Volunteer Coordinator - Gateshead TIME

The Children's Society; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days’ annual leave pro rata

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

8% pension match

Free counselling service

2 days of paid volunteering time per年

Job summary

The Children's Society is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the Emotional Wellbeing Service in Gateshead. This is a permanent role funded until 31 March 2027, working 14 hours per week with some travel to support volunteers.

The ideal candidate will recruit, train and supervise volunteers, maintain policies, and provide ongoing support across Gateshead and surrounding areas. Flexible shift pattern and safeguarding awareness are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience of working alongside and managing volunteers and developing volunteer recruitment, training and induction programmes.
• Experience of delivering group work e.g. group supervision, Skill sharing.
• Desirable: experience providing safeguarding training to volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

ICT skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator – Emotional Wellbeing Service

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027

14 hours per week (shift pattern to be agreed with successful candidate]

£12,240 pro rata

Location: Metro Centre Gateshead - some travel expected across Gateshead to support volunteers

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 36 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles), inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role

To support the Service in the recruitment, training and support of Volunteers through the coordination of consistent and effective policies and procedures.

There will be some requirements to have a flexible shift pattern to ensure that you can provide support to all volunteers. You will also have the opportunity work alongside the other volunteer’s coordinators to provide joint training and support

Key skills and experience

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to establish and sustain good working relationships with volunteers and other relevant professionals
• Computer literacy and ICT skills
• A high degree of self-motivation and an ability to work alone under pressure

Experience

• Experience of working alongside and managing volunteers and developing volunteer recruitment, training and induction programmes
• Experience of delivering group work e.g. group supervision, Skill sharing

Desirable

• Experience of providing safeguarding training to volunteers

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 9th September 2026

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.