Project Worker 2 - Volunteer Coordinator

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.

For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.