Volunteering and Mentoring Coordinator
- Part time
- £30,351 pro-rata
- Hybrid: combining home working, community-based work across Edinburgh, and some office-based working in Leith as required
- Closing 31st May 2026
- Advertised from 4th May 2026
- £20,812 pro rata for 24 hours per week
- 35 days per year annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata and membership of employee assistance programme.
Role
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to join our team as a Volunteering and Mentoring Coordinator.
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our work with children and young people. You will work as part of our mentoring team to coordinate our mentoring provision, supporting children and young people to build confidence, develop positive relationships and improve outcomes through high-quality, volunteer-led mentoring. This includes contributing to established programmes such as intandem (for care experienced young people) and Plusone (preventative and early-intervention focussed mentoring support).
Alongside mentoring, you will play a key role in supporting and developing volunteering across YMCA Edinburgh — supporting the full volunteer journey from enquiry through to onboarding and ongoing engagement, and contributing to a positive, inclusive and welcoming volunteering culture across our services.
The role offers the opportunity to work across different parts of the organisation, building strong relationships with young people, volunteers and partners, and supporting the continued development of youth volunteering opportunities. As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to how our mentoring and volunteering work continues to evolve in response to the needs of those we connect with.
What you’ll be doing
- Coordinating volunteer-led mentoring for children and young people
- Supporting and developing volunteer mentors
- Managing volunteer processes including recruitment, onboarding and support
- Building strong relationships with young people, families and partners
- Supporting youth volunteering opportunities across services
- Maintaining records, monitoring activity and contributing to reporting
- Providing occasional direct support to young people where needed, including in situations where mentoring relationships are not in place or have broken down
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children and young people
- Can support and coordinate volunteers or groups of people
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Has strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Shares our commitment to working with integrity, inclusion, transparency and resilience
Our approach
Based in Leith, YMCA Edinburgh supports children, young people and families in the community and across the city. At YMCA Edinburgh, we take a relationship-based and participatory approach to our work. We believe in creating opportunities for young people and volunteers to shape and influence what we do, and in working collaboratively to support positive outcomes for children, young people and families. We are committed to working with integrity, inclusion, transparency and resilience in all that we do.
Additional information
- This post is subject to a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme check.
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent employer).
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
An equal opportunities monitoring form is included as part of the application pack. Completion of this form is voluntary. The information is used for monitoring purposes only, is kept separate from your application, and is not shared with the recruitment panel.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require this information in an alternative format or need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact jobs@ymcaedinburgh.com
Informal Enquiries
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Mike Kerracher at mike.kerracher@ymcaedinburgh.com
Application notes
To apply, please complete the application form, including the personal statement section (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your experience, skills and values make you suitable for the role.
You do not need to address every point in the person specification, but should demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria, particularly your experience of working with young people, supporting or coordinating volunteers, and your communication skills.
Applications should be submitted via email to jobs@ymcaedinburgh.com
Deadline:31st May 2026
Interviews:Week commencing 8th June 2026
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- £56,870
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 10th May 2026
About us
We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.
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This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.
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Why this role matters
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Unlock new forms of value and social income generation
Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas
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