Volunteer Roles in SE6 4AS

Trustees - Campaign For National Parks

Would you like to make a difference for the National Parks of England and Wales?

Campaign For National Parks new strategy launched last year with three goals: better, equal and more National Parks, and we are explicit that securing reforms to address the inequalities in who visits, lives in and governs National Parks is a central plank of our ongoing and future work programme.

We are looking for two new trustees who share our passion for the work we do and who can help us ensure that National Parks are representative, inclusive and relevant to the nation today.

Trustee opportunities

We welcome candidates who can bring passion and commitment to our vision, with one or both of the following:

• Experience in working with underrepresented communities, championing social justice, and/or working with organisations to progress in action on antiracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) and lived experience or an appreciation of the challenges faced by people who are under-represented in National Parks. For example, young people, those from low income or ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+, or who are living with a disability.
• New Board members will be offered a full induction and we do not require previous experience as a board member to apply for Trustee roles.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Campaign for National Parks in the recruitment of these roles. Please ensure you read the Trustee Recruitment Pack before applying.

Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process so for the first stage of the process, we are asking skill-based questions which will allow us to assess your approach to a problem and understand the knowledge and skills you can bring to the Board. Your answers will be anonymised, reviewed and scored by the selection panel. Please note that your responses should not exceed 250 words per question. You can save your application and return to it later if you wish. We will use the scores from the questions to shortlist for interviews, at which stage we will also review CV’s.

If you have any queries on this application process or would like clarification about any aspect of the roles, please contact Bernice Rook at Eastside People.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th December. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in early Jan due to the break over the festive period.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We Are Family is hiring! We have an exciting role within our adopter peer support community to join us as our Chair of Trustees. 

We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees with a strong understanding of the challenges facing adoptive parents and who shares our commitment to supporting adopters and prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge, the capacity to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead the Trustees in making significant contributions to our future.

You will join the Board as the organisation heads into its second decade, with established services, partnerships and a growing membership base. Our quality and consistency of service provision is leading to exciting conversations nationally, and we are looking for our new Chair to help steer us through this next stage of growth.

Do you have the passion and commitment to support women experiencing Domestic Abuse to reach a place of safety? We are recruiting volunteers to support our Refuge Referral Line team, which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse to find a safe, secure, and suitable refuge space across London.

You will join a team of trained staff and volunteers to support women to make a referral, and ensure they have the knowledge and are informed of the best options to reach safety. You will be supporting women and children to rebuild their lives free from fear!

What you will be doing

• Taking calls to assess the risks and needs of the women fleeing from domestic abuse whilst under supervision/guidance of the Referral Line Worker and the Service Manager
• To use a range of skills and tools to make phone conversations with women effective and empowering
• To provide women with knowledge of how to access refuge space and other types of support with the aid of a trained staff team
• General admin support: typing, taking notes, filing, scanning documents, keeping accurate records on our digitalised client management syste
• To develop positive relationships with staff members and women whilst promoting self-care
• Engage, support, and interact with women from a diverse range of needs and backgrounds

The skills you need

• A desire to provide support to women who are in crisis due to domestic abuse
• Always maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Calm, patient approach with empathy and a willingness to listen without judgement
• To have a willingness to learn about supporting women impacted by domestic abuse with a diverse range of needs/ backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Good time-management
• Experience of using email, internet, and other digital IT skills

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

The Integrated Community Support (ICS) service provides day service opportunities for people with low and medium Preventative Care Needs.

We are currently looking to offer volunteering placements with our Mental Health Recovery Pathway (MHRP) – a mental health provision based across three sites in Islington responding to the mental health needs of Islington residents.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in group settings.

We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 10:15am – 4:00pm for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.

If this sounds interesting and suitable to you, please complete the ICS volunteer application form and return with your CV, indicating why are you interested in volunteering for Islington Mind, if there is anything specific that you would like to do in your volunteering placement – e.g. facilitate activities, support our open access drop-in sessions, support service users with completing forms, accompany service users to appointments etc, and your availability – e.g. one or more days a week and which days of the week you are available.

Location: UK-wide with a registered office in Birmingham

Applications close on Monday 18th November

Are you passionate about the arts, culture, and heritage? Do you have a keen interest in digital technology and its potential to democratise access to creative content? The Space, a leading community interest company funded by Arts Council England and other public funders, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chair to guide us through the next exciting chapter of our journey.

About The Space

The Space is at the intersection of arts, culture, and digital innovation. We collaborate with cultural organisations, creative practitioners, and public service broadcasters to deliver diverse, high-quality cultural content to audiences across the UK. As we broaden our support to include museums, libraries, and heritage sites, our focus is on expanding the range of programmes we offer, diversifying income streams, and championing technical innovation in areas such as AI, digital rights, and immersive content.

As we look to continue to develop and grow, we have key strategic priorities which include strengthening our income streams, continuing to support place-based ecologies and addressing the needs of diverse communities across the UK, enabling broadcast co-production and broadening the range of cultural activities alongside supporting technical innovation and maintaining a UK wide reach.

Who we are looking for

As our current Chair concludes their term, we are seeking a new board leader to guide The Space through the next phase of our growth. We are looking for a dynamic board leader with a deep passion for the arts, culture, and heritage, coupled with a strong interest in harnessing digital technology to broaden access for diverse audiences. A strong familiarity with not for profit governance is key.

Our new Chair will provide strategic and inclusive leadership to the Board, acting as both an advocate and ambassador for The Space, building relationships with funders and stakeholders as we continue to support broadcast and digital cultural content across the UK. You will be an ambassador for The Space whilst being strategic, providing stretch and a balance of scrutiny and support alongside stewardship of the organisation. We are looking for an advocate and convener for The Space in the rapidly evolving world of digital and broadcast content creation, ensuring we remain resilient and forward-thinking.

We are looking for a board leader who is inclusive, has a strong familiarity with not for profit governance and leadership experience, who is passionate about the arts and digital, who has experience and knowledge of public funding and working in organisations and sectors that experience change and transformation.

Time commitment

The Board meets four times a year (usually online), with one in-person ‘Away Day’ in either Birmingham or London. The Chair will also participate in additional committee meetings. We expect the overall time commitment, including ad hoc conversations with the executive and board members, preparation for meetings and attending events etc. to be the equivalent of c. 1-2 days a month.

The Space is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications for this role from disabled people and those from diverse backgrounds.

Join us at The Space and be part of a mission to transform how audiences access and engage with arts and culture across the UK.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Monday 18th November.

The Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings:
-help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital
-help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services
-provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.

We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week. Activities such as:

-Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events
-Organisational and administrative tasks – help with budgeting; understanding/applying for welfare benefits; letter writing and form filling; arranging activities/appointments; planning the use of other services such as shopping.
-Supporting people to maintain their homes – reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities.
-Ad-hoc support

Fundraising Volunteer

Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!

Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone.

We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.

Our Purpose is to to help people see the world through cats’ eyes

Our brand new Community Fundraising Hub is here to support you in this role, so there's never been a better time to get involved!

A bit about this role:

As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.

As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!

What can you expect to be doing?

As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:

• face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
• online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
• bringing new ideas! We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
• engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.

We're looking for someone with:

• Sympathetic to cats and our values
• Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
• Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
• Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising

Time expectation

This role is very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Emma Vipond, Volunteer team leader 

Volunteer opportunity for a Grant Writer to help secure funding for an environmental impact startup focused on connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.

Are you passionate about the environment and skilled in grant writing? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Grant Writer and use your expertise to help secure funding that will support our mission. We are seeking an experienced grant writer with a proven track record to volunteer their skills with our growing environmental impact startup. The Planet Life is a small, remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium).

In terms of the role, The Planet Life is at a critical stage in its development and requires funding to expand its innovative sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual who can curate a list of relevant grants, take ownership of the grant writing process, and collaborate closely with the founder to submit compelling applications. The role involves following up on submitted grants and ensuring all deadlines are met.

What You’ll Do:

• Research and curate a list of potential grant opportunities, especially from Innovate UK or similar sources
• Write high-quality, persuasive grant applications with input from the founder
• Manage the submission process for all grant applications
• Follow up on submitted grants and maintain communication with funding bodies
• Track and report on grant statuses, deadlines, and any feedback received
• Work closely with the team to ensure alignment between grant proposals and The Planet Life’s mission and goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience writing and submitting successful grants. Experience with Innovate UK is a plus but not a requirement.
• Strong research skills to identify appropriate grant opportunities
• Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Self-motivated and proactive in seeking out grant opportunities and managing the process
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team and communicate with the founder
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
• Available to volunteer 8-10 hours per week

What's The Planet Life all about? We are on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy by supporting organisations in meeting their climate and sustainability goals more efficiently and effectively. We focus on employee engagement, empowering individuals to take meaningful action in their daily routines that contributes to corporate sustainability objectives. Through innovative programs and tools, we aim to make sustainability a core part of workplace culture.

Ready to apply your grant writing skills to a meaningful cause? Join The Planet Life and help secure funding that will enable us to drive positive environmental change.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

GT Scholars mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for Ambassadors that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives! 

As an Ambassador your duty would be to contribute anything to help with the growth of GT Scholars: 

Events: Participate at our events by greeting parents and seating scholars: work closely with the programme manager to set up events and work collaboratively with workshop facilitators, venue owners, volunteers, parents and young people to ensure that each event is successfully executed.

Getting more volunteers: Reaching out to your network and spreading the word about GT Scholars and the work we do. This is to attract more volunteers and potential sponsors to support the cause. 

Fundraising: Use your network or skills to reach more sponsors and potential partners who want to improve social mobility.

Corporate contacts: Use your network or skills to spread the word about GT Scholars and reach more volunteers and potential sponsors. 

We are looking to appoint a Treasurer to replace our current Treasurer as they step down after 4 years.

TASO is moving forward into its next phase of development and to ensure we are an effective and impactful organisation we are looking for a Treasurer who can help shape and develop us.

We are looking for someone who is a values-led financial leader from HE or any sector as we recognise the power of people who can bring a different way of thinking. Above all, our Treasurer should be passionate about what TASO is striving to achieve.

We expect the time commitment to be a day a month. This will include quarterly Board meetings, chairing our finance and risk committee and occasionally considered input into working groups.

The Role

The Treasurer's role is to oversee the charity’s financial and risk management processes; monitor the charity’s income, outgoings and cash-flow forecasting; and maintain a strategic overview of the organisation’s financial resources. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, annual accounts are filed in a timely manner and that TASO is meeting its regulatory requirements as a charity.
• Reviewing TASO’s financial performance and overseeing planning/budgeting processes with participation of the Board and constructively challenge where required.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans, maintaining the charity’s risk register, and overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
• Provide guidance and oversight in the development and approval of key financial policies, including reserves, cost management, and financial controls. Ensure these policies align with best practices and the organisation's strategic goals.
• To contribute to the effective leadership and governance of the organisation.
• Liaising regularly with CEO and COO making sure the Board is aware of any key financial and risk issues. 

Essential criteria

• Committed to be part of the Board for a minimum of 3 years.
• Established Financial Professional with experience of operating at a senior level.
• Financially literate with the ability to analyse and understand basic financial statements to focus on the correct areas of organisational performance.
• Good understanding of charity governance and how this applies to the role of a Board member.
• Adept with spreadsheets and financial modelling.
• Able to scrutinise operational budgets and ensure that financial assumptions are aligned with organisational and strategic aims.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

For more information, an application pack, and details of who to contact for an informal discussion, please visit our website.

A unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London. DPI aims to foster an environment of sharing information, ideas, knowledge, and concerns for furthering of democratic solutions and outcomes. Our work supports the development of a pluralistic political arena capable of generating consensus and ownership over work on key issues at political and local levels.

The role includes the provision of administrative assistance to the CEO. Responsibilities will include arranging meetings, travel, and accommodation and maintaining the schedule of the CEO. The successful candidate should be able to come to the office five days a week , this can be full time or part time.  to the office

Specific Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Maintain CEO’s diary,
• Prioritise all incoming events inquiries for CEO and manage travel schedule,
• Respond to and coordinate responses to inquiries for CEO by mail, e-mail, and phone
• Carry out ad hoc small-scale research and analysis
• Prepare briefing papers and speeches as necessary
• Organise and maintain the department and files of the CEO’s office including registering and archiving materials
• Ensure smooth organisational communication and at times makes changes in procedures to deal with variations in workload
• Prepare for and take minutes at meetings, including Board meetings
• Other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications and Person Specification:

The successful candidate should need to meet the following criteria:

• Preferably holds a university degree in  Law , however a degree in international relations, political sciences, or related fields are also acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written and spoken English plus analytical skills
• Strong administrative skills
• A keen attention to detail and ability to prioritise as well as multitask
• Flexible and resourceful approach to work and a “can do” attitude
• Professional demeanour when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone
• Capacity to work in a highly pressured environment, while remaining calm
• Ability to take initiative and prioritise tasks, excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Ability to work on their own initiative as well as work as a team player.

In addition to daily voucher , there will be a stipend for travel expenses.

DPI’s paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment/volunteering with the Charity  if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Two Temple Place is a magnificent neo-Gothic gem in central London, built in 1895 for William Waldorf Astor. In 2011 we opened our first annual free exhibition, and since then exhibitions have welcomed 430,000 visitors. We run a growing programme of cultural and community events designed to open our doors more often, to more people. We rely on our friendly and enthusiastic team of more than 150 volunteers to make our free exhibitions possible. We are recruiting volunteers for our 2025 exhibition, Lives Less Ordinary, a celebration of the often over-looked richness and diversity of working-class life and creative expression in post-war Britain.

Volunteers provide support in a front of house role by:
•Welcoming and engaging with visitors
•Providing information about the building, the exhibitions, and events
•Helping us run the exhibition shop
•Looking after the gallery spaces
•Ensuring the safety of visitors and exhibition objects

We look to recruit volunteers who are:
•Friendly & polite
•Helpful & proactive
•Punctual & reliable
•Keen to learn & enthusiastic

We welcome people of all abilities and offer a supportive environment for those with additional needs. We provide all training for the role; no prior volunteering or gallery experience is needed, just enthusiasm and commitment!

Volunteer training sessions take place in January and includes:
•The history of the building
•An introduction to the exhibition
•Visitor services guidance
•An introduction to the exhibition shop
•How to use two-way radios (for communicating in the building)
•Fire, health, and safety procedures

What does the role involve?

• Manage various campaigns to promote the Centre as required
• Manage social media channels including ideally managing the social media paid campaigns
• Responsible for preparing and distributing the bi-annual Print Newsletter
• Responsible for keeping the Centre’s website update to date
• Coordinate with the Designer volunteers on the design of various posters, brochures, social media posts and newsletter as required
• Create the fortnightly digital newsletter
• Liaise with marketing partners in the communities to promote various events and activities.

What you need to have?

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with email marketing software
• Experience of working in a similar role and environment
• Strong organisational skills & ability to multi-task
• Be an enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable team player
• Previous marketing experience will be ideal

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to become actively involved in the strategic direction, governance, and decision making of the charity. As a Trustee you will join a dynamic and experienced board and staff team that is committed to making a difference for Gypsy and Traveller communities in London. We are keen to hear from Gypsy and Traveller people who wish to take an active role in the leadership of LGT. 

Are you interested? If you would like to come and talk to us about our organisation’s work and chat informally about the trustee role, please email Debby Kennett via LGT's info email which can be found on our website

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter addressing the  questions below

Who we are?

London Gypsies and Travellers is an organisation which challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsies and Travellers. We work with families across London Boroughs, living on council caravan sites, roadside encampments, those living in bricks and mortar housing, and those experiencing homelessness. We work together with Gypsies and Travellers to build the capacity of individuals and their communities to influence on the decisions that affect their lives. For more information visit our website 

Key responsibilities of a trustee will include:

• Setting the overall strategic vision for the charity.
• To ensure the financial stability and effective administration of the organisation
• Share knowledge and skills to help the Trustee Board reach sound decisions.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its charitable aims and uses its resources appropriately.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation.
• To safeguard the values of LGT.

Expectations of the role 

• Commitment to the organisation and passion for the work we do
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Good, independent judgement and a willingness to share your views and experience.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trustees.
• Willingness to work effectively as a member of a team.

New Trustees are fully supported through their induction into the organisation and will be expected to attend the 6 board meetings per year (In- person at our office in Islington). Additional involvement in sub-committees is welcomed. Trustees will be offered reimbursement for any expenses.

In particular, we are interested to hear from anyone with finance skills and previous experience in the role of treasurer.

Also, knowledge and experience of any of the following

• Lived experience of the issues affecting Gypsy and Traveller communities
• Staff management and Human Resources
• Campaigns and communications