Faith-Based Volunteer Roles

Are you a Christian passionate about gospel music? Then we need your involvement with us.

We are looking for a Christian passionate about gospel music to become our volunteer music leader.

We are an organization based in Manchester and so a person based in Manchester would be perfect but if you live outside Manchester and okay to be travelling come weekly or to connect online, thats fine also. In all we do in music, we do them for the Lord.

If you are interested, please get in touch or apply within here.

We look forward to hearing from you

Are you a minister of the gospel with experience of preaching, teaching or mentoring others in the ways of the Lord? Then you are welcome to join us as volunteer Evangelist.

We are looking for someone with passion for souls and for God's people who will be able to feed them with God's word for their spiritual edification.

If you are a new minister of the gospel and are looking for a place to use your passion of sharing God's word, you are welcome to apply also .

We are based here in Manchester. Ideally, ability to meet in person for some meetings will be great but remote/hybrid will be considered also.

Apply today if this interests you

Providing a confidential non-judgemental listening ear to Residents and Staff. Supporting those wishing to develop their spiritual journey from a Christian perspective. The role will be based across one of our hostels in Watford, Borehamwood, Bishop's Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield or High Wycombe, 

Activities include:

• Proactively engaging with Residents and staff to build safe relationships and trust
• Offering a ‘listening ear’ to all and giving emotional support
• Sensitively discerning when to offer prayer and support from a Christian perspective, and when to use faith based language
• Be inclusive and welcoming to people of all religious faiths and none, referring people to other faith communities as appropriate
• Working alongside support staff, volunteers & local agencies
• Maintaining records of support and feeding back concerns about Resident welfare to Staff/Line Manager.
• Attend regular volunteer team meetings
• Being proactive in seeking spiritual and emotional support for your own benefit as this is a challenging role.

Additional activities could include:

• Facilitating group work for example: Retreat Programme, Bible Study, prayer or Mental Health Support.
• Welcoming new Residents by phone or in person
• Leading or helping with Chaplaincy lead events: Easter/Christmas activities, Remembrance Services
• Being an ambassador for YMCA’s mission in local Churches

Skills/Qualities/Experience:

• Be a good and active listener who can support others
• Be of a friendly, welcoming and cheerful disposition
• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual
• Sensitivity and courage to care for people experiencing a range of distressing situations including: grief, trauma, poor mental health, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts.
• A commitment to your own spiritual development
• A good understanding of the Christian faith, as well as some understanding of other faith traditions
• Ability to use both faith and non-faith based language, as appropriate
• Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone
• A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values
• Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have

Training Support:

• A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided
• A one day ‘Chaplaincy Essentials’ training, plus a menu of additional training will be made available
• Online training: Safeguarding (Adults & Young People), Fire Awareness, Manual Handling
• Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings with your line-manager
• Team meetings and social events
• Mileage and expenses may be payable

You will need 2 x references and a DBS (we will apply for and fund this). 

Summary

Could you combine nursing skills, compassion and faith to offer care in body, mind and spirit?
Could you support people experiencing homelessness?

Detailed description

You could be part of our exciting pilot project as a volunteer Parish Nurse offering life-transforming whole-person healthcare, working alongside Chaplains, Complex Needs and Housing Support Workers.

 As a YMCA Parish Nurse you would:

• Help service users identify issues and self-manage their wellbeing so they flourish in body, mind and spirit. This might be 1:2:1 or in a group setting.
• Signpost, support, and provide information and reassurance enabling service users to access NHS and other professional or community support as well as internal support from YMCA colleagues and projects.
• Offer spiritual care from a Christian perspective, such as prayer or acts of worship
• Be instrumental in supporting the project develop in this pilot phase

Training for this role is provided by PNMUK as part of their on-going programme of support and personal development for Parish Nursing nationally. The next course is 15-17th November with follow-up online sessions.

This project is being developed and lead by One YMCA’s Chaplaincy Team, together with our Medium Complex Intensive Support Service (MCISS) and supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK).

The Chaplaincy Team offer life-transforming spiritual care and pastoral support. For us Chaplaincy is about journeying with people, inspired by the life, example and teaching of Jesus. Our vision for Chaplaincy is to see even more of our service users and staff thriving through experiencing the love of God for themselves. Following a re-shaping of our work, Chaplaincy is now part of the newly formed Christian Mission team, which is at the heart of this growing charity. 

YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive, and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute, and thrive.

What volunteers need�� Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

�� Reimbursement of costs�� Extra support

MissionAssist supports a range of Christian organisations around the globe, without charge. This is achieved by a network of volunteers giving their time and talents freely, for the opportunity to serve world mission without leaving home.

The charity is looking to appoint at least two additional Trustees. Prior experience of being a trustee is not essential as guidance can be provided for first-time trustees. Applications would be particularly welcome from people who can offer one or more of the following: experience of volunteering; remote working; international mission, professional legal or financial knowledge; passion to help others share the gospel and make scripture accessible.

All stages of the application process include opportunities to ask questions and receive support, including during an initial informal chat, a formal interview, then before and after observing a trustees' meeting online.

Note there is no requirement for trustees to relocate and the charity does not sponsor visas.

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

Volunteers are expected to work within the policy and procedures and attend all required training.

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Community Lunch Cook

Main purpose of the role: To cook a simple vegetarian main and/or pudding for about five families (about 15 portions)

What you will be doing:

• To help prepare, serve and clear a lunch for local families
• When and where you will be doing it: Up to 3 hrs probably Monday or Tuesday - from 1 -4 weeks per month Cooking in an Environmental Health approved kitchen such as in the Crypt beneath St Mary’s, plus attending a meeting each school term
• Meetings in St Mary’s

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Requirements: Probably Enhanced: children & adult

Who you will be responsible to: Rev Catherine Shelley, Crypt team leader

Training requirements:

• Safeguarding training – online course or can be done in person
• Food safety and env health approval- home kitchen if needed

Support you will be given:

• Induction, termly meetings, feedback.
• A supportive team of up to 20 volunteers with 5-6 working each week, you will be alongside another Cook and will be offered recipes and resources required.
• Reasonable adjustments as required

Potential benefits for you:

• Enable community members to share a nutritious warm lunch together.
• Be part of a team. Enjoy a warm drink.
• Personal development opportunities

General information

Person Specification for Family Cook Volunteer

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge: Confidentiality (desirable)

Skills: 

• Cookery (essential)
• Customer service (essential)
• Attention to detail (essential)
• Team work (essential)
• Communication (verbal) (essential)
• Able to follow policy and procedure (essential)               
• Conflict resolution skills (desirable)
• Interpersonal skills (desirable)

Experience:   

• Cookery (to recipe) (essential)
• Hospitality (desirable)

Personal attributes:

• Friendly (essential)
• Responsible (essential)
• Reliable (essential)     
• Consistency (desirable)
• Flexibility/ adaptability (desirable)

Qualifications/ training:         

• Food safety (desirable)
• Safeguarding (desirable)
• Data Protection (desirable)
• First Aid (desirable)

Availability:   

• One afternoon per month (essential)
• 1 meeting per term (essential)
• One afternoon per week (desirable)

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.

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

The individual appointed to this role will be expected to work within the policy and procedures and attend all required training.  

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Visitor Hospitality - Welcome/Greeter

Main purpose of the role: To welcome volunteers and visitors eg families arriving for weekly lunches and say goodbye after.

What you will be doing: 

• To (receive key) open up (unlock) St Mary’s Crypt for events eg family lunch and welcome and greet volunteers and families on arrival (signing in/checking records) and lock/close up safely (key holder- to return as needed).
• Also to purchase basic supplies as agreed as needed eg, milk (at no expense to volunteers)

When and where you will be doing it:

• St Mary’s Crypt
• From 1- 4 times a month, probably Monday/Tuesday (approx 3 hours)
• + 1 team meeting per term

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Requirements:

• Enhanced child and adult check
• Who you will be responsible to: Rev Catherine Shelley , Lucy Tull and the organising team; and overall to the PCC (trustees)

Training requirements: 

• Induction
• Safeguarding online or in person
• Support you will be given
• Induction, training, regular check in and termly meeting

Benefits: 

• Enable community members to visit and feel welcome.
• Be part of a team.
• Personal development opportunities

General information:

Person Specification for Visitor Welcome/Greeter

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge: 

• Safeguarding (desirable)
• Safety (desirable)
• Confidentiality (desirable)

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills (essential)
• Boundaries (essential)
• Communication (verbal and literacy) (essential)

Experience:

• Hospitality (desirable)
• Risk assessment (desirable)

Personal attributes:

• Friendly, approachable (essential)
• Inclusive, non-judgemental (essential)
• Welcoming (essential)
• Reliable (essential)
• Attentive (essential)       

Qualifications/ training: 

• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (desirable)

Availability:

• 1 a month, probably Tuesday /Monday (approx 3 hours), + 1 team meeting per term (essential)
• 4x per month (desirable)

Other:

• Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (essential)
• Ability to shop for agreed items and claim for expenses upon receipt (desirable)

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.

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

Volunteers are expected to work within policies and procedures and attend required training.

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Gardener

Main purpose of the role: To maintain church grounds to ensure they are well kept to enhance first impressions and reputation of the church.

What you will be doing: Weed, cut back brambles, tidy beds and driveways, dispose of litter, help with pruning, planting eg. bulbs, help with clearing things to tip as needed

When and where you will be doing it:

• St Mary’s Crypt (and St Michael’s and or St Peter’s)
• Flexible (can be in own time)

Who you will be responsible to: Week to week Rev Catherine Shelley, and overall to the PCC (trustees)

Training requirements: Induction

Support you will be given:

• Induction, training, regular check in
• Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role).

General information    

Benefits: Spend time in fresh air, in nature, caring for a community space, with opportunities to meet others. We may be able to provide a reference for volunteers.

Person Specification for gardener

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge:

• Gardening/plants (desirable)

Skills:

• Gardening (essential)
• Attention to detail (essential)

Experience:        

• Risk assessment (desirable)
• Gardening (desirable)

Personal attributes:      

• Fit enough (essential)
• Flexible (essential)         

Qualifications/training:

• Gardening (desirable)   

Other:

• Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (desirable)

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.

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

The individual appointed to this role will be expected to work within the policy and procedures and attend all required training.  

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Lunch set up and clear up /serving

Main purpose of the role: To provide local families a lunch.

What you will be doing:

• To set up crockery and cutlery etc for community lunch and clear away, load dishwasher.
• To serve a lunch and pudding to families (table service).

When and where you will be doing it:               

• St Mary’s Crypt
• From 1- 4 times a month, probably Tuesday /Monday (approx 3 hours)
• + 1 team meeting per term

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Requirements: Enhanced child and adult check

Who you will be responsible to: Week to week Rev Catherine Shelley, Lucy Tull and the organising team; and overall to the PCC (trustees)

Training requirements: 

• Induction
• Safeguarding online or in person
• Food hygiene

Support you will be given:

• Induction, training, regular check in and termly meeting
• Volunteering alongside another volunteer to set up/serve and clear away
• Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role)

Benefits:

• Enable community members to share a nutritious warm lunch together
• Be part of a team
• Personal development opportunities

General information

Person Specification for Lunch/kitchen clearer/server

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge:      

• Safeguarding (desirable)
• Kitchen Safety (desirable)

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills (essential)
• Communication (verbal) (essential)
• Customer service (essential)
• Cleaning & tidying, setting up and clearing (essential)
• Attention to detail (essential)

Experience:   

• Waiting and serving (portion control) (desirable)
• Risk assessment (desirable)
• Customer service and hospitality (desirable)

Personal attributes:

• Friendly (essential)
• Inclusive, non-judgemental (essential)
• Welcoming (essential)
• Reliable (essential)
• Flexible (essential)      
• Faith/acceptance of Christianity (desirable)

Qualifications/ training:         

• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (desirable)
• First aid (desirable)

Availability:

• 1 a month, probably Tuesday /Wednesday (approx 3 hours) + 1 team meeting per term (essential)               
• 4x per month (desirable)

Other 

• Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email     

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.

Community: St Mary’s Church, Todmorden (and/ potentially St Peter's Walsden and/or St Michael's Cornholme)

Role title: Sunday School Volunteer (other roles available)

Main purpose: Support families to join and participate in activities.

What you will be doing:

• Assist children with fun, engaging activities such as play/craft
• Plan ahead, agreed programme and rota to ensure consistent Sunday school /Monday play involvement.
• Engage with families

When and where you will be doing it:

• St Mary’s Todmorden, step free with induction loop 11am-12.15pm Sundays and/or Walsden 9.45- 10.30am Mondays (however often as you can)

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

The individual appointed to this role will be expected to work within policies and procedures and complete required training including Safeguarding.

Enhanced child and adult Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required.

Support available: Induction, training, DBS check, regular check in

Benefits:

• Enable children to feel welcome, included and engaged.
• Be part of a team.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Ensure families are able to take part in church on Sundays/ Monday play.
• Support the church’s capacity to develop and deliver inclusive activities.

Ideal:

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills 
• Boundaries 
• Communication (verbal) 

Personal attributes:      

• Fun, Friendly, approachable 
• Inclusive, non judgemental 
• Welcoming
• Reliable 
• Attentive  

(Desirable) Experience:        

• Risk assessment, child development/care, education

(Desirable) Knowledge:

• Safeguarding
• Safety 
• Confidentiality 

(Desirable) Qualifications/training:

• Child development/care /Youth work/education 
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

Other:

• Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (desirable)

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.

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

Events volunteers are a key contributors to the success of a Roots event and will support this via planning, organisation, logistics, and on-the-day supervision.

Key tasks

• Assisting the Events Lead in the:

○ Planning and logistics of events

○ Budgeting of events

○ Communication with vendors

• On-the-day supervision
• Assisting event attendees

What we’re looking for

• Experience in events management as part of an event team or volunteer team
• Positive personal qualities in line with good Adab (please note this list is non-exhaustive):

- Ihsan – doing your role with excellence

- Ownership

- Responsiveness

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.

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

We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our digital team at Roots Academy. This role is essential in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Firebase/Flutter-based technologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software testing and a passion for delivering high-quality digital products. You will work closely with developers, designers and other stakeholders to design and implement testing strategies (unit, feature and end-to-end testing) that enhance the performance and user experience of our platforms.

Key Tasks

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for the Roots app, website, and portals (Instructor, Student, and Partner).
• Collaborate with developers to identify testing requirements and ensure that all features are thoroughly tested and validated before deployment.
• Automate testing processes using appropriate tools and frameworks to ensure efficiency and repeatability.
• Identify, document, and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct performance and load testing to ensure our platforms can handle user demands effectively.
• Provide feedback on usability and functionality, and work with the UX team to enhance the user experience based on testing outcomes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or in a similar role, preferably with a focus on mobile and web applications.
•  Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
•  Experience with Firebase and Flutter is highly desirable.
•  Proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks.
•  Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
•  Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
•  Aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to changing requirements.

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. 

Role Summary:

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Governance:
   • Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
   • Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
   • Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.

1. Strategy and Planning:
   • Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
   • Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
   • Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
   • Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah

1. Board of Trustees Management:
   • Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
   • Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
   • Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah

1. Advocacy and Representation:
   • Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
   • Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

1. Financial Oversight:
   • Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
   • Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
   • Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
   • To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.

1. Risk Management:
   • Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
   • Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
• Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
• Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
• Experience in fundraising and development activities.
• Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.

Terms of Appointment:

• The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
• This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.