Individual Support Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Manchester

The Community Support/Reach Out volunteer will be volunteering remotely, providing online support and guidance to visitors of The Forward Trust Website communicating in real time using web chat.

The Reach Out Service sits within our Recovery Support Department and is aimed at offering friendly and confidential listening support and assistance. The role involves utilising your communication skills to establish rapport with individuals seeking drug and alcohol help and or to talk about their mental health or other varied life challenges. You will be supporting people who are seeking help for drugs and alcohol help for themselves or from family members concerned for their loved one.
Training is provided to all volunteers to support them with their volunteering role and enable them to further their skills and experience with our client group.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Time Commitment: We recommend that volunteers can commit to an average of 3 hours online per week for a minimum period of six months.

Service Delivery

- Be available for the duration of the shift to answer web-chat/calls as they happen.
- Engage with individuals in a friendly and empathetic manner.
- Gain an understanding of the individual needs and sign post to appropriate organisations for further support or explore specialist services as required.
- Link individuals into Forward Trusts community drug and alcohol services when required and link individuals into drug and alcohol help in other geographical areas where Forward Trust does not have a service.
- Report any Safeguarding concerns to shift supervisor and follow safeguarding procedures as appropriate.
- Respond to offline messages at the beginning of each shift.
- Debrief with and ask for support and guidance from Reach Out Coordinator regarding any concerns arising from web chat conversations.
- Provide handover to supervisor and/or next volunteers covering the shift prior to logging off
- To book shifts in a timely fashion and inform the Reach Out Coordinator of any need to cancel a shift at the earliest opportunity.
- Engage with support and supervision offered by placement supervisor.

CHECKS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

- 2 References (this may be from a keyworker, volunteer supervisor, tutor or sponsor if you are not able to provide a work reference)
- Enhanced DBS Check

 Perks and Benefits
TRAINING & INDUCTION

Induction training will be provided to the volunteer and will include the following E-Learning (Data Protection/GDPR/PECR, Safeguarding – Knowledge and Health & Safety – Knowledge).

A full induction to your team including placement specific policies and procedures. Additional volunteer training will be discussed and offered according to the need of the volunteer in placement.

 Skills You'll Need
Below is a list of the qualities that we are looking for from volunteers:

- If in recovery, to be 12 months abstinence from all mood altering substances.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Ability to use computers and IT equipment.
- To have good verbal and written communication skills.
- To have a clear understanding and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- To have a clear understanding of how to set and maintain boundaries.
- To have the ability to reflect and receive feedback.
- To be reliable, flexible and committed.
- To treat individuals with respect and dignity.
- To have the ability to follow instructions.
- To be committed to own learning and development.

Unify Giving is an innovative charitable technology platform that connects donors directly with verified individuals in need. Our mobile app enables anyone to donate directly to beneficiariesm ensuring 100% of donations reach recipients while preserving their dignity and choice. We partner with established charities who verify legitimate need.

Following our successful Newport pilot, we're expanding across the UK to help more individuals experiencing hidden homelessness and other forms of vulnerability.

Role Overview

As a Charity Liaison Officer volunteer, you'll be at the heart of our mission to bridge the gap between donors and those in need. This purpose-driven role focuses on establishing and nurturing partnerships with charitable organisations across the UK, enabling more vulnerable individuals to receive direct support through our platform.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in the charity tech sector. You'll represent Unify Giving to potential charity partners, help onboard new beneficiaries, and ensure our existing partners are up-to-date with platform developments that can enhance their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with charity partners who can verify and support potential beneficiaries.
• Partnership Outreach: Identify and approach suitable charitable organisations working with homeless individuals and other vulnerable populations.
• Onboarding Support: Guide charity partners through the process of bringing verified beneficiaries onto the Unify Giving platform.
• Training & Education: Provide training to charity staff on how to use the Unify Giving platform effectively.
• Impact Communication: Gather and share success stories (while maintaining privacy) to demonstrate the effectiveness of our direct giving model.
• Platform Ambassador: Keep charity partners informed about new features and improvements to the Unify Giving platform.
• Feedback Collection: Gather insights from charity partners to help us continuously improve our service.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain technology in accessible, non-technical terms
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Experience in the charity sector, social work, or community engagement (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of homelessness issues and challenges in the UK (desirable)
• Reliable access to transportation for partner visits when needed
• Comfortable using digital platforms and mobile applications

Time Commitment

We're looking for volunteers who can commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility around your schedule. This can include:

• Virtual meetings with potential and existing charity partners
• Occasional in-person visits to charities in your region (dependent on distance/ travel expenses covered)
• Regular check-ins with the Unify Giving team

What You'll Gain

• Make a direct impact on addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals
• Develop professional skills in partnership building, communication, and the charity tech sector
• Gain insight into innovative solutions to social problems
• Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
• Receive training and support from Unify Giving
• Opportunity to build your professional network across the charity sector
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of a 3-month volunteer period

Locations

We're particularly seeking volunteers in the following areas:

• London
• Newport
• Manchester
• Bristol
• Brighton & Hove
• Edinburgh
• Cardiff
• Other major UK cities (please specify your location when applying)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion.

Unify Giving connects those who want to help with those who need support, ensuring direct impact while preserving dignity and choice.

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Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Human Resources Manager to support our charity in developing and managing our HR strategy, policies and processes.

About Us

Emerge Worldwide's work involves raising awareness surrounding some of the key issues that lead to sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, and its destructive consequences. The work focuses on prevention of the issues, victim identification and support through advocacy, public support and empowerment of communities.

We make an impactful difference in the lives of children, young people, women and professionals as well as organisations and businesses through education and support. There has been a 10% increase in sexual exploitation and sex trafficking against children, and 99% of victims in the commercial sex industry are female. 

How you can help

It is a great opening to gain valuable experience in the human trafficking sector through Emerge Worldwide. As HR Manager, you will crucially ensure ethical, professional and effective management of volunteers and staff is maintained.

The positive impact of the HR Manager role ensures that the organisation can better serve its mission to combat sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual with the passion and drive for Human Resources, who will play a key role in shaping our HR policies, supporting our team, and ensuring a positive and effective work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of volunteers and staff
• Develop HR policies and procedures aligned with best practices
• Manage performance management and Development
• Provide guidance on employment law and HR compliance
• Foster a positive and productive organisational culture
• Deliver on training and development initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven HR experience (manager level desirable)
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for charitable work and making a difference in people’s lives for a great cause

Time Commitment

Up to 5 hours per week

What you will gain:

• Make a real difference in people’s lives and gain valuable experience in a charitable organisation
• Be part of bringing positive change to women & girls lives, and our communities
• Work with a passionate and supportive team
• Utilise your HR experience and skills in an organisation advocating for a great cause

We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.

If you're interested in using your HR skills for a great mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Before you apply

The recruitment process includes an interview, and we will request references and a DBS on successful appointment.

*APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR MALE IDENTIFYING VOLUNTEERS ONLY*

Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running twice weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take place between 7:00pm - 8:30pm every Wednesday evening, and 11:00am - 12:30pm every Saturday morning. 

Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support. 

Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm on a Wednesday evening, and from 10:45am - 12:45pm on a Saturday, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage. 

All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.

We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential. 

A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK in order to join us, MWT is unable to sponsor any visa applications. Fluency in conversational English and a firm grasp of technology is also required. 

Why Join MWT? 

Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind. 

We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK. 

As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation. We also provide enhanced safeguarding adults training, and the opportunity to develop key skills to enhance a career in mental health. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Come join our volunteering team to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q3 by Best Companies as the 6th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal  system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

We are looking for two individuals to help us with maintenance tasks, in our Manchester safehouses. Tasks will include activities such as installing shelving, putting together flatpack furniture, painting, gardening etc

We are looking for 2 x Volunteer Handypersons to help support us with maintenance of our safehouse.

Tasks will include:

• Lifting, carrying, and transporting items in a safe manner

• General handyperson tasks such as installing shelving, putting together flatpack furniture, painting etc.

• General maintenance tasks

• Sharing knowledge of general maintenance with service users to empower them to do it themselves going forward

• Only complete tasks that are you able or qualified to complete

• Maintain health and safety at all times

• Showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs

• To provide feedback and safeguarding concerns to the Senior Service Manager - reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner

• To take part in regular supervision and support

• To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings

• To attend training as and when required including health and safety, boundaries, safeguarding, manual handling and confidentiality

• To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times

• To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations. 

The role would suit someone who is friendly, kind, empathetic and non-judgemental. As well as someone who is physically fit to be able to lift and carry heavy objects. This position is rewarding and will be making an immediate difference in supporting and empowering service users. 

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with people in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members in line with agreed procedures and systems.

• Volunteers must be at least 18 years old

• Volunteers will need to have a good standard of spoken and written English

• Be computer literate to be able to complete any online training

• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

• Volunteers to have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

• Knowledge of mental health issues and the challenges faced or a willingness to learn

• An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

For further information and an application form, please see our website

COME JOIN OUR BRAND NEW ADVENTURE! OUR COMMUNITY, OUR FAMILY!!!

We're on the search for someone with a heart of gold, who is compassionate and has a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, joining our exciting new and inspiring start-up charity, called SUNSHINE. You will be joining our new charity as our MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, where you will be chief storyteller, our promotion champion, creating excitement and a huge buzz around SUNSHINE, allowing our new start-up to get set up and to get off the ground, registered and ready to launch our services to the public.

WELCOME TO SUNSHINE!

At SUNSHINE, we believe in the transformative power of connection. We are a grassroots charity dedicated to combating loneliness and social isolation by fostering joy, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Through innovative community initiatives, we aim to uplift spirits, strengthen social networks, and create a supportive environment where every individual feels empowered to thrive. With unstoppable energy and a heart full of compassion, we are dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy, and fostering a sense of belonging that transcends barriers.

Our mission is bold yet simple: to foster connections, enhance their wellbeing and to help transform lives. 

As our MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, you will be responsible for the following;

1. Brand Development: Enhance our current brand and maintain a strong, positive identity for SUNSHINE through consistent messaging and visual branding.

2. Content Creation: Develop engaging materials such as newsletters, blogs, press releases, and social media posts to promote SUNSHINE's mission, events, and achievements.

3. Campaign Management: Design and execute marketing campaigns to raise awareness and attract participants, donors, partners, and volunteers.

4. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with media outlets, influencers, and community groups to amplify SUNSHINE’s reach.

5. Digital Presence: Manage SUNSHINE’s website and social media channels, ensuring they remain dynamic and aligned with organisational goals.

6. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the team to develop and refine communication strategies that drive growth and impact.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation: Analyse the success of marketing and communication efforts to optimise future campaigns.

8. General Management: Assist in other duties that support SUNSHINE and our set up and development as a small grassroots charity in London.

​Being our Marketing and Communications Manager at SUNSHINE means helping shape the future of a life-changing charity, while making a profound difference in the community. Volunteering with SUNSHINE isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a transformative and deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Here’s what makes it truly inspiring and exciting:

• Be a Changemaker: You’ll be part of a dynamic grassroots movement making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Every action you take spreads hope and happiness.

• Build Genuine Connections: Meet like-minded, compassionate individuals, and form meaningful friendships that reflect the spirit of our mission—fostering togetherness and community.

• Personal Growth: Volunteering at SUNSHINE gives you the chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow as a person. Whether it’s teamwork, leadership, or creative problem-solving, you’ll be constantly evolving.

• Feel the Reward of Giving: There’s nothing quite like the sense of fulfillment that comes from brightening someone’s day and knowing you’ve made an impact. As well as seeing the difference you are making.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a passionate team committed to bringing SUNSHINE into people’s lives and building a brighter, more connected future.

By joining SUNSHINE, you’re not just giving your time—you’re becoming an integral part of a mission that transforms lives, including your own. Together, let’s make the world a kinder, happier place! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

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About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects
that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Overview

We are looking to appoint a Senior Research Manager who is able to lead all our Initial Research function, this function is fulfilled by usually 4 teams all led by a Research Manager and Senior Researcher. Initial Research Teams follow an Initial Research framework which guides our research led approach. Suggestions for research topics are made at regular intervals and these teams carry that research out over the course of a few months. Once initial research has been carried out a report is created and this is referred for either long term research, policy work or a long term project. 

Responsibilities

• To support the overall management of the Research & Policy Department by leading the Initial Research function

• To guide and support more junior management to achieve success in their roles, directly managing up to 4 Research Managers 

• To have overall responsibility for all of our Initial Research work, usually overseeing approximately 4 short term research projects at any one time

• To engage with research ethics volunteers to ensure of ethical compliance

• To oversee and develop relevant procedure and process

• To align Initial Research Team Research Managers with the objectives and goals of the department 

• To provide support to Research Managers and Initial Research Teams, ensuring a good level of support is provided across each team

• To ensure of effective supervision of volunteers

​You will need

• Some experience in a management position 

• At least 2 years of operational research experience

• A postgraduate course of study, ideally at PhD level

• A good understanding of ethical compliance in research 

• Planning skills 

• Research report writing experience

• Ability to create and manage policy

Benefits

• This is a UK based 100% Fully remote and flexible role 

• Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Here at Youth4Youth, we have grown a strong, tight-knit community of individuals who are passionate about making a difference and improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our growing team of volunteers all contribute, significantly, to the impact that we have as a charity on our direct beneficiaries, regardless of the department that they work in of the level of time that they are able to commit. Our services primarily offer a peer-support network to young people right across the UK, allowing them to access a peer mentor who is of a similar age to them and somebody that they feel more comfortable speaking with.

If successful, you will be joining a growing team of diverse, but likeminded individuals, collaborating to increase the reach of the Charity and improve support provisions available to young people. All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers, but that doesn't stop us keeping in touch and maintaining a strong positive culture amongst our whole team.

About the role

This exciting role will put you at the forefront of volunteer and staff engagement. As an entirely volunteer run service, people are the heart of what we do and it's important that we are able to engage with them. As People Engagement Lead, you will lead a team of People Engagement Partners, as well as oversee policy and benefits for the Charity to ensure that we get the best out of our people and that our people get the best out of us.

Responsibilities 

• Lead a team of volunteers, including People Engagement Partners, the Volunteer Benefits & Reward Lead and the Policy Lead to ensure that the People Engagement Team deliver against their agreed objectives.
• Develop and execute a People Engagement Strategy, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and other People Team members to create a positive environment provide all of our volunteers with a meaningful and positive experiences.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team members to understand people related issues and deploy tactics to support the resolution of those issues. 
• Support workforce planning activities that allows the Charity to grow in line with its strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, including policy review schedules. Identify policy gaps to update existing policies or implement new policies based on organisational need.

Skills 

• Prior experience in a HR business partner or leadership role, with at least 3 years experience.
• Understanding of organisational development models / engagement strategy development.
• Experience leading a team or desire to take a next step in your career to begin leading a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to understand the needs of clients and deliver against those needs.
• Strong courage of conviction to ensure that partners across the organisation are held to account and managing people as expected.

Our mission is to continue to grow towards becoming one of the best charities in the UK. Our aim is to do this by building a diverse team, rich with different backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, even if you feel you only are a 75% match, we would still love to hear from you. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot.

Benefits of volunteering with Youth4Youth

We recognise that you will be joining us and giving your time as an 'in-kind' donation, but there must be benefits for you too. When joining our team, you will be open to the following benefits:

• Professional and personal development opportunities in a variety of skill areas through volunteering in real roles. This may be general development or tailored to your specific needs or ambitions
• Becoming a member of a strong network of likeminded individuals, spread across the UK, who you can connect with and collaborate with both within and outside of the Charity
• Access to bespoke discounts, specifically designed for non-profit workers and Youth4Youth volunteers
• Opportunities to truly shape the future of the Charity, having a direct influence over the impact that Youth4Youth has on its direct beneficiaries

The hiring process

Our hiring process typically has two stages 

1. Video or Written Application (when applicable) 
2. Interview with the Volunteering Coordinator for that role

Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.

COME JOIN OUR BRAND NEW ADVENTURE! OUR COMMUNITY, OUR FAMILY!!!

We're on the search for someone with grant writing experience and a heart of gold, who is compassionate and has a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, joining our exciting new and inspiring start-up charity, called SUNSHINE. You will be joining our new charity as our GRANT WRITER, where you will be lead on identifying and writing grant applications that will generate income for our brand new start-up social isolation and loneliness charity, allowing our new start-up to get set up and to get off the ground, registered and ready to launch our services to the public.

WELCOME TO SUNSHINE!

At SUNSHINE, we believe in the transformative power of connection. We are a grassroots charity dedicated to combating loneliness and social isolation by fostering joy, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Through innovative community initiatives, we aim to uplift spirits, strengthen social networks, and create a supportive environment where every individual feels empowered to thrive. With unstoppable energy and a heart full of compassion, we are dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy, and fostering a sense of belonging that transcends barriers.

Our mission is bold yet simple: to foster connections, enhance their wellbeing and to help transform lives. 

As our GRANT WRITER, you will be responsible for the following;

1. Researching Opportunities: Identifying potential grant opportunities that align with SUNSHINE's goals and mission.

2. Crafting Applications: Writing compelling and persuasive grant proposals tailored to the specific criteria of funders.

3. Strategic Planning: Developing innovative strategies to secure funding from diverse sources, including trusts, foundations, and government grants.

4. Collaboration: Working closely with SUNSHINE's team to understand funding needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with SUNSHINE's objectives.

5. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of grant applications, deadlines, and outcomes for future reference.

6. Impact Measurement: Highlighting SUNSHINE's achievements and potential impact in grant applications to strengthen the case for funding.

​Being our Grant Writer at SUNSHINE means helping shape the future of a life-changing charity, while making a profound difference in the community. Volunteering with SUNSHINE isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a transformative and deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Here’s what makes it truly inspiring and exciting:

• Be a Changemaker: You’ll be part of a dynamic grassroots movement making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Every action you take spreads hope and happiness.

• Build Genuine Connections: Meet like-minded, compassionate individuals, and form meaningful friendships that reflect the spirit of our mission—fostering togetherness and community.

• Personal Growth: Volunteering at SUNSHINE gives you the chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow as a person. Whether it’s teamwork, leadership, or creative problem-solving, you’ll be constantly evolving.

• Feel the Reward of Giving: There’s nothing quite like the sense of fulfillment that comes from brightening someone’s day and knowing you’ve made an impact. As well as seeing the difference you are making.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a passionate team committed to bringing SUNSHINE into people’s lives and building a brighter, more connected future.

By joining SUNSHINE, you’re not just giving your time—you’re becoming an integral part of a mission that transforms lives, including your own. Together, let’s make the world a kinder, happier place! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

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Join Us: Volunteer Fundraiser Needed at Vibes in Care CIC

Vibes in Care CIC was founded by Arshan, a care-experienced social entrepreneur, to address the needs of young people in care and at risk. In its early stages of development, the organisation is dedicated to raising the standards of care through educational programs, innovative practices, and advocacy. With a strong focus on collaboration, Vibes in Care CIC aims to build a network of care-experienced individuals and organisations, fostering a community that shares resources and best practices. Through targeted training and continuous research, the CIC seeks to transform care experiences and outcomes, ensuring that young people receive the support they need to thrive.

Vibes in Care CIC seeks a dedicated Volunteer Fundraiser to support our work. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social change, with a flair for creative fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events.
• Engage with the community and local businesses to increase awareness and raise funds.
• Oversee event logistics to ensure success and target achievement.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Accurately record fundraising activities and manage donations.
• Regularly update and provide feedback to the team.

Requirements:

• Experience in fundraising is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong organisational and event planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker and proactive problem solver.
• Committed to the mission and values of Vibes in Care CIC.
• Able to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Develop professional skills in a supportive setting.
• Gain experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Make a significant impact on the lives of young people in care.
• Eligible for references and recommendations after successful role completion.

Interested in making a difference? Join us to help change lives through care!

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

We are looking to recruit a Communications Manager who can provide strong and stable operational management of the communications teams, directly supervising Senior Officers, while working with the departmental head to develop the department.

Responsibilities

• To provide effective operational management of teams within the Communications Department 

• To directly provide guidance, support and direction to Senior Officers who oversee the teams within the department

• To welcome new volunteers to the department and work alongside the departmental heads to improve team culture

• To plan the work of the department and support with strategic decision making

• To provide support as required to ensure that the communications teams are achieving their goals and making progress

Requirements

• To have at least 2 years of communications and marketing experience

• To have demonstrated leadership skills in a previous professional setting

• To have held a management level position

• To have strong IT and digital working skills

• To be competent in the use of Canva, Wix and social media

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to build knowledge of the UK asylum system, gain hands-on casework experience and deliver an essential service to asylum seekers and refugees. 

This is what current volunteers from the Legal Access Department say about their experience with C4C

‘’Volunteering with Care4Calais looks different everyday but the impact is felt constantly. The people we support show undying resilience and it is a privilege to assist in their asylum journey. Care4Calais offer lots of support for volunteers and we are very well looked after and mentored’”

Rosie

‘’This experience has deepened my understanding of UK asylum policies and the immigration system while allowing me to develop valuable skills.’’ 

Leila

About us

Care4Calais is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in France and the UK.

In northern France we operate year-round from Calais, providing warm clothing, bedding, food and assistance to refugees who live in appalling and dangerous conditions. 

Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes, shoes, mobile phones and other essential items, as well as offering social support and interaction, including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to legal, medical and educational services.

Our Legal Access Department is an access to justice project that exists to arrange critical legal representation for people seeking asylum and, more than this, to support people through the hostility and difficulty of claiming asylum. The department, made up mostly of volunteers, works tirelessly to ensure that people feel informed, empowered, and far less isolated and alone.

About the role

The aim of this role is to provide crucial one-to-one casework and support to people seeking asylum in the UK. Our Asylum Team assists people seeking asylum in navigating the UK asylum process by finding them specialist solicitors and working with our volunteer interpreters to help them organise their paperwork.  We currently work with 100+ legal firms around the UK, providing an invaluable service to both the person seeking asylum/client and the overstretched legal immigration teams. You’ll have the chance to gain broad experience of working in a fast-paced and experienced team while meeting the ever-changing needs of those we support. So, if you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you! 

As a Legal Access Caseworker, you’ll focus on providing outstanding support to your clients throughout the complex asylum process.

In this busy, hands-on role, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the function of the UK asylum system so we can provide the highest standards of service to those who need us most.  A key focus will be on maintaining accurate and complete records and processes and delivering high quality service to every one of our vulnerable clients. 

We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week. We can be flexible in how this time is allocated. Your tasks and schedule will be coordinated with the Asylum Team Lead to ensure alignment with team needs and your availability.

Successful applicants will be provided with the induction and training needed for them to succeed in the role. 

We are looking for people who have a genuine passion for human rights and refugee protection.  If this is you, please get in touch.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of adult asylum seekers requiring legal representation to support their asylum claims and to challenge unsuitable accommodation, poor treatment, and uphold our client's rights. 

• Communicate effectively and sensitively with clients and refer to legal firms where appropriate. 

• Identify clients’ individual wellbeing needs and make onward referrals internally and externally in line with this. Provide emotional support to clients undertaking the process of claiming asylum in the UK.

• Liaise with legal teams on behalf of clients where necessary.

• Keep relevant records up to date to allow for quick and effective retrieval.

• Attend and contribute meaningfully to team meetings.

• Develop and maintain a network of key contacts within relevant authorities, legal teams dealing with immigration and public law matters, and other NGOs focused on support of refugees and people seeking asylum.

• Attend relevant external meetings representing the organisation as needed, ensuring that knowledge and learning is shared across the department. 

• Ensure that any safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriately.

• Complete relevant external training required for you to undertake the role. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Proven dedication to social justice with a clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.

• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse range of clients, demonstrating cultural competence, respect and compassion.

• Experience in efficiently managing high volume caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care and attention.

• Resilience in the face of challenging and emotionally demanding situations, with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative.

• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as but not limited to Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic is a strong asset. 

• Having experience of the asylum system in the UK is a strong asset.

Lived Experience Inclusion:

We are an anti-racist organisation and a proud member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), which aims to create a charitable sector led by individuals with lived experience of the asylum system.

As part of our membership, we are dedicated to creating inclusive employment practices that recognise and accommodate the unique circumstances and strengths of people with lived experience. We actively move away from a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, supportive, and accessible.

We warmly encourage applicants with lived experience to make use of the guidance and resources available on the EBE website (ebeemployment)

In addition, applicants with lived experience are welcome to connect with the EBE support team for tailored assistance with completing the application form and, where available, one-to-one interview preparation. 

Importantly, we recognise the significant cultural, linguistic, and experiential insights that individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum system bring to this role. As such, all applicants from this background who meet the essential criteria will be automatically shortlisted and invited to interview.

Information session: 

We are hosting an online information session via Zoom on Thursday 3 April at 11:00am to provide full details about this volunteer opportunity.

The session will be led by our Head of Legal Access and Asylum Team Lead, who will offer an overview of the work involved, including a snapshot of what day-to-day casework typically entails.

You will also have the chance to hear from current volunteers in the role and ask any questions you may have about the position.

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We very much look forward to your participation.

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

We are recruiting two Senior Communications Officers who can operationally lead one of two teams, either the Website Development Team or Social Media Team. The successful applicants will provide direct support and supervision to Communications Officers.

Responsibilities

• To oversee a team of communications officers and to support them as required

• To oversee performance of team members and provide leadership

• To support the welfare of team members and help to contribute towards a positive culture

• To carry out communications related tasks as required and to guide the work of others

Requirements

• To have previous communications and marketing experience

• To have strong communication and people skills

• To have the ability to lead and guide others

• To have strong IT and digital working skills

• To be competent in the use of Canva, Wix and social media

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Children with Voices as a Volunteer PR and Marketing Manager! In this role, you'll drive our PR and marketing strategies to amplify our mission and enhance community visibility. You'll be responsible for crafting compelling messages, promoting programs and events, and engaging with media and the public. This role is perfect for a creative and proactive individual with PR and marketing experience, eager to make a real impact and contribute to our growth. Bring your skills and passion to help us spread our message far and wide!

This is a hybrid role, 20 hours per week, with two days in-office and the rest remote. Thursday & Friday:11 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Your responsibilities will include:

- Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies to boost the organisation's reputation and visibility.

- Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure press coverage and interviews.

- Write captivating press releases, media pitches, and materials to convey key messages and announcements.

- Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all marketing materials.

- Craft compelling content for press releases, blog posts, social media, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.

- Develop engaging visuals, videos, and graphics to support marketing campaigns and storytelling efforts.

- Oversee the organisation's digital marketing channels, including website, social media, email, and online advertising.

- Monitor performance metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.

- Develop promotional strategies and materials to drive attendance and participation in organisational events and activities.

- Develop and enforce brand guidelines to maintain brand identity and reputation.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred).

- Proven experience in public relations, marketing, or communications, with a focus on non-profit organisations or social causes.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages.

Benefits:

- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and impact of a non-profit organisation.

- Gain valuable experience in PR, marketing, and communications in the non-profit sector.

- Develop and enhance skills in strategic planning, media relations, and brand management.

- Make a meaningful difference by raising awareness and support for important social causes.

At Children with Voices, we believe in the power of communication to change lives. Join us on this exciting journey! We cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now to be part of our warm and welcoming family.

Together, let's make a positive impact!