Supporter Communications Manager Volunteer Roles

Join the Oxfam community

As an Online Shop Volunteer you’ll be behind the scenes in our busy shop and learn all about selling donated gems through Oxfam’s unique Online Shop. You can get involved in everything from researching, describing, photographing, to posting. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our Online Shop team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

As an Online Shop Volunteer, you’ll develop transferable skills that boost your confidence:

• Improve your communication skills as part of a team
• Put your expertise to good use by focussing on what interests you the most
• You’ll develop IT experience with ongoing support
• Selling some of our most unusual and valuable items, you’ll know you’re making a real difference
• photographing donations/uploading images
• writing descriptive text
• processing orders

Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

Everyone has something to offer

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.

What happens next?

After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

At Rainbows, we support around 750 babies, children and young people with serious and terminal conditions throughout the East Midlands, providing support at our Hospice, in local hospitals and at home. As part of this, our Family Support Team work with families to navigate through the emotions of caring for a child who has a life-limiting condition.

As these families can be based all across the region, Keep in Touch Volunteers play a vital role in connecting families with the Hospice. Volunteers do this by making an outreach telephone call to a family; checking-in with them and signposting them to any wider support which may be needed, as well as any support or services which Rainbows may be able to provide.

Typical tasks the role could involve:

• Making outreach telephone calls to Rainbows families.
• Checking on a family’s welfare and alerting them to available support if needed.
• Relaying any concerns to the Family Support Team.
• Regularly submitting an activity log summarising their calls so we can make sure everyone is receiving the help they need. 

Will it suit me?

This profoundly rewarding volunteer role is ideal if you love engaging with people and are passionate about directly supporting Rainbows families across the East Midlands. This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal and listening skills who can think on their feet. Given the nature of our work, empathy and sensitivity towards the needs of children, young people, and their families are crucial. You'll be using your computer skills to record outcomes of your conversations in our database, so a basic confidence with technology is a must. Understanding the importance of confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding is essential within Rainbows. While previous experience in caring for others is beneficial, it is not a requirement.

We are The Bureau, Glossop's Community Wellbeing Charity and we have been supporting our community by meeting identified needs since 1979. Our overarching aim is to make life better for people in Glossopdale, and we achieve this with the support of 27 staff members and 300 dedicated volunteers. We operate across the Glossopdale district and undertake a range of activities to achieve our aims, including social prescribing, peer support activities, and practical support and advice.

We are seeking to recruit some volunteer fundraisers, to support our mission by actively raising funds and generating financial support for our cause. You will lead the Fundraising Committee in engaging with donors, sponsors and community members to build relationships, promote awareness, and secure contributions. You will develop and attend fundraising activities and events, and share learning and best practice. You will work closely with other volunteer Committee members, providing guidance, support, and resources to help them achieve their fundraising goals. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the community while developing valuable fundraising and communication skills.

You will receive regular support and guidance from our Management Team and Volunteer Coordinator, with opportunities for personal development and training. You can give as much or as little time as you like, but we would prefer someone who can offer a couple of hours a month for a regular meeting and some implementation. 

Help us make people’s experience of homeless temporary accommodation short, safe and healthy.

The Treasurer will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the

Constitution and legal requirements, and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial position of the charity.

The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate

for the charity. (Despite this all trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the administration of the charity).

Main responsibilities:

• To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.
• To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

Main duties:

• Liaising, where applicable with the CEO (or other appropriate member of staff).
• Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.
• Creating in conjunction with relevant senior staff sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
• Ensuring that staff create sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensuring that the annual accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.
• Ensuring close working relationships with the internal audit team and Committees of the Board.
• Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
• Acting as a counter signatory on charity cheques and any applications and receipts of funding (if necessary or mandated).

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Volunteer Role: Data Migration Volunteer 

Location: Europia, St Thomas Centre, Manchester, M12 6FZ [Flexible working/Remote/Hybrid] 

Reports to: Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and Advocacy Worker and 2. Office Coordinator. 

Position Type:Volunteer (Part-Time)

Job Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused Data Migration Volunteer to assist with transferring client data from our previous platform to Salesforce. This is an administrative role, and you will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy and consistency throughout the migration process.

 Key Responsibilities:

1.  Migrate client data from our previous platform to Salesforce with accuracy.

2. Ensure all transferred data is correctly entered and formatted.

3.  Collaborate with Elena and Iryna, who will provide initial training on using Salesforce.

4.  Use Excel to clean, sort, and manage data before migration.

5.  Adhere to data security and confidentiality protocols.

Qualifications and Skills:

● Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus on tasks.

●  Good understanding and experience with Excel (e.g., sorting, filtering, formatting).

●  Familiarity with or willingness to learn Salesforce (training will be provided).

● Good communication skills and the ability to work remotely.

●  Organised and able to manage time effectively.

 Time Commitment:

●  Ability to commit to 4 hours per week. Work can be done remotely as well.

● Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the team and clients.

  Benefits:

● Gain hands-on experience with Salesforce and data migration.

●  Work remotely and flexibly.

●  Collaborate with a supportive team and receive full training.

●  Contribute to a meaningful project that supports our organisation.

● Gain admin experience.

If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working with data, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills while supporting an important project.

Outline of the Fundraiser role

You will be seeking funding from local organisations that are interested in investing directly into their local communities. The average cost of running an average sized Read Easy group, is approximately £3,500 a year. Your role is vital to your local group as you will be able to access local funds that Read Easy UK is not able to apply for as a national charity

How we will support you

You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, policies, training/induction, guidance and resources specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional forums and annual conference which give volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

What you will be doing

● With your Management Team, plan how much money is needed to be raised to cover group expenses and agree best approaches to fundraising.

● Write applications to local community funding organisations and businesses.

● Arrange fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.

● Maintain a database of fundraisers.

● Make public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.

● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks.

The skills you will need

● Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential.

● A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding.

● Experience of writing funding bids is desirable, though not essential.© Read Easy UK 2 of 2 04/08/23

● Good negotiating and influencing skills.

● The ability to use initiative and work independently.

● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.

● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.

● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.

● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role.

What is in it for you? You will:

● develop fundraising skills;

● develop your skills in organising events if you choose to use this approach;

● meet and work collaboratively with new people; and

● be active and engaged, adding value to your local community.

What is in it for you?

● Gain skills in demonstrating and understanding data protection and how it is applied

● Meet and work collaboratively with new people

● Be active and engaged, adding value to your local community

Interested?

If you think you can offer the time, skills, and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, please contact the person who sent you this role description.

Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles subject Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references, and eligibility for Management Team roles is in line with Charity Commission regulations for trustees.

Please see the ‘Introduction to Read Easy for potential Management Team volunteers’ to find out more about the structure and responsibilities of the Team.

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

The Events Officer is responsible for planning and executing events that promote awareness, inclusion, and support for the LGBTQ+ Muslim community. They ensure that all activities are thoughtfully designed to create safe spaces for connection, advocacy, and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise 3 in-person flagship events per year, ensuring all events align with Hidayah’s pillars of Care, Connect, Growth
• Oversee online/virtual events, including virtual Discord game nights and online Queer Book Club
• Supervising Events volunteers to deliver events
• Liaising closely with the Digital (Social Media and IT) team for events promotion
• Gathering post-event feedback (content, accessibility and tools)
• Updating contact/partner database
• Collaborating with the US Programmes Trustee to ensure that the Global Event Diary is aligned
• Attend monthly Board meetings and annual Strategy Day
• Update the Hidayah UK Trustee Board on the events calendar

Essential Experience:

• Working in a team but also independently with minimal supervision
• Organisation and time management skills
• Leadership and the ability to line manage volunteers
• Ability to competently use Google Suite and Google Meet or equivalent (e.g. Microsoft/Zoom)
• Ability to use or willingness to learn Discord and OutSavvy (ideally experience using equivalents e.g. group messaging and event management platforms)
• Teamwork and collaboration with other individuals and organisations
• Budget management
• Ability to plan on a long- and short-term basis
• Strong communication
• Understanding confidentiality, equality and diversity and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to respond to resolving conflict situations if needed
• Good understanding of queer Muslim community and the needs of service users
• Commitment to supporting and promoting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah

Overview of the role:

Uttlesford Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.

Trustees ensure that the foodbank acts in conformity with its purpose and with charity legislation, and that good governance, best practice policies and rigorous financial supervision are in place. They will be required to work collaboratively, with other trustees and with the staff and volunteers of the foodbank, and other external agencies.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice including; employment; health and safety; equal opportunities; safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
• To work alongside the Treasurer and the trustee board to ensure the organisation’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined (on income over £25k) and made publicly available when necessary.
• To ensure our charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law. 
• To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations as well as looking after contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• To help promote the organisation to a wider audience of potential funders and beneficiaries.
• To act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
• To promote the Uttlesford Foodbank in the community.
• Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

About you

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• A knowledge of and commitment to the work of Uttlesford Foodbank.
• A knowledge and passion for your local community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
• Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.

The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas: 

• Charity Governance
• Strategy Development
• P/R Marketing
• Health
• Children & Young People.

We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds can help to make what we do as effective as possible. As such, we welcome all applicants regardless of age, religion or beliefs, disability, ethnic background, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation; we particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of poverty, and also those who live in the south of the district (Stansted, Dunmow and Takeley areas).

Benefits of volunteering

• Use your existing skills to make a difference.
• Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the local community.
• Make a real difference to the running of the Foodbank.
• A full trustee induction is in place to support the prospective candidate within their role, as well as access to ongoing training provided by the Trussell Trust.

Impact of your role

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Uttlesford Foodbank.

Community engagement charity Sobus is looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees.  We are looking for a new Trustee Treasurer to help guide the charity through a time of exciting opportunity and development.

It's an exciting time for Sobus, as we look to refresh our service offer, and maximise the investment opportunity following the disposal of a property in early 2024.

Our overarching aim is to “strengthen local communities”, through the provision of infrastructure support to the local voluntary sector in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and supporting business communities around our North Kensington hub. 

Our work is focussed on five main areas:

• Voice & Representation
• Information & Intelligence
• Brokerage & Partnerships
• Capacity Building & Business Support
• Affordable Premises (through the provision of our business hubs in Fulham and North Kensington)

Trustee Treasurer: We are seeking a committed individual with a proven, professional track record of financial management and leadership at the highest level, and a sound understanding and experience of the voluntary sector.  We need someone with significant experience of leading long-term strategic development and driving financial sustainability.

You will share our vision and want to take a leading role in our journey to be recognised as an outstanding organisation. It would be a significant advantage if you have an understanding or experience of working in the voluntary and community sector, and even more so if you are a current or former resident of Hammersmith & Fulham or have a tangible, established and current connection with the area.

Sobus was formed in 2014 following a merger between the Community & Voluntary Sector Association and Fulham Community Partnership Trust. However, we were first established as the local CVS in Hammersmith & Fulham in 1998. 

Sobus is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people that we support. We therefore warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Selection process:

Candidates are requested to complete an application and a equalities monitoring form., and if shortlisted, an interview with our outgoing Treasurer, Chair of the Board of Trustees and the CEO.  t

For an informal discussion about the position, of for the Job Description and application form, contact the Sobus CEO, Sue Spiller

Our shops wouldn't exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice's incredible work. As a Retail Shop Volunteer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that serves as the friendly, professional and welcoming face of Rainbows for every visitor who walks through our doors. 

Typical tasks the role could involve:

• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere! Deliver top-notch customer service that makes every visitor feel special. Enjoy the thrill of serving customers on our tills, handling payments, and issuing receipts.
• Be a gift aid guru! Advise customers of our gift aid scheme and help boost our fundraising efforts.
• Showcase our treasures! Keep shelves, rails, and shop windows looking fantastic with regularly refreshed stock, following Rainbows' guidelines.
• Get creative with displays! Help design eye-catching arrangements throughout the shop, including stunning window displays.
• Transform donated items into treasures! Sort, steam, hang, price, ticket, and display donations to turn them into irresistible finds.

Will it suit me?

Imagine showcasing and selling unique Rainbows products and delightful donated items, whilst speaking to a wide variety of people. If you like the sound of this then this volunteer role is perfect for you! You don’t need retail experience - just the ability of good communication, a willingness to dive into tasks and passion for being part of a fun-loving team.

As a Social Media Volunteer with Home-Start Camden and Islington, you will support our communications efforts by creating and managing engaging social media content. You will collaborate with the Operations Manager and the existing Social Media Volunteer to enhance our presence across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This role is key to increasing awareness of our charity and engaging with our local community, funders, and supporters.

Skills Description

• Understanding of social media best practices for engagement (e.g., posting times, captions)
• Creativity and experience with Canva for content design
• Strong communication skills for writing engaging posts and comments
• Awareness of social media trends and an eagerness to learn more
• Interest in charity communications and supporting families in crisis
• Proactive and enthusiastic about taking ownership of social media projects

What’s in it for You?

• Gain hands-on experience in charity communications and social media management
• Develop skills in content creation, strategy, and engagement analysis
• Work in a friendly, supportive environment with ongoing guidance
• Contribute to a meaningful cause by helping raise awareness for families in crisis
• Build connections within the charity sector and develop relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and organizations

Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us?

Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people.

This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We’d appreciate any time that you can spare.

Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager.

Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include:

• Serving customers on the till
• Taking stock donations from the public
• Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
• Dressing the window displays
• Asking people to join us as a volunteer

As a Retail Volunteer you will be:

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• A good communicator (including listener)
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

As a Mencap volunteer you will:

• Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
• Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Receive full Training and support
• Volunteer alongside other people
• Have a chance to give back your local community

About Mencap 

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.