Volunteer Mentor Programme Coordinator - Volunteer

Off the Curriculum (OTC); Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in programme coordination

Ongoing recognition and support

Reference or certificate upon completion

Job summary

An educational charity is seeking a Volunteer Mentor Programme Coordinator to oversee a mentoring programme that connects young people with enriching experiences. This remote position requires at least 3 years of professional experience in volunteer management or mentoring, strong communication skills, and a commitment to empowering youth. You will design and implement processes to ensure effective mentor-mentee matches and play a pivotal role in fostering educational equity and social impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in volunteer management or mentoring.
• Strong communication skills to work with diverse individuals.
• Proven ability to design and support mentoring programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the matching process between mentors and young people.
• Act as the main point of contact for mentors.
• Organize training and induction sessions for new mentors.

Skills

Volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Programme coordination

Organizational skills

Digital tools proficiency

Commitment to education

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Off The Curriculum seeks a Volunteer Mentor Programme Coordinator to match, train and support mentors for the 2025–26 cycle. Help young people thrive while gaining hands-on experience in programme coordination and volunteer management.

Remote

What’s In It For You

• Play a key part in shaping and delivering a meaningful mentoring programme for young people aged 16–18.
• Apply your professional experience in volunteer coordination, programme management, and safeguarding to strengthen OTC’s mentoring framework.
• Contribute your expertise to developing and improving processes that enhance mentor and mentee outcomes.
• Collaborate with a passionate team of volunteers, educators, and professionals committed to educational equity and social impact.
• Receive full support, ongoing recognition, and a reference or certificate upon successful completion of your role.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in volunteer management, mentoring/coaching, or a related field such as youth development or programme coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with volunteers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to design, coordinate, or support structured volunteer or mentoring programmes.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines independently.
• Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, scheduling platforms, or CRM systems).
• Commitment to education, youth empowerment, and creating inclusive, supportive environments.

Desirable

• Experience training or supervising volunteers and/or mentors.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles in youth or educational settings.
• Experience organising events, workshops, or training sessions (online or in-person).
• Ability to collect and analyse feedback or data to evaluate programme outcomes.
• Knowledge of impact measurement or continuous improvement in volunteer programmes.

The Opportunity

This is a skills-based volunteering opportunity, suitable for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in volunteer management and/or mentoring and coaching. You will use your expertise to design, refine, and deliver systems and processes that ensure a high-quality, sustainable mentoring programme.

Your leadership will create the conditions for mentors and learners to thrive, ensuring every volunteer feels supported and empowered to make a lasting difference. Your work will directly fuel the success of OTC’s flagship initiative, helping unlock potential and open new doors for our engaged students.

What you will be doing

• Designing and overseeing the matching process between volunteer mentors and young people based on interests, goals, and availability.
• Acting as the main point of contact for mentors and stakeholders, providing guidance, coaching, and resolving issues as needed.
• Developing and delivering onboarding and induction sessions to prepare new mentors for their role.
• Organising or supporting training, networking, and feedback events to engage mentors throughout the programme.
• Monitoring and evaluating mentor engagement and performance using internal digital tools and feedback mechanisms.
• Gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative feedback from mentors and mentees to evaluate impact and improve delivery.
• Collaborating with Recruitment Officers to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.
• Ensuring safeguarding, inclusivity, and accessibility are embedded throughout the mentor experience.

About Off The Curriculum

Off The Curriculum (OTC) is a London-based educational charity that connects young students with inspiring professionals to bridge the gap between school and adult life. Through our seminar programme and online learning platform, Educo, we help students explore fields of study and careers that may otherwise be inaccessible to them.