Vacancy Reference: BfN2026/53
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator (Sandwell)
Salary: £13.59 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Hours of Work: 6 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible to support volunteer and service needs
Work Location: Home-based working with frequent travel across Sandwell community venues including Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Responsible to: Service Manager
Closing Date: 27th of January 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 4th – 13th Feb 2026
Job Information:
| The Joint Volunteer Coordinator is a community-based role which will job-share with the existing Volunteer Coordinator to jointly oversee, engage and motivate volunteer peer supporters in person at groups/clinics in Sandwell and on wards at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. They will work closely with the existing Volunteer Coordinator and Service Manager, playing an integral role in the general day to day workings of the volunteer work schedules and data collection. Duties of the role will include… Joint responsibility for ensuring that volunteers are appropriately trained, developed and supervised – this will include attending training sessions/drop-in groups/hospital wards in person. Liaise with BfN Tutors/Supervisors, local partners and community venues to organise training courses. Attending relevant local in person groups/meetings to represent BfN Sandwell. Plan and attend onboarding sessions for new volunteers at groups/hospital wards. An experienced BfN Supporter with local experience, the Volunteer Coordinator will model peer support for volunteers in action. The working hours will need to be flexible to support volunteers and service needs – there is the expectation that some evening and weekend working will be required. |
How to apply:
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