Events Assistant Volunteer Roles

About Roots Academy 

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Trustees at Roots Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting the Board of Trustees in their governance responsibilities and strategic oversight of the charity. This position requires a seasoned volunteer, capable of seamlessly managing administrative tasks while contributing strategically to organizational initiatives.
 

Key tasks

• Trustee Support and Governance: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating materials. Ensure timely distribution of board packs and follow-up on action items.

• Strategic Liaison: Serve as a strategic liaison between the Trustees, senior management, and external stakeholders. Facilitate communication, manage relationships, and ensure alignment of activities with the charity’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Project Management: Oversee special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees. This includes conducting research, preparing reports, and driving forward key strategic priorities identified by the Leadership Team.

• Policy and Compliance: Support the Trustees in maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of governance best practices and assist in policy development and review.

• Executive Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Chair of the Trustees, including managing correspondence, arranging travel, and organizing events as required.

What we’re looking for

• Grounding in foundational Islamic studies and an alignment with Roots Academy’s vision, mission, and values

• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

• Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

• Adaptability and Initiative: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.

• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform. 

• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen. 

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy. 

This is an exciting time to become one of our first Visitor Experience volunteers
as the Royal Hospital restores the Soane Stable Yard and opens a Visitor and
Outreach Centre with new displays telling the history of the Royal Hospital and
Chelsea Pensioners. This project has been part funded by the National Lottery
Heritage Fund.

We will be delivering an exciting range of heritage activities, tours, events, and
workshops for visitors to the New Soane Stable Yard. As a Visitor Experience
Volunteer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience.
Front of House Volunteers will engage with the Visitor Experience and Public
Programmes Team, and a team of volunteers to offer visitors an outstanding
visitor experience.

This is a varied and interesting role which involves dealing with the general
public as well as staff and fellow volunteers.

Become our new Communications Volunteer Assistant

We have an exciting new volunteering opportunity to work as part of a small Communications team. This is a part-time role, working either in our office or remotely, for 7.5 hours per week. It can be done over the course of a day or spread out across the week.

The role involves a wide range of exciting tasks, including:

• Producing and editing blog posts on our websites
• Support with planning, scheduling and producing social media content
• Helping with in-person and online events, including promotional activity
• Contributing to digital and print newsletters for our various projects

Desirable skills and qualities needed for the role include good written and verbal communications. Knowledge of social media platforms and tools like WordPress and Mailchimp is desirable, although training will be provided to use them if needed.

Other free training will be provided, including on advocacy and safeguarding adults and children.

Support provided

As Communications Volunteer Assistant, you will be supported by our Communications and Network Officer in regular catchups and supervisions. You will also be able to get support from other members of our wider Central Services team, as well as access to any additional training you might need.

Your travel expenses will be covered by The Advonet Group. In addition, when working in the office, we will provide you a lunch voucher to use at Café Leep. If working at an external venue e.g. for an event, costs for food of up to £5 will be reimbursed.

Apply now!

More detailed information about this role is available by clicking on this link: Comms Assistant. On there, you will find links to a detailed Role Description and our Volunteer Application Form. Please read the former and then complete the latter if you would like to apply.

Once the form is completed, please email it to Luke Aylward, Communications and Network Officer. Please also contact Luke for a more detailed chat about the role, or if you have any questions.  

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for Volunteer Café Assistants to support our John Hall Wellness Gardens in Leek. You will be based at our new Café and, ideally, you will be able to commit 4 hours per week to volunteering.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. 

About the service

John Hall Gardens is a Community Education Garden & Café green space for the community of Leek, local schools, colleges, and social enterprises. With the aim of enabling the local community to work/learn and socialise with people with mental and physical health support needs. This includes adults of all ages and children and young people.

Assisting the Café Supervisor and your fellow volunteers, you will play an integral part of John Hall Wellness Garden’s future, by helping to deliver a café experience for the general public, Friends of the Garden, and guests.  If you think you can make a difference and commit some time on a regular on-going basis, we would love to hear from you!

This is a great opportunity to develop your current existing skills, learn new skills and network with other volunteers. We welcome anyone wishing to gain experience or have an interest in going into the hospitality sector.

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Café​ Assistant

You will have the opportunity to assist with food preparation, presentation, cleaning and serving/selling high quality food and beverages.

Under the guidance of the Café Supervisor, you, together with other volunteers will ensure that the Café is compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and pursuing an outstanding performance and food hygiene rating.

In addition, there will be further opportunities to support activity groups in the café, special events and input into event and menu planning.

The main tasks volunteer café assistants will support with are:

• Support Café staff, other volunteers and trainees in the smooth day to day running of the Café.
• Carry out basic catering tasks including food preparation, cleaning and serving food to customers.
• Operate the coffee machine (full training will be provided).
• Handle cash or card transactions and operate the till.
• Work with the Café Supervisor to ensure relevant paperwork is completed and checks are carried out ensuring compliance against relevant food safety and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure kitchen area and Café are clean and tidy (including equipment, walls, floors, tables, work surfaces), and waste is discarded safely.
• Provide good customer service, dealing with visitors and customers in a friendly and polite manner.

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Eagerness to learn and train in all aspects of the café catering operation
• Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills, can communicate confidently with a range of people of all ages
• Good customer care service skills

Although this is not essential - you may also have:

• Basic food safety knowledge or HACCP. Further training, will be provided including allergens
• Experience in food handling and basic preparation of foods

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

Do you enjoy meeting people and engaging with them? We are looking for volunteers to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Services. You will support people to connect with others, make them feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!

What you will be doing

• Holding conversations with people using the Service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
• Motivate and inspire people to take part in activities
• Support with ad hoc and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Service
• Opportunities to deliver activities alongside the staff team and other volunteers
• Work alongside staff to support people living in the service or accessing one of our drop-in sessions
• Welcoming and engaging people using the Service
• Support with preparing light refreshments to create a relaxed environment

The skills you need

• Good communications skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach
• Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information

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 - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

Job Title: Volunteer Group Assistant 

Location: Bracknell and Wokingham 

Commitment: Once a month, in-person 

Organisation: Support U is a leading LGBTQ+ resource and support service based in the Thames Valley Area. 

Overview: 

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to assist in the organisation and facilitation of our monthly groups in Bracknell and Wokingham, as well as Pride stalls. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about community engagement and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Support Group Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing the logistics of the running sessions, including registration, warm-ups, and cool-downs. 

- Pride Stalls Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing the logistics of our pride stall, including set-up, participant engagement and break-down. 

- Participant Engagement: Welcome new participants, provide guidance, and ensure everyone feels included and supported during the run. 

- Safety Monitoring: Ensure the safety of all participants by monitoring the event, keeping an eye on the attendees, and being prepared to respond to any incidents or emergencies and report them. 

- Motivation and Encouragement: Foster a positive and motivating environment by being welcoming and friendly. 

- Administrative Support: Assist with basic administrative tasks such as maintaining attendance records, distributing materials, and collecting feedback from participants. 

Qualifications: 

- Passion for LGBTQ+ community support: Enthusiastic about making the world a safes space for LGBTQ+ community 

- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, approachable, and able to engage with a diverse group of participants. 

- Dependability: Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to attending the monthly sessions. 

- Basic First Aid Knowledge: Preferred but not required. Training will be provided if necessary. 

- Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with other volunteers and group leaders. 

- Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Bracknell and Wokingham areas is beneficial but not essential. 

Benefits: 

- Community Impact: Make a positive difference in the local community by celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. 

- Networking: Meet new people, make new friends, and connect with like-minded individuals. 

- Skill Development: Gain valuable experience in event coordination, leadership, and community engagement. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 

Join us in making a difference, one step at a time! 

​We hold new volunteer inductions at the start of each term, so apply ASAP to be in time to join our September induction.

Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment.  We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.

Your duties will include:

• Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
• Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
• Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
• Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
• Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
• Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
• Supervising the children during break times;
• Supporting the children during class trips;
• Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
• Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.

About The Role

Our wetland centres shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetland wildlife and learn more about the amazing work  WWT does to conserve wetlands and species around the world.

In this role you will play a part in helping to manage the site, keeping it safe and tidy, ready to welcome our visitors and share our story.

You might find yourself:

• Helping with the maintenance of our visitor areas including vegetation weeding, clearing, pruning, coppicing and planting.
• Repairing and maintaining pathways and edging.
• Repairing and replacing timber fences, gates and barriers, painting and preserving where it's needed.
• Preparing the Centre for opening: checking and cleaning paths and rails, emptying bins, and replenishing sanitizer units around the grounds.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare and enjoyment of yourself and our visitors
• Keeping up to date with WWT news and talking to visitors about events and activities that might spark their interest. 

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

About You

If you are looking for a volunteer role that will make use of your practical skills in a beautiful environment, close to nature, this might be the role for you.

You'll be part of a close knit team, making a real contribution to our conservation work and making a real difference to the experience of people who visit our site.  

About The Role

We're looking for someone to help with the vital work of caring for a wide variety of birds, along with their varied wetland habitats. It's a core part of how we restore wetlands and unlock their power. 

The role includes:

• Learning about best practice in bio-security and animal care, keeping up our high standards
• Helping with bird feeding, bird observation tasks, helping with bird catches and movements, and checking the collection is safe and secure.
• Helping out with maintenance and cleaning of exhibits and collection facilities: from vegetation clearing, to repairing pond edging and cobbling works, cleaning nest boxes and winter hides, and painting and maintaining them.
• Keeping up to date with WWT news and talking to visitors about events and activities that might spark their interest.
• Potentially presenting talks to the public (we'll make sure you have the training you need if you want to do this).  

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

About You

If you want to make a real contribution to WWT's work, in an inspiring environment, this might be the role for you. You'll learn new, transferable skills and be part of a friendly and dedicated team. 

A can-do attitude and willingness to get involved in all weathers are a must. This can be a physically demanding role - you'll be out and about in all weathers.

Having experience in bird keeping and welfare and some practical habitat management would be helpful. The team works closely together, but the willingness to work under your initiative is important. Having, or being happy to develop, the confidence to engage our visitors with the work of WWT is also a key part of this role.

Note - this volunteer role will last 2 months initially, following 2 months of volunteering the incumbent may or may not be asked to stay on as a volunteer in this role. 

Youth Advantage UK are looking to recruit an Assistant Chief Operating Officer who is able to commit time and effort into providing continuity and consistency to the daily operations of the organization while maintaining operational success on a daily basis across the organization through practical strategic management support.

Key responsibilities:

• Be available regularly to support and guide management on complex or challenging matters 

• Support the line management of departmental heads and other management to ensure of operational success on a daily basis 

• To be involved in drafting and developing policy

• To work alongside the Chief Operating Officer to ensure of the smooth operations of the organization

• To be second or third in change of the daily operations of the organization 

Role requirements:

• To have over 2 years of experience at manager level or above

• To have previously had some responsibility for operations

• To have an understanding of HR, IT, Governance and Law

• To be able to provide strategic support

• To be able to use IT to an excellent standard 

• Good communication skills 

• Good literacy skills 

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We’re recruiting a Treasurer to provide strategic leadership over our continued financial growth to support our ambitious new strategy to be launched in 2025.

We’re seeking a Treasurer to join our board of trustees and work with our CEO to ensure the financial stability and growth of Camcycle. You will be a committed and enthusiastic supporter of cycling in and around Cambridge and a member of Camcycle. This does not mean you need to cycle very far, very often or indeed at all, but rather that you understand the benefits large-scale everyday cycling can have for our society and environment. (If you are not currently a member you can join in advance of submitting your trustee nomination form).

Ideally, you will have a formal accountancy qualification and/or practical experience with charity finances. You will also understand the dynamics of a small high-performance organisation, and be able to work with a variety of stakeholders including staff, other trustees, volunteers, members, donors and other partners. Our Treasurer will not be expected to get involved in day-to-day financial operations.

If you would like to learn more about the role of Treasurer or express interest in the position please get in touch. We will arrange a conversation with our CEO, Chair of the Board or Chair of our Finance Subcommittee to discuss the role.

Who we are and what we do

Camcycle (Cambridge Cycling Campaign) is a high-profile and influential local charity working for more, better and safer cycling, for all ages and abilities, in and around the Cambridge region, where half the population cycles at least once a week. We are democratic and member-led, with over 1,700 members and many volunteers.

Our funding is derived from membership subscriptions, donations, grants from grant-making bodies, corporate partnerships, advertising and merchandise sales. We have five permanent members of staff, periodic interns and freelancers and many active volunteers including our board of trustees. In 2025/2026 we expect to complete our transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Our Finance Subcommittee of trustees and staff oversees the financial processes and operations of the organisation. Our CEO and Finance Assistant run our day-to-day finances and we have plans to add a Finance Director or similar role to the team in the near future.

Camcycle’s work includes:

• Responding to planning applications and public consultations.
• Organising events including our Cambridge Festival of Cycling, the Reach Ride with 1,000 participants, stalls at community events, workplace information sessions and campaigning meetings.
• Publication of print and digital cycling advocacy materials including leaflets for students, our quarterly magazine and blogs and social media posts.
• Making representations to the media and public bodies such as the council in the interest of a wide diversity of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities who are cycling for general transport purposes in the greater Cambridge region.

Read more about our work and our finances in our latest annual reviews and find out more about becoming a Camcycle trustee.

Our values

Camcycle is: Inclusive, Informed and Influential

Our work is: Positive, Practical and Professional

Are you passionate and committed to supporting children and women who have fled domestic abuse? We are recruiting for volunteers to support our Children and Family Workers across London.

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities such as sports, arts, drama, cooking, baking, arts and crafts, cooking/baking, and dance.

Volunteering at Hestia is a vital part of our organisation with individuals from all walks of life sharing their experience, expertise, and knowledge. Get involved today with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a difference!

What you will be doing

• To help with the day to day running of the Children & Family Service
• To assist organising and facilitating activities and outings with the Children and Family Worker
• To use a range of skills and tools to make sessions interesting and fun for a range of ages
• To create timetables, posters, maps and instructions for residents
• To offer general admin help: typing, taking meeting minutes, filing and scanning documents
• To develop positive relationships with the children and women
• To gather ideas, suggestions from families, plan, collaborate and create a timetable of activities and sessions. To involve women and children in the planning and designing of activities
• To support in providing or purchasing resources for activities

The skills you need

• Experience working with children/childcare/play-work experience - gained formally or informally
• Willingness to learn about domestic abuse and its impact on children and women
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach
• Ability to work with women and children as a family unit

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.

STOPAIDS is seeking an experienced finance professional to be our Treasurer, working with the CEO, other members of the Board of Trustees, and with our senior management team to ensure that our finances are secure, sustainable, and compliant into the future.

Who we are

STOPAIDS is a membership network with a distinguished thirty-five year history of engagement on international development and HIV and AIDS. Our strength is in our membership and partnership and STOPAIDS convenes and unites UK civil society voices and positively shapes UK leadership in the global response to HIV and other health rights and equity issues.

The role

STOPAIDS is seeking an experienced finance professional to be our Treasurer, working with the CEO, other members of the Board of Trustees, and with our senior management team to ensure that our finances are secure, sustainable, and compliant into the future.

Remuneration: The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

Location: Remote with occasional mutually agreed in-person Board meetings, Finance Sub-Committee meetings, STOPAIDS events and meetings with the CEO and/or Chair.

Time commitment: 3 scheduled Board meetings per year and regular Finance Sub-Committee meetings (typically every 2 months). Additionally, the Treasurer is also expected to authorise some payments and be a co-signatory to STOPAIDS bank and credit card accounts. Further urgent decisions may be made electronically by Trustees between scheduled Board meetings, and the Treasurer shall liaise with the CEO, Executive, and Trustees to provide financial perspectives and opinions to support decision-making.

Term of office: 3 years, renewable to a maximum term of six years.

Reporting to: The Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Outreach Support Liaison 

Helping our Trustees and Outreach Workers with the production of our events and publicity materials.  This may include liaising with partner organisations providing services and events for older people and printers producing our brochures, programmes and leaflets. It can also include preparing and distributing individual tea packs when we do a tea at home event aimed at the housebound.

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Event Companion

Our research has shown that for many isolated older people having a companion can make it easier to take the first steps to join local events and organisations.  Our companions help older people by accompanying them to a few events and helping them meet with other people so that their confidence is developed. This role requires a DBS certificate.

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Transport

Our research has shown that getting to events is difficult in our rural area.  Buses services, when available, often do not run to timetables that allow easy attendance at events.   So, our Transport Volunteers provide a pickup and return service.  Transport Volunteers need to have a suitable vehicle and also hold a DBS certificate.

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Exhibition Support

​Silver Salisbury Group often attends events to promote our work.  We always need volunteers to help run the stand.  This involves helping set up and take down of the stand,  dealing with the public, selling jams and other items to raise funds. Venues are various and can be indoors or outdoors.  Volunteers work as part of a team on the day.

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Baking

Silver Salisbury Group hosts many tea parties as part of its programme and is always looking for volunteers able to provide cakes and savouries for such events.  These are not sold but we particularly welcome contributions from bakers who are able to list ingredients so we can avoid any danger to those with food allergies or dietary requirements.

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Social Media​

We are increasingly relying on social media to advertise our offerings to our target audiences.  We are very keen to find volunteers who are interested in editing and managing our on-line presence.  If you are a person undertaking education or training in social media we can offer you a project as part of your course.

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Brochure Distributors

We need to deliver our printed programmes, newsletters and leaflets.  We would love to hear from individuals or groups who might be able to help with this occasional distribution task.