We’re hiring: Volunteer Coordinator
1 June 2026
22.5 hours (3 days) a week
We’re hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team!
About St Augustine’s Centre
Our vibrant community Centre in Halifax welcomes refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we offer people seeking asylum and refugees the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a range of activities to reduce isolation, help people feel more connected and happier.
Together we are building a diverse community which challenges injustice and puts the needs and voices of our Centre Members at the heart of our work.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to manage and support our team of over 300 volunteers, who are at the heart of everything we do at St Augustine’s Centre.
This role is key to ensuring our volunteers feel supported, valued and well-informed, while helping to recruit, induct and train new volunteers as opportunities arise. You will also build relationships with local organisations and volunteering networks to strengthen our offer and create wider opportunities for Centre Members.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proactive and highly organised
- An excellent communicator
- Passionate about supporting people seeking sanctuary
- Confident working in a busy, dynamic environment
- Committed to maintaining your own wellbeing while supporting others
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and dedicated team and be part of a vibrant and diverse community.
👉 Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.
Key information
- Fixed term contract until March 2027 (with an intention to continue if funding is secured).
- 22.5 hours (3 days) a week to start as soon as possible.
- £14.31 per hour which equates to an annual salary of £16,788 and is equivalent to a full-time annual salary of £27,981.
- 3-month probationary period.
Interested? How to apply
- Read the job description and person specification to see if you are the right person for the role.
- To apply, please download and complete the application form (found in job pack). Please note we will only contact your referees if you are offered the role.
- Write a personal statement of no more than two pages A4 setting out how you meet the person specification and what you could bring to the role.
- Send your application to Umayyah by midnight on 18th June by email to Learning@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk
- We will let you know if you’ve been shortlisted for an interview by 19th June.
- We plan to do in person interviews at the Centre on Friday 26th June.
Experts by Experience Employment Initiative
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative (www.ebeemployment.org.uk). The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources here. You can also ask for free and private mentoring support with your application by filling in the form below.