Library volunteer roles Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Volunteer Coordinator
Doorstep Library —London
- £27,583 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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9d
Librarian
Islington Council —Islington
- £37,509 - £38,637 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Employee discount
1d
Volunteer Photographer
Bridge The Gap ending digital poverty C.I.C —London
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Communications Assistant
Anthem Schools Trust —London
- £26,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- SharePoint
- School
- Work from home
Senior Information and Library Officer
BAAF —London
- £32,400 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
14d
Community Link Volunteer - Herefordshire
AlzheimersSociety —London
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
Library Manager (Systems)
Hammersmith & Fulham Council —Hammersmith
- £43,308 - £45,852 a year
14d
Sessional Tutor - Community Learning
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £24.26 - £28.37 an hour
- Teaching
- Annual leave
Digital Skills Champion
Bridge The Gap ending digital Poverty C.I.C —London
- £1 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- IT
- Teaching
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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1d
People Operations Associate
ARIA —London
- £36,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Intern, Proposals
Christie's —London
- £29,936 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Computer literacy
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
15h
Wellbeing Outreach Advisor
Together for Mental Wellbeing —London
- £27,022.60 a year
- Weekend availability
- Word processing
- English
- IT
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3d
Volunteer Refugee Support Coordinator
Beyond Borders UK —Wembley
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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RFP/DDQ Writer
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation —London
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Project management
Online Merchandising Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) —London
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Inclusion Support Officer
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £31,606 - £33,931 a year
- Hybrid work
- School
- Annual leave
4d
Anthropologie Social Content Creative
Anthropologie —London
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
HENRY Infant Feeding Practitioner
HENRY —London
- From £30,626.46 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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11d
(Temp) Coordinator, Visual Experience Production
Tapestry Inc —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Freelance Project Coordinator
Koinonia Federation —London
- £24,420.00 - £41,606.73 a year
- Weekend availability
- Social media management
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
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Volunteer Coordinator

Doorstep Library
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,583 a year
9 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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