We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to lead our Flintshire Befrienders project. You’ll recruit, train and support volunteers, build partnerships and relationships across Flintshire.


Reference Number:              V580 

Job Title:                               Volunteer Coordinator  

Location:                               Flintshire – Home based with some local travel

Contract Type:                      Initial Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2027

Hours:                                     21 hours per week

Salary:                                    £15,375 pro rata (£25,625 Full Time Equivalent)

DBS:                                       Enhanced Level DBS

Job Family:                           Job Family 3

Interview Dates:                   July 2026 TBC

We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to lead our Flintshire Befrienders project. You’ll recruit, train and support volunteers, build partnerships and relationships across Flintshire, and ensure older people receive high-quality befriending support that helps reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and making a visible impact in their community.  A typical week might Include:

  • Planning a social activity, or a celebration event
  • Meeting a new volunteer who is interested in getting involved 
  • Matching an older person with a new befriender who can support them
  • Attending a community networking event
  • Supporting volunteers on a 1:1 level
  • Writing progress updates for our funders and supporters

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via Charity Job. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills and experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.  

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.  

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

  • Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 
  • Unlimited Annual Leave 
  • Employee Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Season Ticket Loan 
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Enhanced sick and family leave.  
  • Lifestyle Discount Scheme  

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not 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.    

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

We are a national charity that brings people together to build stronger, more connected communities through the power of volunteering.


At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

Young Ambassador Clair speaking to other young people

We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

  • We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
  • We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
  • We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
  • We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
  • We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.

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