Individual support volunteer volunteer roles in manchester
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International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a small but mighty animal welfare charity that runs projects and campaigns to create a better future for animals in need around the world.
We’re looking for a Celebrity & Media Partnerships Volunteer to help raise IAPWA’s profile by building relationships with celebrities, influencers, and media contacts. This is a new area for us, so you’ll have the chance to shape it and make a real impact on how our campaigns, appeals, and projects reach the public, as well as amplifying the success of our fundraising initiatives.
Key Tasks
- Researching, identifying, and approaching potential celebrity, influencer, and media contacts.
- Building and maintaining long-term, positive relationships with celebrity ambassadors and public figures.
- Coordinating their involvement in IAPWA’s campaigns, appeals, fundraising and education initiatives, and major announcements.
- Helping to secure interviews, features, and other media opportunities that highlight IAPWA’s work and impact.
- Maintaining a database of celebrity and media contacts, keeping track of activity and outcomes to help us learn and grow in this area.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in PR, media, or celebrity engagement.
- Ideally an existing network of contacts, with the confidence to expand this further.
- A proactive approach and enthusiasm for using your skills to support animal welfare.
What You’ll Gain
- A chance to use your experience and connections to make a real difference for animals worldwide.
- Flexibility to volunteer around your own schedule.
- The opportunity to help shape a brand-new area of growth within IAPWA.
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need

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Trustee – Toynbee Hall
Help shape a fairer future as a Trustee at Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall has been tackling poverty and injustice from our home in London’s East End since 1884. We work alongside local communities to provide vital advice and support, carry out research and advocacy, and create space for people to come together and shape solutions to the challenges we all face.
We are now seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next chapter of our work. Trustees play a crucial role in setting our strategy, safeguarding our mission and ensuring the organisation remains focused, effective and sustainable.
We are particularly looking for a Trustee with a background in finance, accountancy or financial decision making to join our Finance Committee.
You do not need previous experience as a Trustee as we will provide a full induction and support, but you do need to bring independent judgement, strategic thinking and a commitment to building a fairer future.
We aim for a Board that reflects the communities we serve and especially welcome applications from people connected to Tower Hamlets and the East End, as well as from candidates who are Black or Asian or who bring diverse lived experiences.
Time commitment: Four evening Board meetings a year, an annual away day, and membership of at least one committee, which meets up to three times a year, usually online. Trustees serve a three year term, renewable up to a maximum of nine years.
Applications are open until midday on 10 November 2025.
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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Are you passionate about helping those affected by mast cell diseases? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? Mast Cell Action is looking for a dedicated Trustee Board Administrator to help support our important work!
Mast Cell Action is a UK charity that supports individuals affected by Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We aim to raise awareness, advocate for improved diagnosis and treatment, and provide support to those impacted. Our Trustee Board oversees the strategic direction and governance of the charity.
Role Overview:
As a Trustee Board Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Trustee Board. Your work will directly support the charity's mission to improve the lives of those living with mast cell diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
Organise and schedule trustee board meetings.
Prepare, circulate, and archive meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents.
Assist with governance and compliance matters.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of board decisions and discussions.
Provide general administrative support to the board.
Who We’re Looking For:
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Previous experience with minute-taking or document management
Ability to work independently and efficiently meet deadlines.
A commitment to supporting those affected by mast cell diseases.
Knowledge of charity governance (beneficial but not required).
What You’ll Gain:
Experience in charity governance and nonprofit leadership.
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Opportunities to connect with leaders in the healthcare and charity sectors.
Flexibility to work remotely, allowing for a balance with your other commitments.
You will need to have availability on Thursday afternoons for bi-monthly 2hr meetings.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to contribute your skills to help Mast Cell Action grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Be a part of something that truly makes a difference!
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FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for volunteer Driver's Assistants to join our busy friendly delivery team with redistributing tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.
FareShare is a national charity fighting food poverty and global warming by tackling food surplus. We source overstocked food from retailers and manufacturers and engage many volunteers to help re-distribute it to over 220 frontline charities and community groups across Greater Manchester. These groups, in turn, provide meals to vulnerable people experiencing food poverty, individuals who are homeless, families, and people who are unemployed or socially isolated. This food would otherwise have gone to waste, so we are simultaneously supporting people in need and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Key responsibilities
Working closely with the driver of a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the benevolent projects we support.
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.
The required skills and attributes are:
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Reliability and ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts (ESSENTIAL)
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Physical fitness, to take on moving and handling of food orders
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Ability to follow procedures and instructions
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Good verbal communication skills
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Interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values
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High respect for Health & Safety procedures and standards
In return you will gain:
Career and CV advice and support
A reference for future employers
Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses
The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)
The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Driver and Driver’s Assistant shifts begin at 8:30am.
We welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week.
The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)
As a leading food charity to tackle hunger, our aim is to help tackle the food poverty issue in Greater Manchester.




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About Trans Celebration
Trans Celebration is a trans-led, grassroots human rights and community organisation committed to celebrating and advocating for trans and gender-diverse individuals across the UK. Through monthly campaigns in fashion, art, and beauty, we aim to educate, inspire, and create inclusive spaces where trans and non-binary people can thrive.
We're growing our creative team and looking for a passionate Graphic Design Volunteer to help us tell our story visually and make a meaningful impact through design.
Job Summary
The Graphic Design Volunteer will play a key role in supporting our marketing and communications team by producing high-quality digital and print content. You’ll contribute to everything from social media visuals and web graphics to campaign logos and video editing. If you’re creative, detail-oriented, and excited about trans empowerment, this is a great opportunity to build your portfolio while supporting a vital cause.
Key Responsibilities
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Design graphics and visual assets for use across print, web, and social platforms.
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Assist with maintaining and updating our website and blog (WordPress).
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Help develop and adapt branding materials, including logos and campaign identities.
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Collaborate on creative assets for events, awareness campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
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Support the creation and editing of short-form video content.
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Maintain version control on design collateral.
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Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute to the visual direction of campaigns.
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Assist with additional creative and administrative tasks as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Competencies:
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Premiere Pro is a plus).
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Experience with WordPress for website edits and updates.
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Strong written and visual communication skills.
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Understanding of design for both digital and print formats.
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Basic knowledge of video production and editing.
Personal Attributes:
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Organised, detail-oriented, and dependable.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Creative thinker and team player with a proactive mindset.
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Passion for trans rights, inclusion, and community activism.
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Comfortable working independently and collaborating virtually.
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Willing to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
Work Environment
- on-site in person
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Flexible working hours with project-based tasks.
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Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
Language Requirements
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Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
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A cover letter outlining your interest and relevant design experience.
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A current CV or resume.
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A portfolio of recent design work (PDF or link).
Trans Celebration is a trans-led,human rights and community organisation dedicated to highlighting issues affecting trans and gender-diversity.
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Unify Giving CIC – UK Based / Remote
Unify Giving is growing — and we want to launch a merch page so people can support our mission through print-on-demand products. Every item sold will help fund our work: direct, safe, trackable giving to people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.
We’re looking for someone who knows their way around WordPress, WooCommerce and print-on-demand tools to help us make it happen.
What you’ll do
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Add and configure a merch/e-commerce page on our WordPress site.
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Integrate with a print-on-demand service (like Printful or Printify).
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Upload and format product listings, images and descriptions.
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Make sure the shop is smooth, simple and works for supporters.
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Advise on best practice for ongoing management.
Why this is for you
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Great portfolio project in web + e-commerce development.
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Work with a live UK social impact organisation.
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Minimum 5–10 hours per month, for at least 3 months.
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A chance to combine tech skills with a cause making real difference.
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Know that profits from the merch go straight back into our mission: helping individuals rebuild their lives.
Who we welcome
We don’t mind your background, age, or job status. If you’ve worked with WordPress and e-commerce tools before and want to use those skills for good, this is for you.
This is your chance to build something tangible that funds direct giving and creates lasting impact.
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.



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Being a Trustee
IRMO’s Board of Trustees is made up of six to nine Trustees, who work together to ensure the charity is run properly. As a trustee, you will have the opportunity to support IRMO’s strategic development and oversee its finances. Trustees meet every two months (usually online in the evening) and are asked to commit an additional eight to ten hours between meetings to follow up on actions and provide advice and input on strategic documents and areas of work relevant to their areas of expertise.
General Responsibilities
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Stay up to date with and assess the political, economic and social contexts that affect IRMO’s work
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Support the development of and approve IRMO’s key strategic documents
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Annually review and approve IRMO’s budget
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Review, update and approve major policies
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Approve salaries, benefits, terms and conditions for staff
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Ensure that IRMO’s financial structure is adequate for its current needs and long-term strategy
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Ensure that the organisation has the necessary resources in place to meet its long-term goals
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Ensure that the Board of Trustees is adequately informed of the condition of the organisation and its operations
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Ensure that published reports adequately reflect the nature of the services and the financial condition of the organisation
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Approve major actions of the organisation, such as capital expenditure over authorised limits and major changes in activities and services
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Review staff results in relation to IRMO’s aims and objectives, as well as annual and long-term goals
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Appoint, supervise, support, and appraise IRMO’s CEO
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Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice, comments and praise
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Ensure that the CEO has established appropriate policies to define and identify conflicts of interest throughout the organisation and are administering and enforcing those policies
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Appoint independent examiners/auditors subject to approval by members
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Ensure compliance with relevant legislation affecting the organisation
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Annually review the performance of the Board of Trustees and take steps to improve its performance
Person Specification
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Commitment to IRMO’s mission, values and vision
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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Understanding of the challenges facing small to medium UK charities
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Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties
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Integrity
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Strategic vision
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Good, independent judgement
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Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
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Excellent networking, influencing and communication skills
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Personal/professional networks that will enhance IRMO’s positioning
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English (essential), Spanish and/or Portuguese (desirable)
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Knowledge and experience in one of the following areas is also desirable: Corporate and Major Donor Fundraising, HR, Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Campaigning and Community Engagement.
Led by and for the community, we support the development, agency and participation of all Latin Americans and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants
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Join our amazing volunteer team in this flexible opportunity that puts you at the heart of our work supporting blind and partially sighted people. You’ll make taking part in events and carrying out volunteering easier and more enjoyable for our customers and volunteers with sight loss.
You’ll take some of the stress and anxiety out of getting around and taking part in activities as a blind or partially sighted person. The help you give will encourage people to do more.
What you’ll be doing
• Sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals in and around venues, so they can take part in events.
• Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities which range from facilitating a regular community group to delivering a talk about sight loss to a local business. Your role would involve things like guiding; Meeting and greeting at group activities or creating a welcoming and interesting display stand at events.
In this role you will only be helping individuals in places open to the public, often in a group setting. We will provide training in sighted guiding techniques and understanding sight loss.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Event
Key requirements
- This role requires one reference.
Location
Region
- Scotland
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • An outgoing, friendly approach to meeting new people. • An empathetic and professional manner. • The ability to take the supportive and helpful role.
We are seeking a new Chair for the Scottish Workforce Professional Development Board (WPDB). The group has been working for five years to deliver their skills plan for Scotland, and is well established with 12 members from a variety of different stakeholders in Scotland, including employers, education providers and government agencies.
The UK WPDB is the lead on workforce policy, with a vision of growing the attractiveness of working in the sport and physical activity sector and of ensuring that all customers and consumers have a safe and excellent experience. The Scottish WPDB was established to ensure the successful delivery of UK-wide workforce policy and strategy within Scotland, reflecting the significant differences between each of the home nations in areas such as legal systems, education policy, funding, delivery infrastructure and career pathways. It has the flexibility to operate in line with the Scottish policies and priorities.
We are looking for an individual who understands the sector’s workforce requirements within Scotland and has an ambitious view for what the future could look like. You will have a proven ability to drive strategic discussions around workforce policy, and to provide effective leadership to the rest of the Board.
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STOP SCROLLING. Your Expertise Could Save Lives.
Are you ready to turn governance into groundbreaking impact?
MINDSET Charity is a brand-new, UK-wide men's mental wellbeing and personal growth organisation dedicated to tackling the mental health crisis among men aged 16-50 years old. We're building a vital, remote-first brotherhood of support, resources, and mentoring, and we need leaders, not just listeners, to guide our mission.
We are actively seeking our founding TRUSTEES to steer us through the critical start-up phase, securing our Charity Commission registration, setting our strategic direction, and ensuring long-term success that will support thousands of men a year across the UK.
The Challenge (And Your Opportunity):
The rate of male suicide in the UK is a national tragedy. We refuse to accept it. MINDSET isn't just about crisis intervention; it's about proactive growth, community building, and empowering men to lead better lives.
This isn't a passive, once-a-year meeting role. As a founding Trustee, you will be in the engine room, providing the essential structure, compliance, and strategy needed to get this life-changing charity off the ground and fast.
Who We Need to Poke:
We need exceptional individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Financial Management/Accounting: To establish robust, transparent financial controls.
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Charity Law & Governance: To ensure full compliance and successful Charity Commission registration.
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Digital Strategy & Technology: To build and secure our remote-first community platform and online services.
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Fundraising & Income Generation: To establish sustainable revenue streams and major donor relationships.
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Clinical/Mental Health Sector Expertise: To ensure our services are safe, ethical, and evidence-based.
What’s In It For You?
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Legacy: You will be a founding signatory, shaping the MINDSET brand and strategy from day one.
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Impact: Directly contribute to a cause that is fighting the biggest killer of men under 50.
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Network: Join a powerful, dedicated team of high-calibre individuals committed to genuine change.
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Growth: An intellectually stimulating challenge that stretches your leadership and governance skills.
Don't just talk about the problem. Govern the solution. If you have the expertise and the drive to help us register, launch, and successfully scale to support every man who needs us, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now to Become a MINDSET Trustee.
Your time is precious. We promise to make its contribution profoundly meaningful. Let's build this future together.
MINDSET Charity
@MINDSETCharity
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Who are we looking for?
At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to expand its reach.
As a Volunteer Technology Coordinator with Living Reasons, you will help shape the charity’s digital future by integrating and developing innovative technology into our operations. This role focuses on creating effective, accessible, and inclusive solutions that enhance user experiences through both hardware and software. Depending on skills and interests, this may involve app or systems development, digital project management, and supporting reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility. Guided by user feedback and needs-based planning, you will play a vital part in ensuring our services are adaptable, engaging, and supportive for all who connect with Living Reasons
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at the very start and to make a difference in shaping how we move forward.
Who are we looking for?
At present we are working to secure funding that will see us through our first year, and the role will be an important part of the organisation's growth and ability to obtain funding for specific areas of work by ensuring people who volunteer or engage with Living Reasons receive a high level of training and development.
As an organisation, Living Reasons believe that your individual skills are more important than experience. With this in mind, this role would suit someone who enjoys helping, engaging and passing on knowledge as well as researching and creating new ways of communicating with people, whether you have experience in learning and development is not important as they are skills that can be built on and are able to grow with the organisation.
Living Reasons – What we are planning, who we are and where we are now:
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available at colleges England.
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom?
By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills—while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you
Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving—from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role
- Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
- Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
- Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What you’ll do
As part of a governing board, you’ll:
- Set strategic direction: Help define the college’s mission and goals
- Hold leadership to account: Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes
- Ensure governance excellence: Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders
- Act as a charity trustee: Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance
You’ll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Finance, Audit & Risk
- HR, People & Culture
- Strategy, Transformation & Operations
- Technology, AI & Digital
- Legal, Governance & Compliance
- Marketing, PR & Communications
- Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses
What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed.
Time commitment
Expect to give approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
- Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or remote)
- Reading papers and preparing questions
- Participating in training and occasional college visits
The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role—and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development.
Where you’ll be needed
Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly.
What’s in it for you?
· Enhance your board-level and governance experience
· Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role
· Expand your professional network
·Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact
· Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors
Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role?
If you’re ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Winners Group Initiative
Winners Group Initiative works to improve the lives of marginalized youth, women, children, and people living with HIV/AIDS through education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable, community-driven change. Addressing challenges such as poor-quality education, inadequate healthcare, discrimination against marginalized groups, and lack of skills, they run four key programs. Education provides resources and support to 10 local public primary schools, with special focus on girls’ education. Community Development fosters collective action and skills training for employment. Advocacy empowers marginalized voices to influence decisions. Health promotes preventive care, strengthens local facilities, and extends grassroots services—creating lasting, equitable improvements in the community.
Fundraiser
You are responsible for securing financial support and resources for winners group initiative; Relationship building: Cultivating and maintaining connections with potential and existing donors.
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About NEUROMANCERS
NEUROMANCERS is a peer-led organisation providing autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible mental health care for and by the neurodivergent+ community.
NEUROMANCERS was founded in 2021 by then-fifteen-year-old Aiyana Goodfellow in response to the lack of politicised community spaces for neurodivergent individuals. After years of incredible work, we are re-launching in 2025 in our new and improved form.
We are...
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Youth Founded
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Black Led & Centred
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LGBTQ+ Led & Centred
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UK Based & Globally Grounded
What does ‘NEUROMANCE’ mean?
To NEUROMANCE means to 'fall in love with divergence'.
The mainstream healthcare system fails our community by labelling neurodivergent+ people 'defective' and 'disordered'.
NEUROMANCERS seek to provide an alternative. Instead, we fall in love with divergence. Our traits are neither 'curses' nor 'superpowers'. We are simply people surviving a society that oppresses and excludes us in the best ways we know how.
NEUROMANCERS is here to support you, at whatever stage of the journey you are on - by providing autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible mental health care, by us and for us.
What is ‘neurodivergent’?
Neurodivergent means 'to diverge from the expectations of neuronormativity'. We use the term neurodivergent+ to include those under and adjacent to the neurodivergent umbrella.
NEUROMANCERS work centres neurodivergent individuals, with particular emphasis on those who are also Black and/or LGBTQ+.
We know that many people who are severely impacted by neuronormativity and ableism may not specifically identify as neurodivergent. Therefore, our term neurodivergent+ acknowledges these extended and adjacent groups.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
All volunteers will receive training relevant to their role. Volunteers have access to our Volunteer Support Fund, complimentary membership, monthly check-ins, and support from our volunteer coordinator.
You’ll also be part of an incredible community working with and towards autonomous mental health care!
We are looking for volunteers who can dedicate their much-valued time and passion to an abolitionist community organisation seeking to create alternatives to mainstream mental health care.
About the Role
The Administrative & Operational Coordinator Volunteer will provide essential support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of NEUROMANCERS. This role involves handling administrative tasks, financial coordination, and operational design to improve efficiency across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
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Administrative Support:
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Manage straightforward administrative tasks (e.g., contacting people, making phone calls, sending emails, making queries on behalf of the organisation and the Founder).
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Assist with proofreading and editing documents.
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Handle contracting for guest workshops (inputting key details into pre-written contracts and ensuring they are signed).
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Financial Coordination:
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Support basic financial management (e.g., tracking expenses).
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Operational Design:
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Develop and implement systems to streamline repetitive tasks and improve organisational efficiency.
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Identify opportunities for process improvements within volunteer teams and individual workflows.
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Designing and outlining visual representations of workflows and systems for accessibility.
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Ideal Candidate:
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing abilities.
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Proactive problem-solver who can design efficient systems.
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Comfortable with basic financial tasks and contract management.
NEUROMANCERS is a peer-led organisation providing autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible mental health care for and by the neurodivergent+ community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.