Charity registered in Scotland SC040647
Urban Roots is a community led environmental and health improvement organisation working across the Southside of Glasgow. We empower local people to make choices and lifestyle changes that are beneficial for them, their communities and the environment.
We are committed to working with local people on projects that improve the environment and health of the area through a range of activities including community gardening, conservation and biodiversity, and planet friendly living.
Our work aims to inspire people and communities to connect with nature.
Our ultimate vision is to become more embedded in the local community.
Volunteer Wellbeing and Development Officer
- Part time
- £27,004 pro-rata
- On site: Toryglen Community Base, Glasgow
- Closing 29th June 2026
About Urban Roots
Urban Roots is a community-led environmental and health improvement charity based in the Southside of Glasgow. For over ten years we have worked alongside local residents and volunteers to establish and support a network of community gardens and woodlands. We also deliver healthy cooking programmes and outdoor learning and play activities for children and young people.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, organised and adaptable person to join us as our Volunteer Development & Wellbeing Officer.
This role combines volunteer development with participant well-being support. The postholder will be responsible for recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers across Urban Roots, ensuring they have a positive experience and can contribute meaningfully to our projects and activities.
Alongside volunteer coordination, the role will support participants attending Urban Roots activities through one-to-one wellbeing catch-ups, identifying support needs, managing referrals from GP surgeries and partner organisations, signposting to appropriate services and helping individuals access the activities and groups that best meet their needs.
The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers, as well as experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals facing barriers to participation. Previous experience of working in the third sector and an interest in environmental issues would be an advantage.
More information about our work can be found at urbanroots.org.uk