Volunteer Roles
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The impact a volunteer telephone befriender can have on a lonely individual is amazing and for many of our service users our volunteer telephone befrienders are the only people in their lives who can offer quality time for a nice chat. With just one hour of your time per week you can help provide companionship and support for someone suffering from chronic loneliness.
You will have to complete a DBS check and an Adult’s Safeguarding training, both covered by our organisation.
For this role volunteers will gain:
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Confidence using the telephone.
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Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
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Free Safeguarding and DBS check
Time Commitment
Volunteers can give a minimum of 1 hour per week and must commit to a minimum of 3 months. However, the longer you commit to this role the more you will benefit.
Training
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Level 2 Safeguarding adults
We offer ongoing supervision and regular catch ups with team members. The volunteer has the opportunity to meet with fellow volunteers for monthly or bimonthly zoom events.
Is a DBS Check required?
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We require all applicants to provide two references. DBS is required for this role, but the cost will be provided by the Dialogue Society
Personal Requirements
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Engage with a client to provide support on a weekly basis or schedule a specific time with the client.
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For this role you will need a clear and polite telephone manner.
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The ability to actively listen, empathise and promote conversation.
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Adhere to the appropriate guidelines while communicating with the clients, preserving the reputation of the organisation.
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To identify if a person may be at risk and alert a supervisor.
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To maintain confidentiality.
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To work within a team of volunteers and staff.
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To work within Dialogue Society’s policies and procedures
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A non-discriminatory and a non-judgemental attitude
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Reliable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join us and make a difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the Bognor area!
We are CFK, a project within the Collaborative Health Community (CHC) charity, and we're on a mission to improve children's health by inspiring children and their families to eat more real foods, the way nature intended!
After a successful first pilot partnering with a school in Bognor Regis, we're due to continue our collaboration with the Regis School from September 2024 and are looking for more volunteers to join our fabulous onsite team!
If you’d like to join a fantastic, supportive community of like-minded people, are local to the Bognor Regis area (or are happy to travel) and have some free time to contribute to this fantastic cause (approx 3-4 hours a week mostly during the school day), please apply now!
What does the role involve?
- Delivering innovative and engaging 'Collaboration for Kids' (CFK) workshops to 13-15 year olds, designed to inspire them to eat more real foods to improve their wellbeing, health and mental health.
- Working within a small, friendly team to deliver our pilot intervention through a series of weekly face to face nutrition and lifestyle-based workshops starting at the beginning of the school Spring Term (September 2024)
- Building relationships with the school and the students and supporting in the collection of baseline and post intervention data, providing feedback and learnings to assist in continuous improvement and innovation.
Skills and Experience
- Have a genuine and visible passion for nutrition and changing the eating behaviours of teens to help support improved health and wellbeing
- Have a qualification in nutrition / lifestyle or health coaching or something similar (desirable but not mandatory for all roles)
- Have experience and/or feel confident in delivering educational sessions / resources / programmes to Secondary School aged children (full training will be provided)
- The ability to build rapport, engage and inspire teenagers
- Be organised and structured in your approach and delivery style, ensuring CFK materials and key messages are consistently delivered
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both visual and verbal) and fluency in English
Availability
We are aiming to deliver a series workshops during the school spring term (on a weekly basis), therefore, are looking for someone who will be able to support this. If you can't do every week but can do most, we'd still love to hear from you. The workshops will be 45 mins - 1 hour long and we will provide full training.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Leader - Stoke All Services Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Stoke All Services Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join the 1,000-year-old Almshouses movement, help the housing crisis
The Plumstead Almshouses Charity has successfully provided homes since 1896. We operate twenty apartments on the edge of Plumstead Common where our residents express satisfaction with the services provided.
We now need to use our strong finances to expand. We are seeking someone with property development expertise to join our Board as a Trustee. As well as leadership in residential property development, it would be a bonus – although not essential – if candidates were to have accomplishments in any of the following fields:
1. Philanthropy – attracting substantial donations to build more homes
2. Charity governance
3. Construction
You would be joining a small and dedicated team of trustees to make a real difference to the housing crisis at a local level.
Suitable candidates will be invited to visit the almshouses and to attend a Board meeting as an observer before a final decision on appointment is made. Thank you very much for your time and interest in the Plumstead Almshouses!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Treasurer -Boxing Futures
Boxing Futures is a charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people. It empowers young people by building positive relationships, developing core soft skills, and increasing confidence and motivation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Become a Unify Giving Volunteer in London/ Glasgow/ Manchester!
Help us make a real difference.
We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our ground team in London. As a Unify Giving volunteer, you'll be the bridge between our platform and local charities, creating profiles for those in need and ensuring donations are used effectively.
Your role will involve:
- Building strong relationships with local charities
- Creating Unify Giving profiles for beneficiaries
- Understanding the community's needs firsthand
- Potentially assisting with charity partner activities
Are you passionate about helping those experiencing homelessness and ready to make a tangible impact? Join us in our mission to create positive change.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A bit about this role
We need Fundraising Volunteers to help in and around the Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough area. The postcode areas we are active in are TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN5, TN6, TN7, TN8, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN13, TN14, TN15, TN16, TN17, TN18, TN19, TN20, TN21 and TN22.
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 Volunteer led branches operate within local communities nationwide and rely on funds donated by generous members of the public to continue to help cats and kittens in need of new homes, supporting owners with neutering, managing trap, neuter and return programmes and educating people about cat welfare.
Our fundraising volunteers are part of a passionate team that help raise funds to help cats. They help plan and deliver exciting and varied fundraising events, which can be anything from craft fairs, cake sales, sponsored abseils – and anything in between!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Helping organise fundraising events in your local area
- Championing our cause and making a better life for cats
- Getting involved with new and exciting fundraising ideas
- Engaging communities, spreading awareness and starting conversations
- Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and help raise funds that will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good communication skills
- Responsible to handle money
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Confidence in speaking to members of the public
- Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our fundraising volunteers, on average, usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role. You can offer your time flexibly, seasonally or remotely and it can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed and you can encourage others to join us too.
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 wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are lookinfgfor Tin Coordinator in Ledbury
Tin Coordinators are responsible for placing, collecting and replacing collection tins in their local area. This involves going into local businesses (e.g. shops, restaurants, bars) that already have our collection tins approximately every six months to check if the tin is full and replacing it with a new one. Additionally, we would like you to continually be on the look out for new venues who may be willing to have a tin. You know your local area best so are perfectly placed to find new venues!
How much time will it take?
Being a Collection Tin Coordinator is a flexible role and requires relatively low commitment. You can place tins whilst out and about walking, socialising, and running your regular errands. Each tin can stay at a location for at least six months before it will need replacing, and you will only be asked to work with tins in your local area so there is no travelling time.
Am I right for the job?
Responsible? There are forms to be filled in and procedures to be followed when handling money
Trustworthy? The money collected needs to be safely brought back to Acorns
Confident? You must be prepared to go into all sorts of establishments to request tin placements
Friendly? You will be representing Acorns in the local community
Why volunteer at Acorns?
To help a local charity
To make a difference in your local community
To connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
All training will be provided
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Leader - Rugeley Cadet Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Rugeley Cadet Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
The Medical Research Foundation is looking to appoint a trustee, with senior-level experience working within environmental sustainability, to join our Board of Trustees.
Many of the diseases and conditions that affect human health have been cured or overcome as a result of medical research, but there will always be more to do and there are areas of medical need that receive little or no support – and people’s lives that see no improvement. That’s where we step in. The Medical Research Foundation is an independent charitable foundation, investing the power of our donations to change medicine and change lives.
This year we launched a five-year strategy for 2024-2029 that focuses on changing the health of children and young people, those with neglected mental health conditions and those whose health will be impacted by the changing climate. Our strategy is underpinned by a focus on planetary health. In addition to focusing our research funding in this area, we have taken steps to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and increase the environmental sustainability of our work. Our aim is to reach net zero in our activities and to influence the activities of others that we work with and fund to be more environmentally sustainable.
The Medical Research Foundation is overseen by a Board of Trustees who have ultimate responsibility for directing the charity, its assets and activities. We are looking to complement the current strengths of our Board with a trustee who has senior-level experience working within environmental sustainability, who will help us achieve this vision and deliver on our five-year strategy to give hope through medical research. Ideally you will be familiar with the principles of corporate governance in the public or charitable sector.
Diversity and inclusion is a priority for us and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Trustees are supported throughout their appointment with training and development opportunities, and we welcome applications from individuals are who new to charity trusteeship.
The Board typically meets four times a year, either virtually or in Central London. As part of their appointment, trustees are also asked to sit on the Board’s committees and attend occasional evening events. The position is voluntary and not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are paid, such as travel and childcare while attending our meetings and events.
The appointment will commence in November 2024 for a three-year term in the first instance.
How to apply
You can find full details of the role and how to apply by visiting our website.
Closing date: 16 September 2024
Interview date: 30 September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Electrical Items Tester Volunteer -New Volunteer Oppportunity in Acorn's Children's Hospice Superstore - opening soon in Tewkesbury!
Acorns have a network of shops across the West Midlands that generate a substantial level of income to enable us to care for children and their families. Our empowered Electrical Items Tester Volunteers support by making sure that all our donated electrical items are fully functional and safe for sale. Full training will be provided and ongoing support will be given for this hands-on position.
How much time will it take?
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too), 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but ideally we’ll need you to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week. Why volunteer at Acorns? To help a local charity Boost your CV To make a difference in your local community Connect with like-minded people and make new friends All training will be provided Opportunities to progress to other roles.
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity
- Boost your CV
- To make a difference in your local community
- Connect with like-minded people and make new friends
- All training will be provided
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
Am I right for the job?
For this role, you'll need to:
- Have an interest in electrical gadgets
- Able to plug items in, turn them on and make sure that they function correctly
- Able to follow guidance on testing a wide range of different electrical items
- Willing to clean items so they are ready for sale
- Able to identify poor quality or damaged donations for recycling
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Replenishment and Merchandising Volunteer - New Volunteer Oppportunity in Acorn's Children's Hospice Superstore - Recently Opened
The Role
Acorns have a network of shops across the West Midlands that generate a substantial level of income to enable us to care for children and their families. Our empowered Replenishment and Merchandising Volunteers support the team by replenishing stock on the shop floor and by merchandising it in an eye catching and engaging fashion.
How much time will it take?
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too), 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but ideally we’ll need you to be available for at least 3 hours per week.
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity
- To make a difference in your local community
- To connect with like minded people and make new friends
- Boost your CV
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- All training will be provided
Am I right for the job?
For this role, you'll need to:
- Be welcoming and friendly
- Have a good eye for merchandising
- Be a team player that thinks of others
- Be sensitive to the needs of our customers/donators
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Leader - Shrewsbury Cadet Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Shrewsbury Cadet Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Faversham
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00.
Location: Shop in Faversham, ME13 7AL
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager
Why volunteer with Shelter?
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
What can I do?
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal chat to find the right role for you. Some roles involve a basic criminal record check being completed during recruitment. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us, but it may impact the ways you can get involved.
- Volunteering in the shop
Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role
- Volunteering in a leadership role
Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop, or contact the shop manager.