Opportunities at Kingston Voluntary Action

The Buddy Scheme is a face-to-face befriending scheme that supports neurodivergent adults, specifically people with learning disabilities or autism, to enjoy their social time and take part in leisure activities with a volunteer buddy.

The aims of the scheme are to reduce social isolation and loneliness, increase choice, improve confidence and self-esteem and help integration into the community.

 

The role and candidate:

KVA is looking for a passionate, self motivated individual to sustain and develop the well established Buddy Scheme.

The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and motivation for working with neurodivergent people and running small projects, alongside strong networking skills. They will have experience of co-ordinating volunteers / people and will be positive about the difference that volunteers can make. This role will involve working with and helping people in the community and the right candidate will have the opportunity to make the job their own.

 

Buddy Scheme Co-ordinator Job Advert

Buddy Scheme Co-ordinator Job Description

To apply please complete online application form:

Kingston Voluntary Action Employment Application Form - Buddy Scheme Co-ordinator

 

Application Deadline – Monday 2nd February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026

The Larch is seeking volunteers to assist us in running our social club for adults with autism. Please see Larch Volunteering - Kingston Eco-op
To apply for the Larch, please click here. To discuss volunteering at the Larch, call Leeni Szalay-Winter on 07393378833 or email leeni@kingstoneco-op.org.uk

The Buddy Scheme is seeking volunteers to support our service users by accompanying them to various leisure activities. Please see Buddy Scheme Volunteering.
For more information, please call 020 8255 8068 or email buddyscheme@kva.org.uk 

Kingston Surplus Hub is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our hub in a variety of hands-on roles: Please see Kingston Surplus Food Hub Volunteering.
For more information, please e-mail emma.idris@kva.org.uk.

If you would like to volunteer with Kingston Voluntary Action, please fill out the form below: 
KVA Volunteering Expression of Interest

Other Opportunities in the Sector

Princess Alice Hospice are currently recruiting three new trustees, and one of the key areas of expertise we’re looking for is community engagement and inclusion. 

Richmond Borough Mind are recruiting Volunteering Coordinator. Please contact Mnd's recruitment team with any questions: recruitment@rbmind.org 

Kingston United Reformed Church are currently recruiting for a Caretaker/Cleaner.  Application closing date 20th February 2026.

SEEN is recruiting Listener Volunteers to support those facing pregnancy loss (including miscarriage and post-abortion support) or unplanned pregnancy crisis. If you are compassionate, a good communicator, and have an active Christian faith, please get in touch! For further information, contact anna.johnson@seen.charity or call 020 8892 8483.

Barnfield RDA  are recruiting volunteers for weekday sessions.