Charity Support Volunteer Roles

Everyone has hopes, dreams and ambitions, for some of us it is more difficult to turn them into reality. At St Albans Mencap we believe everyone is unique and deserves the chance to reach out and create their own future.

SNAP (Special Needs Activities and Play) is an organisation that offers respite care to children and young people aged 5 to 19 years old, who have learning disabilities of varying severity. Some service users may also have physical or sensory disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging. We aim to provide stimulating play opportunities and good quality childcare, tailored to meet the needs of children and young adults with special needs.

We run ongoing Saturday clubs during school term-time in both Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, as well as running Playschemes during the Easter, Christmas, Summer, and half term school holidays. Volunteer can choose which of our dates they would like to work, allowing for flexibility around other commitments.

All volunteers are provided with training opportunities to enable us to provide a high standard service. Some of our training opportunities include: Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Epilepsy Awareness and Seizure Response, and Moving & Handling. Our roles will give you the chance to enjoy a variety of challenging and rewarding experiences.  

Being part of the St Albans Mencap team enables you to meet new friends and gain life and work experience in a setting you may currently be unfamiliar with. It can also count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award and shows commitment to supporting your local community, which ultimately looks great when applying for college, university places, or even a new job.

We also have opportunities for volunteer to progress to staff - Play Worker position. 

Positions are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexible hours
• Weekends
• Christmas, Easter and Summer Holiday
• School term time

Location: Remote
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Volunteer

ACT is guided by a diverse Board of up to 12 Directors, each bringing unique perspectives and personal and professional life experiences.

Our Directors work together to:

- Provide strategic direction
- Ensure sound financial management
- Monitor ACT's performance
- Safeguard our mission and values

Directors act as guardians of ACT, making decisions that best serve our organisation and stakeholders. They share responsibilities equally and work as a unified team, promoting inclusive decision-making and shared accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Help shape and review ACT's strategic goals
- Participate in important decisions
- Ensure legal compliance and policy development
- Oversee financial health and approve budgets
- Evaluate ACT's progress towards its goals
- Build relationships with stakeholders
- Attend and contribute to Board meetings

Ideal Qualities:

- Financial understanding
- Strategic thinking ability
- Strong communication skills
- High ethical standards

As a Director, we encourage you to:

- Be honest about your availability and preferred communication methods.
- Actively participate in discussions and decision-making processes.
- Share your ideas on how we can improve Board engagement.
- Leverage your networks to support ACT's mission and recruitment efforts.

Additional Information:

Hours: Commitment to attend monthly Board Meetings and ad-hoc extra-ordinary meetings where required. Two Board meetings will be face to face and the rest are held online. You may also be asked to participate in sub-groups which will require additional time. Expected commitment - 6-8 hours per month.

Notice Period: The term of the post is for 3 years, to a maximum of 6 years upon re-election.

Remuneration: Service on the Board is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to board duties.

While becoming a Company Director carries legal responsibilities in the UK, please be assured that we offer comprehensive training and ongoing support. Our onboarding process and continued guidance are designed to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to fulfil your role with us.

If you're passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our strategic goals, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join us.

Are you passionate about building stronger, more connected communities?

Amazing Communities Together (ACT), a national organisation, is seeking dedicated Directors to help lead our mission forward. Specifically to fill multiple seats of our Board in the following areas:

- Treasurer: To oversee our financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance.
- Director with Financial Management or Accountancy Knowledge: To strengthen our financial oversight and decision-making processes.
- Director with Fundraising or Bid Writing Experience: To support our resource development efforts and enhance our ability to secure funding.
- Director with Legal knowledge: To support strategic decision-making.

As a Director, you will:

- Empower grassroots decision-making.
- Provide strategic direction that impacts community support on the ground.
- Share your expertise while enhancing your own skills.

We welcome individuals with diverse perspectives and a strong commitment to making a meaningful difference.

Ready to make an impact? Click the link to apply and become part of a movement that's transforming communities across the UK.

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The Charity Tax Group (CTG) is looking to appoint new Trustees to its proactive, forward thinking, ambitious board. 

Who are we? 

CTG is the authoritative voice of charities on tax and has recently gained charitable status. Over the past 40 years CTG has saved the sector over £8.3 billion in tax. We work together with our members for a better fiscal environment for charities, providing authoritative information, improving understanding and securing a fair deal for charities on tax. Our networks include senior figures in HMRC, HMT and major charities.

CTG’s core principles are to: 

• Strive for technical excellence in all aspects of tax that impacts on charities 

• Provide practical support to charities by mitigating their tax burden and providing informed and relevant guidance. 

• Work with others to maximise our impact. 

• Develop a sustainable funding structure that matches our ambition 

• Be brave and innovative 

Do you want to make a real difference?

At Oxfam, we're not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we're working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide.

As a till volunteer, you'll be the friendly face of our shop, handling customer transactions with a smile. You'll provide top customer service, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back!

Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:

• Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!
• Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as merchandising, customer service, and teamwork.
• Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.
• Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!

What happens next?

After you apply, the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there, you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Evaluation Support Scotland is recruiting for new trustees to join our board.  We are particularly keen to receive applications from those with skills and experience in the areas of HR and / or Business Development, and welcome applicants from the third, public and private sectors.

Evaluation Support Scotland is an infrastructure charity supporting organisations to measure and explain their impact.  We are dedicated to supporting organisations to move beyond simply monitoring their work for accountability, to evaluating for learning and improvement. We predominately work with other charities, policy makers and funders so they can measure and report on their impact and use learning to improve practice and inform policy.

As a Trustee you would join a highly skilled board who are committed to the ongoing development of the organisation.  Our board meets around 6 times each year, mostly online; our AGM takes place in person at our Edinburgh office.  In addition to board meetings, Trustees are asked to contribute to work that is particualrly aligned to their skills and experience, usually as part of a sub-committee, time limited working group or by providing 1:1 advice.

We’re looking for people who are excited about our vision, can help us to deliver our strategy, and support us as we continue to evolve.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Provide a warm, friendly welcome to customers.
• Provide great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience.
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public.
• Processing sales and serving on the till.
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives.
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community.
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers.
• Following health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone.

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• A team player who is good with people and enjoys interacting with the public.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Flexible, proactive, reliable and trustworthy.
• Confident with cash handling and have an eye for detail.
• Respectful of others and their diversity.
• Interested making a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind. 

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

A unique volunteering opportunity to volunteer at Acorns Three Counties Hospice Garden Fete on Sunday 9th March

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £10 million a year to run our care services.

 Various roles available including - supporting running stall and games, serving refreshments and setting up and taking down gazebos.

The event held in the hospice gardens is to welcome the local community into Acorns.
There will be entertainment, stalls and activities 11am – 4pm. Food and refreshments are available. Volunteers are welcome to invite along their family & friends.

A special and exciting celebrity will be in attendance to open the event!

How much time will it take?

10am – 5pm either for the whole event or a few hours - with a variety of roles available 

Parking will be available on site or nearby for volunteers

All volunteers will receive hot drinks free of charge.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

• Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
• Versatile and willing to adapt and help out

Why volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a different in your community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Learn new skills to boost your CV
• Opportunities to progress to other roles

Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more

As our Arts and Wellbeing volunteer for Touchbase, you’ll be joining Sense’s inclusive National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) programme, which opens a world of creative opportunities for everyone with complex disabilities. You’ll get involved with accessible and creative workshops, events and exhibitions, with the option to set up your own sessions in the future.

This role could be an opportunity for someone with disabilities who is keen to develop skills and take on new responsibilities, while exploring and sharing their passion for Arts and Wellbeing. By participating and expressing yourself, you’ll be demonstrating to others with disabilities to express themselves too.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role, and our team will guide you through the process.

Join us and make a real difference to local families

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating, and overwhelming. Home-Start is there for families when they need it the most.

Our longstanding Chair and Treasurer are standing down. We require

• an experienced Chair
• a Treasurer with financial management experience, preferably in a non-profit
• two members with experiences that will add insight into the challenges families with young children in South Wiltshire face. We welcome interest from all backgrounds/skill sets and are particularly keen to find people with HR experience.

You can help children in South Wiltshire have the best start in life. We would love to hear from you.

“The team feels like ordinary people doing extraordinary things for families.” Volunteer

“Been amazing, knowing I’ve got that (volunteer visit) to look forward to in a difficult week, she listens, she’s great, helps to know I have her visit when I’m having a difficult week.” Mum

“Families who are lucky enough to have Home-Start involvement flourish. Home-Start can connect with families who would otherwise struggle to gain access to their communities while they are vulnerable and coping with difficult and sometimes complex situations. Home-Start is not duplicated by other services and if not in South Wiltshire some families would slip between the statutory agencies.” Health Visitor, South Wiltshire

Home-Start South Wiltshire offers support, friendship, and practical help to parents with at least one child under 5 through our network of trained volunteers, who visit families in their homes. We believe children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them achieve their full potential.

We are urgently looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, oversee our financial affairs and help shape our future growth.

You will ideally (although not necessarily) be:

· A qualified accountant

You will have:

· Proven experience in a financial management role.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely, including to those who may have little or no  experience of finances and budgeting.

· Commitment to the values and mission of Home-Start South Wiltshire.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We actively encourage applications from candidates known to be under-represented in the charity sector – including Black, Asian and other Ethnic groups and disabled candidates. Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for them to complete the recruitment process.

For an informal discussion with the current Finance Lead or for an application pack and form, please contact Jacqui Scott.

We will respond to candidates as they apply and reserve the right to keep this post open until it is filled.

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - 31/01/2025

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31st December 2025

We are looking for somene with appropriate IT rechicnal skills to ensure our IT devises, scanner, printers are working. This is a one off IT project technical support.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.