Volunteer Coordinator - Side by Side Cymru

Do you believe in care leavers having the opportunity to thrive?

Are you committed to promoting the rights of young people?

Do you believe in growing compassionate communities?

If so, NYAS Cymru would love to hear from you.

Project - Side by Side

NYAS Cymru are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Wales. You will be responsible for recruiting, selecting and training volunteers to work within our brand-new Side by Side project; being established in Neath/Port Talbot. Our Side by Side care leavers programme aims to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness for care leavers and supporting young people to thrive.

You will be responsible for the matching and allocation of appropriate volunteers to young people as well as supporting the professional management and support of the volunteers.

This role is to be based across Neath/Port Talbot and will involve travelling throughout these communities.

For more information, please view the attached job description.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

NYAS Cymru – always on the side of children and young people.