At a Glance
- Tasks: Recruit and support volunteers to help children discover the joy of reading.
- Company: Join Doorstep Library, a passionate team dedicated to improving literacy for children.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through the power of books.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 27583 - 27583 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: Full time – 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Working pattern: Our core working hours are between 9.00am and 7.00pm
Main Location: Hybrid working – working from home and at our Head Office in Victoria (8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH)
Reports to: Service Delivery Manager
Direct Reports: None
Annual Salary: £27,583
Full Time Annual Leave Allowance: 25 days per annum (rising to 27 days after two years’ service and 30 days after five years’ service), plus bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 6% (based on a 2% minimum employee contribution)
Additional Benefits: flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme, staff discount scheme (BenefitHub), salary sacrifice
ABOUT US
Doorstep Library, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. We work with children and families facing barriers to accessing books, helping to nurture a lifelong love of reading through regular, personalised reading sessions in the home and online. Since 2010, we’ve supported thousands of children across London, creating positive reading experiences that build confidence, strengthen family relationships and improve literacy. Our work is made possible by a passionate community of staff, volunteers, partners and supporters who share our vision that every child should have the chance to thrive through the power of books. Our impact is long-lasting. For us, the ‘happy ever after’ is when we know the power of literacy and the joy of reading are helping a child change their own story for good. Every story shared is a story changed.
JOB PURPOSE
- Recruiting & onboarding volunteers to meet strategic targets
- Engagement and retention of volunteers
- Scheduling of volunteers and coordination of volunteers for their reading sessions each week
- Managing stand-in volunteers
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and this role is key to ensuring they have an exceptional experience from the moment they apply. We are seeking two Volunteer Coordinators to lead the end-to-end volunteer journey, attracting, recruiting, onboarding and supporting volunteers who help transform children’s lives through the joy of reading. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll build relationships with applicants, community partners and colleagues across the organisation, develop creative recruitment initiatives, coordinate training and events, and use volunteer feedback to continually improve our programme. If you’re an organised, people-focused professional who enjoys building connections, creating positive experiences and making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer Coordinator employer: Doorstep Library
At Doorstep Library, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our staff and volunteers. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact in children's lives, we offer a rewarding environment where every team member can thrive and help shape the future of literacy in London.
