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Volunteer Programme Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

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Volunteer Programme Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Job Title:   Volunteer Programme Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Responsible to:   Co-Director (Operations)

Salary: £16.40/hr 

Contract: 16hrs/wk, one year contract; ideal start date 13th January 2025 

Place of work: Based at offices in Hackney Wick, this role also involves working in community spaces across Hackney

Days of work: Flexible within the core hours of Mon-Thurs, 9am to 3pm; occasional weekend 

and evening work 

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 10am

Do you want to make a positive difference in your community? Hackney Playbus is looking for a Volunteer Programme Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to support and inspire our team of dedicated volunteers, helping us make a real impact in the lives of local families.

This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who help us bring joy and support to young children and families through our Playbus programme. From organising celebratory events to ensuring each volunteer feels welcomed and valued, you’ll play a key role in building an inclusive, supportive environment.

We’re looking for someone who can nurture, motivate, and encourage our volunteers, making them feel part of the Hackney Playbus family. If this sound like you, apply today!

Any questions? Get in touch with Claire on [email protected].

Volunteer Programme Coordinator Job Pack

Application Form

We will also accept CVs with a covering letter answering the following 3 questions:

1. Why are you attracted to this role, and specifically, why does this organisation and its values appeal to you? (300-500 words)
2. We encourage parents with personal experience of raising children under challenging circumstances to volunteer at Hackney Playbus. Why do you think this is important? What barriers might these parents face in volunteering, and how would you work to overcome them? (300-500 words)
3. What experience do you have in organising and managing a team or group, and how would the skills you’ve gained support your work as a Volunteer Programme Coordinator Hackney Playbus? You can draw on any relevant experiences from your personal life and/or paid or voluntary work. (300-500 words)

Please send in your application to [email protected] by 10am on Tuesday 3rd Dec, 2024.

We value the positive impact of difference within our organisation and want our team to reflect the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and experiences of the families who participate in our activities. We particularly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, those who speak a language spoken by local communities in Hackney, and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances. 

Hackney Playbus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expect all members of our team to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Records Check via DBS. 

Trustee – Treasurer

We are looking for an individual with skills and experience in accounting and financial management to join our Board and to work with our Financial Director to oversee the financial affairs of the charity.

We particularly welcome trustees who reflect the cultures, ethnicities and languages of the families with whom we work with in Hackney and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances.

You do not have to have prior experience of being a Trustee as we will provide help, information and a friendly induction process.

This is a voluntary post. Travel and childcare costs will be covered.

For more information download the trustee information pack:
Trustee – Treasurer Information Pack

If you’d like to apply for the role, please download the enquiry form and return to [email protected]

Trustee – Treasurer Enquiry Form

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