Local Volunteer Officer (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey)
Support local volunteers and help strengthen Parkinson’s UK services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey.
About the role
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
What you'll do
Provide excellent customer service to local group volunteers through remote and in-person support
Be the main point of contact for colleagues seeking support to recruit volunteers in the community as part of a regional team
Support volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools
Support our local group volunteers with reviewing and planning their activities (including associated budgets)
Collaborate and liaise with colleagues across the charity, as appropriate, to provide excellent customer service to volunteers in the community
What you'll bring
Strong volunteer support skills and an ability to work in a user-focused and inclusive way
Experience of volunteer recruitment, induction and training
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload whilst working collaboratively across a dispersed team of colleagues and volunteers
Ability to confidently support group volunteers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Practical experience of maintaining accurate data using administrative systems and databases
Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Applications close on 13th September.
Interviews for this role will be held online on 23 & 24 September 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 28 September 2026 in our London office.
- Department
- South East Community Services
- Locations
- Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey
- Yearly salary
- £36,526
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Working location
- Home-based
Written submissions and use of AI
At Parkinson’s UK, we want to connect with the real you. While we welcome the use of generative AI tools to help polish your grammar or structure your thoughts in your CV and supporting statement, please ensure the final submission is written in your own authentic voice. We are looking for your unique, lived experiences, personal impact, and genuine passion.
We would ask that you're transparent about your use of AI throughout your application process.