Communications And Events Volunteer Volunteer Roles
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy multi-tasking and coordinating events? Is attention to detail one of your strengths? If so, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need an Armed Forces background, just good organisation, and IT skills.
What is an Administration Coordinator?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas, each delivering support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Every branch has a team of volunteers who make this possible.
The Administrator Coordinator is a key member of the team, ensuring the smooth running of the branch and supporting day to day operations. This role is at the heart of the branch, overseeing the group inbox, organising meetings, and liaising with volunteers and external stakeholders.
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.
We aim to provide financial, practical, and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need excellent administrators to keep things running efficiently behind the scenes.
What would you be doing?
- Every SSAFA Branch has different needs, however, below are the main activities of a Branch Administration Coordinator.
- Overseeing enquiries: Overseeing the administration of the branch shared inbox and post, ensuring queries are answered.
- Getting people together: Organising internal meetings, both virtually and face to face
- Planning and organising: Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to arrange events such as the Branch Annual General Meeting
- Note taking and recording: Maintaining accurate records of meetings and decisions.
- Communicating: Supporting the Branch Chair with internal communications, keeping other volunteers up to date and informed
- Tracking and ordering: Keeping a record of branch assets, ordering stationery, and ensuring maintenance of equipment
- Supporting health and safety: Supporting the Branch Chair with administration of personal, office and event risk assessments where required
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 back to the Armed Forces community.
- Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across your local area.
- 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 I 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.
- Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers
- Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
- Support from regional volunteering and operations employees
- Regular meetings and events to learn and share information.
- 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 written and verbal communication skills.
- Some experience of coordinating people or events is beneficial.
- Good IT skills e.g., confident using email and online diaries– you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
- This role would suit someone who would like to volunteer regularly, each week.
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 takes the utmost care at every step of volunteer recruitment to ensure that the people we involve are suitable and appropriate. All measures taken are to help make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
Are 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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We Are REMIX!
We are hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in London and beyond that's transformative not only for them but for the whole country by teaching and giving young people the tools and skills to be responsible, resilient, motivated, engaged, entrepreneurial, critical thinkers and self reliant that will remix young peoples way of thinking that EMPOWERS, INSPIRES and TRANSFORMS their lives.
We will do this by dedicated hard work, providing programmes that unlock young peoples potential, nurture essential life skills and personal development, build character development, help young people make better decisions about their lives, challenges and the situations they face, build their confidence and self esteem as well as their belief in themselves and encourage team building and team work, including through mentoring with positive inspirational role models their will guide and support them on their journey to self improvement.
Who we're looking for?
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from volunteers who have graphic design experience who are able to create some youth friendly, vibrant and visually appealing graphic designs to help promote REMIX and help us raise awareness and get recognised.
We need a volunteer with experience in graphic design who can help us create and build momentum and excitement for our new youth charity in London, creating some visually appealing content, such as;
- Welcome Booklets to positively introduce REMIX with inspiring flair and empowering clarity, showcasing who we are and what we do.
- Social Media Posts that captivate our audience on Instagram and beyond, promotes our charity, tells our story and informs on whats happening within the charity.
- Roller Banners to be our visual ambassador at local events and at our programmes, promoting REMIX locally.
- Info Graphics to propel our cause with motion graphics, telling our story and so much more.
- Recruitment Packs, Guides, Training Manuals and other Internal Documents that are branded and well presented giving out vital information about our new youth charity, etc.
- Business Stationery that establish our identity with sleek, branded materials such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Posters that command attention both online and in the physical world, inspire young people and encourage people to join us on our journey.
Why Volunteer with REMIX?
- Make a Difference: Your time and passion can change young lives.
- Positive Environment: Join a safe and non-judgmental space where growth happens.
- Flexible Commitment: A few hours per week can make a lasting impact.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
Why am I needed?
We’re looking for volunteer photographers to come to take photos of the Team Tenovus Cancer Care running team. We have over 100 runners taking on the half marathon this year and we need your help to capture some great images of them!
These photographs may be used in marketing for the event in the following years, along with being shared on Tenovus Cancer Care’s various social media challenges.
What will I be doing?
Meeting & greeting the event participants alongside our events team
Taking individual and group shots of the participants before they leave and during the event
Cheering on and encouraging our event participants as they embark on their challenge
Taking photos of our runners as they return to the race village and post-race reception, celebrating their fantastic achievement!
What skills do I need?
A fun, friendly, professional and outgoing personality
Confidence and good communication skills
An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care
Experience with photography
Confidence to set up group photographs and direct our participants
Use of your own photography kit
How much time do I need to commit?
We appreciate any time you can give. Tenovus Cancer Care will be at the race village from around 8am – 4pm. Our post-race reception will take place between 11am – 4pm. Our cheer stations will be open from 9am – 2pm.
Please note your availability on your application form.
What support will I be given?
Sign the photographers agreement
You’ll be provided with an event brief before the day
You’ll be supported by the events team on the day and will be joined by other volunteers too.
What benefits can I expect?
The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care - especially the people who access our services
The opportunity to volunteer at a brand new Tenovus event, meeting lots of new people and being part of #teamtenovus!
A fun day out in an exciting atmosphere.
Develop your photography skills
The possibility to have your work and showcased on our website, marketing materials and social media. We will credit you as the photographer on social media posts, but are unable to do so on our website or marketing materials
Where will I be based?
Please state if you’d prefer to be listed at Cardiff City Centre or Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff City Centre is where the race village is located and the race starts and finishes. We’ll also be holding a post-race reception in the city centre (exact location to be confirmed.) You’ll capture photos of our runners before and after they take on the race.
Cardiff Bay is where we hold our cheer station, you’ll capture our runners as they run pass on route.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about Art and would like to facilitate weekly sessions for the children in our refuges? We are looking for passionate and committed female only volunteers to support our refuge in Merton.
What you will be doing
- To facilitate weekly arts and crafts sessions for the women and children
- To use a range of skills and tools to make sessions interesting and fun for a range of ages.
- To develop positive relationships with the children and women, maintain professional boundaries and keep accurate records.
- To gather ideas and suggestions from service users to plan sessions
The skills you need
- Experience of arts and/or crafts either in a professional, educational, or personal
- Understanding of Domestic abuse and its impact on children and women
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with people from different backgrounds
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/17_hestia_wr__2019_10_07_02_18_24_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1_hestia_m_d__2019_10_07_02_19_24_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1_hestia_o__2019_10_07_02_20_07_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/3_hestia_mh__2019_10_07_02_21_02_pm.jpg)
We’re looking for Hydrotherapy Pool Spotter Volunteers to support our children, young people and families at our Birmingham Hospice
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We have three hospices in the West Midlands, which provide a happy homely environment where children can experience all kinds of great activities, meet new friends or relax and enjoy some quiet time.
Hydrotherapy Pool Spotter Volunteers need to be lifeguard trained and we provide this training free for our volunteers. Training takes 6 hours over a 1 day period and volunteers are required to retrain every 2 years.
Once trained, volunteering with us is flexible and you can choose the days/times that you help us. Our children and families use our pools in Birmingham weekdays and at weekends so you’ll have lots of volunteering opportunities. We ask our volunteers for a minimum commitment of 2 sessions per month and commit for at least 1 year.
Volunteers are required to complete an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check, which we will pay for and process for you.
Am I right for the role?
Hydrotherapy Pool Spotter Volunteers need to:
- Be welcoming and friendly
- Have good communication skills
- Be physically fit and a confident swimmer
- Be willing to undertake lifeguard training
- Be reliable
- Be sensitive to the needs of our children, young people and families
What we offer:
- Meet new people everyday
- Access to free online courses
- Learn new skills to boost your CV
- Retail discounts
- Volunteer recognition scheme to show our appreciation
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Exciting opportunity to Chaperone for under 16 participants at the gala awards ceremony of the world's biggest sustainability film fest & awards at London's iconic venue Curzon Soho.
The role requires you to be available on 8th Nov b/w 2-7pm.
This is a great opportunity to participate in a global event organised by a United Nation CSO that is reaching millions in over 120 countries.
The role will provide you the opportunity to:
Be part of a world leading black-tie event and gala awards with red carpet reception.
- A great experience to work as a part of a team to deliver the event
- Contribute towards the success of an event with over 290 guests from media, press, policy, corporates and films
- Gain experience of working at a large event and great reference from a UN CSO for assisting young people under your care during the event.
We are looking for volunteers with the following attributes:
- Have experience of chaperoning and hold a current DBS check
- Experienced in chaperoning young adults in theatre, or events (preferred)
- Aware of Safeguarding in an arts, charity or education environment
- Able to act on their own initiative and as part of a team
- Confidential with sensitive issues and information
- Able to provide equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all
- Able to care for individual/s under their care at all time.
The role requires the following
- Current DBS certificate (essential)
- Reliable and punctual, with good communication skills
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of a United Nations CSO and want to make a difference to peoples lives via the event.
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Join us as a volunteer at Marie Curie charity shops, where your efforts will directly support our mission to provide vital care for terminally ill individuals and their families.
As a Retail Volunteer, you'll be the heart and soul of our store, bringing joy to our customers and helping us create a vibrant shopping experience.
Why volunteer in one of our shops?
- Gain retail experience.
- Meet new people.
- Support your local community.
- Donate your skills and knowledge.
- Be part of a friendly team.
Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each store for two hours or more a week.
On the store floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with store housekeeping and administration, sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing items.
Do you have specific retail skills to donate? We're also looking for volunteers with skills and ideas around visual merchandising, identifying stock generation channels and raising awareness of our charity shops. Using your local knowledge, you could help to maximise the shop’s potential.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Sort through donations, find hidden gems
- Prepare items for sale
- Maintain the shop floor and provide excellent customer service to our shoppers
- Operate the till
- Help out with basic housekeeping
Young Volunteers
Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.
We want a better end of life for all. Over the next five years and beyond, our mission is to close the gap in end of life care.
![Marie Curie logo](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/ovtbj0ur2gm_2024_07_03_03_31_28_pm.jpg)
![Screenshot (269).png](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/screenshot_269__2024_07_03_03_31_28_pm.png)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Activities Organiser for the Bradford and District Group. As our local group Activities Organiser you’ll play a crucial role in developing and planning activities and events with your local group. You’ll be responsible for creating and coordinating an annual calendar of events and making sure they’re run safely and effectively to make the most impact. You’ll take a lead role at events on the day and inspire your fellow volunteers to get involved.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication, administration and negotiation skills.
Time commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.
You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully
2.Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy teamwork and helping others? Are you empathetic with good organisation, IT and communication skills? If so, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need an Armed Forces background, just a commitment to providing great support to our beneficiaries.
What is a Branch Support Coordinator?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas, each delivering support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Every branch has a team of volunteers who make this possible.
The Branch Support Coordinator is a key member of the team, ensuring that beneficiaries access the right support in a timely manner. This role involves liaising with regional and national teams and coordinating casework support provided to beneficiaries by Branch volunteers.
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.
In recognition of our clients’ service to the Nation we aim to provide financial, practical, and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need excellent coordination of local services and between our teams.
What would you be doing?
- Accepting referrals for beneficiary casework support from SSAFA’s Regional Office and allocating beneficiaries’ cases to branch volunteers.
- Overseeing SSAFA casework across a branch, ensuring beneficiaries receive support that meets SSAFA’s casework standards and raising issues where it does not.
- Using SSAFA’s case management system to record, coordinate and track beneficiaries’ cases.
- Ensuring volunteer caseworkers have a manageable caseload and that effective support and supervision is in place.
- Liaising with Central Office and Specialist Services teams to ensure access to specialist support where needed e.g., Mentoring.
- Supporting the Branch Training Coordinator and Volunteering Coordinator to ensure volunteer caseworkers are up to date with training and have the information needed to carry out their role.
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.
- Excellent experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Give back to the Armed Forces community.
- Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across your local area.
- 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?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - confidentiality and boundaries, caseworker training, caseworker IT system training, volunteer management - case management and quality. This training would take approx. 1 day
- 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.
- Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers.
- Access to a wide range of e-learning courses to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
- Support from SSAFA’s regional volunteering and operations teams.
- Regular meetings and local events to learn and share information.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFA's Public Liability insurance while carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills e.g., confident using email and online systems – you will use SSAFA's case management system as part of the role.
- Time management and organisation skills
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach to others
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries
- Some experience of coordinating people
- This role would suit someone who would like to volunteer regularly, each week.
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 takes the utmost care at every step of volunteer recruitment to ensure that the people we involve are suitable and appropriate. All measures taken are to help 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? Yes, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer. This role requires an enhanced check (including a check against the adults barred list)
*A disclosure certificate that contains convictions, cautions, or other information will not automatically mean that you are not able to volunteer. All certificates will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an innovative Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership, guidance and oversight ensuring operational efficiency and sustainabiltiy, with a passion for supporting children and young people with disabilities.
F6IT os an inclusive, family centric organisation for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. We believe in the importance of participation, personal development and fulfilment, making friends and having fun alongside family and friends within their community. F6IT is also a strong, active advocate of disabilty, inclusion and language in local goverment and all parts of the community.
You will be joing a growing organisation and you will help build and drive forward the ambitious plans to deliver more support, fitness clubs and leisure activities to more children and young people with disabilties You will ensure that the needs of our Beneficiaries are at the heart of everything F6IT does.
If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity we would be happy to arrange an informal exploratory discussion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers. What you’ll be doing: • Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups. • Delivering talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people • Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience. • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are an anti-racist queer collective for working class disabled and marginalised people. All are welcome (and please be aware of the privilege you hold). We are based in Brighton and surrounding areas.
We craft, We cook, We Garden, We create community!
We try to solve the problems we’re struggling with in life from the big things to the everyday mundane challenges. We try to solve our problems individually and also as a collective community, tackling the problems in alternative and creative ways. We aim to be an intergenerational project - all ages and all kinds from families’ welcome.
We have a number of volunteer roles to join our committee and to support our projects. We are seeking people who can offer around 1-5 hours a week commitment (in person, online or both). If you would like a more substantial role such as 1 or 2 days a week, we’d also love to hear from you! We are keen to be flexible and happy to explore your capacity to see how it fits with our project needs.
If you’re interested in any of the roles listed below, please get in touch.
If you have a CV please do share it but we don't want this to be a barrier. No experience is necessary, but if you do have any skills or experience in the areas listed below, this would be very welcome. And we are keen to support people to develop in these roles.
Current sessions
- The project is developing - information below are our current session times but this remains flexible.
- Monday evenings 6-9.30pm - session delivery - creative problem solving, crafts
- Wednesday - monthly admin time (5-7pm)
Benefits of getting involved:
- Free meals
- Travel support costs
- Confidence building
- CV development
- Community building / friendship
- Supporting the development of alternative ways of living and surviving
- Support and supervision
Volunteer Committee Roles:
- Co-chair x 2 minimum
- Secretary (admin support) x 2
- Treasurer (finances) x 2
- Fundraising Lead - Bid writer
- Fundraising Lead - Event organiser
- Volunteer lead.
- Outreach and Community Building Lead
- Media and communication lead
- Diversity lead - Anti racist and decolonial lead
- Diversity lead - Working class lead.
- Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge
- Cooking Lead
- Cooking crew (chop and chat)
- Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden
- Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)
- Project Lead (overview) - Craft /creative solution-focused activities
- Creative craft crew (crafting ideas to help support solving life problems)
- Project Lead (overview) - Session administration
- Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)
- Life Admin Lead
- Children’s Lead (overview)
- Designated Safeguarding leads for children and vulnerable adults x 2
See below for details of individual roles:
Co-Chairs - 2 roles
The Co-Chairs will act as a figurehead for Grow Your Life and represent us at meetings and public events. The Chairs will lead the committee in setting strategies and ensure that the committee fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the group.
Other duties include;
- leading meetings
- setting and approving agendas
- signing cheques and legal documents
Secretary - 2 roles
The Secretary’s role is to support the Chairs by ensuring the smooth administrational running of the group’s board.
The Secretaries will be responsible for (or delegate the task of);
- taking, writing, and circulating minutes.
- preparing and circulating agendas as agreed by the chair.
- booking rooms and arranging meetings.
- keeping the organisation’s constitution, a copy of minutes and other records in a safe place.
Treasurer - 2 roles
The Treasurer’s role is to oversee the financial affairs of the group.
The Treasurers will work with the board and any paid staff or volunteers to carry out the following tasks:
- keep accurate, up-to-date financial records.
- produce end-of-year accounts – or arrange for these to be completed and externally examined.
- check bank statements and reconcile them with the cash book/ current account book on a regular basis.
- ensure that understandable systems are in place for petty cash claims.
- ensure that bills are paid promptly, and all income is banked on a regular basis.
- report regularly to the committee on the financial situation.
- report to the Annual General Meeting on the end-of-year accounts.
- prepare an annual budget for the committee, working with the Chair.
Fundraising:
Funding Bids Lead:
- Identifying funders and completing funding applications
Fundraising Event Lead
- Events organisation (run funs etc)
Both Leads would link with the Treasurer and group to identify funding needs.
Volunteer Lead
- Recruitment of volunteers including DBS checks etc.
- Liaising with all project leads and outreach lead.
Outreach and Community Building Lead
- Contacting and attending local groups to encourage collaborations.
- Outreach to recruit potential groups participants and volunteers.
- Supporting potential group participants to engage (for example supporting someone on their first visit).
Media and Communication Lead
- WhatsApp - Sending out messages to keep people updated on our activities.
- Facebook - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
- Instagram - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
- Email / MailChimp - Newsletter updates.
Diversity Leads:
Anti racist and decolonial lead
Working class lead
- Reviewing our activities to ensure we avoid discriminatory practices.
- Proactively seeking positive and creative ways to embed inclusivity and diversity as this is essential to the core of our group.
Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge
- Linking with local food sources.
- Linking with local food community groups to develop. relationships.
- Maintaining food hygiene standards.
Cooking Lead
- Food hygiene / Health & Safety training offered.
- Cooking for group activities (usually between 5 and 20 meals).
- Organising group participants to get involved.
- Helping to make the cooking activities accessible.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Cooking crew (chop and chat)
- Come along and get involved - help prepare food, learn some cooking skills (if you want to)
Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden
- Organise gardening materials.
- Interest in a sustainable and holistic approach - bringing together people & nature.
- Interest in growing food to support the community fridge and participants.
- Interest in sharing gardening skills & knowledge.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)
Project Lead (overview) - Crafts and creative solution-focused activities
Recent activities include: Sign language, poetry, creative writing, collaging, clay, felting, sewing, colouring, self-care, nail and face art, cooking, planting etc
- Finding and organising materials and resources
- Developing systems to capture plans for future delivery.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Creative craft crew
- Crafting ideas to help support solving life problems.
Project Lead - Administration (overview)
- Administration for planning sessions that are held every first and third Wednesday (occasionally flexible)
- Liaise with event hosts, facilitators and participants.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)
Life admin Lead
- Support with benefit forms / life admin support for members.
- Running an admin and benefits support group.
Children’s Lead (overview)
- Organising rotas
- Supporting volunteer team
- Preparing resources and activities ready for the kids
- Creative support / individual action plans (with boundaries to ensure parents take responsibility for toileting, food etc)
- Designated Safeguarding lead for children and vulnerable adults x 2
All project leads to link with fundraising team - two-way communications.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Why we want you
Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. The friendly faces and warm welcome provided by branch volunteers means attendees get the most from the group, with the activities on offer running smoothly.
What you will be doing
- Core to group meetings, you'll help set up the venue, offering a warm welcome to all attendees
- Assist with fundraising events
- Getting involved in the activities the group offers - joining in to get the most out of these for you too
The skills you need
- Good communication skills
- Supportive; able to listen to the needs of people with Parkinson's, and reflect these to the group to shape the support provided
- Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group
What's in it for you
- You'll make new friends and meet new people, both in the branch and in the local community
- You'll be making a real difference for people affected by Parkinson's in your community
- Developing valuable organisational and people skills
- You'll be part of a movement of people improving the lives of people affected by Parkinson's
- You'll be able to take part in the activities of the group
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We would love to welcome you as part of our volunteering team to support the activities in our new Shop and Post Office at the Soane Stable Yard. New products are being created which will appeal to visitors to the Soane Stable Yard and those taking guided tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Together with the Post Office, the new shop will also offer a vital service to staff, Pensioners and Pensioners' families and the local community. The new Shop and Post Office will open at the Soane Stable Yard in early September 2024. We will need help to prepare the Shop for opening during August 2024.
We are looking for volunteers with a friendly attitude who enjoy interacting with a variety of people, who are passionate about volunteering and happy to work as part of a team.
No Post Office services will be required to be undertaken by volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy meeting people and engaging with them? We are looking for volunteers to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Services. You will support people to connect with others, make them feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!
What you will be doing
- Holding conversations with people using the Service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
- Motivate and inspire people to take part in activities
- Support with ad hoc and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Service
- Opportunities to deliver activities alongside the staff team and other volunteers
- Work alongside staff to support people living in the service or accessing one of our drop-in sessions
- Welcoming and engaging people using the Service
- Support with preparing light refreshments to create a relaxed environment
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/17_hestia_wr__2019_10_07_02_18_24_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1_hestia_m_d__2019_10_07_02_19_24_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1_hestia_o__2019_10_07_02_20_07_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/3_hestia_mh__2019_10_07_02_21_02_pm.jpg)