To Apply Submit a CV and supporting statement to hello@safeena.org.uk explaining:
- Why you are motivated to join Safeena
- How your experience can help Safeena
- How you meet the essential criteria
Back to jobs
Volunteer Manager
No description provided this company
Job closing on 30-Sep-2026
United Kingdom
£ 36,000 Per Annum
23-Sep-2026
Job Description
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Address Line 1 | Remote (UK) |
| Website | https://www.safeena.org.uk/ |
| Closing Date | 30-Sep-2026 | Gender | Any |
| Qualification | Appropriate Certification as per Job Criteria |
| Salary | £ 36,000 Per Annum |
| Language: | English |
| Eligible to work in: | United Kingdom |
| Pension Provision | no |
| Confidential | no |
Accomodation Details : | |
| Legal Check | no |
Jobs Details
Safeena is the UK's leading Muslim Cancer Support Network, dedicated to ensuring Muslims facing cancer receive compassionate, culturally-informed support. They are recruiting a Volunteer Manager to establish and lead a professionally-managed national volunteer programme during their transition to formal charity governance. In this role, you will oversee all volunteer operations across multiple functions: Befrienders (patient companions), Community Champions, Bereavement Volunteers, and operational staff. You will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities:- Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels
- Design and deliver comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and refresher programmes
- Provide regular supervision, wellbeing support, and reflective practice sessions for volunteers in emotionally sensitive roles
- Manage volunteer scheduling, assignments, and community outreach coordination
- Maintain volunteer records, policies, safeguarding documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Promote volunteer opportunities across mosques and Muslim community networks
- Support volunteer wellbeing and prevent burnout in this demanding sector
Exprerience Details
Required Qualifications:- Proven volunteer management or volunteer coordination experience
- Strong organisational, administrative, and written/verbal communication skills
- Capacity to provide emotional and practical support to volunteers in sensitive caregiving roles
- Working knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection protocols
- Ability to deliver training or facilitate group sessions
- Experience in the charity, community, health, or social care sectors
- Understanding of Muslim communities and culturally-sensitive best practice
- Training or certification in safeguarding, bereavement support, or cancer awareness