Project Management Volunteer Roles

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

About the volunteer role

The aim of our volunteer assistant role is to provide administrative assistance and support to the volunteer officer in volunteer projects and day-to-day management of volunteer processes covering complete volunteer lifecycle.

Key tasks

• Administration of volunteer data. i.e. entering new volunteer information and updating any changes to their records in database.
• Assist volunteer officer in the day-to-day management of the Retail Volunteering digital enquiries inbox.
• Assist volunteer officer in appropriate placement of volunteers.
•  Support with queries received from the shop and central services teams in relation to volunteers.
• Support volunteer officer in ensuring compliance with volunteer processes.
• Assist with volunteer audits, regular filing and archiving of the volunteer files.
• Support with the completion of volunteer references, flagging any potential issues to the volunteer officer for prompt action.
•  Send out volunteering related materials to shops & field teams in a timely manner.
• Support with volunteer project administration.
• Demonstrates our values of Open, Unstoppable, Responsive, Together & Independent

About You

• Good communication skills
• IT literate & comfortable in using MS office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel
• Good organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Experience & skills you will gain

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working within a volunteer administrative role
• Experience of data administration
• Exposure to key stages of volunteer lifecycle and the relevant processes
• Exposure to project administration

Our Commitment

 We are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for part-time volunteers to support our Digital & Communications work by giving three hours a week. The ideal candidate/s will have a passion for all things digital and an interest in international development. We are seeking people who have good digital understanding, a flare for design and experience of creating social media content across a range of platforms.

You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential. 

This post will support ZOA-UK’s communications and digital activities to increase the reach, profile and influence of the charity and build our brand as a leading charity supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. Our volunteers support the small team to create a cohesive and effective approach to delivering our messages to target audiences, driving supporter engagement and donations, and raising awareness of the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia.

Range of likely duties to include:

1. Write up case studies and stories of change and ensure they and accompanying photographs and video footage are stored securely in our image and case study database

2. Help build our social media activity to achieve measurable outcomes in terms of raising awareness, and increasing numbers of supporters who convert to become donors

3. Use Canva to create inspiring content for social media channels – Instagram, facebook, X, linkedin etc

4. Create blogs, infographics and other content for the website, ZOA-UK’s supporter newsletters and annual report

HELP US CREATE COMMUNITIES

The Art Ministry are looking for people to join our Board of Trustees

What we do

We are a well established and respected creative charity who believes that anyone can enjoy good mental health and wellbeing by engaging in creative activities.

We provide regular art and craft sessions for children and adults with a wide variety of needs.

We extend our reach by providing sessions for partners, including local schools, Southend in Sight, Sanctuary Housing and South Essex Homes.

We engage with the wider community by providing art and craft activities at local events, by offering volunteering and employment opportunities, and holding exhibitions.

Who we need

We need people with experience of finance, HR, fundraising, event management, digital engagement, PR, partnerships, and/or delivering creative services.

We need creative thinkers who can work collaboratively to provide the leadership that The Art Ministry needs to achieve its strategic objective of helping even more members of the local community improve their mental health and wellbeing by engaging in creative activities.

You will need to commit to at least 4 hours a month, including at least 4 trustee meetings a year.

If you have the skills, experience and time that we need then please get in touch.

You do not need previous board or senior management experience. We don’t expect any one person to meet all our needs!

What we will give you

We will validate your suitability for the role through an interview, reference and security checks.

We will provide you with an induction to The Art Ministry and appropriate training, software and memberships, to help you fulfil your role. We will reimburse your pre-agreed expenses.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of The Art Ministry as well as ensure that it meets its day to day operational objectives and to network with others in the third sector.

The Art Ministry, Reg. Charity No.: 1108227, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2DQ

Stori Brymbo:
A 300 Million Year Journey

NATURE - INDUSTRY - PEOPLE

Are you interested in joining Brymbo Heritage Trust as a Trustee and helping to bring Stori Brymbo to life?

Brymbo Heritage Trust is the charity set up to deliver this unique heritage visitor attraction and community hub opening in 2026. We value diversity and are delighted to welcome applications from anyone interested in joining our passionate and experienced Board of Trustees to help us deliver this incredible project.

This is a voluntary role and you would be expected to attend 12 Board meetings per year as well as dealing with emails and reading papers prior to each meeting.​

We are currently looking for two new trustees to join us. The closing date for applications is 17th February 2025 and we will then interview. A full induction programme will be provided to new trustees to ensure that you are warmly welcomed and supported​

Role: Leadership and Management Volunteers

Location: London

Commitment: Flexible hours, Evening and Weekend based

Urban Youth is a brand new youth work organisation being set up and is committed to empowering young people through engaging and meaningful youth work projects. We believe in creating opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and positive change.

We need volunteers with experience in Leadership or Management who can come on board and support our brand new start-up, helping us to set up and put in place systems, processes and policies and to also ensure we have a solid foundation.

Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership skills and support the set-up of Urban Youth.

• Lead or Manage a particular project or area that will support us at Urban Youth reach our full potential and make maximum impact.

• Set up your function, ensuring we have everything in place to get launched and ready to work with young people.

• Support the recruitment and onboarding process of new volunteers coming into Urban Youth, especially those under your leadership.

• Develop and implement project/programme strategies.

• Provide leadership and ongoing support and motivation to volunteers.

• Collaborate with other staff and volunteers to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records and reports.

• Support us in our fundraising efforts, in promoting Urban Youth and getting hands on in other areas as and when needed, working as a team for a common goal.

Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in Leadership or Management.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Passion for working with young people and volunteers and then supporting their development.

• Commitment to Urban Youth's mission and values.

If you're ready to inspire and coordinate our amazing team of volunteers, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role: Marketing, Communications and PR Volunteers

Location: London

Commitment: Flexible hours, Evening and Weekend based

Urban Youth is a brand new youth work organisation being set up and is committed to empowering young people through engaging and meaningful youth work projects. We believe in creating opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and positive change.

We need volunteers with experience in Marketing, Communications and PR who can come on board and support our brand new start-up, helping us to create a recongised brand identity, raising awareness of Urban Youth, who we are and what we are aiming to achieve and helping us to reach young people, potential volunteers and also supporters and donors. You will also support us in creating a consistant voice, building community partnerships and networks and also supporting us with our fundraising efforts.

​Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in Marketing, Communications and/or PR.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Commitment to Urban Youth's mission and values.

If you're ready to help us create a real buzz for Urban Youth, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role: HR and Volunteer Management Volunteers

Location: London

Commitment: Flexible hours, Evening and Weekend based

Urban Youth is a brand new youth work organisation being set up and is committed to empowering young people through engaging and meaningful youth work projects. We believe in creating opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and positive change.

We need volunteers with experience in HR or Volunteer Management who can come on board and support our brand new start-up, helping us put in place systems and processes and also ensure we have a solid foundation when it comes to creating a team spirited continous improvement organisational culture, where everyone feels valued and part of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Set up our volunteer programme, including our systems, processes and policies.

• Set up our HR function, ready to become an employer in the near future (within 6 months).

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new volunteers.

• Develop and implement volunteer engagement strategies.

• Provide ongoing support and motivation to volunteers.

• Organise and facilitate volunteer training sessions, social activities and other events.

• Collaborate with other staff and volunteers to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Maintain accurate volunteer records and reports.

• Support us in our fundraising efforts, in promoting Urban Youth and getting hands on in other areas as and when needed, working as a team for a common goal.

Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in HR or Volunteer Management.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Passion for working with young people and volunteers and then supporting their development.

• Commitment to Urban Youth's mission and values.

If you're ready to inspire and coordinate our amazing team of volunteers, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Overview of the role

We’re looking for three people to join our team, who care deeply about making Scouts inclusive and welcoming to young people and adults from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. There will be an opportunity in this role to significantly shape and deliver race equity work at Scouts, working in close partnership with senior volunteers and staff, particularly in the recently expanded EDI team, to sharpen and hone our expertise in this area. 

We are recruiting a race equity sub-team to support us in delivering the changes needed to embed race equity right across our movement. The sub-team will:

• Contribute to ensuring that knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact Black, Asian and minority ethnic or underrepresented groups’ experiences, are continually informing the delivery of projects. This can be derived from, but not limited to, experiential, lived or professional expertise.
• Use expertise to shape project direction, make decisions at the project level, track progress and solve project-level problems.
• Work alongside the UK Lead Volunteer for Growth & Race Equity to support staff in delivering the changes needed to embed race equity right across our movement. 
• Actively support the delivery of race focused projects, and significantly contribute to Scouts continuing to be become more racially inclusive.
• Work in close partnership with the EDI team to deliver race focused projects.

You’ll be part of a friendly team of volunteers and staff members who will support you in your role. 

Growth Pillar

Growth Pillar is an innovative and holistic entity providing technical assistance to families, businesses, and social service institutions to foster sustainable development and build both individual and community resilience to environmental, systems and technological change in Malawi and beyond.

Product Development and Training Volunteer

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

• Support the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies
• Assess training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or consultation with clients or their representatives.
• Develop and design capacity development programs, materials, and courses.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Utilize multimedia tools to create interactive and engaging online and offline learning resources.
• Coordinate the planning and organizing of capacity building interventions including training and mentorship sessions.
• Support with facilitating training and other capacity building sessions for clients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and other capacity building sessions including modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts through assessments and feedback.
• Monitor training and development costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
• Update and enhance existing materials for training and capacity building as needed.
• Manage capacity building management systems (CBMS) and ensure content is up-to-date.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in training and development.
• Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Weekly Time Commitment

10+ hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

6+ months

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects
that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

This is an opportunity for someone who holds a PhD or Research Master’s degree to join our team as a Research Manager, and use their experience in guiding and managing our research function(s). Initially there will be a focus on managing the preliminary research function, which carries out research on specific topics to best inform, guide and direct our work in protecting the rights and interests of young people.

Responsibilities

· To manage welfare of researchers

· Look after day to day management and support of teams, stand in for absences (including undertaking research tasks, where necessary).

· Monitor and report on performance

· To advise on and provide feedback on matters of research

· To line manage senior researchers

· To advise on, guide and manage research workflow, ensuring of ethical research and policy compliance

· To ensure of a focus on organizational goals

· To lead planning as required

· To have oversight on research being carried out and the outcomes of such, ensuring it is to a high standard

You will need

· A PhD or Master’s degree

· To have experience operationally in a research role

· To understand how to motivate a team and manage others

Benefits

This is a UK based 100% fully remote and flexible role with a time commitment of 5 hours per week.

Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why volunteer with us?

We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience to help you begin your career in Research as we endeavour to grow our organisation and continue to make positive changes to the lives of young people. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Urban Youth: Be a Founding Volunteer!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people in London? Urban Youth is a new youth work organisation in London currently being set up and is looking for dedicated volunteers to help us set up, found, and develop our exciting new initiative.

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about youth work or their field of expertise that will benefit our new organisation especially in our set up and founding stage.

• Volunteers with skills in organisation, planning, and development.

• Creative minds to help shape our brand and identity.

• Team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved.

What You'll Gain:

• The opportunity to be a founding member of an impactful youth work organisation.

• Hands-on experience in setting up and developing a youth work initiative.

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people in London.

• A supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

How to Get Involved:

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us with your CV to express your interest and learn more about how you can get involved.

Urban Youth: Discover Your Path, Shape Your Future

Let's build something amazing together!

Join Our Team at SUNSHINE in London!

Are you passionate about social isolation, loneliness, and community service? Do you want to make a significant impact in London and beyond? SUNSHINE is looking for dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our team in various volunteer roles.

About Us

SUNSHINE is an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity/Unincorporated Association, working towards our charity status to be a registered CIO within the next 2-3 months.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

We have a variety of volunteer roles available to support our start-up charity, including but not limited to:

• Community Outreach: Engage with the community to raise awareness about our initiatives and services.

• Event Planning: Assist in organising and executing events that promote social interaction and community building.

• Fundraising: Support our fundraising efforts through various activities and campaigns.

• Administrative Support: Help with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

• Social Media and Marketing: Manage our social media accounts and create content to spread our message.

What We’re Looking For

• A commitment to the aims and values of SUNSHINE.

• Enthusiasm for community service and making a positive impact.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexibility and willingness to take on various tasks as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to the lives of people living with social isolation in London and beyond.

• Develop your skills and experience in charity management and community service.

• Work with a passionate and dedicated team.

• Be part of an organisation that really wants to make a positive impact in the community and in people's lives.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role by the listed closing date on this advert.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through community-based initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We’re at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months. At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do. We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Marketing and Communications Manager, who will lead in all things marketing and communications and support our charity by creating and implementing effective marketing strategies, managing our social media presence, and ensuring our message reaches the right audience.

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Strategy Developer: Create and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote SUNSHINE’s mission and initiatives.

• Content Creator: Develop engaging content for our website, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

• Brand Manager: Ensure consistent branding across all platforms and materials.

• Media Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage for SUNSHINE’s activities and events.

• Community Engager: Foster a positive and engaging online community, responding to inquiries and encouraging participation.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Marketing Experience: You have experience in marketing, communications, or a related field. You have the ability to set up our marketing function at SUNSHINE and lead from the front.

• Creative Skills: You possess strong creative and communication skills.

• Passionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply. We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

VOLUNTEER!

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform peoples lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled volunteers to join our team as Grant Writers and Fundraisers. In this role, you will:

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, donors and supporters.

• Write compelling grant proposals and fundraising materials.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors.

• Lead on and assist in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research and organisational skills.

• Experience in grant writing or fundraising (preferred but not essential).

• Passion for social welfare, social isolation and making a difference.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives