Volunteer Development Lead
Volunteering
Closing Date for Applications: 29th September 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you believe in the power of volunteering to transform lives? Teesside Mind is on an exciting journey to expand and elevate our volunteering programme — and we’re looking for a dynamic, driven individual to lead the way.
Overview
At Teesside Mind, volunteers are integral to our work. This role offers the chance to lead meaningful change, work with passionate people, and help build a stronger, healthier community. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.
As our Volunteer Project Development Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of volunteering at Teesside Mind. You’ll help us grow our volunteer base, enhance the volunteer experience, and showcase the incredible impact volunteers have on mental health and wellbeing across Teesside.
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Educated to A level equivalent
- Volunteer management qualification (desired)
- Experience working with diverse communities and promoting inclusive practices
- Experience of securing funding or contributing to funding bids (desired)
- Lived experience of mental health challenges or experience working alongside people with lived experience (desired)
- Experience of working in partnership with universities, volunteer hubs, or community organisations (desired)
Main Responsibilties
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be:
Leading the delivery of our Volunteering Strategy and driving progress against our action plan.
Supporting and expanding current volunteer projects while developing exciting new opportunities.
Acting as the go-to contact for volunteers and project leads, offering guidance and support.
Recruiting and inducting new volunteers, ensuring they feel welcomed and empowered.
Promoting volunteering both internally and externally, building strong partnerships with universities, volunteer hubs, and community organisations.
Championing volunteer recognition, organising peer support sessions, social events, and awards to celebrate their contributions.
Educating staff on the value of volunteers and integrating them into the wider Teesside Mind team.
Maintaining quality standards, updating materials, gathering feedback, and refining processes to ensure a top-tier volunteer experience.
Driving diversity, collecting and using data to ensure our volunteer base reflects the communities we serve.
Supporting influence and participation, helping people with lived experience get involved in shaping our work.
Exploring digital volunteering, identifying ways technology can open up new opportunities — including remote volunteering.
Seeking funding, identifying opportunities and supporting bids to grow our volunteer initiatives.
Working Hours
Part time 18.5 to 20 hours per week
Salary Range
£30,878.33 per annum, plus contributory pension scheme