Events & Volunteer Manager

Company: Kentvolunteers
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Location: Whitstable
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver Whitstable Maritime events, including scheduling, logistics and on‑the‑day coordination.
  • Brief and support volunteers, ensuring they have clear roles and a positive experience, and coordinate volunteer availability, event attendance, and activity outcomes.
  • Act as a point of contact for volunteers, partners, and community groups.

Qualifications / What you bring

  • Strong organisational skills and confidence coordinating people.
  • Clear communication and a friendly, community‑minded approach.
  • Ability to work independently.

Skills required

  • Teamwork
  • Organising & Planning
  • Research
  • Admin

Why these skills are required

Organisation & Planning: Ability to schedule events, manage logistics, and keep track of multiple moving parts.Communication: Confident, friendly communication with volunteers, partners, and the public.People Coordination: Motivating, briefing, and supporting volunteers of different ages and backgrounds.Teamwork: Working collaboratively with the charity’s trustees and other volunteers.Admin: Keeping simple records, managing sign‑ups, and sharing updates clearly.Community Engagement: A positive, approachable manner that helps build local involvement.

Benefits

Practical Experience: Event planning, people coordination, and community engagement.Leadership Development: Confidence in leading teams, making decisions, and managing real‑world projects.Community Connection: A chance to play an active part in Whitstable’s maritime heritage and meet like‑minded local people.Personal Fulfilment: Satisfaction in helping a local charity thrive and seeing events come to life because of their contribution.New Skills: Growth in communication, organisation, teamwork, and problem‑solving.Flexibility: A role which adapts to your availability and interests.Supportive Environment: Being part of a friendly, welcoming volunteer team with guidance from trustees and experienced members.

Time Commitment

Approximately 2-3 hours / week depending on time of year.

Location

Postcode: CT5 2AF

Role Address: Whitstable, Faversham and surrounding areas preferred. Kent area also fine. Some work can be done remotely.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026