.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- 3 Wellbeing Days each year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Free parking
- Casual dress
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
About the role
You'll take the lead on every stage of the volunteer journey - from recruitment and induction through to supervision, development and recognition.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll ensure volunteers are recruited safely, trained effectively and supported to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services.
You'll also help strengthen DAVSS by developing a sustainable volunteer programme that enables us to reach more survivors while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and quality.
What you'll be doing
You'll:
- Recruit, interview and onboard new volunteers using safer recruitment practices.
- Deliver engaging volunteer inductions and coordinate ongoing training.
- Support, supervise and motivate volunteers throughout their journey with DAVSS.
- Coordinate volunteer rotas across our services.
- Promote volunteer wellbeing and provide regular guidance and support.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and professional boundaries are always maintained.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and training information.
- Gather volunteer feedback and help improve our volunteer programme.
- Work collaboratively with staff across the organisation to maximise volunteer impact.
- Help create a positive, inclusive and rewarding volunteering culture.
About you
We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and passionate about supporting others.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience coordinating volunteers or staff.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence supporting and motivating people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
- An understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices.
We'd particularly love to hear from people who have experience in:
- Volunteer management
- Community organisations
- Charities
- Health and social care
- Customer service leadership
- Education
- Training and development
- Housing or support services
Additional information
- This role will occasionally require evening or weekend working.
- All staff attend at least two DAVSS events each year.
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and safer recruitment procedures.
About DAVSS
DAVSS is an award-winning charity supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse across West Kent.
Our mission is simple: to help survivors become safer, stronger and empowered to move forward with their lives.
Every member of our team plays an important part in making that happen.
If you're looking for a role where your work has real purpose and lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £26,900.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
