Fundraising Volunteer Roles

Call for Applications for New Trustees

Safe Passage International is looking for people to join our Board of Trustees who are passionate about our mission to champion safe passage for people seeking asylum.

We would particularly welcome applications from people who have lived (personal) experience of having to leave their home and cross borders in search of asylum and from people from Black, Asian, and other Minoritised Ethnic communities.

We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:

• UK and, international / EU law and public policies on the subject of asylum-seeking and immigration.

Safe Passage International has offices in the UK, France, and Greece, and we welcome international applicants with the expertise we require.

Whether you have been a Trustee before or are considering a Trustee role for the first time, we want to hear from you!

About Safe Passage International

Safe Passage International (SPI) is a charity that champions the rights of people seeking asylum and displaced people as they flee persecution. We use the law to help them access safe routes to a place of safety and we work alongside them to campaign for change and build public support for safe passage for all.

We have a particular focus on supporting unaccompanied children and young people to reunite with family and reach protection in Europe, although we also work with adults and family groups too.

We are based in the UK, with small offices also in France and Greece. These offices are locally registered not for profit companies who are part of Safe Passage International, overseen by the international UK Board of Trustees.

 Safe Passage International advances its mission through five main strands of work:

• providing legal advice to asylum-seekers and their family members to help them be safely and legally reunited;

• holding governments and decision-makers to account on their legal obligations to people seeking asylum;

• campaigning and advocacy with policy makers in Government, Parliament, and other authorities to provide safe and legal routes for people seeking asylum;

• helping young people seeking asylum to settle upon arrival and working with them to campaign on issues that they are passionate about;

• Improving public awareness of the need for safe routes.

How to apply

Please read the role description linked below for full information about becoming a Safe Passage Trustee and how to apply for this opportunity.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 11.59 pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

Ever Thought About Being an Interview Expert?

Here's your chance to learn the invaluable skill of interviewing and becoming top-rated in a way that will shape your entire life. At IHF, we believe that being adept at one requires excellence in the other. Join our dynamic team where you will hone these crucial skills.

 About IHF

• IHF, an award-winning global Non-profit, has been making a positive impact since 2001.

• Our mission is two-fold: Educate and nourish impoverished children, promote healthy communities, and educate global citizens about the realities of impoverished communities.

Why Join Our Skill-Building Team?

•  Lifetime Skill: Learn to be an expert in interviewing, a skill applicable throughout your life.

• Apply

• Discover more about our volunteer programs and apply through our website. Alternati First Response Mastery: Develop proficiency in first response, a critical component of successful interviews.

•  Global Learning: Engage in real-life experiences online and in person, understanding the realities of diverse communities.

Sooty, the famous loveable bear and national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for more than 50 years. With your support, RNIB has raised more than £13 million in public donations collected in our iconic Sooty boxes. 

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently needs volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like!

Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs will be reimbursed.

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.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Chairman of the Board to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: 

As the Chair of ADC, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and support to drive the organisation's mission forward. As a visionary leader with experience in both non-profit governance and start-up environments, the Chair will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of ADC and spearheading initiatives to maximise our impact across Africa.

Above all, we are seeking a Chair who is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will champion these values in all aspects of ADC's work. Your passion for social impact and your dedication to empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions will be the driving force behind our collective efforts to create lasting change.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Board of Directors and the executive team, ensuring alignment with ADC's mission, vision, and values
   
• Hold ultimate accountability for the effective governance of ADC, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity
   
• Lead efforts to diversify and secure funding sources, including corporate partnerships, grants, and philanthropic support, to sustain and expand ADC's programs and operations
   
• Forge strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, corporations, and other stakeholders to amplify ADC's reach and influence within the WASH sector
   
• Drive initiatives for Board recruitment, development, and succession planning, fostering a diverse and skilled leadership team capable of advancing ADC's strategic objectives
   
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
   
• Serve as a passionate advocate and spokesperson for ADC, representing the organisation at public events, conferences, and media engagements to raise awareness and champion our cause
   
• Oversee the implementation of robust systems and processes to enhance organisational efficiency, performance monitoring, and impact measurement
   
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement within ADC, facilitating regular evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives for Board members and staff

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise

• Experience in starting a new charity, non-profit, or other organisation
   
• Proven track record of serving on boards, ideally in leadership roles such as trustee or chairperson, with a comprehensive understanding of governance principles and best practices
   
• Proven experience in leadership roles within the non-profit sector and start-up environments, with a track record of driving organisational growth and impact
   
• Strong understanding of charity governance principles and best practices
   
• Successful track record in fundraising and partnership development, including securing diverse funding sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations, to support mission-driven initiatives
   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
   
• Genuine commitment to ADC's mission and values, with a passion for social impact and a deep understanding of the importance of empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions
   

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.

At Makani, we work with refugee women through the arts to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them. Our vision is a world of freedom, dignity and equality for all displaced women and girls.

We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women, and in the UK with refugee women from all over the world. In both countries we run therapeutic arts projects including theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. In addition, in Lebanon we also help women through economic empowerment and income generation, access to training and education, and we are responding to the humanitarian crisis with emergency support for displaced families.

Makani was founded in 2022, building upon years of work supporting Syrian and Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon by our co-founders, one of whom is a displaced woman herself. We were officially registered as a charity in June 2024.

We are a small but ambitious organisation that is already transforming the lives of over 100 refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past two years, with the accompanying rapid increase in income. We are driven by our passion for a better world for marginalised refugee women.

POSITION: Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide leadership and support to the rest of the Board and the Senior Leadership Team as we put in place stronger systems and structures. Key responsibilities will include fundraising, governance, and leading on the development and implementation of an organisational strategy for the next three years, helping us to grow sustainably.

The Chair will be a passionate advocate of refugee women's rights and issues, with a strong belief in gender justice and migrant justice.

DETAILS:

Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London.

Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, expenses covered.

Hours: Variable but generally up to two days a month.

• Regular preparation for and attendance at Board meetings (quarterly or as needed).

• Participation in committee meetings and strategic planning sessions.

• External engagements and providing support to the Senior Leadership team.

Deadline: Friday 15 November, midnight

ROLE OUTLINE:

• Leadership and Governance:

  • Provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the effective governance of the organisation.

  • Chair and facilitate Board meetings, working with the Executive team to set the agenda and ensuring discussions are focused on key priorities.

  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Board.

  • Provide support to the Executive team.

• Board Development:

  • Lead efforts to manage and develop a diverse and skilled Board of Trustees.

  • Encourage continuous learning and development among Board members.

• Strategic Planning:

  • Work collaboratively with the Board and senior management to develop and implement a three-year strategy for Makani

  • Monitor progress towards strategic goals and adjust plans as necessary.

• Advocacy and Representation:

  • Act as a visible and effective ambassador for the organisation, representing it to external stakeholders, donors, and the wider community.

• Fundraising Support:

  • Collaborate with the Board Treasurer and Executive Team to develop and implement fundraising strategies.

  • Develop donor networks and represent Makani in funding events and circles as necessary.

  • Provide insights to support grant applications.

• Financial Oversight:

  • Work closely with the Treasurer and Executive Team to ensure financial sustainability.

  • Provide oversight and support for financial decision-making.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify and address risks to the organisation's mission and reputation.

  • Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement risk management strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in a leadership role and especially in supporting organisational development and fundraising

• Proven experience as a board member in the charity sector

• Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Passion for the organisation's vision, mission and values.

• An understanding of the challenges faced by small start-up organisations, and a supportive and solutions-focused approach to meeting these.

Desirable but not essential:

• Arabic language skills

• Experience of working with refugee women in the UK and/or Lebanon.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via CharityJob's 'Quick apply' button below.

Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

About the Youth Team role

​Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be. 

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Getting started

You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.

Pursuing the role

We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!

If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.

When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.

The People’s Center for Environment and Culture

The People's Center for Environment and Culture is a community-driven research and capacity-building organization that leverages grassroots expertise and institutional partnerships to address environmental and cultural challenges in a collaborative and impactful way.

Some of the key problems the People Center is addressing include:

Lack of Community-Driven Research:

• Much academic and institutional research is conducted in a top-down manner, without meaningful input from the communities being studied.
• This results in research that may not accurately reflect or address the real-world challenges faced by community members.

Inaccessibility of Resources and Funding:

• Smaller nonprofits and community organizations often lack the capacity and resources to navigate complex funding and administrative processes.
• This prevents them from accessing grants, partnerships, and other support that could significantly boost their impact.

Uneven Power Dynamics:

• Historically, large institutions like universities have held significant power and influence over community-based initiatives.
• This can lead to a lack of true collaboration and community ownership over research and programs.

Grassroots Community Research:

• Conduct research that is grounded in the needs and perspectives of the local community, rather than a top-down, academic approach.
• Leverage the People Center's deep community connections and grassroots expertise to inform and guide research initiatives.
• Position the People Center as a trusted partner for community-based research, not just an academic institution.

Collaborative Partnerships with Institutions:

• Seek partnerships not just with universities, but also with other large institutions like hospital systems, government agencies, etc.
• Leverage these institutional partnerships to amplify the impact of the People Center's grassroots community research.
• Ensure the research and resources generated through these collaborations directly benefit the local community.

Capacity Building for Community Organizations:

• Provide fiscal sponsorship and administrative support to empower smaller nonprofits and community groups.
• Enable these organizations to focus on their core mission and programming by handling back-office tasks.
• Foster a collaborative network where community partners can share resources and expertise.

Join the People's Center for Environment and Culture and be part of a grassroots movement to amplify community voices and drive positive change. As a volunteer, you'll contribute your skills and passion to collaborative research projects, community events, and capacity-building initiatives that empower local organizations. Together, we'll bridge the gap between institutional resources and on-the-ground needs, creating a more equitable and sustainable future. Sign up today and make a real difference in your community.

Writer

Role Description

We need a person who can help write Letters of Inquiry for foundations and sponsorship letters to bring in funds for our new initiative. The People's Center for Environment and Culture.

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role

3-5 months remotely

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.

Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.

The Role

IAPWA is seeking a Paid Advertising Specialist (Volunteer) to significantly grow our digital platforms and fundraising income using Meta Advertising (Facebook and Instagram) and the Google Ad Grant.

This important volunteer role will involve creating, monitoring, and optimising our paid advertisements to drive impactful results for our small charity, including:

• Increasing donations from our individual appeals to raise more funds to support our projects and patients
• Increasing the membership of our Facebook groups to grow our online communities
• Increasing signatures for our petitions to drive impactful change for animals and grow our supporter database

You will be provided with a small, but workable budget and will work closely with senior team members. Whilst there are no set hours for this role, we expect the volunteer to be able to contribute their time flexibly in order to monitor the adverts and optimise them as needed to drive the best results.

Please note: we do not have a paid advertising specialist within the team, so please only apply if you can bring this valuable experience to IAPWA. Thank you.

Are you a passionate conservationist eager to use your skills to make a real impact on ocean health? Do you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and want to contribute to a forward-thinking charity that drives tangible change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Head to our website for full details and to apply.

What we’re looking for:

We need someone with the ability to bring together a wide range of teams across multiple community networks, to achieve national objectives. 

St John has embarked on a journey to ensure that every community and every young person across England will be first aid confident. A leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities is needed to inspire and support volunteers on this journey at the County and Community Level. 

We need someone with the ability to cultivate County relationships in order to shine a light on the positive impact our volunteers make in their local communities. We need someone who is committed to equity, inclusion and the fostering of a value-based leadership culture.

The deadline to apply for the County Commissioner role is midnight on Sunday 3 November.

 Note: shortlisting will take place in early November and the interviews will be conducted on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, and Wednesday 27th November.

 An induction and training weekend will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2025 in Birmingham 

About us – the Irene Taylor Trust: Creating Music. Transforming Futures.

We believe that creating original music collaboratively can have a powerful impact on people’s lives, bringing them new confidence, important transferable skills and raised aspirations for the future. Our programmes Music in Prisons, Sounding Out and Making Tracks support people of all ages in prisons, previously imprisoned people rebuilding their lives on release, and young people experiencing challenging circumstances in the community. We have a measurable impact on recidivism, helping people into training and jobs, and on enhancing wellbeing. We work with around 600 participants each year. The quality of our work was recently recognised by the Royal Philharmonic Society with their ‘Gamechanger’ award.

About you – who we’re looking for to join our board

We are looking for Trustees to join our welcoming and productive Trustee Board - in particular, we are looking for a Finance Trustee/ Treasurer to take a lead on overseeing our finances (c £500k and in good order). 

We are also starting succession planning for the Chair role, so please get in touch if this would be of interest to you and you have experience and skills in leading others. This is an exciting time to join the team, as we look ahead to celebrating 30 years of the Irene Taylor Trust in 2025. 

At the Irene Taylor Trust, we understand that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us better serve the communities we aim to uplift. We actively encourage applications from individuals who bring a wealth of different experiences, particularly those from Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and neurodiverse individuals. We are also eager to hear from those who may not have previous trustee or board membership experience but are passionate about making a difference. Your voice is valuable. We are open to applications from people with a criminal conviction (and could help you to check your eligibility under the Charity Commission rules). We will deliver an induction and support working collectively as team. 

Our terms of office are three-years, renewable up to twice. The time commitment for Trustees includes attending quarterly meetings (in-person in London or online), attending our project performances when possible, and supporting the office team on emerging issues in your areas of skills and interest.

Finance Trustee role details

We are looking for someone with a skill for numbers to take the lead at the Trustee Board concerning keeping our finances in good order, meeting financial governance requirements and thinking strategically. This role is formally referred to as the Treasurer. We have a Fundraising and Finance Committee which you would also join alongside our Vice Chair, who is an investment professional; this meeting is also attended by the office staff responsible for our fundraising and finances; you would chair this committee. You would also have occasional involvement with the office team in approving larger payments or verifying financial aspects of reports for funders.

This role would suit someone with the following particular skills and attributes:

· Knowledge of charity finances and the Charity Commission's requirements, or the willingness to develop this knowledge.

· An accountancy qualification and/or good financial management experience

· The ability to provide, communicate and explain financial information and advice to members of the Trustee Board and other stakeholders.

· A collaborative approach to working with others

We Are Family is hiring! We have an exciting role within our adopter peer support community to join us as our Chair of Trustees. 

We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees with a strong understanding of the challenges facing adoptive parents and who shares our commitment to supporting adopters and prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge, the capacity to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead the Trustees in making significant contributions to our future.

You will join the Board as the organisation heads into its second decade, with established services, partnerships and a growing membership base. Our quality and consistency of service provision is leading to exciting conversations nationally, and we are looking for our new Chair to help steer us through this next stage of growth.

Get Out There groups are a growing division of Sense that cater for children between 6 and 16 with complex needs. We provide a 4 hour social setting which caters for children and families who need respite. We offer activities such as games, puzzles, arts and crafts, experiments, cookery and sensory play. We aim to tailor sessions to the needs, interests and abilities of the children we support and put pupil voice at the center of all we do. 

As a volunteer you'll make sure that everyone has a great time and can make the most of the activities on offer. You'll need lots of energy, a warm and welcoming personality and to be happy getting stuck in to a wide range of tasks and activities, all of which make sure that everyone has the best day they can together. 

What your role will involve

• Taking part in activities alongside disabled young people. You could be joining creative activities, movement or sports session, trips out in to the local community or seasonal themed activities. 
• Helping to set up the activities at the start of the day, clear away at the end and keep activities safe, clean and running smoothly throughout.
• Helping to welcome young people to the group, find their way around and between activities, enjoy breaks and lunchtime and generally have a great day with the team and Sense.

A basic / enhanced Disclosure & Barring check will be required for this volunteer role. 

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Fun and friendly and confident to meet and spend time with disabled young people.
• Willing to develop the knowledge and skills to communicate with young people who have multi sensory impairments and who may use a wide range of communication methods
• Able to work well in a team and be flexible about the role you play during the day depending on what’s needed by individuals and activities
• Reliable and punctual.
• Committed to providing support in a way that offers choice, independence and dignity
• We welcome volunteers of all ages to this role who are able to create an inclusive and welcoming peer environment for everyone involved in the group. 

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• Induction information to prepare you for your role, a briefing at the start of each event, and lots of on-site support and guidance from our experienced staff team who will be running the day
• Agreed out of pocket expenses to be reimbursed, in line with Sense policy
• The chance to get to know new people, try new activities in your local community and to have lots of fun taking part together 
• To develop new skills and knowledge about communicating and working with children and young people with complex communication needs and multi-sensory impairment 
• To know you’re part of a passionate and committed team making a big difference to how young people are able to get the most out of both new and favourite activities and to have a great time together.
• If you are 16 or 17 we will ask to make contact with a parent or other appropriate adult to share details of your volunteering role, timings and contact / emergency information. 

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life. 

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. 

About Us

Penificent is a startup social enterprise addressing issues faced by young people through comic books, Animations, workshops and positive merchandising. We have successfully published a series of comics focussing on life lessons such as honesty and the dangers of social media. Our newest project, 'Knife Boy'   was released in 2019 and was inspired by real events that happened close to our local areas, and the current comic series is about Mental health. We want to connect with young people, using characters of different ethnic backgrounds but not solely limited to minorities. We are passionate about tackling Knife crime, Mental health and many various youth issues but in a fresh new way.

Looking for a  Sales executive looking to drive a new existing new comic  product? 

Our Company  is looking to hire a Volunteer Sales Executive to support a growing Social enterprise.

Are you a confident sales person with time on your hands and the ability to close sales? All you’ll need is desire to connect to decision makers.

Responsibilities

- Contacting new clients.

- Have leads passed to you from our team to follow up on.

- Generating new leads with your own market research and connections.

- Managing current and existing Accounts

- Upsell/cross sell and influence decision makers.

- Work with the Head of Sales 

 

Essential Requirements  :

- Someone who has a very driven and motivated personality.

- Stakeholder Management

- Communication skills both written and verbal must be excellent.

- Confident

- Resilient

- Able to overcome objections

- Teamwork skills

Desired Requirement 

- Sales experience 

- Account management experience