Local Volunteer Officer (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.

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