Awareness and perceptions of mental health are changing.  We are in an exciting period of change and growth with an expanding team.

Just starting your career in mental health?  We’re proud to offer opportunities including award winning placements.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.  We believe we can best serve our community when our team has varied skills, experiences and backgrounds.  We value experience that comes from having lived with mental health issues and that of being a user of mental health services.

Everyone benefits from;

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
  • Contributory pension
  • Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period [pro rata]
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing app.
  • Training and personal development opportunities
  • Paid time off for medical appointments
  • Staff away days and socials

We are a living wage employer.

Volunteering Coordinator

Salary: £ 18,169 (pro rata of £30,282 FTE) per annum
Location: Borough of Richmond
Hours: 22.5 per week

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Richmond Borough Mind. They help us deliver a wide range of mental health services to our community, from counselling, Peer Group Network, Peer Support to Crisis support. Their dedication makes a real difference and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Volunteering Coordinator to ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and inspired. In this role, you will:

  • Identify and plan for the organisation’s volunteer needs.
  • Lead on volunteer recruitment, induction and retention.
  • Provide guidance, training and personal development opportunities — with a particular focus on supporting those with lived experience of mental health.
  • Build strong relationships, fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.

About you
If you are a natural people-person who thrives on building connections, with experience in volunteer coordination and administration, and you have excellent communication and organisational skills, this role is for you.

This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel within the Borough of Richmond. In return, you’ll join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your work will have a tangible impact on people’s lives.

Click to apply online via Charity Job.

Please ensure your cover letter addresses how you meet the person specification for the role:

RB Mind Volunteering Coordinator Person Specification

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 14th December 2025 – interviews will be held soon after.

You can take a look at our Volunteer vacancies here: Volunteer Vacancies

Please contact our recruitment team with any questions: recruitment@rbmind.orgÂ