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Wish you were working here?  We are recruiting for the posts of Islands Centres Warden and Volunteer Coordinator.  Come and join us. 

This is a special opportunity to serve at the very heart of our common life on Iona.

As Island Centres Warden, you will lead the residential and religious community at Iona Abbey — nurturing the daily rhythm of worship, hospitality and shared life that has shaped and inspired our movement for nearly 90 years.

If you are a Member or Associate Member of the Iona Community with a passion for incarnational spirituality, a gift for pastoral care, and the vision to lead a community rooted in hope, we warmly invite you to consider this calling.

More than a job, this is a commitment, for up to five-years, to live and work alongside staff, volunteers and guests in community,welcoming all who come seeking recharge, challenge and transformation. Could this be your work to do?

Could this be your work to do?

Important information.
Please read the “Working for the Iona Community on Iona” linked below for practical information about this post.
Due to the responsibilities of this role we are unable to offer this post on a Job Share basis.
This post is open to all Members and Associate Members of the Iona Community.  If you do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom, you will need to obtain a Minister of Religion visa (T2) to work in this role. More information can be found at Minister of Religion ,

Full details and relevant forms are available below:

Job description: Warden Recruitment Pack

Application form: Iona Community Application Form Iona

The Iona Community Declaration Form

Working For The Iona Community on Iona

Volunteer Coordinator

Join the team at Iona Abbey as our Volunteer Co-ordinator and play a vital role in creating a welcoming, supportive community. You will oversee the volunteer journey from recruitment and pre-arrival through induction, supervision and departure, ensuring every volunteer has a positive and rewarding experience. Working closely with the Operations Manager and department heads, you will lead recruitment, provide regular one-to-one support, and organise social activities that strengthen community life. This rewarding role combines people management, pastoral care and administration, supporting up to 80 volunteers each season who contribute to the Abbey’s unique rhythm of hospitality, worship and shared work.

Important information.
Please read the “Working for the Iona Community on Iona” linked below for practical information about this post.
We are unable to offer this post on a Job Share basis.

Full details and relevant forms are available below:

Application Closing date  23:59 (BST) 9th August

Interviews:  20th August

Start Date: 1st October

Job description: Volunteer Coordinator Recruitment Pack

Application form: Iona Community Application Form Iona

The Iona Community Declaration Form

Working For The Iona Community on Iona

Volunteer opportunities

We’re also on the look-out for energetic, fun-loving community volunteers. 

Head over to the volunteer page to find out more.