Communications Volunteer Roles in Central London, Greater London

Social media volunteer

Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!

Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone.

We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.

Our Purpose is to help people see the world through cats’ eyes

Our brand-new Community Fundraising Hub is here to support you in this role, so there's never been a better time to get involved!

A bit about this role

Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer groups and teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline welfare.

What can you expect to be doing?

· Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

· Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your team or volunteer group

· Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines

· Scheduling and posting social media content

· Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by raising the profile of Cats Protection through social media. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

● A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly

● Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media

● Good IT skills

● Excellent writing skills, including good grammar and spelling

● Good communication skills

● Willingness to be part of a team

Time expectation

Our social media volunteers can expect to spend between two to five hours per week in this role. This role is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

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

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

Willow is special. We help make precious memories in the toughest times.

Our team works hard to provide fun-packed Special Days or quiet breaks, a chance to meet heroes and legends, or the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream. In the toughest times, Willow creates tailored experiences that give people a boost and bring families closer together. We are the only UK charity that supports seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds, creating magical moments which become shared memories that last a lifetime.

Since Willow was founded in 1999, we have provided more than 21,000 Special Days, Special Breaks and Special Treats, but we see this as only the first part of Willow’s journey and a base for further growth. We currently provide around 1,000 treats, days or breaks each year which means that we only reach a small percentage of those who would benefit from our services. We would love to be able to do more.

This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards and if you would like to make a difference in our world, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver on our mission.

Travel expenses directly incurred in our roles as Trustees on official business can be reimbursed. Board and Committee meetings are held in person or remotely with in person meetings normally held in London.

Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend for a further two, three-year periods.

The time commitment is to attend 4 Board meetings a year plus relevant committee meetings. There are always opportunities to become more involved with specific projects, and trustees are strongly encouraged to attend at least 1 Willow fundraising event each year.

Specifics about the role

Willow seeks to appoint a new Board member as part of our succession planning. We are keen to hear from candidates who have skills or expertise in fundraising:

• Worked as a senior fundraiser in a charity with a range of public fundraising methods, and are used to setting targets and reviewing the effectiveness of different streams of income.  At Willow, you will help to scrutinise and enhance our fundraising strategy and may have experience of data insight and interrogation

You will be joining a dedicated team of Trustees. We currently have 10 board members with a variety of backgrounds and experience including finance, investments, fundraising, PR and communications, management consultancy, events, and legal.  Our trustees work closely with the Chief Executive, leadership team and senior members of the team.

Epsom RDA provides opportunities for disabled people to improve their health and well-being through the therapeutic power of horses.

We are a thriving charity providing therapy, fun and achievement for over 200 disabled participants delivered by a team of volunteers and our own herd of ponies. We have exciting plans for growth and to increase the range of activities we offer. 

To assist us in this we are looking for a new trustee with responsibility for fundraising. We are looking for someone with experience of fundraising in a charity or not for profit environment. Excellent relationship building and communication skills are essential, as is a desire to drive improvements and get things done.

As we are entirely run by volunteers, trustees need to be hands on and be able to collaborate with volunteers to achieve our aims. We foster an environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves.  Every idea and perspective is valued so that we can reflect the community we serve.

Key activities:

• Develop a fundraising strategy which sets out where best to focus our efforts to ensure we raise the funds needed to fund our ongoing operation and deliver our future strategic plans be that corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, individual giving, legacies, events or a combination of all of these;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our existing funders;
• Establish new relationships to develop a range of new income streams and opportunities in line with the strategy;
• Work with our marketing and communications trustee to devise a regular programme of communications to existing and potential funders;
• Build and maintain close working relationships with our team of skilled events fundraising volunteers;
• Continually look for new opportunities, keeping up to date with the work of RDAs across the country and seek out new ideas and opportunities;
• Be a core member of the Finance, Performance and Governance Sub-Committee.

Skills and attributes:

• Experience of creating and/or delivering fundraising strategies;
• Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills;
• The ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of people including existing and potential funders, volunteers and fellow trustees;
• An understanding of our service users and their needs. 

Whilst there are no set hours, given the hands-on nature of all of our trustee roles, the successful candidate will need to commit to a minimum of three hours per week on average.   Whilst the role can be performed remotely, there is an expectation that the trustee will attend face to face meetings quarterly

Please apply with a personal statement of no more than one page, setting out how your skills, experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and interests would make you a good fit for the role. 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact us.

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.

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

Main Purpose of Job: Design and administer the ADC website

Division: Operations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Position Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Position is Responsible for: N/A

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design the ADC website in line with brand guidelines
• Make on-going changes and improvements to website design
• Collaborate with web developer to implement the designs
• Analyse and improve website performance 
• Manage user access and permissions on WordPress

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential

• 3+ year of experience as a Web & Graphic Designer 
• Knowledge of WordPress, web design tools and technologies such as CSS, HTML
• Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow web design best practices
• Knowledge of UX/UI design
• Knowledge in designing responsive websites 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
• High level of design ability and attention to detail 
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
• A committed team player with good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in an early-stage startup and gone through a scaling phase 

• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity 

What ADC offers you:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
• We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.

Are you organized, punctual, and passionate about coordination? The International Humanity
Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Calendar Team!
About Us
IHF is a global NGO committed to providing quality education and support to children and
communities in need. Our mission is driven by the power of education, volunteerism, and
humanitarian efforts.
Role: Calendar Team Member (Volunteer)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all meeting links are sent out on time to all teams.
- Save important dates and reminders for various events and deadlines.
- Coordinate with different departments to schedule meetings and events.
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date calendar for the organization.
- Assist in managing time-sensitive communications and notifications.
Requirements:
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency with calendar management tools and software.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- A chance to play a crucial role in the smooth operation of a global NGO.
- Experience in calendar management and coordination within an international organization.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join the Calendar Team at the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)!

Are you organized, punctual, and passionate about coordination? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Calendar Team!

 About Us

IHF is a global NGO committed to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is driven by the power of education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.

Role: Calendar Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Ensure all meeting links are sent out on time to all teams.

- Save important dates and reminders for various events and deadlines.

- Coordinate with different departments to schedule meetings and events.

- Maintain an organized and up-to-date calendar for the organization.

- Assist in managing time-sensitive communications and notifications.

Requirements:

- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

- Proficiency with calendar management tools and software.

- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to play a crucial role in the smooth operation of a global NGO.

- Experience in calendar management and coordination within an international organization.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in our mission to ensure seamless coordination and help us make a difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Erase Meso, a UK-based charity dedicated to raising funds for mesothelioma research, is seeking a skilled and experienced Grant Writer to join our team on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will work closely with our team to identify, research, and apply for relevant grants to support our mission.

Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
- Develop and write compelling grant proposals and applications.
- Collaborate with the team to gather necessary information and documentation for applications.
- Manage the grant application process, including deadlines, submissions, and follow-up communications.
- Maintain a detailed database of all grant opportunities and application statuses.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in grant writing, preferably within the non-profit or healthcare sectors.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with mesothelioma or cancer research funding is a plus.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience, and examples of successful grant applications you have written.

About Erase Meso:
Erase Meso is dedicated to raising critical funds for mesothelioma research, a terminal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Our mission is to improve treatment options and find a cure for this devastating disease.

Purpose of the role

Citizens Advice Barnet’s twin aims are to help people in our community resolve the problems they face and campaign to change the policies and practices which affect their lives. As a Research and Campaigns Volunteer, you will enable us to achieve the second aim, using the experience of the people we help to influence lasting change that makes a real difference to our community.

Duties include

• Supporting the Research and Campaigns Lead to identify opportunities to improve local policies and practices that affect people we help.
• Gathering evidence to support local and national campaigns.
• Undertaking research to build a campaign.
• Writing monthly updates for local councillors on what we're seeing in their ward.
• Writing up reports to present your research and recommendations.
• Researching and writing reports to raise awareness of local problems.
• Representing Citizens Advice Barnet at external meetings to campaign for change.
• Working with the Communications team to raise awareness of Research & Campaigns work.

Person specification

No previous experience is required; this role would suit you if you have an interest in social policy, or would simply like to make a difference in our local community, and have the following skills and attributes:

• IT skills, especially Word and Excel at a basic level (sort, filter, basic formulas), and willingness and ability to learn to use our CRM to run reports.
• Strong research skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively.

Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide, or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing, and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability, and transform lives.

The Campaigns and Partnerships intern will work alongside our Fundraising and Partnerships Team, as well as our Outreach and External Engagement team, to further improve our connections with stakeholders, funders, and referral partners. The successful intern will become the main point of contact for a key corporate partner, Burson Global Communications, and work alongside them to deliver a campaign that helps to enhance Body & Soul’s profile across the UK alongside the issues we are addressing.

Our intern will:

· Be responsive to Burson’s requests as we plan and deliver our Campaign.

· Help to analyse stakeholder survey results and data.

· Support creating a comms plan to engage all staff in regular stakeholder engagement.

· Assist in building relationships with new partners and strengthening relationships with existing partners.

· Proactively uses social media to engage with a range of stakeholders including MPs, corporates, NHS bodies, celebrities and trusts and foundations.

We are looking for an intern who:

• Is organised, good at multi-tasking and detail orientated. 
• Has an ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Is a strong copywriter.
• Has a detailed understanding of using social media for strategic objectives.
• Is outgoing, confident and has a creative mindset, willing to contribute innovative ideas.
• Is willing to take on responsibility and work independently.
• Able to commit to three days for 3-months.

This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed. 

We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.

This intern role is for our Autumn intake, running from October- December 2024. Interviews will be held on the evening of 25th September.

If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and cover letter to by 22nd September.  We look forward to hearing from you!

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

Main Purpose of Job: Design and manage graphical content for various digital channels

Division: Operations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Position Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Position is Responsible for: N/A

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage brand content such as logos, buttons, icons etc.
• Create new graphics for social media, website, email, posters, flyers, newsletter etc.
• Ensuring that ADC’s graphical content is impactful, clear and on brand
• Make input for improvement of the brand guidelines
• Organise and maintain design files and master assets

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential

• 3+ year of experience as a Graphic Designer
• Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow graphic design best practices
• Proficient knowledge of industry and digital design’s best practices.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
• High level of design ability and attention to detail
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
• A committed team player with good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in an early-stage startup and gone through a scaling phase
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

What ADC offers you:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
• We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring grassroots community 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 movement driven by compassion, dedication, 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.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking volunteers who are Experienced Fundraisers and Grant Writers to join our team and help us secure the funds we need to kickstart our services and make a positive impact in our community.

Role: Experienced Fundraisers and Grant Writers

Responsibilities:

• Funding Research: Identify potential funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other sources.
• Grant Writing: Write and submit high-quality grant applications and fundraising proposals.
• Donor Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with donors and funding bodies.
• Strategy Collaborating: Work with our team to create effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Progress Tracking: Track and report on the progress of submitted applications and proposals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fundraising and grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for our cause and commitment to our mission.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector.
• Make a meaningful contribution to our organisation and the community.
• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.

If you are an experienced fundraiser or grant writer looking to volunteer your skills and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Become an Independent Visitor to be matched one to one with a young person in care. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to do fun activities together. This is an opportunity for our young people to develop a healthy relationship with a trusted adult, have fun and share their worries and feelings if they are ready to do so.

We'll provide full training, all your expenses and ongoing support from dedicated staff. 

This is an opportunity for you to build skills and knowledge within social care and test yourself with real life experience of a young person in care.

We're looking for enthusiastic, committed people to bring their experience, skills and positivity to the lives of young people who have been through tough times. We will be providing training on the following subjects.

Session 1 Introduction to IV and the Care system
Session 2 Trauma, Attachment and Growth
Session 3 Safeguarding
Session 4 Communications and Boundaries
Session 5 The Role Of The IV

At The Orwell Foundation, we are at an exciting and demanding moment in the charity’s development. The need for the work we do is greater than ever before and as we seek to expand, we are looking to develop our fundraising activities.

The Orwell Foundation exists to perpetuate and protect the legacy of George Orwell, by connecting his work with the broadest possible public audience and by nurturing the writers and reporters who in a contemporary context share his values of bravery, integrity, and fidelity to truth: both those working today and in the next generation.

We award a range of prizes annually to the writing and reporting which best meets the spirit of Orwell’s ambition ‘to make political writing into an art’. We also run live events, outreach programmes and provide resources – including the officially licensed Orwell website – offering platforms for debate and discussion, designed to appeal to everyone to whom Orwell and his courageous, awkward works are a source of inspiration, from school students to world leaders.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are currently looking for two new trustees. We are actively looking to diversify the range of voices and life experience on our Board. Successful applicants will bring wisdom and energy and we are specifically seeking people with interest and experience in fundraising, income generation or philanthropy.

We are always seeking to reinforce the authority of the Foundation by using the wide expertise and reach of our Trustees. Applicants may therefore also bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising, income generation or philanthropy
• Literary and historical understanding
• Journalism/ Communications/Media/ PR/ Social Media
• Education
• Data/ Information Systems
• Crisis management
• International affairs
• Legal
• Financial

                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.