Volunteering Support Volunteer

Humankind Charity; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from various schemes

Training and personal development

Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

Free induction and role-specific training

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Leeds is seeking a Volunteering Support role focused on expanding volunteering opportunities for students. The successful candidate will liaise with services and engage potential volunteers while managing a database of interested individuals.

This role is a great opportunity to develop people skills and offers experience in recruitment and outreach. With training provided, candidates should have good IT and communication skills. Interested applicants can apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proficiency in information technology and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good written communication skills for engaging with volunteers and partners.
• Ability to multitask and manage volunteer recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a database of potential volunteers.
• Engage with external organisations for recruitment.
• Plan and attend events for volunteer engagement.
• Support in training of volunteers online or in-person.

Skills

Good IT skills

Good written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to keep track of multiple tasks

Non-judgmental attitude

Confident in contacting people

Good timekeeping

Teamwork and initiative

Understanding of Waythrough mission

Genuine interest in helping others

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

The role:

This role will support the volunteering team to develop and expand volunteering opportunities in Yorkshire, primarily in the student population. You will liaise with services to find potential volunteer vacancies and educate staff about the value of volunteering. You will also engage with people interested in volunteering to ensure that everybody is offered a chance to volunteer with us. This role requires proficiency in information technology and confidence in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Word).

This role is a great opportunity for students to develop their people skills, and provides experience those interested in working in recruitment and outreach.

Tasks may include:

• Managing a database of people interested in volunteering and distributing vacancies based on individuals’ experience, interests and areas of study.
• Engaging with external organisations to spread the word of volunteering.
• Researching and/or reaching out to external organisations regarding volunteer recruitment events.
• Visiting services to share the value and rewards of recruiting volunteers.
• Planning and/or attending events at universities, colleges or other external organisations.
• Support in running volunteer training online or in person.

Skills we would like you to bring to the role:

• Good IT skills
• Good written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress
• Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience
• Confident to contact people by email / phone
• Good time keeping
• Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
• An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website
• A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role-specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

How to apply

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Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

Closing date

2026-04-17