Team Coordinator 

Role Profile

Background of DRCC and DRCC Youth

Doddinghurst Road Community Church is a vibrant, inclusive church made up of people from all walks of life and nations. Our mission is to love our neighbours and wider community through practical action, encouraging and supporting the most vulnerable members of our community to live full, healthy, and meaningful lives.

DRCC Youth stems from this ethos, supporting young people who sit on the edges of our community. We provide guidance, advice, safe relationships, and positive activities to walk alongside young people through adolescence and help them reach their full potential.
 

Job Purpose

As Volunteer Team Coordinator, you will act as the vital link between the line manager (Youth and Community Pastor) and our volunteer team. You will support, coordinate, and facilitate communication, ensuring volunteers receive clear communication, appropriate resources, and the support they need to carry out their roles confidently and effectively. You will work closely with the Youth and Community Pastor and wider DRCC Youth team to maintain smooth operations and high‑quality support for young people in Brentwood.

This role may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Administration & Coordination

• Serve as the primary communication link between volunteers and the line manager.
• Ensure important information about DRCC Youth activities, projects, or updates is shared with volunteers promptly and clearly.
• Collate, track, and manage volunteer evaluations through JotForm, following up where necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Support in booking line management meetings, training sessions, and other events.
• Coordinate volunteer placements in school and community settings, ensuring all paperwork and documentation is provided as required.
• Assist in processing referrals from the Youth and Community Pastor, ensuring these are allocated appropriately and filed accurately.
• Manage volunteer training schedules, ensuring all team members receive required training in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of volunteer resources, uniforms, and equipment, ensuring all needs are met.
• Oversee DBS checks, renewals, and compliance processes for all volunteers, ensuring safeguarding standards are met. 

Volunteer Support

• Schedule termly meetings or one‑to‑one sessions between volunteers and the line manager as needed.
• Actively monitor volunteers’ engagement and needs, addressing any issues or support requirements promptly.
• Encourage reflective practice within the volunteer team, promoting continuous development and learning. 

Time Commitment

• Minimum 5 hours per week (time may be increased if the applicant is willing).
• Typically, across 2 days, with a total of 5 hours (Mon–Fri), with flexibility for training, events, and meetings.
• Opportunity to work remotely with occasional face‑to‑face touch points. 

Experience and Skills

• Enthusiasm for supporting volunteers and young people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised and proactive, able to work under your own initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and willing to learn relevant digital tools.
• Willingness to develop personally and professionally. 

Opportunities

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of volunteers and young people.
• Develop leadership, organisational, and reflective practice skills.
• Build confidence and experience in team coordination and volunteer management.
• Receive supervision, support, and training.
• Be part of a growing, mission‑driven team supporting young people in Brentwood. 

Attributes

• Genuine love for young people and volunteers, with a desire to see lives transformed.
• Confident, articulate, and able to communicate effectively.
• Sympathetic to Christian values and supportive of DRCC Youth’s ethos.
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the team.
• Acts with integrity and empathy.
• Creative and able to respond effectively to issues as they arise. 

For more information, please contact:
Aaron Watts
Youth and Community Pastor
aaron@drccbrentwood.org
07979 808291