Programme Coordinator – Volunteering for Health
Community Action Dacorum
(Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Neurodiversity Partnership)
Based in Hemel Hempstead Hybrid working/ Part-time – 22.5 hrs per week
Fixed-term contract to June 2027 – Employed by Community Action Dacorum
Salary £19,305 – £21,013 (FTE £31,746)
Are you passionate about the transformational possibilities of volunteering and engaging with communities? Join the Volunteering for Health programme – a £10m national initiative led by NHS Charities Together, NHS England, and CW+ as a Programme Coordinator in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
You’ll work closely with the Programme Lead and other place-based Programme Coordinators, NHS and voluntary sector partners in Hertfordshire and West Essex, to support the creation of a whole-system approach to health and social care volunteering, helping to remove barriers and reduce health inequalities. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a bold, collaborative movement to transform volunteering across health and within our communities.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinate local delivery of the Volunteering for Health programme, with a focus on MHLDN
- Build strong relationships with NHS, VCFSE, and community partners
- Engage local communities to raise awareness and participation
- Support data collection, communications, and programme evaluation.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in supporting and coordinating projects
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to health equity
- Ability to travel across Hertfordshire.
Desirable: Knowledge of the NHS/VCFSE sectors and experience working with underserved communities.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th August, 5 pm
Interviews week commencing: Tuesday 19th August 2025