Youth Engagement Co-ordinator – Volunteer Now

Location: Northern Ireland wide programme with primary office base in Belfast (additional workspace available in Newry and Enniskillen; hybrid working policy in place)

Salary: £28,655 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (evening and weekend work will be required at times to fulfil the obligations of the post)

About the Organisation

Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Volunteer Now, Northern Ireland’s leading organisation promoting, developing and supporting volunteering. As an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, Volunteer Now is committed to flexible and family-friendly working policies and provides a supportive, values-driven environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Volunteer Now works with individuals, communities, and organisations to promote volunteering, build capacity, and ensure best practice in safeguarding. Their work spans community engagement, youth social action, major events volunteering, and specialist support for volunteer-involving organisations across Northern Ireland.

The Role

Volunteer Now is seeking a passionate and motivated Youth Engagement Co-ordinator to promote and develop youth volunteering, youth social action, and recognition programmes across Northern Ireland.

This role plays a key part in supporting young people to engage meaningfully in volunteering and social action, while also helping organisations to involve young volunteers effectively. You will deliver youth work programmes, workshops, and events, amplify young people’s voices, and build strong partnerships that strengthen youth-led volunteering opportunities.

This role may also appeal to candidates who have worked in positions such as youth project worker, youth development officer, youth participation co-ordinator, youth programmes officer, or community engagement officer with a youth focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and support youth volunteering and youth social action across Northern Ireland

• Deliver youth work programmes, including workshops, training sessions, events, and residentials

• Support the development and delivery of youth-led social action and volunteering initiatives

• Build and maintain relationships with young people, partner organisations, and local networks

• Encourage and support youth voice and participation across Volunteer Now’s work

• Organise and deliver events that promote and recognise youth volunteering and activism

• Support the delivery of the #iwill movement objectives, including working with ambassadors and partners

• Recruit, train, support, and manage volunteers involved in youth programmes and events

• Contribute to the effective use of Volunteer Now systems, databases, and digital platforms

• Support organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting against agreed outcomes

• Identify opportunities for partnership working and income generation within the programme area

About You

You will be enthusiastic, organised, and committed to supporting young people to make a positive difference in their communities. You will bring:

• A relevant degree-level qualification plus at least 2 years’ experience working with young people in a youth setting, or 3 years’ experience supporting young people within the last 5 years

• Experience of delivering youth work, volunteering, or social action programmes

• A strong understanding of youth engagement, participation, and youth-led approaches

• The ability to build positive relationships with young people and partner organisations

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organisational skills

• Access to a form of transport to enable travel across Northern Ireland

A youth work qualification and experience of delivering youth social action programmes, campaigns, or youth-led events would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Generous annual leave, rising with service (starting at 22 days plus statutory/public holidays)

• Pension contributions of 4.5% after probation

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven organisational culture

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about empowering young people and developing meaningful youth volunteering opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply apply now with your CV to register your interest. A member of the Charity Jobs NI team will be in touch to discuss your application and guide you through the next steps of the process.

Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 at 4.00pm

Interviews: Week commencing 16th February 2026 (subject to change)

Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are particularly welcome from males and individuals from minority communities who meet the criteria.

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