Entry Level / Graduate Volunteer Roles

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community health, sustainable livelihoods; education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas. We are now looking for entry level interns wishing to gain experience to work alongside our team.

Position Overview

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with an award-winning international charity on their website, marketing and digital platforms.  Working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, your skills will be used to maintain and improve the website, track performance metrics over time, contribute to campaigns and fundraising, and publicise the charity's programmes to an international audience.

This position can be worked from home, has flexible hours and is estimated to require 2-3 hours per week.
 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage updates to website pages via a CMS (Content Management System)

• Publish blogs, press releases and other publications to the website

• Participate in SEED’s small online marketing and PPC meetings once a month

• Monitor and provide feedback on SEED’s website performance using Google Analytics

• Assist in the creation of media campaigns such as Christmas Appeals

• Improve website content for SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) rankings

• Work with the Media and Communications Officer to improve marketing and communications

• Work with the Programmes team to design an eye-catching and informative update to how our work is presented

• Proactively suggest and make improvements to keep the website looking fresh and engaging

Person Specification

• Experience of creating or updating a website using a CMS

• Experience using Concrete5, Wordpress or similar

• Experience of basic image editing and graphic design skills

• Previous experience of Google Analytics, HTML and CSS knowledge and/or an understanding of SEO basics would be desirable

• Critical eye for proofreading content according to organisational style and guidelines

• Be fluent in English to a high standard

• Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

• Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard 

• Have a flexible and patient attitude 

• Have excellent problem-solving skills 

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

About TLC 

The Trans Legal Clinic is the first trans-led specialist gender identity legal practice and registered charity in the UK. The mission of the Trans Legal Clinic is simple; we provide free and accessible legal help to transgender and non-binary people in need. Our overarching vision is a society where all people have access to the legal resources required for gender self-determination and where gender diversity is not just accepted but embraced, with trans* people equipped with the necessary legal tools to navigate the world in their affirmed gender. 

Service Introduction 

The Social Media department is integral to our organisation. The social media team works together to create informative and entertaining content to build a community around the Trans Legal Clinic. We have assisted over 70 clients since October 2023.

Our Social Media department is made up of committed Social Media Content Officers, working under the Social Media Manager. 

Key tasks and responsibilities 

Design and Content Creation 

Be adept and comfortable using Canva, with an eye for design. 

Create engaging and eye-catching posts and content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn. 

Write engaging captions and copy for social media content to drive engagement across social media channels.  

Confident using video editing software and a willingness to learn new editing software as and when required. 

Write and edit scripts for video posts. 

Teamwork 

Engage with assigned tasks and support other volunteers in the social media team.

Keep your fellow volunteers and manager updated on your content creation and any issues you encounter throughout the process.   

Set out to reach team performance targets.

Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions.

Be respectful to colleagues and support good communication between all stakeholders. 

Work with caseworkers to create content for specific raised issues. 

Research and Outreach 

Create resources for the organisation and those seeking information on our website in a digestible way. 

Reach out to other organisations, especially those that work with trans* people, to collaborate and share knowledge and resources.   

Conduct research into relevant topics and how they affect trans* and gender diverse people. 

Review 

Review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. 

Undertake development and training opportunities. 

General 

Adhere to Trans Legal Clinic’s Policies and Procedures at all times. 

Cover for other members of the team and department as necessary. 

Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying upon areas for improvement and development. 

Undertake any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the role and/or reasonable duties required by more senior members of staff. 

Attend and participate in external meetings and briefings as required. 

Be a member of the Research and Campaigns team gathering insight on the issues affecting our residents and finding solutions to address the root cause.

Depending on your skills and time, you may do one or all of the following:

• Use our insight to identify common or unfair problems that clients come for help about. This may be analysing our data, analysing evidence forms, speaking with advisors, creating surveys

• Speak with volunteers and staff to understand the cause of the problem, how it affects clients, and what change would solve the problem, and present this back in a report

• Help to organise awareness of the problem. This might involve creating material, such as newsletters or presentation or writing something for social media or newspaper, which could be used to explain the problems to others (such as local councillors or members of the public)

• Help to organise getting the organisation to engage in a solution, which may be an event, reports or meetings

• Help National Citizens Advice carry out research about how certain issues affect our clients. This might involve doing a survey with clients to find out how a change in benefit is affecting them

What’s in it for you?

• Make a real different to people’s lives

• Learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and housing, and the impact on residents and communities

• Build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving, and increase your employability particularly in jobs involving social sciences, communications

• Work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your local community

• Have a positive impact in your community

And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

What do you need to have? You don’t need specific qualifications or skills, but you’ll need to:

• Be friendly and approachable

• Be non-judgmental and politically impartial, respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own

• Have good IT skills

• Have good verbal and written skills

• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection

• Be willing to undertake training in your role 

Value Inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people, people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people. 

What will you do?

• Explore different ways of fundraising to help the local Citizens Advice obtain money, either for specific things, or for ongoing running costs of the local Citizens Advice

• Help organise fundraising events to raise money from the local community and encourage volunteers and staff to get involved

• Create materials, such as newsletters or presentations, which can be used to raise the profile of the local Citizens Advice and for raising money

• Explore other ways of fundraising, including identifying new sources of funding from organisations

• Help to build relationships with local organisations or businesses

• Help staff put together some information to send to potential funders and to complete applications for funding bids

What is in it for you?

• Make a real difference to people’s lives

• Learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and housing

• Build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving, and increase your employability

• Work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your local community

• Have a positive impact in your community. And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

What do you need to have? You don’t need specific qualifications and skills, but you’ll need to:

• Be friendly and approachable • Be non-judgemental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own

• Have a positive attitude towards fundraising

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Have good IT skills

• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection

• Be willing to undertake training in your role

How much time do you need to give?

We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and talk to us.

Valuing Inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people, people with colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and nonbinary people.

If you are interested in becoming a fundraising volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you, please contact us. 

Nature Reserves Student Placement

Duration of placement: 10 months starting in early June 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join us on our 2025 Nature Reserves student placement programme.

The 10 month programme includes a monthly bursary and will enable the successful applicant to gain hands on experience along with access to a range of training and development opportunities.

As part of the Nature Recovery Directorate, you’ll support the team of reserve staff in managing nature reserves across Cumbria. This will involve hands-on practical work, including habitat management, habitat management and estate maintenance, habitat and species monitoring, working with volunteer groups and visitors, and supporting the production of site management plans, reports, and data analysis.

A diverse and rewarding opportunity to champion nature reserves and important habitats across Cumbria. Develop practical skills to support and deliver important conservation works to enable nature’s recovery. You’ll gain skills and experience in habitat management whilst exploring and learning on a variety of sites from remote to popular visitor areas. 

The opportunities will be highly varied so the successful candidate will be well placed for a future career in nature conservation. Full training will be provided, including career development and outdoor first aid training, alongside our bursary package. 

It is expected that the placement will start around June 2025 (dates flexible) for a maximum of a 10-month period or to fulfill the requirements of your course. The successful student will join us for a 4 days a week. However, we offer flexible working to suit the candidate, including flexible time for leave and other commitments to enable and support you in your role. 

Due to the nature of the work a full UK driving licence and your own transport are essential. Travel expenses are provided.

To apply, please Click on the link below

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Friday 7 March 2025

Interviews will be held on 24 March 2025 at our offices in Kendal.

Please note that all sandwich placements need to be filled by individuals on a recognised sandwich programme or equivalent, while the individuals are enrolled at a university. working towards their undergraduate degree.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places
of Cumbria.

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

ELSP shop volunteers
Flexible timings, 4-hour time slots

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our boutique charity shop in Chingford, E4.

Volunteers have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our members work experience placements within the shop.  You will support our members will all aspects of working in a charity shop, including using the till and customer service and spend time with them to review the skills they have learnt at the end of each shift.

What you'll do
At the shop you will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to complete the job/role they have been given for that specific day and encourage them to practice their social skills by interacting with the public in a polite and friendly manner.

You will also encourage them to work as part of a team and engage socially with staff and volunteers present in the shop.  You will build their confidence and encourage them to take on new challenges.

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.

How much time?
There is no minimum commitment, however the more time you spend with our members the more you get to know them and can better support them.

What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses.
We'll also provide excellent training before you start and lots of helpful support.

By volunteering at our shop you will also:

• Use and develop your skills
• Learn something new!
• Increase your confidence
• Meet new people and make friends
• Gain experience for (other) work
• Give something back to the community
• Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
• Challenge yourself
   

What about training?
Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

• Communication
• Autism
• Supporting emotions
• Safeguarding
• Creativity & Participation
• Epilepsy
   

When do I need to come?

Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before taking part.

We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting in mid-February with lots of dates to choose from.

In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online. 

Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?

• Get hands-on retail experience
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

Key tasks might include:

• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.
• Housekeeping duties

Skills & Qualities

No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training and ongoing support is provided

• Friendly and kind manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Be part of something special and make a difference!

* Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.