Work for us
Join us to build stronger, more connected communities through the power of volunteering, where your work creates real, lasting change. At Volunteering Matters, you will be supported, valued and empowered to make a difference alongside passionate colleagues and communities across the UK.
Working at Volunteering Matters means being part of a national charity rooted in local communities, where people and partnerships come together to tackle some of society’s most complex challenges. Our work is shaped by the people we serve, creating opportunities that are inclusive, flexible and designed to make a meaningful impact.
We are guided by clear values that shape how we work every day: empowering, inclusive, compassionate, positive and straightforward. These values underpin our culture, ensuring that colleagues feel supported, heard and able to contribute to a shared mission of helping people and communities thrive.
On this page, you will find everything you need to understand what it is like to work with us, from our values and culture to current opportunities, our candidate charter and how we support you throughout your journey. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, you will find a place here to grow, contribute and make a difference.
Interested in joining the team?
If what you’ve read so far makes you interested in joining Volunteering Matters, well then fantastic! To take your next step to join the organisation, take a look below for more information about our current career opportunities.
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Please note that the Recite(me) tool on the website allows applicants to translate the page and documents into their preferred language, however Volunteering Matters is an English speaking organisation.
If you apply for a role with us, we’ll retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We won’t use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information, or ask us to delete it from our records.
A set of promises so you know what to expect when applying for one of the job opportunities.
Available roles
Our values
Empowering
Supporting our team and our communities to make change happen by sharing skills, knowledge, and time. Listening , trusting, cooperating, collaborating, building self confidence, and accountability to make positive change.
Inclusive
Actively removing barriers and providing equality of opportunities for everyone. Bringing people together, creating new relationships and new opportunities. Working together with a shared purpose to make the biggest impact possible.
Compassionate
Putting people at the heart of everything we do. Listening. Caring. Giving time, empathy, appreciation and value to our team and our communities.
Positive
Recognising and embracing the potential in our team, our communities, a situation, or a new idea. Being curious about things. Spotting new ideas and solutions and having fun along the way.
Straightforward
Being openminded, honest, and accountable. Having a flexible, uncomplicated approach in our communication style and the way we do things.
We’re proud to be part of…
Disability Confident Scheme
Volunteering Matters are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, as we are committed to making this an open, inclusive and enjoyable place to work for all of us. The Disability Confident Scheme is part of our continued commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work, so everyone can benefit from a more diverse workforce and an open, welcoming workplace.
Show the Salary
We’ve pledged to #ShowTheSalary for every single job role we advertise, alongside consistent pay scales for roles at all levels of the organisation. We’re proud to be helping build pay equality and an expectation of transparency within the Third Sector. Because we’re all on the same team and we do our best work together when we trust and respect one another.
Living Wage Employer
We believe that fair pay is essential. We have signed up to the UK Living Wage because everyone deserves to earn a wage that reflects the real cost of living. By committing to the Living Wage, we ensure all staff are paid fairly for the work they do, helping to create a more secure and supportive workplace. We are part of a growing movement of over 16,000 UK employers who share this belief. One in seven workers in the UK is now employed by a Living Wage Employer, and more than 475,000 people have received a pay rise as a result of the Living Wage campaign. Fair pay is one of the ways we show our commitment to our people and the communities we serve.