Volunteer Co-ordinator

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Ministry of Stories Closing date: Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Artform: Literature
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Ministry of Stories are looking for an organised and motivated Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead on volunteer recruitment, training and retention; and to support our wider programme recruitment and administration.

Job Description

Ministry of Stories are looking for an organised and motivated Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead on volunteer recruitment, training and retention; and to support our wider programme recruitment and administration.

This is the perfect role for a confident and clear communicator who enjoys working with a wide range of people, and who has the organisation and administration skills to make the volunteering, and community programme recruitment run smoothly. You will be good with systems and have an eye for detail. You will enjoy working in a supportive, busy and fun environment, and will care about creating the best possible opportunities for the children and young people we work with.

Job Requirements

Essential:
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people
- Excellent administration skills
- Organised and methodical
- Attention to detail and good presentation of work
- To undertake duties proactively, using initiative and problem solving
- Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team and Ministry of Stories as a whole
- Committed to the principles of Ministry of Stories, including our safeguarding policy, and championing our work with children and young people

Desirable:
- Experience of arts, education or charity administration, or relevant transferable experience (e.g. working with a range of people; using your skills and experience with purpose or for the benefit of others).
- A good understanding of our East London community
- Working knowledge of database software and/or website content management systems
- Experience of supporting volunteers
- An interest in creative writing, arts and education practice

Job Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:
To coordinate volunteering opportunities across the programme, to include volunteer recruitment, training and retention
To support Community Writing Labs recruitment, evaluation and administration

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 07 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Volunteer Co-ordinator

Job: Volunteer Co-ordinator

Organisation: Ministry of Stories

Postcode: E2 8DY

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: ministryofstories.org/news/job-vacancy-volunteer-coordinator/

You will need to download and complete our application form and return it to [email protected]. We will also ask you to complete a Diversity Monitoring Form, which is treated in confidence, and is used only once a long-list of applicants has been created, and to ensure a range of candidates are being invited to interview.

No CVs please.

Deadline for applications: 9am, Wednesday 7th October, 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 13th OR Wednesday 14th October 2026, in person at Ministry of Stories