Administrative Support Volunteer Roles in Lewisham, Greater London

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.

Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.

Our Auctions for Animals team is looking to expand and requires a passionate admin volunteer to help us continue to run successful online fundraising events. Ensuring our monthly auction records are kept up-to-date and communicating with our supporters and donors will be your main priority. You will also be supporting our team with other admin needs and contributing to our social media presence. 

Experience of Google Workspace would be an advantage along with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently. As our main auctions are run through our facebook group so you must have an active account. 

We would ask that you can commit 1-3 hours per week, and while some tasks may be time sensitive, your hours can be flexible and can fit around your other commitments.

If you would like to help us increase awareness of IAPWA’s work and raise vital funds, we would love to hear from you.

A bit about this role

Thousands of cats each year rely on the help of animal charities because they have been abandoned, they have strayed or because there has been a change in their owner’s circumstances. Becoming an administration volunteer is just one way you can help improve the lives of cats in your local community. Our admin volunteers help provide vital admin support to our volunteer groups and teams across Cats Protection. They help keep up to date records of the number of cats that have been rehomed, collate supporter details and send out newsletters. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administrative experience, a passion for cats, or both!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Recording relevant information related to your volunteer group
• Signposting enquiries to the relevant teams within Cats Protection
• Sending information to supporters, volunteers and to our National Cat Centre
• Distributing information leaflets if required

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by providing valuable administrative support to your local volunteer group. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Administrative and organisational skills
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Previous experience in office administration (would be an advantage)

Time expectation

Our administration volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Our Sight Loss Counselling team provides counselling and information over the phone and online to people who are impacted by sight loss. Our client group is diverse, with the majority of clients being over the age of 50. We also offer our service to children and young people, run training workshops on Sight Loss Counselling and facilitate short-term support groups for people with sight loss and their friends and families. In this role you will be the first point of contact for all incoming clients and you’ll provide service information in a timely, efficient, and sensitive manner. You will be liaising between counsellors and clients and will carry out a range of admin duties and ensure client confidentiality. You may have the opportunity to contribute to the development of administrative systems.

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• This is a home based role to be carried out on a weekday between 9am and 5pm.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of providing administrative support within an office environment and using administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of data management/ CRM systems.

OVERALL PURPOSE

We are seeking a motivated & experienced Volunteer Recruitment Administrator to join our charity. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals passionate about our mission. Your expertise will contribute to building a dedicated and skilled workforce, enabling us to impact the community positively. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your HR recruitment skills for a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

You will play a key role in working towards our mission to recruit outstanding individuals who will work with us to transform the lives of disadvantaged women and families living in Wolverhampton.

Key responsibilities for this Volunteer Recruitment Administrator are:

® To act as a point of enquiry for information, advice and support for prospective volunteers.

® To assist in screening, sourcing and shortlisting all CV’s for active vacancies.

® Assist with the recruitment process, including job postings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.

® Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.

® Help maintain and update employee records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

® To provide administrative support to the volunteer coordinator by updating job descriptions, coordinating & setting up interviews.

® To create and maintain documentation and records for recruitment.

® To build positive relationships with relevant stakeholders in order to attract high quality applicants.

® To explore innovative attraction methods to increase awareness of our volunteer programme amongst new audiences, particularly to those who are underrepresented on our programme.

® To follow up volunteer interest and enquiries in a timely manner, encouraging application to an appropriate role.

Person Specification

What you will need as Volunteer Recruitment Administrator:

® A good level of education, strong administration experience along with good IT literacy including Outlook, Word & Excel.

® A background in recruitment would be a huge bonus!

® The ability to prioritise your day, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.

® Great communication skills

® We have some great technology to support you, so you will need to have a good understanding of systems and MS Office applications

If you have a passion for recruitment this position is for you!

Plateful café is a refugee-led charity which provides employment for refugees and brings together communities through the art of food. We work with refugees in sharing cultural dishes from their home countries, where they are paid London living wage to serve them at our café. They are provided with tailored training to expand their existing culinary skills, whilst being given the environment to utilise their existing abilities.

Role Description

As Volunteer Administration manager, you will be crucial in managing administration processes at Plateful Café. Your responsibilities will be widely varied, requiring a combination of leadership, organisation and interpersonal skills. You will lead and support our small yet dedicated team of admin assistants, ensuring that operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1.Recruiting new admin assistants and training them, ensuring they have the resources to fulfil their roles effectively 

2.Completing a variety of admin tasks - some of these include (but are not limited to): booking events, posting job ads, shortlisting candidates for various roles, ordering produce for the charity, and assisting in writing reports & fundraising applications

3.Prioritising and delegating tasks to admin assistants based on urgency

4.Supporting admin assistants in their tasks, answering questions and overseeing that tasks are completed to a high standard

5.Attending remote team meetings

Personal Qualities

·Strong organisation, time management and prioritising abilities

·Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs & Drive

·Leadership and management skills

·Adaptability and flexibility

·Attention to detail

·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·Writing proficiency 

A unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London. DPI aims to foster an environment of sharing information, ideas, knowledge, and concerns for furthering of democratic solutions and outcomes. Our work supports the development of a pluralistic political arena capable of generating consensus and ownership over work on key issues at political and local levels.

The role includes the provision of administrative assistance to the CEO. Responsibilities will include arranging meetings, travel, and accommodation and maintaining the schedule of the CEO. The successful candidate should be able to come to the office five days a week , this can be full time or part time.  to the office

Specific Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Maintain CEO’s diary,
• Prioritise all incoming events inquiries for CEO and manage travel schedule,
• Respond to and coordinate responses to inquiries for CEO by mail, e-mail, and phone
• Carry out ad hoc small-scale research and analysis
• Prepare briefing papers and speeches as necessary
• Organise and maintain the department and files of the CEO’s office including registering and archiving materials
• Ensure smooth organisational communication and at times makes changes in procedures to deal with variations in workload
• Prepare for and take minutes at meetings, including Board meetings
• Other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications and Person Specification:

The successful candidate should need to meet the following criteria:

• Preferably holds a university degree in  Law , however a degree in international relations, political sciences, or related fields are also acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written and spoken English plus analytical skills
• Strong administrative skills
• A keen attention to detail and ability to prioritise as well as multitask
• Flexible and resourceful approach to work and a “can do” attitude
• Professional demeanour when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone
• Capacity to work in a highly pressured environment, while remaining calm
• Ability to take initiative and prioritise tasks, excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Ability to work on their own initiative as well as work as a team player.

In addition to daily voucher , there will be a stipend for travel expenses.

DPI’s paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment/volunteering with the Charity  if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Home-Start Camden and Islington is a charity dedicated to supporting families with children under five. We offer practical help, friendship, and guidance to prevent family crises.

As a Volunteer Office Administrator, you'll assist staff with a variety of administrative tasks, including answering phones, managing emails, filing, minute-taking, and setting up meetings. You'll also help with digital tasks, social media, and event preparation, while distributing flyers to promote the charity in the community.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. 

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values, and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Join us in leading positive change!

The Admin Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to: 

• Gain experience in the Third Sector. 
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'. 

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
•  Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
•  Liaising with staff
•  Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills. 
• Well organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

General Admin role to support the charities core day to day activity and give support to the Co-Chair of the charity as well as the volunteer GM. The role will include issuing volunteer agreeements, making sure all policies are up to date working with the trustees, issuing thank you letters and logging donations. A good understanding of balance sheets, use of excel, excellent communication skills are needed and you will need to love dogs and love being organised. We work in a fun team atmosphere remotely but we chat on WA and zoom often and are in touch daily. We also meet up for fundraising events across the country. Your skills will come into play when we host these fundraising events as well and there will be a chance to meet the team in person. Sound like this role was meant for you? We hope to hear from you if so. Approved minor expenses will be covered if you are required to travel to an event or meeting.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. 

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values, and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Join us in leading positive change!

The Admin Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to: 

• Gain experience in the Third Sector. 
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'. 

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
•  Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
•  Liaising with staff
•  Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills. 
• Well organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Bid - Writer Support (Administrator) Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for Bid - Writer Support to join our passionate and driven team.

As Bid Administrator you will support the performance of a high performing bid team designed to facilitate and support the successful winning of new grants and tenders across the UK.

As an outstanding administrator you will play a key role in assisting the team to ensure that all bid documents and business development literature is prepared and presented not only to the highest possible standards but on time – often within challenging deadlines. Key to success in the role will be the following traits:

· Adaptability

· Determination

· Flexibility

· Robust disposition

You will be at your best when you’re working under pressure and in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. This role calls for someone who can react as deadlines and priorities change; someone with resilience and a tenacity to get the job done whilst never compromising on quality.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management of a central mailbox, including basic tender management duties

· Monitoring new business opportunities advertised on various portals and websites.

· Reviewing new business opportunities as they arrive, forwarding relevant opportunities to the appropriate bid writers.

· Taking ownership of the bid library, which includes ensuring that it kept up to date as and when new opportunities are submitted.

· Thoroughly proof-reading materials to ensure information is grammatically correct, well-researched, and without spelling errors

· Ensuring that our in-house bid process is understood and implemented to ensure that quality, commercial and legal requirements are consistently met

· Taking ownership of client portals – Including dealing with daily alerts and maintenance of portal logins

· Providing general administrative support to the bid writing team.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Type: Volunteer

Expected hours: 12 per week

Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience: Administration / Office support: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: 12 hours per week, 6 per day.

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:Day shift

Experience: Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. 

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values, and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Join us in leading positive change!

The Admin Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to: 

• Gain experience in the Third Sector. 
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'. 

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
•  Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
•  Liaising with staff
•  Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills. 
• Well organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

The Dementia Wellbeing Service provides practical and emotional support to help older people live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially engaged, and carry on doing what they love. The service supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia. The coordinator works with the client, their family, or carers to produce a personalised wellbeing plan.

Staff and volunteers for this service are located at our Henderson Court Hub in Hampstead.

What does the role involve?

Volunteers assist the Dementia Services Manager with all administrative aspects of delivering the services including communicating with people referred to the service.

What will you get out of it?

• You'll be making a difference to the lives of older people.
• You'll gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact on older people’s lives.
• You'll have an opportunity to build confidence and skills in engaging with people.
• You'll gain administrative experience such as updating databases, dealing with correspondence and dealing with enquiries.

About Us

Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $6.9 trillion into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to reduce this carbon footprint through technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending or switch to greener alternatives. Our bank-checking tool has been used almost 500,000 times by customers worldwide, shifting at least £30 million to banks that are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview

We're seeking a talented Illustrator to join us, helping to bring our mission to life visually through social media and our blog. This role will involve creating compelling, on-brand illustrations that communicate complex ideas in an engaging, clear, and creative way. Whether it's visualising data, enhancing our social media posts, or adding unique illustrations to our blog content, your work will be integral in making Bank.Green’s message resonate with a broad audience.

Commitment

We are seeking a commitment of 3-5 hours per week. This is currently a volunteer-based position, ideal for someone looking to contribute their creative talents towards a meaningful cause. We are open to both long-term and short-term commitments, but we value consistency and would prefer a candidate interested in joining us for an extended period.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visually compelling illustrations for social media, blog content, and other digital materials to help communicate key messages.
• Work closely with the marketing and content teams to develop graphics that align with our brand’s tone and mission.
• Adapt complex environmental and financial data into user-friendly visual formats, making information easily digestible and engaging.
• Ensure illustrations remain consistent with our visual identity and style guide.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for visually enhancing our communication strategies.

Desired Skills

• Proven experience in illustration, particularly for digital platforms (social media, blogs, websites).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of styles, with an emphasis on clarity and creativity in conveying information.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other relevant software.
• An interest in environmental sustainability, climate advocacy, or financial topics is a plus but not required.

Volunteer Benefits

As a volunteer with Bank.Green, you will:

• Gain experience working with a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation focused on sustainability and climate action.
• Have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to shift financial systems towards greener alternatives.
• Build your portfolio with meaningful projects that address one of the most pressing issues of our time.
• Collaborate with a passionate, international team dedicated to making a difference.
• Be recognised for your contribution with professional references and recommendations to support your future career growth.