Network Youth Services Lead

Sja's West; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Dorchester is looking for passionate leaders to inspire and develop volunteers. You will lead initiatives in Community First Aid and Education, ensuring an inclusive volunteer experience while navigating changes. Regular training and meetings will be part of your commitment. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a tangible impact in their community. The closing date for applications is 28/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for community service and developing leaders.
• Commitment to attend training and regular meetings.
• Experience in leading teams or groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of volunteers in community first aid and education.
• Support and develop the volunteer experience.
• Attend training and network meetings regularly.

Skills

Community leadership

Inspiring and motivating others

Organizational skills

Ability to navigate change

Job description

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, andhelp navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

As a member of our network leadership team, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services.It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, to attend regularly network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.

Attendance at regular meetings across Dorset areas with less frequent travelling further afield further afield for meetings, events and training,

If you are successful you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.

The closing date for this vacancy is 28/02/2026

For more information please contact hiring manager [e-mail]