Volunteer Roles

About Mast Cell Action

Mast Cell Action provides support for people living with MCAS, unites the MCAS community and creates a cohesive voice; to lobby for awareness, universally available diagnosis and the best possible care for those affected.

Mast Cell Action currently has 4 trustees plus a small but dedicated support team and our Director who will work closely with the successful candidate to strengthen our communications function. This is an exciting time for the charity, with unprecedented growth and an expanding team giving the right candidate unending potential to prove themselves and to shape the role.

We are a close-knit group, our internal behaviours are to be smart, strategic and ambitious, fun, collaborative and empowered. We work in collaboration both internally and externally and support each other to be the best that we can be and make the biggest possible difference to people affected by MCAS. If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview

The Volunteer Illustrator will play a crucial role in enhancing Mast Cell Action's visual communication. This volunteer position involves creating illustrations and graphic content that effectively convey the Charity’s messages, support educational materials, and promote awareness about MCAS.

Key Responsibilities

• Illustration and Design:
  • Create high-quality supportive illustrations for use in educational materials, social media, website, and publications.
  • Develop visual concepts that align with the Charity’s branding and mission.
  • Design infographics that simplify complex information related to MCAS.
• Collaboration and Feedback:
  • Work closely with the communications and admin teams to understand project requirements and deliver visual content that meets those needs.
  • Incorporate feedback from team members to refine and improve illustrations.
• Content Development:
  • Assist in developing visual content for awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
  • Contribute to the creation of educational resources such as guides, brochures, and presentations.
  • Design promotional materials to support outreach efforts.
• Innovation and Creativity:
  • Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table for visual storytelling and engagement.
  • Stay updated with current design trends and incorporate them into your work where appropriate.
  • Experiment with different styles and techniques to create unique and impactful visuals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education:
  • Degree or coursework in Illustration, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in creating digital illustrations and graphic design.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in illustration software
  • Strong artistic and creative skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to convey complex information visually in an engaging and understandable manner.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attributes:
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Passionate about the mission of Mast Cell Action and contributing to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

• Use your artistic skills to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with MCAS.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers.
• Enhance your portfolio with work that supports a charitable cause.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.

Mast Cell Action is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age

Volunteer Youth Work Trainer Needed!

CAN YOU HELP?

Urban Youth is a newly created dynamic charitable organisation dedicated to empowering young people from disadvantaged areas. We will focus on building essential life skills, promoting healthy lifestyles, and unlocking the full potential of every young person we work with through our positive and engaging youth work programmes and activities. Our mission is to inspire and support young people in discovering themselves and the world around them, fostering personal growth and positive change.

WE NEED YOU!

We're looking for experienced trainers, teachers or youth workers who can join us in designing and delivering training programmes for our volunteer youth workers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop training materials and programmes to equip volunteers with necessary skills.
• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and make improvements.
• Source external training and support for our volunteers to ensure continued development.

Skills Needed:

Training and development experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to assess training needs.

At Home HR Volunteer

Caring Volunteers Needed: Are you concerned about our world’s future? You can have a positive impact and meet people Internationally, from your home, as you have a spare hour here and there each month. Do you enjoy Human Relations  and thrive working in the human relations division of any Institution, University or Association? Then we need you. 

As an online “ At Home” Volunteer, you will be working with people from a wide variety of countries and cultures, all believing in passing on the right to basic education, the importance of cultural exchange, and giving voice to the voiceless. 

The Position: We ask Volunteers to contribute a minimum of one hour a month. Within our Human Resource Division you will be learning to process applicants from around the world, assigning them to appropriate Teams and coordinating the Team Leads training sessions and monthly meetings. While English is required, you will learn to be comfortable with various global accents as well as proficient in your Interviewing skills and background research. You will practice team organizing & management skills. Depending on which teams you join, you will learn non profit contracts, global time zone coordination and other very basic, practical skills when working with people Internationally and online.

IHF Overview

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501 c3 International Non- profit, founded in 2001. Our two-fold mission is (1) to Educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. The happiness of our worlds children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our worlds happiness tomorrow. — (2) to Educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless. 

For over twenty years, IHF has offered children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills. 

IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love, working toward a better world for all, one child, one human, at a time. We believe caring, quiet growth produces deep healthy roots

ONLINE VOLUNTEER/GLD 

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

• Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

• Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.

Ready to join us?

Together, let's create a brighter future for all!

GOOT TEAM

Organization: International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Location:Remote

Online Volunteer Opportunity with International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Online Tasks:

- Find secure and reliable websites to post ads

- Post ads

- Social media campaigns and fundraising

- Newsletter and website development

- Human Resources

Requirements:

- College diploma or University degree

- Minimum 6-month commitment (up to 1 year)

- Basic English language skills

- Passion for international development and education

- Career goals aligned with IHF's mission

Benefits:

- Certificate of completion

- Letter of recommendation

- Leadership and management skills

- Practical NGO experience

- Global network connections

- Monthly per diem (increasing every 3 months)

Note: A clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required.

About the job

Description: Are you a professional willing to share your expertise and insights with a secondary student embarking on their career journey? Are you someone who can help shape the future workforce by mentoring students, guiding them towards developing essential employability skills? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you!

Company Description: Off the Curriculum, an educational charity, inspires young people (ages 16-18) in Lambeth and Southwark to excel. Through innovative approaches, including in-person and online learning, we aim to broaden horizons. Our mission is to provide access to leading intellectuals, empowering youth to chart new paths. We champion students to unleash their full potential and explore subjects beyond the National Curriculum. With world-leading training, we support their educational journey. Strengthening community ties, we forge closer links with London’s youth and residents.

Hours of work: 1 hour and 30 minutes per month for 6 months.

Monthly salary: Volunteers remunerated £10 voucher per session with their student**

**Remuneration will be based only on one session per month. Any additional mentoring session within that month will be considered voluntarily unless discussed with their mentee and the Off the Curriculum.

Working base: Remote (in-person if suitable).

Deadline for application: August 2024

Length of role: 6 month contract - ending March 2025.

Role Description:

As a Mentor, your role will involve assisting your mentee in achieving various objectives, such as:

• Enhancing their interpersonal and employability skills.
• Clarifying the connection between academic studies and career aspirations.
• Exploring diverse career pathways and aiding in the formulation of career goals.
• Boosting confidence and self-esteem levels.
• Cultivating professional networks and connections.

Role requirements:

We are looking for someone who can commit 1 hour and 30 minutes per month to mentor individuals or a group of young people on a project of their choosing around your area of expertise.

Welcome applicant expertise from a range of industries are encouraged; however, currently we are focussing on STEM topics including:

• Astronomy - Solar Winds, rocket design
• Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• Neuroscience - Brain computer interfaces
• AI - Neural networks and/or LLM’s
• Engineering - chemical engineering
• Engineering - Motor vehicle engine design
• Mathematics - high dimensional geometry, algebra
• Climate change - model climate change
• Medicine - modern medicine and/or general medicine
• Sports science - extreme sports and cardiovascular system
• Environmental science - chemicals in the environment and what it means for health - chemicals and impact on environment

Essential skills:

• Advance communication skills, both written and oral.
• Compassionate, engaging, approachable and capable of active empathic listening, to
• foster a positive mentor-mentee relationship.
• Passion to motivate and coach, understanding needs and capabilities of the programme participants.

Desirable skills:

• A proven track record in a profession with or an equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with the G-suite - Google docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet.
• Experience in the education sector and collaborating with young people (ages 15-18).

Benefits of volunteering with OTC:

The successful candidates would have a major influence on the development of a young person engaged in OTC’s Academic Mentoring. It will help influence the students’ future career intentions, bolster the students’ motivation to further pursue academic study, and inspire the student to seek a career in STEM. You will have the opportunity to change a young person, from a low socio-economic status’ life via educational empowerment.

The volunteers who fulfil this role will have the opportunity:

• To engage with younger people and have a positive impact on their educational experience

How to apply:

Please apply through Tim Siu in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send their detailed profiles for the next steps. OTC is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We will require Enhanced DBS Checks for all candidates offered a role.

Trustees - Actors Benevolent Fund 

For over 140 years, the Actors’ Benevolent Fund has supported actors and stage managers experiencing hardship due to injury, illness or old age.

The charity has been on a journey of transformation, with a new Board and strategy in place, and they are looking for two additional trustees to join them on this journey. 

Join ACT for Cancer Foundation as a volunteer Medical Content Researcher!

Gain hands-on experience in researching and developing medical content for our Info Hub Platform, while supporting our mission to provide patients and clinicians with cutting-edge information on innovative cancer treatments. Flexible hours, remote work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient's decison-making around their cancer care. Perfect for students or recent graduates in medical or biological sciences.

Apply now and contribute to our dedicated and compassionate team!

Balance (Support) CIO is creative and innovative charity providing a range of support services to people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs living in the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

We are seeking a new Treasurer who can build on the already considerable work the charity has undertaken to assert the independence, skills and abilities of people who are too often marginalised and forgotten by their wider communities. You will have considerable experience in a finance and accounting role, as willingness to get to grips with the financial governance obligations of a charity and drive the charity financial sustainability in a measured and assured manner.

What an Opportunity!

Opportunity International believe that financial training and services equips people to build sustainable businesses. This gives them the chance to work their own way out of poverty and provide a better future for their family and communities.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for new Trustees to join the OIUK Board of Trustees. The new Trustees will support the governance and strategic leadership of OIUK, and alongside standard commitments, have passion and commitment to the cause.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas would be of particular interest;

• finance,
• marketing and communications,
• micro-financing,
• banking,
• programme delivery,
• Government institutions.

OIUK is led by their Christian mandate, providing life-changing financial training and services to some of the poorest communities in the world.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to use your skills for a meaningful impact across the globe.

The Board meets once a quarter, usually in London or Oxford, and the meetings last about 3-4 hours. Papers are distributed in advance and take about 2-3 hours to review. Other meetings take place by telephone/Zoom as the need arises.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Closing date: 30 July 2024

Charisma interviews must be completed by 2 August prior to shortlisting on 6 August

Friends Provident Foundation is looking for new Trustees to help guide its programmes of giving and investment, which aim to build a fair and sustainable economy in the UK. We are working toward this aim through supporting action, building knowledge, and using our endowment as a tool for change.

We are particularly seeking perspectives that may challenge conventional thinking and would like to hear from people with an active interest in how the economy works and who have a drive to shape society.

You will need to be committed to our ambitious mission of using all our assets to bring about the change we wish to see. We are seeking to appoint more than one Trustee and are particularly interested to hear from people with one or more of the following areas of experience: financial management; social investment and/or investment; working in the voluntary sector; Equity Diversity and Inclusion; systems change. You will be willing to apply your skills and experience in regular Trustee meetings, share your insights, be willing to learn from those we work with as well as make a creative contribution as a Trustee. All Trustees work closely with the Foundation’s staff to achieve our objectives and you will need to commit on average one day a month to the Foundation’s business.

We wish to add to the Board from a wide pool of applicants and welcome people of colour, disabled people and those from a working-class background or with experience of poverty or any other disadvantage.

We are seeking diversity of perspective, background, physical abilities, ethnicities and class background and welcome applicants from all age groups and all nations in the UK.

For more information and how to apply please visit our website.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of  Friends Provident Foundation but anticipate barriers to your participation, we would still like to hear from you. Please get in touch with us to discuss your situation.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 23 July, 9am

About Us:

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist further education college and charity working to support young disabled adults, who are passionate about the arts, to achieve their potential and lead independent lives.

Set up by musician and songwriter Sir Richard Stilgoe, Orpheus offers learning, supported housing and personal care on the same site in Godstone, Surrey.

Volunteer Role:

As an Action Team Volunteer, you will play a vital role in assisting with our fundraising activities throughout the year, from fun runs, festivals and supermarket collections to special events. By sharing your skills and time, you’ll meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community and have a rewarding experience helping spread awareness of Orpheus and the importance of the funds our supporters raise.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, have buckets of enthusiasm, have good communications skills and able to work as part of a team. If you are reliable and flexible, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to get involved with the work we do at Orpheus but want to volunteer in a flexible way, then this is the role for you. 

What will you be doing?

· Cheering, marshalling, collecting money or providing practical support in other ways at our events, such as setting up stalls, selling merchandise and raffle tickets to car park attendants

· Other ad hoc activities that arise on the day

Why volunteer:

Through volunteering with us you will gain a greater sense of purpose and help our learners reach their potential.

If you are someone who is reliable, an excellent communicator, have a friendly and enthusiastic personality and committed to helping, as well as being kind and caring, then this could be the role for you.

You will have a mentor who will help and guide you when you first start volunteering at Orpheus.

Training:

Role relevant training, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding will be given prior to start date. There is also the opportunity to attend our Learning Support training.

On-going support will be available throughout your time at Orpheus.

Benefits/What you’ll get:

· Experience of volunteering in an education setting.

· Working within a team as well as independently.

· The opportunity to meet new people and having fun.

· Develop confidence, empathy, listening and communication skills through working with our students.

· Gain experience in the charity sector.

· Opportunities to volunteer at other fundraising or on-site events at Orpheus.

· Free on-site parking and expenses claimed back.

· Discounted lunches.

· Volunteer social events, like our Volunteer Tea Party.

Safeguarding:

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Equality & Diversity:

· To enforce the zero tolerance policy of all forms of victimisation, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

· To be tolerant of differences and use respectful language.

· Ensure professional standards and boundaries are clear.

· To treat everyone respectfully.

Application Process:

Once your application has been received it will be reviewed, you may then be invited in for an informal interview.

Your references will be checked and you will need to complete the online DBS application before bringing the relevant documents in to be checked.

You will then need to attend all of our training. This can all take 3-4 weeks to be completed before you start volunteering with us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team. 

We re-distribute tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester. This is an achievement of which we’re proud, and want to expand and is why we need your driving and delivery skills to support our growing operation, especially in these current times of increased need.

Key responsibilities

Driving a van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the various Community Food Members we support. 
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

As a Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van; working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to re-distribute food orders to the premises of a wide variety of Community Food Members. You will be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are as follows. You should:

Be aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or a maximum of 3 points).
(Experience of driving a van is desirable though not essential).

Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.

Be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.

Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.

Have good verbal communication skills.

Have a high respect for Health & Safety standards and procedures.

Be reliable and be able to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.

In return you will gain:

Career, CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Driver 4 hour shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We especially welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

Finance Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Newcastle and Gateshead Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.

You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.

Apply 

Read through the role description carefully

Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.