Join Our Team as a Project Worker 2 - Volunteer Coordinator
At G-old Sure Start, we know the power of community. For over 24 years, we've been supporting families with children under 4 across Mid Ulster, delivering high-quality, inclusive services that focus on early learning, positive parenting, health, wellbeing, and family connection.
Now, we're looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our passionate team. This is a rewarding role where you'll play a vital part in shaping, growing, and celebrating the contribution of volunteers who make such a difference to children and families in our catchment area
As Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
* Recruit, train, and support volunteers for our Early Years Programmes and our Breastfeeding Peer Support Service.
* Provide ongoing guidance and supervision, ensuring volunteers feel confident, valued, and supported.
* Build strong partnerships with community groups, schools, colleges, and health professionals to promote volunteering.
* Organise recognition and celebration events that showcase the impact of volunteering.
* Act as the first point of contact for new volunteers, helping them feel welcome and connected.
This is a varied and people-focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys bringing people together and empowering them to make a difference.
Please see the attached Additional Information Sheet for further details.
Applicants must demonstrate on their application how they meet the Essential Criteria below to ensure selection for interview:
Essential Criteria
* Experience of supervising staff or volunteers
* Experience of record keeping and reporting data using IT systems (e.g. Excel, Word)
* Experience of delivering talks or presentations to audiences
* The post holder will need to travel across the Mid Ulster area, so a full driving licence, access to a car and business insurance are essential. As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.
* Flexibility is essential - some evening and occasional weekend work will be required to meet the needs of volunteers and the families they support
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of recruitment and induction processes for staff or volunteers
Location: Cookstown base with travel across the Mid Ulster area
Salary: £28,124.46 - £37,116.78 FTE (full-time equivalent)
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midnight,2nd November 2025
Contact:
Waiting List: A waiting list of applicants will be compiled for similar posts arising in the next 12 months.
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