Community engagement occupations Work, Jobs in Thurleigh, Bdf (with Salaries)

Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week)
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £12,050 - £12,051 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
Quick apply
7d
Headway HELP Discharge and Community Support Advisor
Headway Cambridge & Peterborough —Cambridge
- £34,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Volunteer Coordinator
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £12,051 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Citizen Hub – Meet & Greet Volunteer
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Communication skills
Community Inclusion Officer
Luton Town Football Club —Luton
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator
Change Grow Live —Kettering
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- IT
- Time management
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
3d
Recovery Worker
Change Grow Live —Corby
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- IT
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Stroke Association —Bedford
- £22,600 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- IT
Student Communities Coordinator
ARU Students' Union —Cambridge
- Full-time
Outreach Worker
Change Grow Live —Wellingborough
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Wellbeing Coordinator
Dovevalley Care LTD —Northampton
- £15.00 - £15.30 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Quick apply
5d
Assistant PWP Luton
Turning Point —Luton
- £24,745 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
6d
County President (Northamptonshire)
St John Ambulance —Northampton
- Leadership
3d
Citizen Hub – Volunteer Coordinator
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Management
- Human resources
Volunteer Listener
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
Project Coordinator
Luton Foodbank —Luton
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Digital Development Officer
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £28,716 - £30,251 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
3d
Listening Leader (Volunteer)
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Leadership
Activity Coordinator – Mental Health & Physical Activity Community Support Service
Dovevalley Care Ltd —Northampton
- From £15 an hour
- Temporary
- IT
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Community & Advocacy Manager, International Education
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £35,200 - £45,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School
- Marketing
- Annual leave
10d

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Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week)

Friends For Life Bedford
Bedford

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Job details

Part-time | Volunteer
£12,050 - £12,051 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Care home
Organisational skills
IT

Full job description

Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes

Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedford exists to change that.

Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedfordshire.

We are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help more recruit, train and support the volunteers who make our work possible.

About Friends for Life Bedfordshire

We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.

Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.

Tasks

The Role

You will play a key operational role in ensuring our volunteer-led services run smoothly, safely and effectively.

Working closely with the Volunteer Lead, you will help recruit, train, support and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel confident, valued and equipped to deliver both befriending and activity-based services.

In addition, you will co-ordinate and manage our programme of group activities, working with care homes and activity volunteers to make sure residents experience high‑quality, meaningful sessions every week.

This is an ideal role for someone who is organised, people-focused and motivated by social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment, Induction & Training

Act as the first point of contact for volunteer enquiries
Meet prospective volunteers to explain the charity’s work and assess suitability
Deliver volunteer induction training at “Welcome Day” sessions
Support refresher and additional training needs and maintain up‑to‑date volunteer resources

Volunteer Support & Retention

Provide day‑to‑day support to volunteers, responding to queries and safeguarding concerns
Help organise volunteer social events to build community and connection
Support follow-up actions from volunteer meetings
Conduct exit interviews for volunteers leaving the service

Group Activity Programme Co‑ordination

Build and maintain a diverse pool of activity volunteers, from musicians to hobby practitioners
Liaise with care homes to match activity volunteers to resident needs
Schedule group activities and accompany volunteers on first visits
Check in with new volunteers after one month and regularly with longer-standing volunteers
Track activity participation and outcomes, gathering feedback from residents, volunteers and care home staff
Capture stories and case studies (with consent) to showcase the impact

Requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and great with people. You will likely bring:

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence working independently within a small, supportive team
Experience working with volunteers (ideally in a charity, health or social care setting)
An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Good IT skills and a commitment to accurate record‑keeping

This role may particularly suit someone who:

Wants a flexible, meaningful part-time role
Enjoys supporting people and building community
Thrives in a small organisation where they can take initiative

Benefits

What We Offer

£15.45 per hour (£12,051 per year for 15 hours a week)
Employer Pension
Flexible and Hybrid working
A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees
The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.

Selection will be via an interview.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.

Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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community engagement occupations jobs in thurleigh, bdf

Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week)

Headway HELP Discharge and Community Support Advisor

Volunteer Coordinator

Citizen Hub – Meet & Greet Volunteer

Community Inclusion Officer

Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Worker

Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Student Communities Coordinator

Outreach Worker

Wellbeing Coordinator

Assistant PWP Luton

County President (Northamptonshire)

Citizen Hub – Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Listener

Project Coordinator

Digital Development Officer

Listening Leader (Volunteer)

Activity Coordinator – Mental Health & Physical Activity Community Support Service

Community & Advocacy Manager, International Education

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