Current Opportunities

Community Engagement Coordinator (Volunteer)

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Organisation: Yusra Jinaan Foundation

Commitment: Around 2-4 hours per week, with flexibility around activities and meetings

Initial period: 6 month pilot, reviewed together

Support provided: Induction, safeguarding guidance, training and ongoing mentorship

Checks: References and DBS check 

Apply here: https://forms.gle/6FeM5pG9N4235q9C6 

About the opportunity

The Yusra Jinaan Foundation (YJF) is looking for a warm, reliable and community-minded volunteer to help strengthen support for disabled children and their families in High Wycombe. This is a voluntary role focused on building relationships, welcoming families and helping community activities run smoothly.

The volunteer will help YJF connect with parent carers from underrepresented communities , listen to what families need and support simple activities that reduce isolation and help families feel more included. This may include parent-carer sessions, family activities, feedback conversations and sharing agreed signposting information.

This is not a paid staff role and you do not need to be a qualified SEND professional. We are looking for someone who is approachable, trusted, organised and willing to learn, with a genuine interest in supporting disabled children and their families. Applications from parent carers are especially welcomed.

About the Yusra Jinaan Foundation

The Yusra Jinaan Foundation was founded in 2022 to honour the memory of our co-founders’ daughter, Yusra; a bright young soul who, despite battling a rare genetic disorder known as Joubert’s Syndrome, profoundly impacted all who knew her. Yusra, whose name means 'ease' in Arabic, inspires our mission: to bring ease and support to the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

The Foundation operates across three key streams, Child, Carer, and Community, to provide targeted support and resources that bridge gaps in accessibility and understanding within society. For children, we partner with organisations to facilitate access to healthcare, therapies, and services. For carers, we offer training, signposting, and culturally appropriate activities. For the community, we advocate for acceptance, improved literacy, and accessibility around disability, especially in culturally unfamiliar spaces.

We are also a proud member of the Disabled Children's Partnership, a coalition of 100 organisations campaigning for improved health and social care for disabled children and their families.

What you may help with

• Be a friendly and approachable point of contact for parent carers and families.

• Welcome families at parent-carer sessions, activities or community events.

• Help coordinate monthly parent-carer support sessions, coffee mornings or family activities.

• Support simple feedback conversations or surveys so families can share what would help.

• Share approved YJF signposting information and resources.

• Help promote YJF activities and encourage families to take part.

• Build positive relationships with local organisations, schools, faith groups and community groups.

• Help identify practical barriers families may face, such as timing, access, communication, sensory needs or confidence.

• Keep brief notes of attendance, feedback themes and learning points where requested.

• Raise any concerns or safeguarding issues promptly with the named YJF lead.

Who this role would suit

This role may suit someone who:

• has a genuine passion for supporting disabled children and their families

• is warm, patient, approachable and able to build trust with families from diverse backgrounds

• lives in or has strong links to High Wycombe

• is comfortable listening to families without judgement

• has good communication skills and can help people feel at ease

• is organised and able to help with simple coordination, follow-up and communication

• understands confidentiality and is willing to follow YJF safeguarding guidance

• can commit around 2-4 hours per week, with flexibility around activities and meetings

• has good understanding of the needs of disabled children and their families, particularly within underrepresented communities.

• has lived experience of disability or additional needs, though this is not essential 

Why volunteer with us?

This role is particularly suitable for someone looking to build their experience and confidence while contributing to an important cause. Whether you are returning to work, considering a future in the charity sector, community development or family support, or simply want to gain meaningful experience, this role offers valuable hands-on involvement.

YJF will provide induction, relevant training and ongoing mentorship. You will also have the chance to build confidence, skills and local relationships while helping make community spaces more welcoming for disabled children and their families.

Volunteering with YJF will also give you the opportunity to build practical experience and gain exposure to future volunteering, training and development opportunities through YJF’s wider network and projects.

How to express interest

To express interest, please complete our short Expression of Interest form: https://forms.gle/6FeM5pG9N4235q9C6 

We look forward to hearing from you!