St Luke’s Hospice

Volunteer Co-ordinator

The closing date is 07 July 2025

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Job summary

Are you a people-person with a passion for community and making a difference? Were looking for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive Volunteer Coordinator to join our Volunteering Team at St Lukes. This is an exciting and varied role focused on coordinating corporate and event volunteers to support our fundraising and retail activities. From major city events to shop-based volunteering days, youll play a key role in delivering exceptional volunteer experiences that inspire long-term engagement and support for our work.

Main duties of the job

Youll lead on the recruitment, coordination and retention of event and corporate volunteers, working closely with our Fundraising and Retail teams to ensure each volunteer has a positive, meaningful experience. This includes planning support for key fundraising events, delivering volunteer briefs, liaising with corporate partners, and representing St Lukes at community events. Youll also support recruitment campaigns, deliver presentations, maintain records, and help promote volunteering through social media and outreach.

About us

St Lukes is a Sheffield-based hospice charity dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to people across the city. Every year, we support thousands of patients and families, both in our inpatient unit and in the community. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and our teams work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best care and experience possible. We value inclusivity, kindness, and professionalism and were proud to create an environment where our staff and volunteers can thrive.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

STL1112050

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role focuses on coordinating all aspects of event and corporate volunteering, including recruitment, scheduling, communication and on-the-day support. You'll build relationships with individuals and organisations, manage volunteer data, attend events, and promote opportunities. Working cross-team, youll help shape the volunteer journey and ensure that our supporters feel valued, informed, and inspired to return.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role focuses on coordinating all aspects of event and corporate volunteering, including recruitment, scheduling, communication and on-the-day support. You'll build relationships with individuals and organisations, manage volunteer data, attend events, and promote opportunities. Working cross-team, youll help shape the volunteer journey and ensure that our supporters feel valued, informed, and inspired to return.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level standard or equivalent qualifications/level of experience
  • Events related qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Proactively managed/supported the recruitment and selection processes for volunteers
  • Previous experience of an administration role
  • Significant experience of using Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Experience of Corporate and/or Community fundraising events
  • Experience of working within Event/Volunteering Team
  • Experience in using Event/Volunteer databases
  • Volunteer Management
  • Charitable sector experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level standard or equivalent qualifications/level of experience
  • Events related qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Proactively managed/supported the recruitment and selection processes for volunteers
  • Previous experience of an administration role
  • Significant experience of using Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Experience of Corporate and/or Community fundraising events
  • Experience of working within Event/Volunteering Team
  • Experience in using Event/Volunteer databases
  • Volunteer Management
  • Charitable sector experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice

Address

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice

Address

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Volunteering

Francesca Bradshaw

f.bradshaw@hospicesheffield.co.uk

01142357548

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

STL1112050

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


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