Marketing Volunteer Roles

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced fundraisers to work in a brand new team. An exciting opportunity to make a real difference in over 1000 people’s lives. Help to raise vital funds through a range of fundraising initiatives including individual donations, community events and grant applications.

About Bounds Green Food Bank: 

Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,500 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they need assistance to feed themselves and their families.

The role: 

• Support fundraising initiatives including a communications campaign, individual donations, community fundraising events and grant writing.

• Build good relationships within the community and with actual and potential donors.

• Provide guidance to other teams that support fundraising initiatives e.g. the Events and Projects Team, the Communication Team and Grant Writing Team.

Person specification: 

• Experience working in a fundraising role

• Passion and commitment for the cause 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to create and maintain relationships

Benefits:

• Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!

• Gain access to free workshops for volunteers and upskill on a range of topics (conflict resolution, mental health first aid, arts and crafts, and more)

• Join free social events for volunteers (such as picnics, walks, games nights and celebration events)

• Gain a sense of community and meet the huge team of volunteers

Ashford Place is a charity based in the UK that provides support and services to vulnerable individuals in the London NW 2 area. We offer a blend of 1:1 and group support in a community centre setting. Our services include emotional, creative, physical and social information, advice and guidance. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve independence and improve their quality of life.

Our staff work hard to support our vulnerable people. We don't always have the time to promote our good work. We want to be clearer about our messaging and need help to do that as well as use social media to spread the word.

What will you be doing?

Please consider joining our Board of Trustees and help us deliver high quality life-changing support to vulnerable people in NW London. We find that externally people might have different perceptions of our work as a charity e.g. that we don't need any help or funding. We want someone to help us to communicate effectively and concisely what we do and to make sure that a diverse audience understands us and wants to support us. The more support we get the more we can help people create healthy lives for themselves.  

Time commitment: Our Board of Trustees meeting four times a year, two hour meeting and are on Zoom. It would be helpful to us to work with someone who can give us around 20 hours per month outside of meetings to help us develop our social media messaging.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated passion for and understanding of the charity’s mission and values.
• Experience in social media management and marketing, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for various platforms and audiences.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems.
• Creative mindset and the ability to develop engaging and inclusive content.
• The time to help us with this.

What difference will you make?

Your contribution will:

• Raise the charity’s profile
• Increase engagement with key audiences
• Help us to achieve our aims
• Help us to communicate effectively
• The wider community including funders and commissioners will consider us more positively
• Allow our staff to carry on their great work knowing that the wider community clearly understands what we do

To apply

Please submit your CV and Cover letter on the Reach Volunteering Platform.

North Tyneside Carers' Centre are looking for new trustees as we commence our new 5 year strategic cycle to improve the quality of life of unpaid carers in North Tyneside. 

What will you be doing?

Established in 1994, North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is the only generic carer support service in the borough of North Tyneside providing support to young and adult carers. Carers are represented at every level of the organisation and we deliver a wide range of interventions to help carers maintain their wellbeing and have a life outside of caring.  

At the start of the pandemic 3,500 unpaid carers were registered with the service, at the end of the pandemic this had increased to over 7,000. Faced with increased demand and complexity of cases, we have to adapt to the changing environment to continue to meet the needs of carers.

Funding landscape changes, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and North East Combined Authority (NECA) present both challenges and opportunities for the organisation.  As the ICB looks to make 30% savings, new regional opportunities are arising with NECA, which require collaboration across a number of carer organisations.

We are excited as we commence our new 5 year strategic cycle, which sets out clear priorities and goals. We are looking for new trustees to play an important role in overseeing the governance of the organisation and driving our strategic plan.

We want to hear from anyone interested, who has the skills and experience to help us deliver our priorities. 

Time Commitment

4 - 5 hours per month to attend board meetings (1st Wednesday of the month from 4 - 5:30pm) and to respond to email communications.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for trustees with the following main areas of expertise:

• lived experience as an unpaid carer, we are particularly looking for young adult carers and working age carers to join our Board.
• Marketing and communications.
• Adult social care.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board you will offer your unique skill set to help drive the delivery of our strategic plan, as well as helping us achieve our purpose ‘To improve the quality of life of carers in North Tyneside.’

This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for the increasing number of carers accessing our services.

Join us to help make a difference to the lives of carers – including young carers from the age of 5 years, living in North Tyneside.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

Based at the historic Kew Bridge Waterworks, the London Museum of Water & Steam tells the story of London's water supply, the site, its people and the amazing pumping engines that helped to make London the city it is today. 

Since its infancy the museum has depended upon opur team of skilled volunteers. Today, our volunteers play an integral role in enabling the museum to flourish. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Providing visitors with information about our unique history 
• Assisting the Duty Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the museum
• Supporting visitors way-finding and access through the museum 
• Assisting the wider LMS team with social media marketing and collections research
• Help with setting up and organising public programme events 

Volunteer Social Media & Substack Assistant

The Jawbone Collective is seeking a passionate and organized volunteer to join our dynamic arts organization as a Social Media & Substack Assistant. This role is crucial in helping us expand our reach and engage with our creative community across the Southwest of England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle community engagement and moderate comments/discussions across our Substack platform
• Manage social media cross-posting and coordinate with other Substack writers
• Support the creation and scheduling of regular content for our Substack newsletter
• Assist in promoting our events, workshops, and publications across social media platforms
• Help maintain our content calendar and coordinate with team members

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms and content management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in supporting a diverse creative community
• Familiarity with Substack platform (preferred but not required)

Time Commitment:

10-20 hours per month, with flexible remote working options. Regular team meetings via Zoom and occasional in-person events in the Dorset area.

Benefits:

• Be part of a vibrant creative community that includes LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and diverse voices
• Gain experience in literary arts organization management
• Free access to workshops and events
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an emerging arts organization

The Jawbone Collective is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
• Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
• Helping at events
• Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
• SSAFA’s speaker programme
• Event administration
• Social media marketing

The skills you need

• Friendly and approachable
• Happy to help
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise,                           practice your passion within real-life scenarios.

We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging and will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic volunteer team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand volunteer needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise opportunities.
- Assist with review volunteer applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our values and visions.
- Coordinate volunteer orientation, ensuring all are well-informed and equipped for their roles.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment process.

Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.​

ABOUT TESYouth 

TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Could you help SSAFA reach more supporters and raise greater awareness of our services through the magic of social media and digital marketing? You don’t need a military background, just some basic digital skills, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written English. If you have I.T or digital marketing experience, that would be great but not essential. We’d love you to get in touch to find out more.

What is a Digital Marketing Volunteer?

There are SSAFA branches and service committees throughout the UK and overseas. We use local microsites and social media to raise awareness of our services, raise funds and find new volunteers. Digital Marketing volunteers help us maximise our message, keep content up to date and increase traffic to our sites.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

Our clients, volunteers and supporters come from all backgrounds and age groups and want to engage with us in different ways too. To offer the best possible service we need to provide seamless communication, consistent messages, and accurate information. We’d love to hear from you if think you could help us grow our on-line presence.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.

The role would suit someone looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity as times and days could fit in around work and other commitments to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• As part of a team of volunteers, maintain branch microsites and social media feeds.
• Look at ways to increase traffic to microsites and improve SSAFA’s digital brand.
• Keep content current and accurate.
• Support and maintain the SSAFA brand by consistently using our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Working with the digital marketing team, interpret analytical data to develop local communication plans.
• Working with local SSAFA branches, build social media channels and integrate on-line and off-line activity to best effect.

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Be a part of our motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Experience, training and skills from a national charity that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
• Develop contacts, skills and opportunities working with influential people and organisations.
• Improve and develop your digital skills, useful in all aspects of your life.
• Support and friendship in your local area and the wider SSAFA community
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Support from our Digital Marketing team based at SSAFA Central Office.
• Training on our web platform
• Access to analytical tools and our digital marketing tool kit
• Induction covering all the aspects of SSAFAs services and the difference we can make to people’s lives.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people, possibly with some experience of digital marketing/ IT or social media
• Ability to write in English to a good standard.
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, supporters, volunteers, other agencies, and staff.
• Understanding of how social media can be used to engage and influence.
• Ability to use social media applications including adding and editing content.
• Basic understanding of website maintenance, training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of digital analytical tools, training will be provided.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a disclosure check required? No

Could you help SSAFA reach more supporters and raise greater awareness of our services through the magic of social media and digital marketing? You don’t need a military background, just some basic digital skills, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written English. If you have I.T or digital marketing experience, that would be great but not essential. We’d love you to get in touch to find out more.

What is a Digital Marketing Volunteer?

There are SSAFA branches and service committees throughout the UK and overseas. We use local microsites and social media to raise awareness of our services, raise funds and find new volunteers. Digital Marketing volunteers help us maximise our message, keep content up to date and increase traffic to our sites.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

Our clients, volunteers and supporters come from all backgrounds and age groups and want to engage with us in different ways too. To offer the best possible service we need to provide seamless communication, consistent messages, and accurate information. We’d love to hear from you if think you could help us grow our on-line presence.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.

The role would suit someone looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity as times and days could fit in around work and other commitments to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• As part of a team of volunteers, maintain branch microsites and social media feeds.
• Look at ways to increase traffic to microsites and improve SSAFA’s digital brand.
• Keep content current and accurate.
• Support and maintain the SSAFA brand by consistently using our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Working with the digital marketing team, interpret analytical data to develop local communication plans.
• Working with local SSAFA branches, build social media channels and integrate on-line and off-line activity to best effect.

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Be a part of our motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Experience, training and skills from a national charity that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
• Develop contacts, skills and opportunities working with influential people and organisations.
• Improve and develop your digital skills, useful in all aspects of your life.
• Support and friendship in your local area and the wider SSAFA community
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Support from our Digital Marketing team based at SSAFA Central Office.
• Training on our web platform
• Access to analytical tools and our digital marketing tool kit
• Induction covering all the aspects of SSAFAs services and the difference we can make to people’s lives.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people, possibly with some experience of digital marketing/ IT or social media
• Ability to write in English to a good standard.
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, supporters, volunteers, other agencies, and staff.
• Understanding of how social media can be used to engage and influence.
• Ability to use social media applications including adding and editing content.
• Basic understanding of website maintenance, training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of digital analytical tools, training will be provided.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a disclosure check required? No

Could you help SSAFA reach more supporters and raise greater awareness of our services through the magic of social media and digital marketing? You don’t need a military background, just some basic digital skills, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written English. If you have I.T or digital marketing experience, that would be great but not essential. We’d love you to get in touch to find out more.

What is a Digital Marketing Volunteer?

There are SSAFA branches and service committees throughout the UK and overseas. We use local microsites and social media to raise awareness of our services, raise funds and find new volunteers. Digital Marketing volunteers help us maximise our message, keep content up to date and increase traffic to our sites.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

Our clients, volunteers and supporters come from all backgrounds and age groups and want to engage with us in different ways too. To offer the best possible service we need to provide seamless communication, consistent messages, and accurate information. We’d love to hear from you if think you could help us grow our on-line presence.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.

The role would suit someone looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity as times and days could fit in around work and other commitments to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• As part of a team of volunteers, maintain branch microsites and social media feeds.
• Look at ways to increase traffic to microsites and improve SSAFA’s digital brand.
• Keep content current and accurate.
• Support and maintain the SSAFA brand by consistently using our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Working with the digital marketing team, interpret analytical data to develop local communication plans.
• Working with local SSAFA branches, build social media channels and integrate on-line and off-line activity to best effect.

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Be a part of our motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Experience, training and skills from a national charity that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
• Develop contacts, skills and opportunities working with influential people and organisations.
• Improve and develop your digital skills, useful in all aspects of your life.
• Support and friendship in your local area and the wider SSAFA community
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Support from our Digital Marketing team based at SSAFA Central Office.
• Training on our web platform
• Access to analytical tools and our digital marketing tool kit
• Induction covering all the aspects of SSAFAs services and the difference we can make to people’s lives.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people, possibly with some experience of digital marketing/ IT or social media
• Ability to write in English to a good standard.
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, supporters, volunteers, other agencies, and staff.
• Understanding of how social media can be used to engage and influence.
• Ability to use social media applications including adding and editing content.
• Basic understanding of website maintenance, training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of digital analytical tools, training will be provided.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a disclosure check required? No

Events Coordinator - RSPCA Milton Keynes

Are you proactive, organised, and think outside the box? If yes, why not consider volunteering for our RSPCA branch where you would be instrumental in finding new fundraising avenues whilst having fun organising and attending events!

Our Branch Events Coordinators are vital in helping us raise the funds we need to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome or release thousands of animals each year! We have a cattery, 3 charity shops and many fosterers

This is an excellent volunteering opportunity which would enable you to play a major role in our fundraising activities, really put your flair into the role, and gain a vast amount of personal satisfaction and achievement in return.

Volunteer Events Coordinator responsibilities

• You would aim to identify potential sources of funding which could be explored.
•  Use your knowledge of the area to contact local businesses who might be interested in supporting the RSPCA.
•  You would organise and coordinate events that bring together those also determined to improve the welfare of animals to raise the funds we need to come to the aid of animals who are in need.
•  Attend events to ensure that the money raised, and any donations are collected safely.

What we are looking for in a volunteer Events Coordinator

•  We are looking for someone who is reliable and committed to helping us.
• You would have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being PC literate.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills which you will utilise when interacting with the general public.
• Previous experience of organising events or managing projects for a minimum of 400 expected attendees.
• Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Events Coordinator

• You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the animals in your area.
• Join a community which will enable you to meet new people and make new friends.
• Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.

This role would shape the future of events and fundraising, opportunity to create a team of people to support and challenge the norm.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

We are looking for Trustees who can help us strengthen and deepen our reach with stakeholders, communities, and funders. We have a minimum of 3 positions available focussing on the following areas:

· Finance experience – professional operational experience of working within finance, such as overseeing budgets and forecasting

· Criminal Justice - professional operational experience of working within the criminal justice system

· Regional knowledge and experience of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.

Ideally you will also have some professional experience within the third sector or a personal connection with what we do. However, wherever you are now, you will recognise how significant our organisation is within our community and will share our desire to further strengthen our impact and ensure we continue to be a sustainable provider of services to people with complex needs.

Key Attributes We Seek in Trustees:

· Commitment to the YSS Mission: A keen belief in YSS's mission of fostering independence and empowerment is vital. We believe our Trustees should be driven by a passion for effecting positive change in people's lives.

· Integrity and Ethical Conduct: Upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability is non-negotiable. Trustees must embody honesty and ethical behaviour in all endeavours.

· Strategic Thinking: Effective trustees possess strategic foresight and the ability to analyse complex issues. They contribute valuable insights to shape YSS's long-term direction and goals.

· Leadership Skills: Demonstrating strong leadership qualities is essential. Trustees should inspire others, foster collaboration, and proactively identify opportunities and challenges.

· Financial Awareness: Understanding financial matters is crucial for fulfilling a Trustee’s financial responsibilities to the organisation. Trustees should actively review financial reports and plans to ensure YSS's financial health.

· Diversity and Inclusion: YSS serves diverse communities, and we value diversity in our Trustees. A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion is paramount.

· Effective Communication and collaborative approach: Trustees should possess strong communication skills, articulating ideas clearly and engaging with stakeholders effectively.

· Commitment and Availability: Serving as a trustee requires dedication of time and energy. Trustees must commit to attending meetings, participating in discussions, and engaging in relevant activities.

Principal responsibilities

· Provide strategic direction and challenge.

· Monitor performance. Ensure compliance.

· Safeguard reputation and values.

· Ensure financial viability.

· Contribute to MD's appointment, support, and performance monitoring.

· Participate in appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary panels.

· Stakeholder & public engagement & marketing.

Desirable Areas of Skills and Experience:

· Commitment to the charity's vision and values

· Analytical and evaluation skills,

· Financial literacy, effective decision-making and independent judgement

· ICT and digital transformation

· Legal & Safeguarding

· Criminal Justice, Social Care or Social Enterprise

· Organisational Management, Human Resources

· Community Development

· Balancing conflicting views sensitively

· Networking, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement

· Strong leadership with credibility and enthusiasm

Summary of the Role: All trustees have a shared responsibility for setting strategic aims, objectives, and direction. You'll ensure YSS achieves its objectives, represents stakeholders' interests, and act as an ambassador for the charity.

Support and challenge the management team to deliver the strategic plan of YSS.  Always acting in the Charity’s best interest with care and skills to ensure the organisation is accountable.  This would be accountable to its purpose, staff and volunteers, funders, users and the law. 

The trustees have responsibility for helping to ensure the aims and objectives of the charity are aligned with the financial position of the charity and providing guidance on the financial planning and management for the organisation.  Specific duties include liaising with the management team on financial matters and supporting any engagement with the charity’s auditors or other such regulatory requirements.

Structure, Governance, and Management: YSS is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Board delegates responsibility for day-to-day management to the Managing Director, aided by the Senior Management and Leadership Team.

Strategy: YSS has a broad 3-year strategy linked to our organisational Theory of Change. Bi-annual strategic reviews are undertaken by the Trustees and Senior Management Team.

Priorities for 2025-2026:

· Review and refresh the current strategy

· Implementation of impact measurement metrics

· Creation of staff and service user forums

· Focus on income sustainability and relationships with local authorities and funders

· Further development around our social value strategy

Terms of Appointment

 Tenure: All Board members will be elected for an initial term of one year, after which they may be eligible for re-appointment for additional three-year terms, for a maximum of 10-year term.

Induction: New Trustees receive a full induction and relevant training.

 Remuneration: Trustees are volunteers; the position is unpaid. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed per the volunteer expenses policy.

 Time Commitment: 1 day per month. The YSS Board currently meets face to face, 6 times a year with up to 2 strategy planning days per year. All board members are encouraged to attend YSS events, including visits from our charity Patron and are welcome to make visits to projects to see first-hand the work of YSS, the people supported, staff and volunteers.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: YSS is committed to equality of opportunity, supports and encourages underrepresented groups and values diversity.

How to apply:

· Deadline for applications is 28th February 2025.

· Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

· Appointment is subject to eligibility in line with The Charity Commission criteria.

· To express your interest, please send your send your CV and covering letter to Stuart McCulloch, Head of Resources.

Could you help SSAFA reach more supporters and raise greater awareness of our services through the magic of social media and digital marketing? You don’t need a military background, just some basic digital skills, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written English. If you have I.T or digital marketing experience, that would be great but not essential. We’d love you to get in touch to find out more.

What is a Digital Marketing Volunteer?

There are SSAFA branches and service committees throughout the UK and overseas. We use local microsites and social media to raise awareness of our services, raise funds and find new volunteers. Digital Marketing volunteers help us maximise our message, keep content up to date and increase traffic to our sites.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

Our clients, volunteers and supporters come from all backgrounds and age groups and want to engage with us in different ways too. To offer the best possible service we need to provide seamless communication, consistent messages, and accurate information. We’d love to hear from you if think you could help us grow our on-line presence.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.

The role would suit someone looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity as times and days could fit in around work and other commitments to suit you.

What would you be doing?

• As part of a team of volunteers, maintain branch microsites and social media feeds.
• Look at ways to increase traffic to microsites and improve SSAFA’s digital brand.
• Keep content current and accurate.
• Support and maintain the SSAFA brand by consistently using our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Working with the digital marketing team, interpret analytical data to develop local communication plans.
• Working with local SSAFA branches, build social media channels and integrate on-line and off-line activity to best effect.

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Be a part of our motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Experience, training and skills from a national charity that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
• Develop contacts, skills and opportunities working with influential people and organisations.
• Improve and develop your digital skills, useful in all aspects of your life.
• Support and friendship in your local area and the wider SSAFA community
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would you receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Support from our Digital Marketing team based at SSAFA Central Office.
• Training on our web platform
• Access to analytical tools and our digital marketing tool kit
• Induction covering all the aspects of SSAFAs services and the difference we can make to people’s lives.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people, possibly with some experience of digital marketing/ IT or social media
• Ability to write in English to a good standard.
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, supporters, volunteers, other agencies, and staff.
• Understanding of how social media can be used to engage and influence.
• Ability to use social media applications including adding and editing content.
• Basic understanding of website maintenance, training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of digital analytical tools, training will be provided.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a disclosure check required? No

Do you love animals? Got a knack for social media? Join us and help Glasgow Pet Collective grow its online community!

Who are we?
Glasgow Pet Collective (GPC) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who care for them. Our mission is to support animal welfare, connect pet owners with resources, and a Glasgow where every pet and their human companion thrive together in a nurturing and inclusive community, championing the joy of companionship and mutual care.

Our vision is to see a city where every pet has the care and love they deserve, and every pet owner has access to the knowledge, resources, and community they need to provide it.

What’s the role?
We’re looking for a creative and social media-savvy volunteer to dedicate 3-5 hours a week to help us build our online presence and engage with our audience across:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok

You’ll help by:

• Creating and editing fun, engaging, and impactful content (posts, reels, updates, etc.).
• Growing our follower base and boosting engagement.
• Sharing our mission, programs, and resources to connect with the local community.

What we’d love from you:

• A passion for animals and an interest in their welfare.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms (bonus if you can produce or edit multimedia content).
• Some connection to Glasgow – whether you live in or around the city or have a strong tie to the area.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and reliability. 

The details:

• This is an unpaid volunteer role, though we’ll cover reasonable expenses.
• Flexible hours – work when it suits you!
• The role is fully remote, but being Glasgow-based helps you stay connected to our mission and community.

Why join us?

• Be part of a caring, animal-loving team making a real impact in Glasgow.
• Gain valuable experience in social media, marketing, and community engagement.
• Support a meaningful cause while building connections with like-minded individuals.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply now, providing us with a bit about yourself, your social media experience, and why you’d be a great fit for GPC.

Together, let’s be here for Glasgow’s pets & their people!