Volunteer and Community Events Officer in Woodford Green

At ELHAP, we provide adventure play to hundreds of children and young people with disabilities from across East London and Essex. We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing fundraising team as we look toward the charity's 50th anniversary in 2026. The ELHAP Volunteer and Community Events Officer will play a pivotal role in enabling ELHAP to achieve its goals - helping us to reach more supporters and raise vital funds through volunteering partnerships and community fundraising events.

You’ll be at the heart of building relationships, creating impact, and driving income that directly transforms the support available for children and young people with disabilities. Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Volunteer and Community Events Officer will be the driving force behind volunteer recruitment, ensuring ELHAP has a thriving network of passionate, well-supported volunteers who feel valued and are making meaningful contributions to our mission.

You’ll manage the complete volunteer journey - from attraction and onboarding through to retention and recognition - creating rewarding experiences that keep volunteers engaged and motivated. Alongside volunteer management, you’ll take the lead in planning and executing fundraising events that bring our community together, raise vital funds, and celebrate ELHAP's work. You’ll also support individuals, groups, schools, and businesses undertaking their own fundraising challenges on our behalf.

This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, loves bringing people together, and can juggle multiple projects with creativity, energy, and excellent organisational skills. You’ll work collaboratively across the team to ensure every volunteer interaction and event strengthens ELHAP's presence and impact in the community. This is a highly rewarding position for a creative and dynamic individual to make a genuine difference to families of children and young people with disabilities from across East London and Essex.

Ideally, you will bring the following to the role:

• Experience in event planning and delivery, ideally within a charity or community setting
• Experience in fundraising activities or supporting fundraising campaigns
• Experience of volunteer recruitment, management, or community engagement
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in a youth or community setting
• Exceptionally well organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Warm, personable, and approachable and able to build strong relationships with volunteers, supporters, and community partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with a 'can-do' attitude and ability to work independently
• Confident and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Collaborative team player committed to building positive working relationships and supporting colleagues
• High level of integrity and commitment to ELHAP's values and mission

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicants will be expected to undertake satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosures. ELHAP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. ELHAP Charity Registration No: 1077508. ELHAP is an equal opportunities employer.