Location: Poole (Hybrid working, with some travel required across Dorset)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £29,400
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Closing date: Saturday 29th of October at 5:30pm.
Interviews: Thursday 24th July at Northmead House, Poole
Please note, we only accept applications via the application form on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or applications through Indeed. To apply, please download the application pack from our website and return the completed application form to
Are you passionate about empowering young people to make a difference in their communities?
Do you believe in the power of volunteering to build confidence, skills, and stronger local networks?
Can you create exciting and meaningful volunteering opportunities that inspire 16–25-year-olds across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic and organised individual to lead our Young Volunteers programme. You'll be the driving force behind engaging young people, working closely with schools, youth groups, and voluntary organisations to connect them with impactful volunteer roles.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll build partnerships, deliver outreach events, and help shape a more inclusive volunteering landscape. You'll be part of a supportive, ambitious charity committed to empowering the voluntary sector and involving communities in positive change.
About you
You'll understand the value of volunteering and have experience promoting, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. As a people person with excellent interpersonal skills, you'll be confident building strong, professional relationships with a range of partners, especially young people and community organisations.
You'll be experienced in organising events and training workshops, enthusiastic about youth engagement, and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
What we can offer in return
In return, we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, 25 days' holiday plus all bank holidays, a season train ticket loan, flexible working, and much more. Full details of employment will be discussed with the successful candidate.
For an informal discussion, please contact Amy Collins, Head of VCS Development at
How to apply
It is not our policy to accept CV's, so please complete the application form and email to: By typing in your name into the Declaration part of the application form and emailing it, you will have been deemed to have signed the form.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will automatically offer an interview to a disabled person who meets the essential job criteria.
We receive a lot of applications and sadly cannot give individual feedback if you are not shortlisted.
Please return the completed application form to before the closing date – Saturday the 29th of October at 5:30pm.
Available documents on our website
* Strategic Plan 2025 – 2026
* Job description and person specification
* Application form
Please note, we only accept applications via the application form on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or applications through Indeed. To apply, please download the application pack from our website and return the completed application form to
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £29,400.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poole BH17 7RP