Campaigning Volunteer Roles

Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If you already have some fundraising experience that would be great too but it’s not essential.

What is a Fundraising Coordinator?

As Fundraising Coordinator, you would work with your local SSAFA branch to develop a Fundraising Plan. You would be central to delivering this local plan to raise funds through a range of local sources including grants, trusts, appeals, collections, and events.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

SSAFA branches rely on a regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity, and grants for clients in urgent needs. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community. We’d love to hear from you if you could help by coordinating this vital aspect of your local SSAFA branch.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. You would also be out and about at events and meetings. This role would suit someone looking to give a regular time commitment to SSAFA although when and where would be flexible to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• Developing an ethical fundraising plan based on the needs of the branch and choosing a mix of sources.
• Working with the branch secretary and Regional Fundraising Manager, recruit a team of fundraising volunteers to support events, appeals and collections.
• Working with the Regional Fundraising Manager, support national fundraising campaigns.
• Working with the Branch Publicity Officer, develop opportunities to combine awareness and fundraising.
• Planning and running local appeals, collections, and events
• Identifying and submitting applications to appropriate trusts and grant funding organisations
• Working with Marketing staff at central office check that all fundraising materials meet SSAFA branding style and current key messages.
• Liaise with Regional Fundraising Manager when pursuing opportunities beyond local sources e.g., corporates.
• Evaluate fundraising activities and provide reports and information for the branch.
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA including all sections of the community in awareness raising
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clients.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - Fundraising workshops. 
• Access to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance, and marketing materials
• Fundraising Manager (per region)
• Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central office.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills including written and spoken English.
• Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media.
• Experience of running events and or submitting funding applications would be welcome but not essential.
• Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
• Ability to make enquires about fundraising opportunities by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
• Reliable attitude, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a criminal record check required? No

With a goal to help transform lives, change attitudes, and create a society that works for autistic people, the UK's leading autism charity, the National Autistic Society is now looking for three new Trustees to join the board to help navigate their future challenges.

Applications close Monday 24th March.

Who we are.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and one of the country’s major charities, with a turnover of around £95 million. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We are active across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and have a network of volunteer-run branches across the UK. As well as adult services and schools, we run a range of programmes, have dedicated diagnostic services and run specialist helplines. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities, and the government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. And we improve public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face.

We’re continuing to advocate on longstanding issues such as social care funding and campaign for what autistic people need to see in the forthcoming autism strategy in England and its equivalent in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We’re also growing our branch network – including national online branches – and we are working on a new mental health programme combining research, digital guidance and policy influencing.

This is a truly transformational and vital time to be part of our charity. We are in the latter stages this year of our Vision to Reality Strategy for 2023-2026, which sets out the role of NAS in creating a society that works for autistic people.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved – but there’s always more to be done. As the economic, social, and political landscape changes, our strategy must evolve to reflect changes. We need to ensure we continue to increase our fundraising and commercial activities to deliver the scale of impact required.

We’re looking for three new trustees to join our board to help us navigate future challenges.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for three new Trustees to join the board; in particular, we are looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in HR, organisational development, people and culture who has operated in complex environments and will Chair our newly formed People Committee.

We are looking for a Trustee who brings a committed and contemporary mindset and will offer strategic insights, philanthropic ideas, valuable introductions, and opportunities. You will have an enlightened approach that fits with the values of the National Autistic Society. Through the contribution and support of this Trustee, we will continue to develop our income and high-value fundraising with new individuals and organisations. Aligned with the values of the National Autistic Society, you will act as an ambassador while leveraging your commercial acumen and governance expertise to support our mission.

We are looking to appoint a Trustee who is autistic who can bring valuable insights to our Board alongside their skills and experiences. We value the unique perspectives and experiences you can bring and want to enhance our governance and strategic thinking with a fresh perspective. We believe that diverse voices make our board and organisation stronger, and we want to ensure our governance and decision-making reflect a wide range of lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all Trustees can contribute meaningfully.

We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way, and we’re committed to ensuring our Trustees reflect our society, our charity and the people we represent and support. We welcome applications from autistic people, their families and carers. To achieve greater diversity, we’re actively encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and regions. We can work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you contribute fully to being a member of our board. Our Pioneer project is focused on ensuring our organisation is an exemplary employer of autistic people. This also extends to our board.

We’re looking for people who can provide strategic direction, appropriate oversight, scrutiny, challenge, leadership and passion to support our development.

Time Commitment

The National Autistic Society Board meets four times with one overnight strategy away day every year. Our meetings are a blend of face-to-face and virtual meetings. Our trustees join one sub-committee which meets 4 times a year usually online. We expect the time commitment overall to be approximately one day a month, including reading board papers, ad hoc conversations with board members and the executive and the opportunity throughout the year to visit our services and schools, and represent NAS at events.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Monday 24th March.

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?

If so, our new community-based charity is seeking dedicated, committed, and loyal volunteers to help us get set up and off the ground. We aim to make a significant impact in the lives of people aged 18 and above who are living with loneliness and social isolation in London and later expand beyond the London area.

We are looking for volunteers with experience in the following areas:

• Trustees: Help guide our charity's vision and mission, and provide good governance to our new charity.

• Fundraising: Develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies, write grants or fundraise for us.

• Finance: Manage and oversee our financial health, create systems and processes.

• HR: Recruit, train, and support our growing team.

• Marketing and Communications: Spread the word about our cause and engage with the community.

• Service Development and Management: Design and implement programmes that make a real difference.

• We are also looking for support in other areas too, so if you have skills, experience or expertise in a particular area that would really help us, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be a part of a meaningful and impactful initiative at its very early start up stage.

• The chance to work with a passionate and diverse team, dedicated to making a difference.

• The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, a heart of gold and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

If you have the skills and the drive to help us build our charity from the ground up, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can create a supportive and connected community.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us and tell us your availability and what kind of things you'd like to volunteer your time to do.

Let's make a difference, one connection at a time.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?

If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is seeking a dedicated and skilled volunteer to join us as an Experienced Grant Writer. Our mission is to make a significant impact on the lives of people aged 18 and above who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in London, with plans to expand beyond the London area.

Role Overview:

As an Experienced Grant Writer, you will play a vital role in helping us secure the funding we need to bring our charity to life. Your expertise in sourcing and writing grants will be essential in generating much-needed income to kick-start our operations and drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities suitable for SUNSHINE.

• Write compelling and persuasive grant applications tailored to funders' criteria.

• Develop innovative strategies to secure funding from a range of sources.

• Work closely with the team to understand funding needs and priorities.

• Maintain accurate records of grant applications and outcomes for future reference.

What We Offer:

• The chance to join and make a meaningful contribution to a grassroots initiative in its start-up phase.

• The opportunity to use your expertise to support a cause you’re passionate about.

• The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.

• The opportunity to get hands on and use your skills, experience and expertise for a good cause.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, a new community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. We aim to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement built on compassion, dedication, and shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate people like you at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us. Include your availability.

Let’s make a difference, one connection at a time.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If you already have some fundraising experience that would be great too but it’s not essential.

What is a Fundraising Coordinator?

As Fundraising Coordinator, you would work with your local SSAFA branch to develop a Fundraising Plan. You would be central to delivering this local plan to raise funds through a range of local sources including grants, trusts, appeals, collections, and events.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

SSAFA branches rely on a regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity, and grants for clients in urgent needs. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community. We’d love to hear from you if you could help by coordinating this vital aspect of your local SSAFA branch.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. You would also be out and about at events and meetings. This role would suit someone looking to give a regular time commitment to SSAFA although when and where would be flexible to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• Developing an ethical fundraising plan based on the needs of the branch and choosing a mix of sources.
• Working with the branch secretary and Regional Fundraising Manager, recruit a team of fundraising volunteers to support events, appeals and collections.
• Working with the Regional Fundraising Manager, support national fundraising campaigns.
• Working with the Branch Publicity Officer, develop opportunities to combine awareness and fundraising.
• Planning and running local appeals, collections, and events
• Identifying and submitting applications to appropriate trusts and grant funding organisations
• Working with Marketing staff at central office check that all fundraising materials meet SSAFA branding style and current key messages.
• Liaise with Regional Fundraising Manager when pursuing opportunities beyond local sources e.g., corporates.
• Evaluate fundraising activities and provide reports and information for the branch.
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA including all sections of the community in awareness raising
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clients.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - Fundraising workshops. 
• Access to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance, and marketing materials
• Fundraising Manager (per region)
• Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central office.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills including written and spoken English.
• Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media.
• Experience of running events and or submitting funding applications would be welcome but not essential.
• Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
• Ability to make enquires about fundraising opportunities by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
• Reliable attitude, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a criminal record check required? No

Branch Trustee Vacancies

RSPCA Coventry and District Branch CIO 

Help us make the world a better place for animals

Do you have professional expertise you could use to help a good cause? Are you passionate about animal welfare? We are looking for Trustees to manage the affairs of the Coventry and District Branch to promote and provide animal welfare within the branch area.

Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties such as the role of chairman, treasurer or secretary.

About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!

The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch CIO

The Coventry and District Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee

•    Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
•  Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
•  Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
•  In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
•  Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
•  Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
•  Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
•  In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any area. Specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation can be useful, but not essential. Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee

•  We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
•  Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
• The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
•  The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
•  A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people

  Practical considerations

  Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.

•   Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
•  Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
•   Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
•   References will also be required.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role. 

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!

The Branch Trustee needs to be based in Coventry, Warwickshire area including Rugby, Nuneaton and North Warwickshire and Solihull.

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?

If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is seeking a dedicated, committed, and loyal volunteer to join us as a Service Development and Operations Manager. We aim to make a significant impact on the lives of people aged 18 and above who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in London, with plans to expand beyond the London area.

Role Overview:

As a Service Development and Operations Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing programmes that make a real difference in the lives of our community members. You will work closely with our passionate and dedicated team to ensure the smooth operation of our initiatives and help us achieve our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective service delivery programmes.

• Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of service.

• Coordinate with other team members and volunteers to ensure seamless execution of projects.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our services and suggest improvements.

• Assist in the creation and management of operational processes and systems.

• Support SUNSHINE in other areas to ensure the smooth running of our new start up charity.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be a part of a meaningful and impactful initiative at its very early start-up stage.

• The chance to work with a passionate and diverse team, dedicated to making a difference.

• The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.

• The opportunity to get hands on and use your skills, experience and expertise for a good cause.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, a heart of gold, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us. Include your availability.

Let's make a difference, one connection at a time.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?

If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is seeking a dedicated, committed, and loyal volunteer to join us as a Service Delivery Manager. We aim to make a significant impact on the lives of people aged 18 and above who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in London, with plans to expand beyond the London area.

Role Overview:

As a Service Delivery Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, creating, implementing, and managing programmes that make a real difference in the lives of our community members. You will work closely with our passionate and dedicated team to ensure the smooth operation of our initiatives and help us achieve our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective service delivery programmes.

• Oversee daily services and ensure high standards of service.

• Coordinate with other team members and volunteers to ensure seamless execution of projects.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our services and suggest improvements.

• Assist in the creation and management of operational processes and systems.

• Support SUNSHINE in other areas to ensure the smooth running of our new start up charity.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be a part of a meaningful and impactful initiative at its very early start-up stage.

• The chance to work with a passionate and diverse team, dedicated to making a difference.

• The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.

• The opportunity to get hands on and use your skills, experience and expertise for a good cause.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, a heart of gold, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us. Include your availability.

Let's make a difference, one connection at a time.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?

If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is seeking a dedicated, committed, and loyal volunteer to join us as a Project Manager. This pivotal role will lead the setup of our charity, from creating a comprehensive project plan to working closely with our Founder to ensure the charity is set up and running smoothly.

Role Overview:

As our Project Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping the foundation of our charity. You will work collaboratively with our Founder to develop strategies, create project plans, and oversee the setup process to bring SUNSHINE’s vision to life. This is a unique opportunity to be instrumental in building an organisation that aims to transform lives and nurture a sense of community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a detailed project plan for the charity's setup.

• Collaborate closely with the Founder to define goals and milestones.

• Coordinate and manage resources, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.

• Establish and document operational processes and systems for the charity's smooth functioning.

• Identify and mitigate risks during the setup phase.

• Support SUNSHINE in additional areas to ensure a strong foundation for its launch.

What We Offer:

• A Front-Row Seat to Impact: Be part of a meaningful initiative from its inception, shaping its journey and legacy.

• Collaboration and Creativity: Work hand-in-hand with our passionate Founder to bring innovative ideas to life.

• Make a Difference: Use your project management skills to establish an organisation that will positively affect countless lives.

• A Chance to Shine: This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with your expertise.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, a brand-new grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to combat loneliness and social isolation by fostering connections, spreading joy, and nurturing community spirit. With compassion, dedication, and a heart of gold, we aspire to build a world where no one feels alone.

SUNSHINE is more than just a charity; it’s a movement fueled by a shared vision of transforming lives. Together, we can make a difference—one project, one step, one smile at a time.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us. Be sure to include your availability.

Let’s turn dreams into reality and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

East London Waterworks Park is looking for comms strategists and PR managers to help grow East London Waterworks Park's audiences.

East London Waterworks Park is a charity that has raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for communications strategists and PR to participate in our community-led working group who are promoting public awareness and support of the project. 

There is opportunity to lead on projects across communications, content creation, social media, PR, newsletters, film, podcasts or any other channels of interest, and facilitate the direction of the working group.

The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.

You should be experienced in implementing effective strategic communications, managing media relations and social media platforms by creating engaging content, and building online communities. Strong writing and editing skills for various materials including press releases and social media posts. Comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role. 

Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your strategic communication will be instrumental in fostering a strong connection between our community, the park, and its biodiversity. Your input will help us craft compelling narratives that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

Fundraisers wanted to support East London Waterworks Park in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy.

East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for fundraisers to contribute to our community-led fundraising strategy, to develop relationships with funders and to write funding applications. 

You would join our fundraising circle, which coordinates our fundraising efforts. It is currently exploring grant opportunities and developing relationships with businesses and other funders. We meet online on Google Meet and volunteers complete agreed tasks remotely. 

If you have experience in writing grants and funding applications, corporate fundraising, philanthropy, or any other aspect of fundraising, it would be great to hear from you. 

We are keen fundraisers but we are lacking professional expertise and experience and we would love your help and input. We would welcome one-off advice on the phone or in person, as well as longer term volunteers. 

We would also love to hear from potential volunteers without experience but with transferable skills.

East London Waterworks Park is an exciting and ambitious project. Without funding we won’t be able to make it happen, so you will be directly contributing to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.

Join our Board - Help us Save Lives

About MedicAlert

MedicAlert has been providing life-saving support for 60 years. As the only UK-registered charity offering personalised medical IDs and a 24/7 emergency helpline, we empower individuals with medical conditions to live confidently. Our records are nurse-verified, ensuring accuracy and trust.

About the role

Following a period of successful transformation, we are expanding our Board with individuals who bring diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. If you are passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you!

We welcome all applicants, regardless of background. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with expertise in:

• Human Resources
• Charity fundraising

Additional skills that would be valuable:

• Strategic leadership and organisational growth experience
• Senior external representation, advocacy, and partnership-building
• Strong teamwork and motivation skills
• Willingness to leverage personal networks for awareness-raising
• Board experience (beneficial but not essential)
• Healthcare sector knowledge (especially urgent/emergency care) welcomed but not required

Trustees are expected to uphold and adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles): ensuring they act in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries at all times.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact – Help protect thousands with medical conditions.
• Strategic influence – Play a key role in shaping MedicAlert’s future.
• Join a trusted organisation – The UK’s only charity providing medical ID services.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders – Work alongside a dedicated Board.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment where all Trustees feel valued and respected. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

Closing date: 28th March
Interviews: Starting from w/c 28th April

To Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you can contribute, we would love to hear from you!
Please click the apply button to head to our website for an information pack and details of how to apply.

No agencies please.

What we do

We help everyone use parks and their transformative health and wellbeing benefits. DEFRA estimates that if everyone spent time in parks, the NHS could save £2.1 billion a year, however often the people who could benefit most from using parks, do not.

We work with under-served communities to help them spend time in green space and we support small groups and community organisations to do the same. From supporting people with complex mental health needs to connect with nature and build community, to identifying and removing physical barriers to park access, we work to make sure parks fulfil their potential as free to use, community assets.

The role

As a Trustee, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Trustees for the management, support and development of our staff is maintained. All Trustees share responsibility for the organisation.

The main responsibilities of a Trustee is to:

• oversee the strategic direction of the charity as it scales to meet demand, and support the CEO in managing this growth;
• use their expertise to help guide the process;
• ensure the organisation works within the law and in line with its governing document and policies;
• keep informed about the activities of the charity in order to maintain effective oversight;
• take a financial overview and ensure that the organisation’s finances are adequate and responsibly managed;
• promote the work and safeguard the reputation of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Skills and experience needed

Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and hire great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for health, nature and accessibility, you will find a home here.

All applicants will be treated equally but we want to build our level of lived experience of barriers to parks. Therefore, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, people who are caring for a loved one, and/or from low-income households. 

Please state in your cover letter whether you would like to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme for Disabled or ethnic minority candidates. This scheme guarantees these groups an interview if they meet the essential skills, experience and qualities. 

It's an exciting time to join The Access Foundation, with opportunities to develop your skills & help shape our future. If you're committed, enthusiastic & known to make a difference, please apply. We welcome individuals who have no trustee experience. 

What is the Access Foundation all about?

The Access Foundation was set up in 2021, following the success and growth of The Access Group. While The Access Foundation is affiliated with the Access Group in terms of its identity, the Foundation is a separate organisation, governed by an independent board of trustees and with its own objectives. 

The Access Foundation is focused on awarding grants to charities which make a valuable and measurable positive impact.  The grant giving objectives of the Foundation fall into three categories: 

1. to bridge the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people

1. to advance the charitable causes of the registered charities chosen as the "Access Group Company Charities of the Year"

1. to help charities nominated by employees of the Access group with which they have strong emotional connections with.  

The Foundation funds charitable projects and activities which make a real difference to people’s lives in all the countries where the Access Group operates, and we aim to award grants to a total value of at least £10 million over the next 5 years.

This is an exciting time to join The Foundation, with opportunities to develop your skills and help shape our future. If you are committed, enthusiastic and known to make a difference, please apply. We welcome applications from individuals who have no experience of being a trustee. We will provide support.  

The Role of Trustee at The Access Foundation 

The trustees of the Access Foundation are responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity, known collectively as the Board of Trustees.  The Board is responsible for the direction of The Foundation and ensures it is solvent, well run and delivers on our charitable objectives.  

As a trustee to the Foundation, you’ll attend: 

• Two regular online weekly meetings to review grant applications and to ensure the operational management of the Foundation, totalling about 2.5 hours 

• An all-day team meeting in person (every 2 months, usually in London) to progress the above, as well as progressing strategy 

• Completing actions as agreed in the meetings above. 

The total time commitment is expected to be at least 6 hours per week. 

Desirable Qualities 

As a trustee, you will show: 

• Your commitment to the organisation and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. 

• You’re an advocate of equal opportunity, and you actively promote diversity. 

• Good and independent judgement and you’re willing to speak your mind.

• Strategic vision and your ability to think creatively and challenge current thinking and operating, in a constructive manner. 

• You work effectively as a member of a team. 

• Your ability to evaluate and interpret management information and other data. 

• You’re well versed in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and the Office365 environment 

• You can deliver “hands on” services to the organisation

Skills and Experience Required 

As a trustee, you can demonstrate specific knowledge and experience in one or more of these areas: 

• Charity law, compliance and governance, 

• Grant management, particularly within an international context as well as the UK, 

• Leadership or management of a medium to large organisation, ideally with multiple and/or diverse sites or subsidiaries, 

• Financial management, specifically investment and treasury functions, 

• Data analysis and/or research. 

• Change management, 

• Monitoring and evaluating performance in the commercial and/or not for profit sector, 

• Recruitment and human resources expertise, including employment legislation, 

• Business development, 

• Risk management, 

• Marketing, media and PR, 

• Business or intellectual property law. 

Duties and responsibilities 

The Trustees of the Access Foundation: 

• Ensure the Foundation achieves its charitable objects as defined in the Articles of Association, by establishing a clear vision, a set of values and strategy, and ensuring that there is a common understanding of these by trustees, staff and associated personnel. 

• Ensure that operational plans and budgets support the vision and strategy of the Foundation and uses its resources exclusively to pursue our charitable objectives. 

• Ensure that the views of stakeholders are regularly sought and considered and there is regular review of the external environment for changes that might affect the organisation (political, financial, demographic, competitive, partnerships, alliances). 

• Ensure that the organisation complies with the Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. 

• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation, protect and manage the assets of the organisation (financial or otherwise) and ensure the proper investment of its funds. 

• Ensure the Foundation acts in accordance with employment law and exercises a duty of care to its employees. 

• Ensure a well thought through risk management process is in place and give serious consideration to procuring external professional advice on any matter that presents a material risk to the charity that is beyond the established risk management process, or where the trustees could be perceived to be in breach of their duties. 

• Ensure that the organisation has a fit for purpose governance structure that is appropriate to a charity of its size/complexity, stage of development, and its charitable objects, and reflects the diversity of its stakeholders. 

• Ensure that the board regularly reviews its own training needs and creates an expectation of continuous professional development throughout the organisation. 

• Ensure that trustees have an agreed code of conduct and comply with it, and that there are mechanisms for the removal of trustees who do not abide by the principles stated therein 

The applications close on the 15th February and the interview process will start w/c 17th February. We are looking for 2 trustees and look to appoint mid-March.