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FOUNDING GRAPHIC DESIGNER (VOLUNTEER)

Help Shape the Visual Identity of a Movement That Will Change Lives

Loneliness is one of the greatest challenges facing our communities today. Every day, people across London feel invisible, disconnected and alone — not because they have nobody around them, but because they don’t feel seen, valued or like they truly belong.

SUNSHINE was created to change that.

Born from a deeply personal promise that nobody should have to face loneliness alone, SUNSHINE is building a movement where connection becomes a lifeline and belonging becomes a right.

Now, we’re searching for a Founding Graphic Designer — a creative, imaginative, heart‑led volunteer who wants to help bring SUNSHINE’s identity to life.

This isn’t just a design role. This is the chance to visually shape a movement that will touch thousands of lives.

Your Mission

As our Founding Graphic Designer, you will help create the visual world of SUNSHINE — a world filled with warmth, hope and belonging.

You’ll design:

• Social media graphics that inspire connection.

• Booklets and brochures that tell our story.

• Banners and posters that welcome people into community.

• Merchandise that spreads joy and visibility.

• Brand identity elements that define who we are.

• And many more creative pieces as we grow.

Your work will become the face of SUNSHINE — the colours, shapes and visuals that make people feel seen, included and uplifted.

Who You Are

• You’re creative, compassionate and excited to use your skills for something meaningful.
• You don’t need decades of experience — just a passion for design and a belief that creativity can change the world.

You’re someone who:

• Loves visual storytelling
• Enjoys creating warm, welcoming designs
• Wants to use their talent for social good
• Believes in kindness, dignity and belonging
• Is excited to help build a brand from the ground up

Why This Matters

• Because every graphic you create…
• Every colour palette you shape…
• Every piece of visual storytelling you craft…

Will help someone feel less alone.

• Your designs will be the first thing people see.
• They will be the spark that draws someone in.
• They will be the invitation that says: “You belong here.”

This is your chance to leave a creative legacy that will impact lives for years to come.

Why Join SUNSHINE?

As a Founding Graphic Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Help build a new charity from the very beginning.

• Shape the visual identity of a movement.

• Create meaningful work that brings people together.

• Collaborate with a passionate, kind leadership team.

• Use your creativity to make a genuine difference.

Most importantly… You’ll help ensure fewer people have to experience the pain of loneliness.

A Personal Message from the Founder

“I didn’t start SUNSHINE because I wanted to run a charity. I started it because I watched someone I love experience a loneliness that no one should ever have to endure.

SUNSHINE is my promise that we’ll keep creating places where people feel seen, valued and connected — but I can’t build that future alone.

If our vision speaks to you, I’d be honoured to welcome you as one of SUNSHINE’s Founding Creatives.

Together, we can build a future where nobody has to face loneliness alone.”

— Scott, Founder of SUNSHINE

Join Us

If you’re ready to use your creativity to build something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

• Together, we can create communities where everyone belongs.
• Together, we can bring SUNSHINE to those who need it most.

SUNSHINE

Connection. Belonging. Hope.

Spectra is a Community Interest Company (CIC), working to improve the choices, health and well-being of structurally excluded communities across London, particularly in their sexual health, emotional resilience and wellbeing, and to combat isolation and minimise risk.

Under the guidance of its Chief Executive and Board of Directors, Spectra’s outstanding staff team provides supportive, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental services, all of which are peer-led, meaning people with lived and learned experience deliver them. Spectra strives to proactively identify the needs of all its service users and support them appropriately and effectively.

We are now seeking a suitably experienced and committed individual to join our Board as a Director of the CIC. You will join a Board of six other Directors.

If you are passionate about addressing health inequalities and share our mission to support and empower people, we would love to hear from you.

You will provide strategic direction for the organisation around Communications, marketing and PR. You will support our plans to increase our reach and brand, further our communications work and strategy, including social media marketing and campaigning, and enhance our PR opportunities. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services; help us in advancing our vision and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.

Spectra is based in Vauxhall, South London. It is expected that you will attend five meetings (in the evening, currently online on a Monday evening) and two SMT/Board Away Days each year (currently in person). In addition, it is envisaged that you will contribute your expertise outside of Board meetings on occasion, e.g. to review service or planning reports, to input into a focus group, etc.

Purpose of the Role

To join the board as a Volunteer Finanical Director, bringing governance knowledge and strategic thinking to strengthen board effectiveness, uphold the CIC's obligations, and ensure all decisions are made in the best interests of the community we serve.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Guide the Board

• Attend two to three board meetings per month, virtual or hybrid, and come prepared to contribute
• Help ensure decisions are made properly, recorded, and followed through
• Review and respond to decisions outside of meetings within 48 to 72 hours
• Support the review of policies and raise questions when something needs attention
• Support the development of projects and programmes by contributing ideas, strategic thinking, critical insight, and creative, innovative approaches, while bringing energy, boldness, and enthusiasm.

2. Keep Us on Track

• Contribute to strategic decision-making, policy approval, and organisational oversight
• Monitor organisational performance and support the Managing Director in delivery accountability
• Flag risks early and help ensure resources are used well and in line with our mission
• Keep the needs of the communities we serve at the centre of every decision

3. Be a Critical Friend

• Challenge and support the Managing Director with honesty and care
• Ask the questions that need to be asked, even when it is uncomfortable
• Help us grow in a way that is sustainable and grounded in our values

4. Champion What Matters

• Be an ambassador for Zion Wellness in how you show up and speak about us
• Participate in bi-directional mentorship exchanges with young people on the programme
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and community interest are never an afterthought

What We Are Looking For

You will bring:

• A strong professional background in finance, budgeting, and strategic financial planning
• Confident, values-led leadership with the ability to represent the CIC's mission at board level
• A background in leadership, social impact, or community outreach
• Experience in creative direction, entrepreneurship, or project leadership
• Understanding of organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development
• A genuine commitment to systemic change and the communities we serve

It would be great if you also have:

• Governance experience such as trustee, governor, or board-level involvement, though this is not essential
• Experience in a charity, CIC, or grassroots organisation
• Training and induction will be provided for the right candidate

Please Note:  

This role is open to graduate and university students (aged 18+) who are looking to gain real leadership and governance experience. If you are early in your career and passionate about community impact, we want to hear from you. Ongoing support will be provided.