Communications Volunteer Roles in Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Volunteer opportunity for a Grant Writer to help secure funding for an environmental impact startup focused on connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.
Are you passionate about the environment and skilled in grant writing? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Grant Writer and use your expertise to help secure funding that will support our mission. We are seeking an experienced grant writer with a proven track record to volunteer their skills with our growing environmental impact startup. The Planet Life is a small, remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium).
In terms of the role, The Planet Life is at a critical stage in its development and requires funding to expand its innovative sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual who can curate a list of relevant grants, take ownership of the grant writing process, and collaborate closely with the founder to submit compelling applications. The role involves following up on submitted grants and ensuring all deadlines are met.
What You’ll Do:
- Research and curate a list of potential grant opportunities, especially from Innovate UK or similar sources
- Write high-quality, persuasive grant applications with input from the founder
- Manage the submission process for all grant applications
- Follow up on submitted grants and maintain communication with funding bodies
- Track and report on grant statuses, deadlines, and any feedback received
- Work closely with the team to ensure alignment between grant proposals and The Planet Life’s mission and goals
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience writing and submitting successful grants. Experience with Innovate UK is a plus but not a requirement.
- Strong research skills to identify appropriate grant opportunities
- Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Self-motivated and proactive in seeking out grant opportunities and managing the process
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team and communicate with the founder
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
- Available to volunteer 8-10 hours per week
What's The Planet Life all about? We are on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy by supporting organisations in meeting their climate and sustainability goals more efficiently and effectively. We focus on employee engagement, empowering individuals to take meaningful action in their daily routines that contributes to corporate sustainability objectives. Through innovative programs and tools, we aim to make sustainability a core part of workplace culture.
Ready to apply your grant writing skills to a meaningful cause? Join The Planet Life and help secure funding that will enable us to drive positive environmental change.
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Non Charity Employer
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Accelerating the growth of a net-zero and sustainable economy by leveraging corporate power to combat environmental destruction and climate change.
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Can you help us to bring in the funds we need to make the food bank a success?
We are looking for a volunteer Fundraising Lead to play a significant role in shaping a fundraising strategy, help raise awareness of Bounds Green Food Bank (BGFB) and generate income through events, projects and fundraising activities.
We currently raise money through grants, individual donations and community projects. We would like to broaden our fundraising initiatives and are looking for someone to raise funds, meet fundraising targets, raise our profile with key funding partners, and inspire relevant groups to support us.
About Bounds Green Food Bank:
Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,500 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items and helping alleviate household food insecurity. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people and families in crisis situations and needing assistance.
The role:
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Work with the Board of Trustees to agree a fundraising strategy, including setting annual fundraising targets
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Help to develop a fundraising team
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Identify income-generating opportunities and develop projects
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Build, develop and maintain relationships to secure funding
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Provide guidance to other teams that support fundraising initiatives e.g. the Grants Writing Team, Events Team and the Communication Team
Person specification:
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Passionate about food insecurity and reducing social isolation
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Experience working in a fundraising role, including grants, trusts and foundations
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Ability and willingness to work to financial targets
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail
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Able to work flexibly and under pressure
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Ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in order to find new ways to raise funds
Benefits:
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Gain access to free workshops for volunteers and upskill on a range of topics (conflict resolution, mental health first aid, arts and crafts, and more)
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Join free social events for volunteers (such as picnics, walks, creative workshops and celebration events)
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Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!
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Gain a sense of community and meet the huge team of volunteers
PLEASE ensure your phone number and email address are on your CV!
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Plateful café is a refugee-led charity which provides employment for refugees and brings together communities through the art of food. We work with refugees in sharing cultural dishes from their home countries, where they are paid London living wage to serve them at our café. They are provided with tailored training to expand their existing culinary skills, whilst being given the environment to utilise their existing abilities.
Role Description
As Volunteer Administration manager, you will be crucial in managing administration processes at Plateful Café. Your responsibilities will be widely varied, requiring a combination of leadership, organisation and interpersonal skills. You will lead and support our small yet dedicated team of admin assistants, ensuring that operations run efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
1.Recruiting new admin assistants and training them, ensuring they have the resources to fulfil their roles effectively
2.Completing a variety of admin tasks - some of these include (but are not limited to): booking events, posting job ads, shortlisting candidates for various roles, ordering produce for the charity, and assisting in writing reports & fundraising applications
3.Prioritising and delegating tasks to admin assistants based on urgency
4.Supporting admin assistants in their tasks, answering questions and overseeing that tasks are completed to a high standard
5.Attending remote team meetings
Personal Qualities
·Strong organisation, time management and prioritising abilities
·Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs & Drive
·Leadership and management skills
·Adaptability and flexibility
·Attention to detail
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·Writing proficiency
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Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Responsibilities:
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Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
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Our partner is a small family-centred charity, working tirelessly to help fulfil the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy.
They are seeking a Treasurer who has financial management experience, as well as an understanding and passion for their work, great communication skills and a real desire to make a difference to the lives of their beneficiaries.
The Treasurer, who will also be a Trustee of the organisation, will lead in maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring its continued financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are duly kept and reported on in a timely manner.
The time commitment required will be, on average, somewhere between 2-4 hours per week, with peaks and troughs of activity. The Board meets virtually for approximately 2 hours every other month.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles, please visit the AfID website.
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We are currently looking for a personal assistant to the charity's chair person.
Responsibilities typically include:
· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and managing diaries
· Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
· Miscellaneous tasks to support the Chair
· Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
· Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
· Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
· Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
· Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
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Are you passionate about Nursing, Social Work, or Community Development? Join Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer and gain invaluable experience while making a meaningful impact.
As a Companion Volunteer, you'll provide one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK. Your dedication will not only enrich lives but also offer you a profound sense of fulfilment and professional growth.
Marie Curie is excited to launch our Companions in the Community Service, supporting individuals in their final year of life within care and nursing homes across Surrey. This pioneering service will complement the vital work of our Nursing Team and local community services, offering compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Make a real difference and provide crucial emotional and practical support to those with life-limiting conditions.
- Enhance your skills in a supportive charity environment and connect with professionals in the healthcare sector.
- Engage with residents through regular visits, facilitate heartfelt conversations, and offer tailored support as needed.
Your Role as a Companion:
- Engage with residents by regularly visiting care homes to interact with and uplift residents.
- Create spaces for meaningful conversations about what truly matters to them.
- Offer support and provide companionship to those who are actively dying and assist with tasks like Advance Care Plans or ongoing needs.
Skills and Experience we’re looking for:
- Passionate and Empathetic with a genuine desire to support others during their end-of-life journey.
- Local Knowledge and/or residency in the Surrey community.
- Strong communication, active listening skills and the ability to build rapport.
- Basic IT skills for handling documentation and communication.
What You’ll Gain:
- Develop and refine your abilities in a charitable setting.
- Receive comprehensive induction, training and support.
- Connect with professionals and volunteers across the charity and healthcare sectors.
- Experience the profound satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives during a crucial time.
What We Ask of You:
- References and Documentation: Provide two non-family references and relevant identification documents.
- Commitment to Training: Adhere to all charity policies, complete induction and role-related training.
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families. We value diversity and are committed to treating all volunteers with respect and fairness.
Ready to make a difference? Join our team as a Companion Volunteer and contribute to a compassionate and supportive community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
Thank you!
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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 detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
Thank you!
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 detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
Thank you!
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We are recruiting 7 volunteer board members to join our newly created STEP EbE Advisory Board. All board members will have lived experience of forced migration. The STEP EbE Advisory Board will be a structured and collaborative way for World Jewish Relief to engage with external advisors (in this case, volunteer board members) to advise and help on programme design and decision-making.
World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people with experience of forced migration through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.
The board members’ responsibilities will vary depending on the topic of advice in discussion, however, suggested activities include:
- Board member meetings to discuss ideas and create recommendations
- Group and 1:2:1s meetings with STEP stakeholders (employment advisors, participants, WJR board, partners)
- Document reviews (e.g. programme materials)
- Presenting recommendations in different formats (e.g writing, speaking)
- Attending optional training sessions chosen by the board
About you
We are looking for board members who:
- Have lived experience of forced migration i.e. refugee status, humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, and Ukrainian extension scheme
- Have intermediate and above understanding of English (B1+)
- Can commit to 4-6 hours a month
- Comfortable with IT, training can be provided
- Have or interested in developing the following skills:
- Empathy & emotional awareness
- Learning mindset
- Able to work well in collaborative settings
- Good communication skills
- Being open-minded and honest
- Board members can have experience of being on STEP as a participant, but it is not a requirement. We aim for there to be a mix of experience with STEP on the board.
What you can expect from us
- Expenses: We will pay for any travel and other expenses related to costs incurred
- Equipment: We will provide any IT/ Digital Access equipment needed for the role.
- Induction training and materials will be provided as well as other training as requested by board members.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief values equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sex, sexual orientations, ages, disability, faiths (or non), marital status (or non), that meet the criteria set out for this role. We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with.
This role is targeted for people with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds as experts by experience. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the role specification. We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
You don’t need to be Jewish to volunteer with us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter that answers the following two questions:
1. Why do you want to be a STEP EbE Advisory Board Member?
2. What skills can you contribute to the board?
Please note that your CV will only be used during the recruitment process to find out about your previous experience will not be assessed against any criteria.
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Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
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Are you a Night Owl or an Early Bird?
Samaritans is one of the few helplines and services that are open 24/7. But we struggle to answer all the calls we receive in the early hours of the morning.
Statistics show that between 2 am and 6 am, people who call us are twice as likely to be suicidal. But many have to wait over 30 minutes to get through to a Samaritan.
We are planning to expand our cover at night and looking for volunteers who can do a shift from midnight - 6 am once a month.
We're looking for volunteers to:
- Provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
- Provide such support by telephone, email, web chat and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.
Key responsibilities:
- To provide confidential emotional support as above
- To uphold Samaritans' Mission, Vision & Values & Policies & Procedures
- To complete regular volunteering duties, including overnight duties, as agreed
- To support fellow Samaritan volunteers during shared duties
- To debrief with duty Leader after each shift
- To liaise with duty Leader in respect of difficult or emergency situations or when in doubt
- To follow instructions given by duty Leader or Director
- To maintain caller log sheets and/or systems as required by the branch
- To undertake continuous development training
We're looking for volunteers with the following qualities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- To be able to actively listen without prejudice
- To be able to communicate clearly with callers and branch volunteers
- Ability to deal sensitively with all callers, including vulnerable people, those with mental health issues and children, as necessary
- Able to follow procedures and maintain systems
- Ability to recognise the need for support (in themselves and others) and to seek or provide support where necessary
- Awareness of own emotional triggers and can cope with own feelings
- Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Samaritans values
- Listening volunteers should be 18 or over upon completion of their training.
Timings:
We ask Night Owls to complete a minimum of one night shift per month.
12 midnight to 6am or 2am - 6am.
A car park is available or we can providea taxi if needed.
Location, Travel and Expenses:
- Based at the branch on Oxford Rd, Manchester
- All out-of-pocket expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in line with Branch Expenses Policy
Benefits:
- A chance for personal development
- Access to a thorough training programme
- Contribute and share existing skills
- Develop new listening and communication skills you can use in all aspects of your life
- Meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures
- Give something back to your local community
Recruitment and Selection Process
- Completion of a Samaritans application form
- Attendance and successful selection at an interview
- The offer of a listening volunteer position is conditional on the completion of;
- Background checks; including references and enhanced criminal records check
- Completion of initial CORE training
- Period of mentoring and Embedding
- Successful completion of a probationary period before becoming a full branch volunteer
If you think you have what it takes, please contact us to join us for our next information event. Can you help us be here when we're needed most?
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Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
Thank you!
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 detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.
Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Experience with document management is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
Thank you!
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General Admin role to support the charities core day to day activity and give support to the Co-Chair of the charity as well as the volunteer GM. The role will include issuing volunteer agreeements, making sure all policies are up to date working with the trustees, issuing thank you letters and logging donations. A good understanding of balance sheets, use of excel, excellent communication skills are needed and you will need to love dogs and love being organised. We work in a fun team atmosphere remotely but we chat on WA and zoom often and are in touch daily. We also meet up for fundraising events across the country. Your skills will come into play when we host these fundraising events as well and there will be a chance to meet the team in person. Sound like this role was meant for you? We hope to hear from you if so. Approved minor expenses will be covered if you are required to travel to an event or meeting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.