Communication Assistant Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Helping with event preparation
· Manning checkpoints
· Walking support
· First-aid support
· Marshals
· Support drivers
· Helping with community stalls
We are looking for people who are:
· Warm and non-judgemental
· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC
· Able to communicate with a range of different groups
· Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers
· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements
We can offer you the following:
· Induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· The opportunity to learn new skills
· YBTC commitment to health and safety
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are:
Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.



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East London Waterworks Park is looking for volunteers to lead social media and content creation for communications and campaigning for our community-owned park.
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 social media and content creator leads 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 will be at the forefront of our digital strategy to create a huge new biodiverse park and natural swimming ponds. We’re looking for creative and strategic thinkers who can craft compelling narratives and visually stunning content. You should have a deep understanding of social media platforms and analytics tools to measure and optimize our campaigns. Your ability to build and engage with online communities is crucial, as is your skill in managing media relations. We value individuals who are passionate about our mission and can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the role. You will be 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 content creation 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.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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Location: Ontario, Canada (Remote, with in-person responsibilities within the region)
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Commitment: 3-5 hours per week, part-time (potential to expand with program demand)
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Reports To: Operations Lead – Roots Academy Canada
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada & USA.
Position Summary:
The Event Lead will lead the strategy, design, and execution of all events, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals and deliver memorable experiences. This role oversees the end-to-end event planning process, including budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and team coordination. As the driving force behind the organization’s events, the Event Lead will ensure high standards of creativity, efficiency, and impact while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Event Planning:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances brand visibility.
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Identify event opportunities, including conferences, product launches, fundraisers, and internal engagements, to achieve strategic objectives.
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Event Design & Execution:
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Lead the planning and execution of all events, ensuring seamless logistics, creative concepts, and high-quality delivery.
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Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event themes, messaging, and objectives are aligned with organizational priorities.
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Budget Management:
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Manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
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Track expenses, negotiate vendor contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
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Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
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Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and partners to ensure successful event execution.
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Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to meet quality standards and timelines.
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Team Leadership:
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Lead, mentor, and develop the event planning team to achieve excellence in execution.
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Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
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Event Marketing & Promotion:
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Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events, including developing promotional materials, social media campaigns, and press outreach.
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Ensure a strong event presence across digital and physical platforms to maximize attendance and engagement.
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Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
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Measure event success through post-event reporting, feedback collection, and KPIs.
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Use insights to refine event planning processes and improve future events.
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Skills and Qualifications:
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Innovative: Demonstrated ability to drive growth through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies
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Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Ontario, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
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Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
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Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
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Commitment to Ihsaan (excellence): This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
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Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a team of 80+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house Tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers can claim expenses for food, travel, and equipment in line with the Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to students across the UK and beyond.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.
About VoiceAbility
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility
Volunteering with VoiceAbility allows you to make a difference in your local community, allowing us to help and support everyone to have a voice that counts. The roles we have available will challenge you, developing your communication skills, allowing you to gain professional experience that can be used in your future career, learn new things about yourself and others, meet new people, and have fun.
Volunteer Positions Available
We're recruiting for the following voluntary positions:
- Hospital Visitor Volunteer
- Relevant Persons' Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer
- Service Team Volunteer
Hospital Visitor Volunteer
VoiceAbility’s professional advocates provide independent support for people under the Mental Health Act. Hospital volunteers can help people get access to advocates, and can also support the work that advocates do.
As a hospital volunteer, you might:
- hold drop-ins
- attend events and ward meetings at local facilities
- share information
- refer people to an advocate, by completing a form online or calling our helpline
Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support Volunteers
Some people live in a care home because other people have decided that’s the best and safest place for them. They’re entitled to have support from an RPR, who is there to make sure they get the best care possible. Some people have family members as their RPR, the RPR might be a person from VoiceAbility. An RPR Support Volunteer supports the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care.
As an RPR Support Volunteer you might:
· Visit people in their care home, to make sure they’re getting the right care and support
· Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts and wishes
· Raise concerns
· Keep detailed notes and records
· Make a real difference to someone’s life
Service Team Volunteer
VoiceAbility’s service team volunteer role is a varied role that provides support to advocacy service teams in a number of ways.
As a service team volunteer in England, you might:
- support the local advocacy team as needed
- drop off promotional materials at various locations
- attend events or assist in organising small local events
- support staff with presentations
- accompany advocacy staff on visits
- support staff with group advocacy and self-advocacy workshops
- submit regular reporting forms
Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK.
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
VoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.
ED&I Statement
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to register your expression of interest
To find out more click on the “Apply” button to be redirected to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Twinkleboost CIO equips new parents with the skills they need to support their child’s communication development, so children can have better outcomes in life. We deliver this support in the non-threatening context of a fun; multi-sensory parent and baby class; led by Speech and Language Therapy Assistants. Each week, parents and carers are taught an evidence-based speech and language strategy which is practiced throughout the session. We focus on providing free sessions to families of children living in disadvantaged areas and children with SEND. For almost a decade, Twinkleboost has operated as a CIC and has recently transitioned to a CIO.
We are looking for a number of trustees to join our board who are able to support the growth of Twinkleboost CIO. We are looking for a trustee with experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Experience of grant writing and bid applications
- Experience of income generation within a charity
- Experience of accounting
- A academic background of Speech and Language Therapy
- Personal experience of facing challenges as a parent
- Those living in the areas Twinkleboost operates: Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
- Experience of business or management
The successful candidate with possess the following personal attributes:
- Flexibility to engage in the operation of the charity
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good independent judgement
What difference will you make?
As a member of our board you will support our work and strategic direction, as well as help us to achieve our Purpose to support families so children can have better outcomes in life. The role of trustee at Twinkleboost is varied and interesting, providing scope to really make a difference.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a trustee, you will:
- be committed to the purpose and values of Twinkleboost CIO.
- work with the other trustees to implement and deliver the Strategic Plan.
- ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- contribute to the running of Twinkleboost CIO in your area of experience.
- prepare for, and attend, trustee and committee meetings.
- maintain confidentiality on sensitive and confidential information.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Branch Secretary
RSPCA Macclesfield, South East Cheshire & Buxton
Would you get a buzz from being part of a team of volunteers dedicated to helping animals in need, working mainly from home at a time that suits you?
Key Responsibilities:
- To act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.
- To act as main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
- Order and distribute RSPCA stationary, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
- Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, there is no meeting in December, meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
- Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
- Arrange the branch AGM Including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
- Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
- Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
- Monitor the secretary email address, issue the newsletters, issue any one off appeals.
- Training is available.
Sometimes of the year are much busier than others. For example, April when the Annual Report needs to be done, May when all the calling notices for the AGM need to be sent out and in June when everything needs to be prepared ready for the AGM. Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, preferably local to the areas the branch covers.
Applicants will need to be able to prioritise/organise a workload, being tactful but clear, have basic computer skills, understanding confidentiality and working independently whilst keeping everyone informed and accept the ethos of the RSPCA.
We will work with all relevant regulatory bodies, including Local Authorities, the Charity Commission and other local and national bodies to ensure that safeguarding arrangements are robust, current and fit for purpose. The branch will cooperate with all inspection and scrutiny of its safeguarding arrangements as appropriate.
All those who work or volunteer for or with the branch will be given access to this policy.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Choice International is a non-profit organisation promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK and overseas. It researches, develops and implements development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.
We are seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support with writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations as well as contacting corporates for sponsorship for events and one-off projects. You will work form our office based in East London to support with raising funds for our events and organisation in the long term.
Your Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities, national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations
- Assisting with writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations and other institutes
- Writing emails and speaking with potential partners over the phone about the work of Choice with the aim of securing funds for the organisation.
You will have the following skills and experience:
- A good level of written and oral communication
- Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, marketing would be an advantage
- An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way
We are seeking a motivated and talented volunteer to support us in this role.
Working in a small team, you will be supporting Choice Directors, and will have responsibility for corporate, major donor and other fundraising. You will get involved with some of the largest grant funders in the UK, including the Big Lottery, Comic Relief, London Council and others.
The ideal candidate must have good written communication skills, with experience of writing funding proposals, as well as being motivated to develop a career in fundraising for a good cause.
Further, you should be able to work under your own initiative. We provide a wide array of training, development and guidance for our volunteers. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to support development projects to improve the quality of life of marginalised people.If you are passionate about equality, diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position, with a possibility of contributing to the cost of travel from your home to our office.
Please note due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Volunteer Role Description
Light Touch Volunteer
Responsible to: Volunteer Coordinator
Time commitment: Minimum 3 hour’s a week
Location: Home
About the service
North East Wales Mind is a progressive mental health organisation that supports people experiencing mental health difficulties to flourish. The aim of our work is to help people build on their strengths, overcome obstacles, and become more in control of their lives. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Flintshire and Wrexham to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.
Purpose of role:
To provide phone support to service users from home/ office. This role is flexible (you can make calls anytime between 5-7pm and requires you to call a client for up to half an hour a week for a period of up to 3 months.
Must have access to the internet and a phone that can switch to private setting or NEWMIND can provide them with a phone, or use of office equipment.
Main tasks:
· Providing emotional support via phone
· Assessing surrounding support
· Advising them with available provisions and services locally
· Providing practical support such as learning activities, wellbeing practises and links available to service user from home
· Writing records of dates and times and phone discussions
· Reporting back to the Volunteer Coordinator via email and phone for any extra available support
· Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a member of staff.
What we are looking for:
· Confident and effective communication
· Understanding of professional boundaries
· Caring nature
· Knowledge of local services is desired.
· Lived experience of mental health difficulty desirable
· Understanding of, or experience of caring for someone with mental health difficulty, can be helpful but is not essential.
· Good listening skills, non-judgemental attitude, and empathy
· Ability to motivate.
· Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
· Commitment for a minimum of 6 months
· Volunteers must be aged 18 and over.
What we can offer you:
· All volunteers will receive training in mental health awareness, confidentiality, boundaries, risk management, plus on-going training relevant to the role.
· Regular supervision with the Volunteer Coordinator
· Volunteer expenses
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Little Cell of Mine Foundation
Little Cell of Mine Foundation empowers individuals with sickle cell disease through healthcare, mental health support, and entrepreneurial training.
Little Cell of Mine Foundation addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease. These include limited and often inadequate access to specialized healthcare, recurrent pain crises that disrupt daily life and productivity, and the financial burden associated with ongoing medical expenses. Additionally, the foundation recognizes the psychological impact of the disease, including isolation, anxiety, and depression. By providing comprehensive support, from healthcare and mental health services to economic empowerment programs, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for those affected by sickle cell disease.
Fundraising Officer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Are you passionate about fundraising and looking to gain more experience in international and Nigerian nonprofit fundraising? Little Cell of Mine Foundation is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to help us secure resources and expand our impact for sickle cell warriors.
What You’ll Do: Assist in researching and identifying funding opportunities (grants, corporate sponsorships, donor programs). Support in drafting proposals and fundraising campaigns. Help develop and execute creative fundraising strategies. Engage with potential donors and partners to build relationships. Track fundraising progress and assist in reporting.
What We’re Looking For: Someone with some experience in fundraising and a desire to grow. Knowledge of international and Nigerian nonprofit fundraising is a plus. Strong communication and research skills. A proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate individuals to help deliver our Helpline service and make a difference to the lives of anyone affected by cancer.
The Helpline offers those with cancer a chance to share their feelings and experiences with someone who has empathy for what they are going through. Helpline Volunteers create a safe and welcoming environment, listen, and provide emotional support and signposting individuals onto further information.
No special qualifications are needed for this role, but access to a telephone in a comfortable quiet setting is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Waterwatch UK
Waterwatch UK is currently transitioning to become a charity, strengthening its mission to hold polluters accountable and empower communities to protect and improve water quality. We work to ensure transparency, drive policy change, and support public engagement in safeguarding our waterways.
Role Purpose
As a trustee, you will provide strategic oversight, ensure good governance, and help Waterwatch UK achieve its mission. Trustees collectively guide the organisation’s direction, legal compliance, financial health, and public impact.
Available Trustee Roles
We are recruiting trustees with expertise in the following areas. Candidates should specify in your application which role they are applying for.
Please note that the specific roles may be adjusted based on the applications we receive to ensure the best mix of skills and expertise on the board.
1. Chair of Trustees
- Leads the board, ensuring effective governance, decision-making, and strategic direction.
- Acts as a key ambassador for Waterwatch UK.
- Supports and guides the CEO.
- Chairs board meetings and ensures all trustees are engaged.
2. Treasurer
- Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Ensures compliance with charity financial regulations.
- Works with the CEO to develop sustainable funding strategies.
3. Secretary (Governance Trustee)
- Manages governance processes, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
- Supports meeting administration, record-keeping, and reporting.
- Ensures policies and procedures are up to date.
4. Fundraising & Grants Trustee
- Develops and oversees fundraising strategies, including grant applications and donor engagement.
- Identifies new funding opportunities and partnerships.
- Advises on diversifying income sources.
5. Marketing & Communications Trustee
- Leads public engagement strategies, including branding, digital media, and PR.
- Supports outreach efforts to raise awareness and grow Waterwatch’s supporter base.
- Advises on website, social media, and campaign strategies.
6. Legal & Compliance Trustee
- Ensures Waterwatch UK operates within charity law and regulatory requirements.
- Provides legal guidance on governance, contracts, and policies.
- Advises on risk management.
7. Community Engagement & Partnerships Trustee
- Strengthens relationships with local communities, ensuring Waterwatch UK remains community-led.
- Develops partnerships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and campaign groups.
- Supports volunteer engagement.
8. Environmental & Policy Trustee
- Provides expertise on water pollution, environmental law, and policy advocacy.
- Helps shape Waterwatch UK’s campaigns and policy positions.
- Engages with policymakers and regulators to push for systemic change.
General Trustee Responsibilities
- Ensure Waterwatch UK operates in line with its charitable objectives and complies with relevant laws.
- Contribute to strategic planning, decision-making, and risk management.
- Support financial oversight, ensuring funds are well managed and aligned with charitable goals.
- Represent Waterwatch UK’s values, advocating for its mission and engaging with stakeholders.
- Participate in board meetings and relevant working groups or committees.
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are committed to Waterwatch UK’s mission and values.
- Have expertise in at least one of the areas listed above.
- Can dedicate time and energy to board meetings and strategic work.
- Bring an independent perspective and constructive challenge.
Time Commitment
- Attend quarterly board meetings (in person or virtual).
- Participate in relevant working groups or committees.
- Support fundraising, advocacy, or governance efforts as needed.
Why Become a Trustee?
- Help shape the future of a newly forming charity tackling water pollution.
- Gain board-level experience and expand your professional network.
- Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven team.
How to Apply
Please include the trustee role you are applying for.
In your email, please include:
- A short expression of interest (1-2 pages) outlining:
- The role you are applying for.
- Your relevant experience and skills.
- Why you want to support Waterwatch UK.
- Your CV
- LinkedIn profile (optional).
Currently, expenses are not covered, but the role should not incur any financial burden as it is remote. Once we secure funding, expenses will be reimbursed.
Deadline for applications: 17th April 2025 at 18:00
Waterwatch UK empowers communities to hold polluters accountable and drive systemic change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main purpose of job: To host our Parent/Carer online community support group as part of Mast Cell Actions community support services.
Key tasks include:
· Host support sessions with professionalism and enthusiasm.
· Moderate Q&A sessions, and facilitate audience interaction to keep participants engaged.
· Manage technical aspects of virtual events, to ensure smooth execution.
· Take the register and send post event emails using our bespoke event platform
· Raise safeguarding concerns using internal processes and procedures. Training will be provided
· Maintain confidentiality and follow charity policies and procedures
· Undertake relevant training
Key Objectives Include:
· The main purpose of this role is to facilitate and host our Parent/Carer Support Sessions alongside another volunteer
· Host support sessions in a manner that captivates and engages the audience, keeping them interested and actively participating throughout the event.
· Reassure and validate participants' experiences whilst encouraging story-sharing.
· Manage the technical aspects of virtual events proficiently.
· Represent Mast Cell Action professionally at all times, demonstrating strong communication skills, reliability, and adaptability in a virtual environment.
Experience/skills required:
· Proven experience as a virtual event host, moderator, or similar role is desirable but not essential as we can train you.
· Must have personal experience of being a parent or carer for a child with MCAS or suspected MCAS
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Methodist Modern Art Collection Management Committee – curatorial/registrarial volunteer vacancies
Experienced and creative art curators or registrars are invited to express interest in volunteering as members of the Management Committee for the Methodist Church’s Modern Art Collection. We are seeking expertise to help us to care for and exhibit these works, to advise Borrowers and support exhibitions ‘on the ground’, while always ensuring the Collection is being used as an effective tool for mission.
This unique and world class, touring collection comprises of more than 55 artworks by renowned artists such as Sutherland, Frink and Hambling. Works from the Collection are loaned for exhibition several times each year, usually to churches rather than professional galleries, as well as being shown annually in the highly interactive setting of the Church’s assembly for children and young people.
We are seeking one or more committed volunteers to join the Methodist Modern Art Collection Management Committee and or be co-opted to one of its working groups. The Committee normally meets three times a year online, plus an in-person ‘away day’, with electronic communication and online working groups convened in between. We pay all reasonable expenses for volunteers to attend in-person committee meetings, and to visit potential exhibition venues, meet exhibition organisers in person, or to support the installation/de-install of exhibitions.
Closing date : 7 April 2025
Meet with the Nomination panel :25 April 2025
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

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Community: St Mary’s Church, Todmorden (and/ potentially St Peter's Walsden and/or St Michael's Cornholme)
Role title: Sunday School Volunteer (other roles available)
Main purpose: Support families to join and participate in activities.
What you will be doing:
- Assist children with fun, engaging activities such as play/craft
- Plan ahead, agreed programme and rota to ensure consistent Sunday school /Monday play involvement.
- Engage with families
When and where you will be doing it:
- St Mary’s Todmorden, step free with induction loop 11am-12.15pm Sundays and/or Walsden 9.45- 10.30am Mondays (however often as you can)
The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.
The individual appointed to this role will be expected to work within policies and procedures and complete required training including Safeguarding.
Enhanced child and adult Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required.
Support available: Induction, training, DBS check, regular check in
Benefits:
- Enable children to feel welcome, included and engaged.
- Be part of a team.
- Personal development opportunities.
- Ensure families are able to take part in church on Sundays/ Monday play.
- Support the church’s capacity to develop and deliver inclusive activities.
Ideal:
Skills:
- Interpersonal skills
- Boundaries
- Communication (verbal)
Personal attributes:
- Fun, Friendly, approachable
- Inclusive, non judgemental
- Welcoming
- Reliable
- Attentive
(Desirable) Experience:
- Risk assessment, child development/care, education
(Desirable) Knowledge:
- Safeguarding
- Safety
- Confidentiality
(Desirable) Qualifications/training:
- Child development/care /Youth work/education
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion
Other:
- Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (desirable)
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Want to be part of an online community and make a difference? Do you like talking to people online? Are you the peace keeper in your friendship group? If all of the above are true then you might have the right skills to become a Support Chat Moderator at The Mix!
As a Support Chat Moderator, you’ll oversee live chat sessions on The Mix, offering empathy, information and support to our online community of under 25s.
If you’re enthusiastic about online communities, interested in developing your helping and listening skills and can see the benefits of chatrooms for peer support this could be the opportunity for you.
About this role: As a Support Chat Moderator, you’ll oversee live chat sessions on The Mix, offering empathy, information and support to our online community of under 25s. In this role you’ll oversee and contribute to live chat sessions on The Mix; working to make sure that chat members feel welcome, at ease and included. You’ll encourage and facilitate peer support; offering empathy, information and support to chat members as and when needed. You’ll also deal with inappropriate conversations and diffuse any conflict in the room.
What does volunteering look like?
- Two hours a week (7:45- 9:45pm on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays)
- No experience necessary
- Minimum commitment of six months
- Oversee and contribute to live chat sessions on The Mix
- Encourage and facilitate peer support
Offer empathy, information and support to chat members as and when needed - Deal with inappropriate members and diffuse any conflict in the room
- Maintain contact with your volunteer manager for ongoing support
What we are looking for
- To be 18-25
- To be based in the UK
- To be non-judgemental, diplomatic and have a good sense of humour
- Basic computer skills (particularly typing) and the ability to access the internet on a regular basis
- A strong interest in online communication
- A good grasp of the English language
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.