Driver volunteer roles in huddersfield, west yorkshire
Join Us in Supporting Older People in LS9 with Burmantofts Community Friends!
Who are BCF?
Burmantofts Community Friends (BCF) is a local charity in East Leeds, dedicated to improving the lives of people aged 55+ in the LS9 area. We provide practical support through fun activities like lunch groups, coffee mornings, fitness sessions, trips, events, and more! We also offer advocacy, outreach, and well-being services. Our team is friendly, informal, and always ready to make a positive impact, working closely with residents, volunteers, and local professionals.
What Will a Community Driver Volunteer Do?
As a Community Driver Volunteer with Burmantofts Community Friends (BCF), you will play a vital role in supporting local residents aged 55+ in the LS9 area. Your main responsibility will be providing safe and reliable transport for individuals attending our fun activities, events, fitness sessions, trips, and other community services. You’ll assist people with mobility challenges, ensuring they have a comfortable and stress-free journey to and from our services. This might include driving to lunch groups, coffee mornings, outings, and well-being sessions, helping to create positive and inclusive experiences for all. Please note the vehicle is an Automatic*
What Experience Do You Need?
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Driving License: A valid driving license and a good driving record are essential, along with the ability to safely operate a medium vehicle. Training is provided.
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Empathy and Patience: Previous experience working with older adults, or individuals with mobility challenges, is helpful, but a caring, patient, and understanding attitude is most important.
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Good Communication: Clear communication skills are essential to interact with passengers, understand their needs, and maintain positive relationships.
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Reliability and Punctuality: Being dependable and arriving on time for pick-ups and drop-offs is key to ensuring participants can rely on the service.
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Teamwork: While the role is independent, being able to work well with the BCF team and follow instructions or changes in schedule is important.
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Basic Problem-Solving: Ability to assess situations and address minor challenges that may arise during transportation (e.g., ensuring a passenger’s comfort or managing a last-minute schedule change).
BCF provides full training and support, so even if you do not have direct experience, we welcome your enthusiasm and willingness to help others!
Tasks and responsibilities
- Provide Safe Transport
- Ensure Comfort and Safety
- Be a Friendly Companion
- Punctuality
- Maintain Communication
- Follow Health & Safety Guidelines
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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!
We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Helping with event preparation
· Manning checkpoints
· Walking support
· First-aid support
· Marshals
· Support drivers
· Helping with community stalls
We are looking for people who are:
· Warm and non-judgemental
· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC
· Able to communicate with a range of different groups
· Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers
· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements
We can offer you the following:
· Induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· The opportunity to learn new skills
· YBTC commitment to health and safety
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are:
Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.



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Join REMIX as a Volunteer Graphic Designer and Transform the Future of London's Youth!
Do you have a creative spark and a drive to bring fresh visual ideas to life? At REMIX, our brand-new youth charity is on a mission to empower every young person in London through opportunities in employability, healthy living, personal development, and essential life skills. We’re looking for a visionary Volunteer Graphic Designer to craft promotional materials that vividly tell our story—both across digital platforms and in print.
In this role, you will:
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Create Dynamic Digital Content: Design engaging visuals for our social media channels, website, email campaigns, and digital advertising. Your work will help articulate our mission online and captivate our audience.
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Design Impactful Print Collateral: Develop eye-catching posters, flyers, brochures, banners, and other promotional materials for events and in-person outreach. Your designs will be the face of REMIX at community events, inspiring confidence and interest.
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Develop Brand Identity: Collaborate with our team to refine a cohesive visual style that resonates with young Londoners. You’ll ensure that every piece, whether digital or physical, consistently reflects our core message: INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.
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Innovate and Inspire: Stay current on design trends and emerging techniques to bring fresh, creative ideas to the table. Your innovative mindset will help us continually evolve and stand out in both the physical and online arenas.
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Work Collaboratively: Engage closely with our team, contributing your expertise to shape campaigns that drive engagement and deepen our impact on the community.
If you’re a creative visionary with a robust portfolio and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (or similar software), REMIX offers you an extraordinary chance to use your skills for social good. Your artistic talent will be a key driver in promoting our mission, encouraging youth involvement, and strengthening our presence both online and in-person.
Step forward. Lead the change. Transform lives through design at REMIX.
REMIX
INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Us in Supporting Older People in LS9 with Burmantofts Community Friends!
Who are BCF?
Burmantofts Community Friends (BCF) is a community-driven charity in East Leeds, dedicated to improving the lives of older people (55+) in the LS9 area. We provide practical support with daily activities, trips, information, advocacy, outreach, and well-being services. We work closely with residents, volunteers, and local partners to make a positive impact, always with a friendly, welcoming approach.
What Will a Bus Buddy Do?
As a Bus Buddy with Burmantofts Community Friends (BCF), you will be an essential part of supporting local residents aged 55+ in the LS9 area. Your primary role will be to ensure safe and reliable transport for individuals attending our activities, events, fitness sessions, trips, and other community services. You’ll assist our Community Driver and members with mobility challenges, helping to provide a smooth and stress-free journey to and from these services. Full training will be provided. Bus Buddies will help members from their doorstep onto the vehicle, greet all passengers, and sit at the back of the vehicle to monitor and assist where needed.
What Experience Do You Need?
No specific experience required! We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact and are eager to learn. Whether you’re retired and looking to make use of your spare time, a student or job seeker wanting to develop new skills, or someone who lives locally (or nearby – our location is super easy to reach from the city centre), we want to hear from you! Local knowledge is a bonus, but it’s not essential – we’re all about making a difference, no matter your background.
If you’re excited about helping others and being part of a fun, supportive team, apply today!
Tasks and responsibilities
- Provide safe and reliable transport support for older residents (55+) attending BCF activities, events, fitness sessions, and trips.
- Assist members with mobility challenges, ensuring they have a comfortable and stress-free journey to and from services.
- Help members from their doorstep onto the vehicle and greet all passengers with a friendly, welcoming approach.
- Monitor passengers and offer assistance during the journey, ensuring everyone is comfortable and supported.
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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!
Ius Stella
We redefine justice as a tool for empowerment and social cohesion, building a world where every person’s dignity and humanity are honored.
Ius Stella addresses systemic injustices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where arbitrary arrests, wrongful convictions, and prolonged pretrial detentions are widespread. These injustices disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, especially women, youth, and economically disadvantaged individuals. Many detainees spend years in prison without trial, often for minor infractions or fabricated charges, exacerbating overcrowding and inhumane conditions in detention centers.
A key driver of this injustice is extreme poverty, which leaves individuals defenseless against legal proceedings they do not understand and cannot navigate alone. In the DRC, where more than 60% of the population lives on less than $2 a day, hiring a lawyer is an unattainable luxury. As a result, thousands remain imprisoned simply because they cannot afford legal assistance to challenge unlawful detention or demand a fair trial. This economic barrier fuels a vicious cycle where poverty leads to injustice, and injustice deepens poverty, particularly for detainees who are primary providers for their families.
Moreover, the justice system itself is plagued by corruption, with court officials and prison authorities frequently demanding bribes for access to fair hearings, case reviews, or even basic human rights like food and medical care in detention. Those who cannot pay remain stuck in a system designed to exploit the vulnerable rather than protect them.
By failing to ensure due process, the justice system exacerbates inequality, disrupts families, and erodes social cohesion, fueling a broader crisis of distrust in state institutions. Without intervention, marginalized communities will continue to be criminalized, and justice will remain a privilege rather than a right.
Our work sits at the intersection of human rights, technology, and economic empowerment. We are building a network of dedicated pro bono lawyers to provide free legal assistance to individuals who have been unfairly incarcerated. We collect and analyze case-level data to expose failures in the judicial system and drive evidence-based reforms. We educate individuals on their rights, ensuring they can advocate for themselves and hold institutions accountable. And we support formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives through socio-professional rehabilitation and economic opportunities. Through our work, we seek to ensure that justice serves all people.
Fundraising Officer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
We are looking for a fundraising expert passionate about human rights and social justice to help us scale our mission and unlock new sources of support.
Key responsibilities include: 1) Develop a clear, actionable fundraising strategy 2) Create key documents (case for support, donor pitch deck, proposal templates) 3) Design and support a crowdfunding campaign 4) Identify potential donors and grant opportunities 5) Help draft compelling content for fundraising (emails, concept notes, updates)
About us: Ius Stella is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming the way justice is delivered, measured, and experienced. We started our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where we stand with victims of systemic injustice. Our work challenges traditional punitive systems and creates pathways for a more transparent, efficient, and people-centered approach to justice.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Saferworld is currently looking for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. This role will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Saferworld, ensuring the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals align with its governing document, as well as legal and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of the charity sector as well as an understanding of how charities operate in a local context – often operating effectively in extremely challenging environments. An understanding of the UK charity context would be helpful but is not crucial.
The Board is currently reviewing different governance models, including the possibility of a Chair/Vice Chair structure. While this model is still under consideration, it would involve clearly defined roles and responsibilities, helping to balance the workload and bring diverse perspectives to the Board’s leadership. The incoming Chair should be adaptable and open to these ongoing discussions, and play a key role in shaping and refining the governance structure to ensure it aligns effectively with Saferworld’s needs.
We are interested in hearing from individuals who share our values, possess the capacity for independent and creative thinking, and bring strong leadership, relevant competence and experience to our governing body. Whether you are an experienced Chair or wanting to take your first step at senior Board level, we still want to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for more information on how to apply to be the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Closing date: 11 May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.