Volunteer roles

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is seeking several specialist volunteers to help manage our land holdings on behalf of climbers and walkers. 

The Land Management Group (LMG) is seeking new members with experience in woodland / habitat management, the quarry industry, crag development (fixed equipment), health & safety or broader environmental policy. Direct knowledge of BMC sites and involvement in climbing will be a distinct advantage. LMG typically meets twice per year, either virtually, in Manchester or as part of site-based meetings. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE 

• Attend two formal meetings per year and contribute to LMGs work between meetings
• Provide expertise, knowledge and support mainly through email correspond
• Advise on situations arising between meetings (reactive and proactive) 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Relevant experience of land & property matters (conservation, woodland, quarries, site development / fixed equipment, health & safety, visitor management, law) and the wider environmental sector
• Direct knowledge of BMC sites and climbing
• Strong communication skills and good availability (email / phone)
• Close proximity to areas within BMC ownership
• Understand and follow relevant BMC policies and guidance 

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO GIVE?

• Minimum of 2 meetings per year with follow-up communication between meetings.
• Provide occasional technical support for the Land & Property Manager 

BENEFITS OF GETTING INVOLVED

• Feel good about giving something back
• Opportunity to ensure the BMC looks after its eight climbing sites across England and Wales.
• Learning from other volunteers
• Development of skills and knowledge
• Support from the BMC Senior Land, Property & Access Advisor

Position: Director of Communications
Location: Remote/Homebased
Commitment: Volunteer (10hr/week)

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

About Us: 

We are a globally-focused non-profit organisation, with Christian values, committed to enhancing education, developing sustainable skills, and alleviating poverty. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, we strive to empower communities and transform lives.

The Role: 

As our Director of Communications, you will be the voice of our organisation, shaping our narrative and driving our mission forward. You will lead a talented team of communications professionals, strategize outreach to engage diverse audiences, and advocate for the issues that matter most to us. With your experience and creativity, you will amplify our impact and ensure our story reaches those who can help us make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our mission and goals.

• Craft compelling narratives and visual content that inspires action and resonates with diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, and the communities we serve.

• Lead media outreach efforts, building and maintaining relationships with journalists and influencers to promote our initiatives.

• Enhance our digital presence through engaging social media campaigns, website content, and email marketing.

• Oversee the production of key publications and promotional materials, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.

• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate key program updates and advocacy initiatives effectively.

• Analyse and report on communication metrics to measure success and inform future strategies.

• Build and lead a team of talented Social Media Legends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic Communication Skills: Ability to develop and implement communication strategies that align with the organisation's mission and goals, effectively reaching diverse audiences across different regions.

• Cross-Cultural Competence: Understanding and appreciating cultural differences to communicate effectively with stakeholders from various backgrounds and regions.

• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using digital platforms, social media, and content management systems to engage audiences, amplify the organisation's message, and foster an active online presence.

• Multimedia Production Skills: Expertise in using industry-standard software for creating and editing graphics, audio, and video. This includes proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, Audacity, or similar applications.

• Storytelling Ability: Craft compelling narratives that highlight the impact and importance of the organisation's work, using both written word and visual media to connect with donors, partners, and the public.

• Media Relations Skills: Build and maintain relationships with local and international media, produce press releases, organise press conferences, and manage media inquiries to enhance the organisation's visibility and reputation.

• Crisis Communication Expertise: Ability to manage communication during unexpected events or crises, maintaining transparency and protecting the organisation's reputation.

• Analytical Skills: Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, understand audience behaviour, and adjust tactics accordingly for improved outcomes.

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a diverse team, providing guidance, motivation, and support while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Donor Relations and Fundraising Support: Collaborate with fundraising teams to communicate the impact of donations and maintain excellent donor relations.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages can be a significant asset, especially if the organisation operates in regions with diverse linguistic needs.

• Passion for the Mission: A genuine commitment to sustainable development and poverty alleviation that drives motivation and aligns with the organisation's values.

• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges in a dynamic and often resource-constrained environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a passionate, mission-driven team making a significant global impact.

• As a volunteer, a flexible work pattern that encourages a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.

Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for social impact and ready to make a difference? 

Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking up to four volunteer trustees to support the work of the British Muntaineering Council (BMC)’s Land & Property Trust (LPT).

LPT is a registered charity (No: 05611715) with responsibility for the overall management of BMC owned and managed sites. LPT was incorporated in 2005 and in early 2025, adopted a new constitution and Operating Agreement defining its’ purpose and relationship with the BMC. The sites include sport climbing, bouldering and traditional crags.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Attend a minimum of two LPT meetings each year and contribute to the work of the Trust
• Provide expertise, knowledge and support mainly through email correspondence throughout the year

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Background in land & property management, law, fundraising, finance, governance or the environmental sector
• Direct knowledge of BMC sites and climbing more generally will also be beneficial
• Email and/or phone availability and willingness to be contacted
• Good communication skills
• Resident in or near the area covered
• Understand and follow relevant BMC policies and guidance

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO GIVE?

• A minimum of 2 meetings per year wither online or face to face with follow-ups via email between meetings.
• Ideally this would be a 3-year term with the possibility to extend for a second 3-year term.

BENEFITS OF GETTING INVOLVED

• Opportunity to ensure the BMC looks after its eight climbing sites across England and Wales.
• Learning from other volunteers
• Development of skills and knowledge
• Support from the BMC Senior Land, Property & Access Advisor 

We are seeking a volunteer to Chair the British Mountaineering Council (BMC)'s Land & Property Trust (LPT).

LPT is a registered charity (No: 05611715) with responsibility for the overall management of BMC owned and managed sites. LPT was incorporated in 2005 and in early 2025, adopted a new constitution and Operating Agreement defining its’ purpose and relationship with the BMC. The sites include sport climbing, bouldering and traditional crags.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• To chair the meetings of the Land & Property Trust twice a year
• Create meeting agendas with the support of the Secretary
• Contribute to the work of the Trust by providing expertise, knowledge and support mainly through email correspondence throughout the year
• Additional support will be required initially to consolidate the BMC's overall property portfolio under a single entity and fully establish LPT’s financial relationship with the BMC. This will require the chair to work closely with senior BMC staff and board members. 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Background in land & property management, law, fundraising, finance, governance or the environmental sector
• Direct knowledge of BMC sites and climbing more generally will also be beneficial
• Email and/or phone availability and willingness to be contacted
• Good communication skills
• Resident in or near the area covered
• Understand and follow relevant BMC policies and guidance

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO GIVE?

A minimum of 2 trustee meetings per year (online or face to face), weekly follow-up communications and occasional online reporting to / engagement with the main BMC board, Members Council and senior staff as required

Ideally this would be a 3-year term with the possibility to extend for a second 3-year term.

BENEFITS OF GETTING INVOLVED

• Opportunity to ensure the BMC looks after its eight climbing sites across England and Wales.
• Learning from other volunteers
• Development of skills and knowledge
• Support from the BMC Senior Land, Property & Access Advisor 

Art Explora is a non-profit arts organisation that aims to share arts and culture with everyone - locally, nationally and internationally - and inspire new encounters between arts and audiences.

Arts at Home supports older people to access arts and culture by encouraging conversation and connection through art. We are looking for volunteers to participate in our "Arts at Home" sessions in residential care homes. In these sessions, you will introduce works of art of your choice and facilitate conversations around the artworks with residents. No prior professional experience is needed; we will provide you with the necessary training.

You will need to be able to travel to Birmingham locations independently (pre agreed local travel expenses paid). 

Why you'll love it:

• You will meet new people & alleviate feelings of loneliness through creativity and connection.
• You will be offered spaces on trips to galleries and theatres with our care setting residents as part of our ‘Art Explorers at...’ project. 
• You will learn about art, heritage, and history, through your research and other volunteers.
• You will develop communication and public speaking skills
• You will gain experience working with vulnerable adults and build an understanding of how art can support a sense of community and wellbeing. 

If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts, we would love to hear from you!

Why do we need your help?

Food banks provide three-day emergency food parcels for people in crisis, working in partnership with organisations across the community. Drivers play a fundamental role in the running of the food bank, collecting food donations from a variety of locations such as supermarkets or churches across the local area as well as distributing the sorted donations from the warehouse to the local food bank centres. You will be given all the required training and provided with ongoing support and development opportunities. You will also have a main contact at the food bank throughout your time volunteering with us.

What will you be doing?

• Collecting food donations from collection points such as supermarkets, schools and churches within Brent

• Coordinating with the warehouse manager and supermarket community champions

• Delivering the food donations to the warehouse, located in Willesden

• Transporting sorted food from the warehouse across two food banks within Brent

• Regular loading and unloading of vehicles, helping your driver buddy

• Regular driving across the local area

The skills you need:

• Clean and current driving licence

• Physically strong and capable of carrying heavy boxes of canned foods

• Experienced and confident driver, you will be driving a small van around Brent

• Adaptable and flexible, sometimes we need to change your driving route or times

• Personable and committed, you will be the representatives of Brent Foodbank amongst our supermarket community

• You will need to follow the driving policy of the food bank

• You should enjoy being part of a volunteer team

• Have an eye for detail and be able to solve problems

• If you can’t drive but enjoy being out on the road, you can also be a driver buddy!

What’s in it for you?

• Using your existing skills to make a difference

• Meet new people who share your passion to end poverty in the community

• Make a real difference to the running of your food bank

• The opportunity to serve your local community

You will be given all the required training and provided with ongoing support and development opportunities. You will also have a main contact at the food bank throughout your time volunteering with us. 

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our team. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as parents or carers who are re-entering volunteering after a career break, people who are LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition.

Why do we need your help?

Food banks provide three-day emergency food parcels for people in crisis, working in partnership with organisations across the community. Drivers play a fundamental role in the running of the food bank, collecting food donations from a variety of locations such as supermarkets or churches across the local area as well as distributing the sorted donations from the warehouse to the local food bank centres. You will be given all the required training and provided with ongoing support and development opportunities. You will also have a main contact at the food bank throughout your time volunteering with us.

What will you be doing?

• Collecting food donations from collection points such as supermarkets, schools and churches within Brent

• Coordinating with the warehouse manager and supermarket community champions

• Delivering the food donations to the warehouse, located in Willesden

• Transporting sorted food from the warehouse across two food banks within Brent

• Regular loading and unloading of vehicles, helping your driver buddy

• Regular driving across the local area

The skills you need:

• Clean and current driving licence

• Physically strong and capable of carrying heavy boxes of canned foods

• Experienced and confident driver, you will be driving a small van around Brent

• Adaptable and flexible, sometimes we need to change your driving route or times

• Personable and committed, you will be the representatives of Brent Foodbank amongst our supermarket community

• You will need to follow the driving policy of the food bank

• You should enjoy being part of a volunteer team

• Have an eye for detail and be able to solve problems

• If you can’t drive but enjoy being out on the road, you can also be a driver buddy!

What’s in it for you?

• Using your existing skills to make a difference

• Meet new people who share your passion to end poverty in the community

• Make a real difference to the running of your food bank

• The opportunity to serve your local community

You will be given all the required training and provided with ongoing support and development opportunities. You will also have a main contact at the food bank throughout your time volunteering with us. 

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our team. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as parents or carers who are re-entering volunteering after a career break, people who are LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition.

We are a small and friendly team of Trustees who are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us and become a Trustee for our wonderful charity, Wiltshire Portage. Wiltshire Portage supports families who have children aged birth to school entry with additional needs, empowering parents and carers to help their children to reach their full potential as they transition into school and beyond.

There has been a rise in the number of children who have additional needs over the past few years and research has shown that early intervention is vital in helping these children to develop. At Wiltshire Portage, we have a team of experienced Home Visitors who regularly visit families who have young children with additional needs. During visits, Home Visitors identify areas of support that are needed and deliver child-led learning activities through play. Having a child with additional needs can be challenging and Home Visitors are also able to support parents and carers; providing information and sign posting them to organisations who can help.

As a charity, Wiltshire Portage relies on a team of Trustees to work with the CEO in the running of the charity. Trustees are asked to attend a meeting (this is currently carried out virtually) once every two months in the evening.

Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.

We operate ten safe houses and five 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.

This role is based in the Hampshire area.

We are looking for Volunteers to help support us with coordinating and delivering activities, tasks will include:

•Organising and delivering activities for service user participation, which may include craft, arts, exercise/sport, education, wellbeing activities.

•Consulting service users to gain their feedback about what activities they would like to participate in.

•Helping to create a varied programme of activities.

•Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service user, showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations for wanting to volunteer with us. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.

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

Volunteers need to:

•Be at least 18 years old

•Be able to get to the venue in Southampton

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

•Be able to regularly commit to volunteer monthly

•Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check

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

•Have knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions or willingness to learn

•Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

•Have the ability to maintain confidentiality

This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

Purpose:
To create, manage, and optimise digital fundraising campaigns that drive donor engagement, ambassador participation, and online revenue for the CIC.

Key Tasks:

• Establish and run online fundraising campaigns across social platforms, email, live streams, and community networks

• Help build the online infrastructure for the Volunteer Fundraising Ambassador Programme, including toolkits, digital scripts, social media assets, and onboarding materials

• Develop donor journeys, automation flows, and campaign funnels that convert supporters into recurring donors

• Analyse campaign performance, track KPIs, and present clear data reports to the Senior Fundraising Manager

• Work with the Digital Infrastructure Team to integrate donation forms, CRM systems, email platforms, and dashboards

• Support creative storytelling—producing digital content that is ethical, trauma-informed, powerful, and community-centred

• Stay updated with digital fundraising trends and tools to ensure our campaigns remain innovative and scalable

Ideal For:

Creative, analytical individuals who love blending digital strategy, humanitarian impact, and storytelling to mobilise communities online.

Why Join Us

• Play a central role in shaping a large-scale online fundraising ecosystem for a UK CIC

• Gain real experience building campaigns that run nationally and internationally

• Work with experts in digital systems, marketing, and fundraising strategy

• Develop a portfolio of real campaigns, reports, and data-driven results

• Access recorded training, references, and future paid opportunities

• Be part of a transparent, collaborative team committed to decentralisation and community empowerment

What You’ll Learn

• Digital fundraising strategy: ads, organic campaigns, email sequences, landing pages, funnels

• How to optimise donor journeys and increase engagement

• Data analysis, A/B testing, and reporting techniques

• How to build digital toolkits and onboarding flows for large volunteer teams

• Ethical storytelling and fundraising safeguards

• Multi-platform digital communication within a community organisation

Join Chain Reaction as Treasurer!

The award-winning Chain Reaction is looking for a dynamic Treasurer to join our inspiring team of Volunteer Trustees. Our skilled and diverse Board guides our strategy, ensures financial and legal compliance and promotes our vital work with young people. They are a lively and positive board who bring energy and commitment to an upbeat youth-focused arts organisation.

As Treasurer, you’ll oversee financial management, ensuring robust controls and policies are in place. The day-to-day finances are handled by our office team using QuickBooks. The company’s financial structures and systems are well established and we have a long history of efficient financial management. The role involves five meetings a year (3-4 in Bromley-by-Bow, 1-2 online).

About Us

Currently celebrating 30 years of using theatre and media to ignite personal and social change, Chain Reaction produces high quality, emotionally engaging projects that transform the way people relate to themselves, their community and to wider society.

Working with vulnerable young people across London and Essex is at the heart of what we do. Our innovative projects respond directly to the current needs of young people and tackle the most acute social problems, including youth unemployment, gangs, social exclusion, youth violence, teenage pregnancy, conflict resolution, mental health, radicalisation, substance misuse, bullying and drugs.

Over the years we’re proud to have engaged over 415,000 young people through transformative projects that make a huge difference to those who need it most.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us!

Make a difference with a charity where every person matters.

Havencare is a long-established, dynamic charity providing homes and support for people with learning disabilities and autism.

We currently provide support to 87 people, providing 6,468 weekly support hours. As our housing aspirations grow, we also act as a landlord for 45 people ensuring they have a safe, secure and affordable home.

As we enter a new chapter - shaping a modernised mission, strengthening governance, and expanding our housing and support across Cornwall, Devon and Plymouth - we are seeking several exceptional Trustees, including a Chair Designate (Deputy Chair) to succeed our long-standing Chair in 2026.

Why join us?

As a Trustee at Havencare, you will contribute to an organisation that is small enough for your impact to be felt and ambitious enough to drive system-level change. You’ll work with a values-led CEO and Executive Team, and a committed Board who believe deeply in transparency, engagement, and quality.

We’re embarking on the next stage of our journey with ambitions to grow our housing offer and to support more people across all three regions. 2026/7 will see us developing our next strategic plan and increasing our approach to co-production.

This is a rare chance to influence a charity undergoing meaningful, positive transformation.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for individuals who share our passion and commitment to delivering person-led, high-quality support and housing solutions.

As an incoming Trustee, your skills, experience, and passion will be instrumental in ensuring that we focus on what we do well, supporting people to support people.

We have identified priority areas to complement our existing strengths. In our Deputy Chair / Chair Designate, we are seeking someone who brings experience of chairing boards, ideally in a charity setting. More broadly, we are seeking Trustees with experience in strategic roles in one (or more) of the following areas:

· Legal (ideally contracts / leases / property)

· HR and People and Culture

· Finance

· Marketing / Communication

· Housing Management/Asset Management/Housing Development (ideally registered providers)

· Commissioning/safeguarding/support

· Business development – particularly in the social care sector

We are dedicated to Board diversity and equal opportunity and welcome applications from leaders who have the experience and passion to join our team. We are also keen to add people to our board who have lived experiences that may reflect the lives of those we support.

The roles

Chair Designate (Deputy Chair)
Support the Chair, strengthen governance, and prepare to lead the Board from Oct 2026.

Trustee
Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and challenge to ensure Havencare fulfils its mission: helping people live their lives through opportunity and choice.

Commitment

• Four Board meetings per year (in person)
• Four committee meetings per year (virtual/in-person)
• Trustees sit on at least one committee
• Time commitment c.10 hours/month (Trustees), increasing to 3–4 days/month for Chair appointment

How to apply

Please download the attached document for full details.

For a confidential conversation, contact our retained recruitment partner:
Anna Jay, MD, Public Leaders Appointments
 

Your application should consist of a CV supported by a covering letter outlining your motivations for applying and highlighting how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of our new trustees.

Deadline: Midday, Thursday 8 January 2026
Interviews: 27th / 28th January - Plymouth

Senior Fundraising Manager 

Purpose:
To design, lead, and oversee a powerful multi-channel fundraising strategy that supports the CIC’s mission, volunteer expansion, and community-impact programs.

Key Tasks:

• Develop and execute a high-level fundraising strategy across individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, community fundraising, and online campaigns

• Build the infrastructure for our upcoming Volunteer Fundraising Ambassador Programme, including training pathways, scripts, tools, and reporting systems

• Lead the development of both in-person and digital fundraising models, ensuring they are ethical, transparent, and scalable

• Manage relationships with high-value donors, trust funders, partners, and community stakeholders

• Analyse fundraising data, forecast income, and build systems for tracking donor engagement

• Work closely with leadership to ensure fundraising aligns with the CIC’s decentralised, community-first mission

• Provide mentorship and guidance to the Digital Campaign Fundraising Manager and junior fundraising volunteers

Ideal For:

An experienced fundraising professional who cares deeply about community empowerment, grassroots impact, and building sustainable systems that uplift vulnerable groups across the UK and globally.

Why Join Us

• Shape the entire fundraising arm of a growing, innovative, creative UK social enterprise

• Build systems from scratch and see your work directly empower young people, vulnerable adults, and community-led initiatives

• Work with an ambitious leadership team dedicated to decentralised, people-powered structures

• Gain strategic experience in developing ambassador programmes, hybrid fundraising models, and multi-channel campaigns

• Access recorded training, references, and opportunities to transition into senior paid roles as the CIC scales

• Be a foundational leader in building a national—and later international—fundraising network

• Have the oppotunity to be out of the box thinking creativity.

• Be the 1st in line to move the role into paid position once sustained donor growth is achieved.

What You’ll Learn

• How to design in-person and online fundraising systems for a CIC

• Donor psychology, community engagement techniques, and long-term supporter retention

• Multi-channel campaign planning: face-to-face, digital, events, and community-led

• How to train and oversee a large volunteer fundraising workforce

• Ethical fundraising and safeguarding for vulnerable communities

• Strategic planning and organisational development within a decentralised structure

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil CIC is a UK-registered Community Interest Company dedicated to empowering the survivor and young people’s community through advocacy, storytelling, education, and digital innovation.

We are now entering the second stage of our CIC’s development, building the decentralised technological foundation that will support everything we do — from volunteer management and online learning to donor engagement and impact measurement.

Our aim is to create a digitally connected ecosystem that allows survivors, young people, and our partners to access resources, training, and opportunities from anywhere in the world. As we await funding for our next phase, This project will help us build the digital backbone of our organisation 

The Digital Systems Research & Implementation Team will help us identify the most effective, decentralised, and sustainable digital tools on the market to take us forward.

This team will play a critical advisory role in guiding which platforms we invest in — ensuring that every system we choose is ethical, scalable, open-source, and aligned with our mission.

About the Project

Your work will directly shape the digital future of our CIC.
The team will:

• Research and evaluate open-source and nonprofit-friendly digital tools (LMS, CRM, donor systems, AI marketing tools, etc.).

• Assess features, usability, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and decentralisation potential.

• Report and recommend the most suitable options for our organisation’s stage of growth.

• Collaborate with external experts (once funding is secured) to help customise and integrate chosen platforms.

You won’t be expected to build or code systems yourself — instead, you’ll help us make smart, evidence-based decisions that position our CIC for long-term success and operational excellence.

Roles Available

1.Tech Enthusiast / Digital Systems Volunteer

Purpose: To connect the dots between technology, usability, and community needs.
Key tasks:

• Evaluate accessibility and user experience from the perspective of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries

• Suggest tools that enhance transparency, inclusion, and efficiency

• Support external experts by testing workflows and providing user feedback during implementation
  Ideal for: Individuals passionate about technology for good, decentralisation, and community impact.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a core digital transformation project in a growing ,creative, innovative UK social enterprise.

• Work with real systems and expert advisors shaping the CIC’s long-term digital decentrailiesd strategy.

• Gain hands-on experience in research, decision-making, and systems planning.

• Receive references and recorded training access for your future portfolio.

• Collaborate with a team that values innovation, transparency, and community-people driven design.

• Be the 1st to apply for paid positions as the C.I.C

What You’ll Learn

• How nonprofits evaluate and adopt open-source systems

• The process of digital transformation within a CIC structure

• Research and reporting best practices

• The ethics and practicality of decentralised digital infrastructure

• Cross-team collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment

2. Full Stack Web Developer (open-source)

Purpose:
To architect, build, and refine digital products that support the CIC’s mission, decentralised systems vision, and community-first approach.

Key tasks:

• Develop and maintain internal and external web applications that streamline operations, onboarding, training, and user engagement

• Integrate APIs, automation tools, and open-source systems into a unified digital infrastructure

• Build modular, scalable front-end and back-end features aligned with our decentralised and community-led framework

• Support the Tech Enthusiasts and Digital Systems Team by turning research and ideas into working prototypes

• Optimise performance, security, accessibility, and user experience across all digital platforms

• Collaborate with designers, project leads, and external experts to implement digital solutions that serve staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries

Ideal for:

Self-driven and mission-focused developers who want to use their technical skills to support community empowerment, decentralisation, innovation, Creativity and systems-building within a growing CIC.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a core digital transformation project in a growing, creative, innovative UK social enterprise

• Work with real systems and expert advisors shaping the CIC’s long-term decentralised digital strategy

• Gain hands-on experience building digital products for real-world community use

• Receive references and recorded training access for your future portfolio

• Collaborate with a team that values innovation, transparency, and community-people driven design

• Be the first to access paid roles as the CIC grows and formal roles open

How This Role Feeds Into Our Mission

This team will lay the digital foundation for everything our CIC does — helping us choose systems that will empower survivors and young people to connect, learn, and thrive safely and efficiently.
By identifying the best tools on the market, you’ll be ensuring our future operations are secure, efficient, and impactful — built on technology that reflects our values and vision.

 How to Apply

Please apply via CharityJob with:

• A short cover letter outlining why you’d like to join this digital transformation project, and

• Any relevant coursework, volunteer, or professional experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a friendly group introduction session to meet the team, learn about our mission, and select their preferred focus area.