Volunteer & Community Engagement Executive

DETAILS

Location: Dubai, UAE

Type: Part-time

Working Pattern: 3 full days per week or 5 half-days

Salary: AED 5,000 per month + benefits

The Sparkle Foundation is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing and highly organised Volunteer & Community Engagement Executive to grow and manage our volunteer community across the UAE.

We want someone who genuinely loves people, enjoys bringing communities together and can turn enthusiasm into action.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can recruit, inspire and retain volunteers, build relationships and create meaningful opportunities for people to get involved with Sparkle.

Our goal is to build a thriving, sustainable volunteer community that helps The Sparkle Foundation increase its reach, strengthen relationships and deliver greater impact.

key responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment and Management

• Proactively recruit new volunteers from schools, universities, businesses and the wider UAE community.
• Manage the full volunteer journey, including applications, onboarding, induction, scheduling and ongoing engagement.
• Maintain an accurate volunteer database, including availability, skills, interests and participation.
• Match volunteers with suitable opportunities based on their skills and Sparkle's organisational needs.
• Coordinate volunteer attendance, responsibilities and communications.
• Ensure volunteers complete relevant agreements, safeguarding requirements and inductions.

Community Building and Engagement

• Build an active, engaged and enthusiastic volunteer community.
• Develop relationships with schools, universities, corporate employee volunteering programmes and community groups.
• Organise volunteer gatherings, information sessions, appreciation events and community activities.
• Develop initiatives to encourage volunteers to stay involved throughout the year.
• Identify and nurture volunteer ambassadors and team leaders.
• Create opportunities for volunteers to introduce Sparkle to their personal and professional networks.

Events and Campaign Support

• Recruit, brief and coordinate volunteers for Sparkle events, including the Annual Sparkle Gala, fundraising activities and school campaigns.
• Prepare volunteer rotas, task assignments and event briefings.
• Work closely with the events, marketing and partnerships teams.
• Encourage volunteers to support fundraising campaigns, sponsorship introductions and auction prize outreach.
• Attend events when required and ensure volunteers feel supported and valued.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain volunteer records, attendance and service hours.
• Track recruitment, participation, retention and volunteer contributions.
• Coordinate volunteer certificates, recognition and appreciation communications.
• Provide regular updates on volunteer activity, upcoming opportunities and recruitment needs.
• Work with the marketing team to share volunteer stories and celebrate contributions.

key performance areas

Performance will be measured by:

• Number of new volunteers recruited and successfully onboarded.
• Number of active and regularly engaged volunteers.
• Volunteer retention and repeat participation.
• Volunteer attendance and hours contributed.
• Successful staffing of events and activities.
• Growth in school, university and corporate volunteer relationships.
• Volunteer satisfaction, recognition and community engagement.

Specific KPIs will be agreed annually and reviewed regularly.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Naturally outgoing, positive and confident engaging with people from all backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about community building, volunteering and social impact.
• Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking initiative.
• Able to manage multiple activities, people and schedules independently.
• Confident using spreadsheets, databases, WhatsApp groups and digital tools.
• Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, events, schools or hospitality is an advantage.
• Flexible and willing to attend occasional evening or weekend activities with agreed adjustments to working hours.



WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS

• This is a part-time role based in Dubai, working either 3 full days per week or 5 half-days, with regular office attendance and flexibility for events.
• The salary for this role is AED 5,000 per month plus benefits. Annual leave entitlement is pro rata to hours worked, plus UAE public holidays. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required around events, with agreed adjustments to working hours.
• The role is subject to a six-month probation period.
• We offer a friendly, collaborative working culture, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play a direct role in growing the community, reach and impact of The Sparkle Foundation.