Volunteer Roles

We are looking for Support Assistants for our Bournemouth drop in every Monday. 

he Say Aphasia charity provides support groups across the UK for people with aphasia; a language and communication disability caused by a brain injury like a stroke. Aphasia affects over 350,000 people in the UK but is little understood or known about by the public. It is the only aphasia charity set up by people with aphasia for people with aphasia; helping them to adapt to their new way of life and regain their independence and confidence.

Aphasia occurs due to injury to the brain such as a stroke. It affects access to language, resulting in difficulties following conversations, speaking, reading and writing. People’s language can be affected to different degrees so not everyone’s aphasia looks the same.  Imagine for a moment not being able to verbally order a coffee or ask for a bus ticket. This may be what life could look like for someone with aphasia. Aphasia is a lifelong condition and means that the person living with aphasia, their friends and family will need to adjust to a new way of communicating to overcome barriers. This may mean having to write or draw things instead of speaking. Due to the damage in the brain, people with aphasia may find it difficult to process conversions as quickly as before. Aphasia frequently results in loss of employment and a reduced social network, leading to isolation for the person living with aphasia.

Say Aphasia are always looking to welcome new volunteers to help out at the drop-in groups. 

Volunteering for the charity is very rewarding. The training and support ensures that the volunteers learn and enjoy their time with the charity. By giving your time to people with aphasia, you will be improving their quality of life. Many of the members attending the groups live alone, or have minimal social interactions. Having a regular drop-in group to meet others with similar experiences of living with aphasia, vastly improves their mental health and well being. As a volunteer, you can help the members to communicate with each other, help to organise activities, or help out with teas and coffees. Say Aphasia offers a warm welcome to volunteers. To be part of the team, fill in the application form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND LIVE LOCALLY.

Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) as an MOU Volunteer!

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Attention Kenyan Citizens: Realize Your Dream of Leadership!

Have you envisioned being a Director of an institution, school, or non-profit? IHF is offering a unique opportunity for Kenyan citizens to learn Global Leadership Development at our Nakuru, Kenya center. Benefit from free training, a small stipend, plus room and board while embarking on this transformative journey.

�� About IHF

IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit, has been actively shaping lives since 2001.

Our mission is two-fold: To educate impoverished children, activating their highest potential, and nurturing healthy, loving communities. Additionally, we educate global citizens through real-life experiences, fostering practical skills, and promoting the value of diverse cultures.

�� Program Overview

Local On-site Tasks: Four hours daily, participating in various on-site tasks.

International Online Teams: Four hours daily, contributing to global initiatives in areas like budgeting, donor relations, social media campaigns, website development, and recruitment.

�� Local Tasks Include, but Not Limited to

Hands-on help with day-to-day center operations.

Cultural exchange and activities with children.

Support for the Peace Farm Project and learning about Kenyan agriculture.

Involvement in evening reading and study programs.

Management, design, and implementation of community-led projects.

�� Online Tasks Include, but Not Limited to

Budgeting and finance.

Donor relations and sponsorships.

Social media campaigns and fundraising.

Website development.

Recruitment.

�� Essential Requirements

Confidence in English (spoken and written).

Passion for international development, emphasizing universal education.

Career development goals aligned with IHF’s mission.

�� Eligibility and Benefits

Requires a college diploma or university degree.

Minimum commitment of four months, with an option to extend up to a year.

Benefits include a certificate of program completion, letter of recommendation, leadership and management capacities, practical NGO experience, global network connections, and a monthly per diem plus room and board.

�� Application Process

To apply and embark on this enriching journey, visit our website. Note that a clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required due to our work with children.

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Children with Voices is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Volunteer Project Manager to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to contribute your project management expertise to make a meaningful difference, this opportunity is for you! 

Responsibilities: 

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. 

- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to guide project execution. 

- Lead project teams and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members. 

- Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met. 

- Identify potential risks and obstacles to project success and develop mitigation strategies. 

- Monitor project progress and address issues or deviations from the plan in a timely manner. 

- Coordinate the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and materials, to support project activities. 

- Optimise resource utilisation and identify opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies. 

- Communicate project status, updates, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. 

- Solicit feedback and input from stakeholders to ensure that project outcomes meet their needs and expectations. 

- Establish and implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements. 

- Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement. 

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports. 

- Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders. 

Qualifications: 

- Proven experience in project management, successfully delivering projects on time and within budget. 

- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. 

- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. 

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. 

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. 

- Experience in the non-profit sector or with social impact projects is preferred but not required. 

Join our team and be part of positive change! Your contribution as a Volunteer Project Manager will directly impact our projects, creating a better future for the community we serve. We cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Are you involved with Media that helps people? Or wish to be? Experts in graphics and social media are needed.

Volunteer in MEDIA Globally from your home. Whether an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.

The International Humanity Foundation(IHF) is seeking experts and those who want to learn. Ages 18-95. Volunteering 1-2 hours a month (or week) on a long term basis. Please visit our website to learn more.

MEDIA PR DIVISION

�� GRAPHICS & DESIGN

�� IHF Website IT

�� IHF Social Media

�� Translation

�� Volunteer Outreach (General Online Outreach Task Team, GOOTT)

�� University Partnerships

�� IHF Newsletter

Volunteer Fundraising Events Helper

Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.

A bit about the role

As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our Fundraising Event Helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!

What can you expect to be doing

● Help set up and/or man stalls at events

● Help on collection days like supermarket collections events or street collections

● Help at fundraising events such as Quiz nights, cake sales and dances

● Promoting a professional image of Cats Protection at events

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You’ll meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. By being the link between members of the public and Cats Protection, the money you collect will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens

We’re looking for someone with

● A friendly, outgoing outlook

● An affinity with people

● Willingness to be part of a team

● A passion for feline welfare

Time expectation

This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.  

We’ll keep you up to date with upcoming local events where volunteers are needed. You’ll then be able to choose which events you’d like to volunteer at and how many hours you’d like to give. However much time you can give, your contribution will help raise much needed funds to continue the work of Cats Protection.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.

Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) as a Global Leadership Development (GLD) Management Volunteer!

Are you full of ideas, energy, enthusiasm and passion for making a difference? Join our fun and friendly events team as a proactive member and help us bring amazing events to life throughout the year!

Experience of event management is not essential. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the events team to brainstorm, plan, and organise a variety of charity events

• Assist in event logistics such as venue selection, vendor coordination, and scheduling

Required experience

• Team player

• Organised

• Methodical

• Good Time management

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Computer literate

• Quick learner

• Be hands-on during events, from setting up to ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day

• Participate in post-event evaluations to improve future events and maximise impact

• Attending monthly Events meetings

The Say Aphasia charity provides support groups across the UK for people with aphasia; a language and communication disability caused by a brain injury like a stroke. Aphasia affects over 350,000 people in the UK but is little understood or known about by the public. It is the only aphasia charity set up by people with aphasia for people with aphasia; helping them to adapt to their new way of life and regain their independence and confidence.

Aphasia occurs due to injury to the brain such as a stroke. It affects access to language, resulting in difficulties following conversations, speaking, reading and writing. People’s language can be affected to different degrees so not everyone’s aphasia looks the same.  Imagine for a moment not being able to verbally order a coffee or ask for a bus ticket. This may be what life could look like for someone with aphasia. Aphasia is a lifelong condition and means that the person living with aphasia, their friends and family will need to adjust to a new way of communicating to overcome barriers. This may mean having to write or draw things instead of speaking. Due to the damage in the brain, people with aphasia may find it difficult to process conversions as quickly as before. Aphasia frequently results in loss of employment and a reduced social network, leading to isolation for the person living with aphasia.

Say Aphasia are always looking to welcome new volunteers to help out at the drop-in groups. 

Volunteering for the charity is very rewarding. The training and support ensures that the volunteers learn and enjoy their time with the charity. By giving your time to people with aphasia, you will be improving their quality of life. Many of the members attending the groups live alone, or have minimal social interactions. Having a regular drop-in group to meet others with similar experiences of living with aphasia, vastly improves their mental health and well being. As a volunteer, you can help the members to communicate with each other, help to organise activities, or help out with teas and coffees. Say Aphasia offers a warm welcome to volunteers. To be part of the team,  fill in the application form. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND LIVE LOCALLY.

Responsibilities:

- to coordinate the team focused on researching Grant Fundraising which is available and the team focused on writing the applications for Funding

- to ensure organisational need for funding is met as best as possible through Grant Funding options

Duties:

- to delegate tasks to other volunteers

- to support and guide volunteers in their role

- to review grant applications before they are submitted and ensure they are of a good standard

- to carry out tasks as assigned

- to regularly meet with team members

- to ensure the team are on track

- to report to management on progress

Requirements:

- to have at least 2 years of experience in grant fundraising

- the ability to lead and manage a team of volunteers

- Good IT and English Literacy skills

- to be organised

- Good teamwork skills

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

Long Covid SOS (LCSOS) is a charity set up for the advancement of health and relief of need among people with Long Covid.

“Long Covid” means post-acute Covid-19 syndrome, where symptoms and/or long-term complications occur beyond four weeks from initial infection or symptoms onset to include any post viral illness with a suspected or evidenced link to Covid-19.

LCSOS aims to raise awareness of Long Covid, its treatment, recovery and rehabilitation among health policymakers, healthcare providers and the general public.

To do this we advocate for and make it known to healthcare providers, health policymakers and other relevant policy makers the views and lived experience of members of the general public suffering from or affected by Long Covid. We also support research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Long Covid, and publish results of such research.

Main duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer:

· Advising the Board about its financial duties and responsibilities

· Advising the Board on the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements

· Advising on the financial implications of LCSOS strategic plans and key assumptions in the annual budget

· Ensuring that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings and their implications

· Understanding the accounting procedures and key internal controls to be able to assure the board that the charity’s financial integrity is sound

· Ensuring that a realistic budget is produced which meets the needs of LCSOS and that there is an appropriate reserves policy

· Approving and, where appropriate, advising the Board on unbudgeted expenditure proposals in accordance with LCSOS financial procedures

· Ensuring that full financial records are kept for all transactions

· Ensuring that proper financial procedures and controls are in place to safeguard LCSOS

· Ensuring that money received is only spent on the purposes for which I was given, and, where required, ensuring that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders

· Ensuring that accounts are prepared at year-end  in compliance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) and making arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined, as required by the Charity Commission

· Ensuring that annual accounts are submitted to the Charity Commission and/or Registrar of Companies, within the deadlines set

· Liaising with the Chair about financial matters

· Advising the Board on identifying and managing key risks effectively, and maintaining LCSOS’s risk register

· Leading on selecting and implementing a suitable financial accounting system

Personal skills and qualities:

· Commitment to the aim and goals of LCSOS

· Professional financial or accountancy qualifications or equivalent senior financial or accounting experience

· Experience or knowledge of charity finance

· Experience and knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes

· Ability to analyse proposals and anticipate their financial consequences

· Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board

· Willingness to be available to provide advice and guidance on financial matters

Other Information:

· The Treasurer is a full member of the Trustee Board

· Formal Trustee Board meetings are held online up to six times per year (or as required); Team meetings are held monthly and Trustees are invited to attend

· The Treasurer role requires approximately 2 – 4 hours work per month

· Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years and can be reappointed

· This is an unpaid position and out of pocket expenses are reimbursed to Trustees

For more information about LCSOS, please visit our website.

We are looking for volunteers to help serve in our friendly community cafe.  If you enjoy chatting to people and want to be part of a caring, supportive environment we'd love to hear from you.  Our community cafe is at the heart of all we do to support local people in our community.  We run a Community Fridge and emergency Food Store and host innovative community projects such as Brite Box and Stripey Stork. 
Pop in for a coffee and a chat to find out more.  
 

About Unify Giving

Unify Giving is a revolutionary platform that empowers individuals to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness. By leveraging technology, we aim to create a more transparent, efficient, and compassionate system of giving.

Role:

As a Volunteer Content Creator, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand story and engaging our audience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation: Develop engaging content for various platforms (e.g., social media, blog, website) including:
  • Informative articles and blog posts
  • Compelling social media posts
  • Eye-catching videos and reels
• Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that highlight the impact of Unify Giving and inspire our audience.
• PR and Outreach: Build relationships with media outlets and influencers to increase brand visibility.
• Campaign Development: Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns to promote the app launch.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about social impact and making a difference
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience in content creation and social media management
• Understanding of digital marketing and SEO
• Proficient in video editing and graphic design (preferred)

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including:

• A brief introduction and your motivation for joining the Unify Giving team.
• A portfolio of your previous work, showcasing your content creation skills.
• A short video introducing yourself and your vision for Unify Giving's content strategy.
• A brief outline of a potential content campaign for the app launch.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you organized, punctual, and passionate about coordination? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Calendar Team!

 About Us

IHF is a global NGO committed to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is driven by the power of education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.

Role: Calendar Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Ensure all meeting links are sent out on time to all teams.

- Save important dates and reminders for various events and deadlines.

- Coordinate with different departments to schedule meetings and events.

- Maintain an organized and up-to-date calendar for the organization.

- Assist in managing time-sensitive communications and notifications.

Requirements:

- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

- Proficiency with calendar management tools and software.

- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to play a crucial role in the smooth operation of a global NGO.

- Experience in calendar management and coordination within an international organization.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in our mission to ensure seamless coordination and help us make a difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.