Project Coordinator Volunteer Roles in Manchester

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help promote Marie Curie’s national fundraising events and campaigns and make sure they are successful.
 

Using your local knowledge and experience, you will plan and promote our events and campaigns to recruit more people to take part. Your ideas with help us find new audiences and beat our recruitment and fundraising targets.
 

This is a great opportunity to build skills and experience by helping us with our campaigns.
 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Our Project Support Volunteer roles include, but are not restricted to, some of the following tasks:
• Coordinate projects and help plan events
• Help recruit participants by targeting groups and individuals who would be interested in our events
 

THE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED
• Self-motivation and creativity
• Ability to work in a team
• Friendly and confident manner - in person, on the phone and in email
• Research skills
• An interest in or knowledge of marketing
• Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Experience of or willing to use a database

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY
• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
 

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
• To complete an induction and any training related to the role
• Complete mandatory training and role related renewals, as requested
 

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.

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                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

 The Fundraising Coordinator will plan and oversee fundraising initiatives to generate financial support for Light Up Children’s projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute creative fundraising campaigns.

• Organise community events, online fundraising drives, and corporate partnerships.

• Engage with donors and supporters to encourage long-term giving.

• Track fundraising progress and ensure compliance with charity regulations.

• Work closely with the Grants Officer and Communications team to maximise fundraising efforts.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for fundraising and charity work.

• Strong communication and networking skills.

• Experience in event planning, corporate sponsorships, or online fundraising (preferred but not required).

Are you passionate about supporting and managing volunteers in a small charity? Our Volunteer Coordinators will recruit, support & develop a team of volunteers, to enhance our work supporting people impacted by a chronic pain condition

What will you be doing?

We are looking for 2 volunteer coordinators to join the coordinators team who will volunteer to support our volunteers in various roles. The volunteer coordinators will 

• Help to assess organisational and programme needs to determine number and range of volunteers needed for particular projects
• Help to recruit, and assure the adequate training of suitable, reliable volunteers
• Co-ordinate the volunteers to ensure that there is always someone available to support all our services 
• Help to create and distribute information regarding volunteer policies and procedures
• Monitor volunteers during their appointments to retain or replace candidates
• Meet with volunteers to assess their progress and satisfaction, as well as to conduct evaluations or skills audits
• Help to induct new volunteers
• Maintain regular communication among volunteers and between an organisation and its volunteers, in order to share news, progress, and available positions
• Maintains a database of volunteers and projects and track metrics
• Help to promote the charity and its volunteer accomplishments 
• Set up and arrange any relevant training required for volunteers

What are we looking for?

The Volunteer Co-ordinators role requires proactive and detail orientated individuals with an organised approach and an interest in supporting small charities. They will have good communication skills. The Volunteer Co-ordinators are responsible for the volunteer aspects of Burning Nights CRPS Support to ensure the smooth running of the charity’s services and ensuring that the volunteers are used optimally.

Our Volunteer Co-ordinators are also responsible for ensuring that suitable volunteers have DBS checks where needed and they are adequately trained to do their role working with our Charity Administrator.

Essential

• Experience in volunteering or HR and recruitment
• Managing and supporting volunteers
• Time manage effectively
• Supporting and advising others on policies and procedures
• Ability to motivate and encourage
• Working knowledge of databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and team building skills

Desirable

• Facilitation and/or training skills
• Personal experience of volunteering

What difference will you make?

You most likely will not have heard of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and you wouldn’t be alone in this! But we see and know first hand the impact it has on those living with it and on those caring for someone with the condition. We know the huge challenges they face even with simply getting a correct diagnosis, let alone the appropriate treatment and relevant support. 

You will join the charity during a challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain our support services and become a sustainable charity to allow us to fulfil our aims. 

What's in it for the volunteer?

This role is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with a small but ambitious charity, developing and honing your skills.

You could gain experience in the charity sector, a broader C.V, or a sense of accomplishment from using your skills to help people affected by a very painful condition.

You would be a part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or the condition. You would have a key role in developing a volunteering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.

A few more details

If you don't have the exact experience, but are interested to volunteer with us, please apply! We would be thrilled to find out about how your interests and experience match with our needs or what we are doing. 

This role is done remotely using Zoom, phone and email. You would be working closely with the volunteers and trustees. However we would have regular updates and remote meetings with the Chair and/or Trustees.

We have an induction process to help successful applicant to understand how our Charity operates.

About Us

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.

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Training Coordinator who is able to grow and develop our fundraising team, supporting the organisation to get the funding it needs to operate and be successful.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide training sessions to new fundraising volunteers
• To teach others how to complete grant applications
• To equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge to carry out fundraising for the organisation
• To support the development of skills and knowledge within the fundraising team aiming to support those who have non or limited experience in fundraising

​Requirements

• To have at least 3 years in charity fundraising
• To have the ability to guide and support others
• To have good spoken communication skills
• To be able to deliver training sessions to groups
• To be able to use remote working systems
• To be familiar with grant fundraising and sponsorship

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make an impact in our mission-driven organization.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

Little Cell of Mine Foundation

Little Cell of Mine Foundation, based in Nigeria, empowers individuals with sickle cell disease through healthcare, mental health support, and entrepreneurial training.

Little Cell of Mine Foundation addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease. These include limited and often inadequate access to specialized healthcare, recurrent pain crises that disrupt daily life and productivity, and the financial burden associated with ongoing medical expenses. Additionally, the foundation recognizes the psychological impact of the disease, including isolation, anxiety, and depression. By providing comprehensive support, from healthcare and mental health services to economic empowerment programs, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for those affected by sickle cell disease.

To combat the issue of limited healthcare access, we collaborate with medical professionals to provide essential healthcare services, including regular check-ups, pain management, and access to specialized treatments. We also advocate for increased government support for sickle cell disease care.

To alleviate the financial burden, we offer financial assistance for medical expenses and provide entrepreneurial training through our Empowering Warriors program, enabling individuals to generate sustainable income.

Recognizing the psychological impact of the disease, we provide free mental health services, including counseling and support groups, to foster emotional well-being and resilience.

By addressing these challenges holistically, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Join us in making a difference! Become a volunteer at Little Cell of Mine Foundation and help us empower individuals with sickle cell disease. Your skills and compassion can change lives.

Operations Coordinator

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Are you a systems thinker who loves organizing and optimizing workflows? Little Cell of Mine Foundation is looking for a Remote Operations Coordinator to help improve and streamline our internal processes.

What You’ll Do: Assess our current operations, workflows, and reporting structures. Identify areas for improvement and implement better systems. Help ensure smooth communication between teams. Support project coordination and documentation. Assist in setting up more efficient tracking and reporting methods.

What We’re Looking For: Someone with a passion for operations and efficiency. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience in operations, project management, or administration (a plus, but not required). A proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

6+ months

CommonAct

CommonAct is a youth-led organization tackling economic and environmental challenges.

CommonAct addresses economic inequality and environmental sustainability by focusing on grassroots solutions that empower communities in Bangladesh, aiming to create lasting change through innovative, youth-driven initiatives.

CommonAct creates community-driven solutions by involving youth in projects that focus on sustainable economic development and environmental protection. We collaborate with local organizations to implement practical strategies for addressing pressing challenges in Bangladesh.

Social Media Coordinator

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

We’re looking for a social media enthusiast to help bring Act for Impact Climate Hackathon 2025 ! If you love creating engaging content, crafting compelling stories, and growing digital reach, this is your chance to be part of Barishal’s first-ever climate-focused hackathon.

What You’ll Do: �� Manage and keep our social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) active from the start of promotions until hackathon day. �� Create and schedule engaging content that highlights the event, participants, and key moments. �� Design eye-catching visuals using Canva (or other design tools). �� Engage with our audience and help amplify the hackathon’s impact.

What You’ll Gain: �� Hands-on experience managing social media for an exciting event. ��️ A certificate of appreciation for your contribution. �� Exposure and networking with professionals in sustainability and innovation. �� Be part of an initiative that drives real change!

This is an unpaid, volunteer-based role from the start of promotions until the hackathon concludes. If you're interested, please send us a short introduction along with links to any previous work.

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-4 weeks

Students4Students is a member led national organisation which has c.100 members split across 4 branches. As a CIO it has a duty to engage with members and provide members the opportunity to elect trustees and hold the leadership to account for decisions at an AGM. Students4Students wants to improve the level of participation in our internal democracy and ensure that AGMs are appealing and relevant to all members.

We also want to increase engagement with its members, all year round, outside of the AGM. Students4Students is looking to build new channels of engaging with members, including developing an alumni programme for our volunteers who have graduated from our core programmes.

Responsibilities and duties

The post-holder will be responsible for engaging members in Students4Students internal democracy and ensuring the organisation meets its responsibilities as a CIO

• Organising the AGM
• Improving engagement in Students4Students internal democracy
• Improving engagement with the organisation’s members
• Improving dialogue between Trustees and members
• Promoting members interests within the organisation
• Owning and managing the processes for how S4S interacts with existing members of our alumni network
• Working with our community and events lead to create engaging events for alumni and current members.
• Design and execute a multi-year alumni network strategy.
• Overall, owning and overseeing communication between and to our members, ensuring their rights are upheld and they are kept informed and engaged with S4S operations

We are idealy looking for somebody with experience of member led organisations and and understanding of the processes associated with them. 

We are looking for somebody with experience and skills in people and project management, who are keen to get involved in desgning and implementing new programmes, and supporting organisation-wide communications.

Key requirements

i. Experience managing key relationships and stakeholders

ii. Experience with comms

iii. Experience running events

Optional requirements

i. Experience working in a non-profit setting

ii. Experience working in an educational setting

iii. Experience working with student volunteers (Preferred but not essential)

Background to the role:

Keep Active is a volunteer-delivered project at The Creighton Centre, which aims to provide support to older people (60+) who have had a fall, stroke or other illness.  We work in partnership with the NHS Community Rehabilitation Service across Hammersmith & Fulham. As a Keep Active Volunteer you would visit an older person (the average age is 84) once a week for up to nine weeks to help them with improving mobility indoors with exercises, or outdoors with walks in their community. This project aims to empower people to get back to independence, access community once more and reduce risks of future falls and hospital re-admittance.

Availability/commitment:

· To live in or near Hammersmith and Fulham, or travel regularly through

· To be able to spare 1-2 hours a week, preferably during working hours

Role of the Keep Active Volunteer:

· To attend an initial one-off training session [with Volunteer Coordinator and therapists from NHS rehabilitation teams].

· To visit an older person’s home once a week for up to 9 weeks to supervise and motivate them to continue practicing their exercise and walking goals, as prescribed by NHS rehabilitation teams.

· Support might include:

- A walk around their local community possibly going to the park or visiting shops.

- Encouraging them to complete a prescribed gentle exercise program.

- Keeping an older and sometimes isolated person company.

- Visiting someone in their homes to help them reach their exercise goals.

NB: Please note that this is a volunteer role and you will not be expected to provide any physical support. This is a motivational role only.

We will provide:

· Induction training and NHS Community Rehabilitation led training (weekday training).

· Regular contact and support from the project staff.

· Occasional social events for volunteers

· Occasional training opportunities for volunteers

· A reference after 3-6 months of volunteering with us

· An enhanced DBS check

· Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred during your volunteering

Skills needed:

· Good listening and communication skills and a good level of spoken English.

· Empathy and a kind and patience approach.

· Enthusiasm and commitment.

· A friendly personality.

· The desire to make a positive difference to someone’s health and wellbeing

· Ability to cope with clients who are unwell.

· A positive attitude towards empowering and improving the lives of older people

· An understanding of and commitment to our policies (including: Confidentiality, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities)

Accountable to:

Keep Active Coordinator

Contract: Volunteer

Hours: Up to 4 hours per month

Could you befriend and support a child in care?

We are looking for volunteers for our Independent Visitors Project in Stockport!

About the Role

Independent Visitors are volunteers who befriend and spend time with a child or young person within Local Authority care. Our volunteers enjoy the challenge of building a lasting friendship and the children benefit greatly from a consistent, fun relationship with someone outside the care system.

This is a long-term, one to one commitment. Full training and on-going support will be given, and out of pocket expenses paid for mileage and activities.

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Voice

Coram Voice is the leading specialist provider of advocacy and children’s rights services for children and young people in and on the edge of care. We support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society, giving voice to the voiceless and reaching out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people by supporting them to uphold their rights of to actively participate in shaping their lives.

Coram Voice was established in 1975 and in 2013 joined the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Coram’s vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We have around 60 employed staff, 100 self-employed advocates and independent persons, and 70 volunteers deliver services to children and agencies throughout the country. Together they provide Coram Voice with a high degree of specialist expertise in the fields of advocacy, children’s rights, mental health, complaints, secure accommodation and experience of working with children in care, in custody, in need and those who have recently left care.

Every day we make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in and on the edge of care across the UK. Our advocacy teams are based Nationwide and are made of up of experienced community advocates who work alongside our specialist advocates (who focus on direct work, supporting and developing good practice with young people who are homeless, 16+, or have a disability).

To immediately apply to become an Independent Visitor, please click on the ‘apply’ button below to complete the application form.

Please note this is a rolling recruitment, so please make your application now and we will arrange interviews with prospective candidates as soon as possible.

Please mark any questions as N/A if they seem irrelevant to the Independent Visitor role.

Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No.312278.

Safer Stronger Communities (SSC) is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chair of Directors, leading our Board and driving our mission to create safer, more inclusive communities across Cornwall.

About Us

SSC is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals, including victims of crime, offenders and ex-offenders, young people, and those with learning disabilities. Through collaboration with over 25 partners, we facilitate real, lasting change by promoting equality, restorative justice, and community-led solutions.

With a strong foundation and small, but committed team, SSC is poised for its next phase. We are now seeking a dynamic Chair to provide strategic leadership and governance, ensuring we continue to deliver meaningful impact.

The Role

As Chair of Directors, you will:

• Lead the Board, ensuring strategic oversight and good governance.
• Chair Board meetings, working closely with the Chief Officer to set the agenda and drive effective decision-making.
• Provide support and oversight to the Chief Officer, including conducting an annual performance review.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders to enhance SSC’s influence and sustainability.
• Ensure the Board operates effectively, encouraging all members to contribute and develop their expertise.
• Represent SSC at key external events, advocating for our work and partnerships.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Board-level experience, ideally as a Chair, Trustee, or Director in the charity, public, or commercial sector.
• Strong strategic leadership skills and an understanding of corporate governance, charity trusteeship, and risk management.
• The ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• A commitment to SSC’s mission and values, with a passion for community-led change.
• Political awareness and negotiation skills to influence policy and decision-making.
• The ability to commit 2-3 hours per month, with quarterly Board meetings held online.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity making a tangible difference in Cornwall’s communities. As Chair, you will shape SSC’s future, working alongside a skilled Board and an experienced leadership team to drive positive change.

Join us and be part of a movement dedicated to building stronger, safer communities through collaboration and innovation.

International Communities Organisation (ICO) is a global, neutral and independent international not for profit organisation working for the protection and empowerment of minority rights in divided and conflict affected settings.

The Communications & Public Engagement Volunteer will play a vital role in building and growing ICO's public profile. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a peace and minority-rights focused NGO, contributing to meaningful projects which increase the visibility of our work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working to grow online and public presences, and enthusiasm for supporting the organisation's goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of campaigns and applications for awards about ICO's work.
• Write press releases for ICO's programmes and projects 
• Support the creation of online materials and digital content on ICO's work for community outreach.
• Grow engagement, followers and audiences to ICO's work.
• Coordination of ICO's online public presence across multiple platforms (social media and website).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members on various projects to enhance public engagement.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on public relations and communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Confidence with coordinating messaging and organisational image across multiple online platforms, i.e. website, social media.
• A genuine interest wishing to make a positive impact in the community.
• Previous experience related to publicity, press and profile building.

This volunteer position is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of publicity while gaining practical experience working with a peace and minority-rights NGO.

Work Location: Remote

Volunteer Position: Champion.
Location: Remote with occasional in-person event participation.
Reports to: Fundraising Manager / Region-specific Volunteer Coordinator.

Position Summary:
As a Champion for ROLDA, you will play a crucial role in driving our online and in-person fundraising efforts. This position is ideal for a passionate individual dedicated to animal welfare who wants to help make a tangible difference towards our rescue efforts. In tandem with the ROLDA team, you will lead initiatives, develop strategies, and inspire supporters to contribute to ROLDA’s mission, amplifying our impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Strategy Development: Collaborate with ROLDA’s leadership to create and implement innovative online and in-person fundraising campaigns.

• Campaign Management: Coordinate and execute engaging, high-impact fundraising campaigns, such as peer-to-peer fundraisers, social media drives, and seasonal events.

• Event Leadership: Organise and attend fundraising events, representing ROLDA in the community. Recruit and manage a team of event volunteers when necessary.

• Donor Engagement: Foster relationships with existing and potential donors, recognise and thank contributors, and cultivate new support channels.

• Social Media Outreach: Collaborate with the social media team to create content that promotes fundraising efforts and highlights donor stories and campaign updates.

• Reporting and Goal Setting: Set and track fundraising goals, prepare reports to measure progress, and share outcomes with the team to enhance future initiatives.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or community engagement (experience in nonprofit organisations is a plus).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to connect with a diverse audience.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

• Availability to attend periodic in-person events.

• Passionate about animal welfare and committed to ROLDA’s mission.

• Ability to pass a background check.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible hours, with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week.

• Availability for occasional in-person events in your area.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on animal rescue efforts.

• Gain experience in fundraising, project management, and community engagement.

• Collaborate with a dedicated, like-minded team working toward meaningful change.

If you’re ready to lead our fundraising efforts and drive positive change for animals in need, we’d love to hear from you!

Please Note: ROLDA does not support visa applications for volunteers. All in-person volunteers must have the legal right to volunteer in the country where they are located. It is the volunteer's responsibility to ensure they meet the necessary visa and work authorisation requirements before participating in any activities with ROLDA. However, remote volunteer roles do not require a visa, as they can be performed from anywhere.

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

Software engineers are responsible for ensuring best practice across development projects and working collaboratively with the Development Team and wider stakeholders. The role involves communication with other Youth4Youth team members; supporting others; developing solutions; working with a team on work items and producing development documentation.

Responsibilities 

• Work with IT Project Managers to ensure work items are forecasted, estimated, and tracked effectively. 
• Promote best practices such as adhering to the project's software development lifecycle requirements. 
• Completing development work items as part of project delivery. Documenting creation of components. 
• Reporting key updates and results to the IT Director. 
• Identify opportunities for new solutions and improvements in Youth4Youth’s IT infrastructure and operations. 
• Ensure software development best practices are upheld, documentation such as data diagrams are created, and relevant testing is completed.
• Willingness to advise on the direction of development through clear reasoning and justification.
• Collaborating with UI/UX Designers to deliver on website design.

Skills 

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about Youth4Youth’s IT systems and processes. 
• Passion for website and software development and how it can create value for Youth4Youth’s operations. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Experience working with APIs for software development. 
• Keen on solving problems and building solutions. 
• Open to learning new technologies for Youth4Youth IT projects. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Organisational skills and the ability to ensure set tasks are delivered on time. 
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively. 
• Experience working collaboratively and supporting others in a team. 
• Strong IT skills and proficient use of Microsoft applications. 
• Software engineering, programming, website development and software development understanding. 
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and HTML. 
• Familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as React and AngularJS. 
• Understanding of continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git. 
• Experience with using a headless CMS.
• Understanding of relevant software engineering and security by design principles such as the Software Development Lifecycle and OWASP.

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 Teenage Helpline 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.