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At One Degree, our mentors, ambassadors, and teachers are more than just volunteers—they’re lifelines for students often overlooked in their schools and communities. By offering direction, encouragement, and a sense of possibility, our volunteers transform lives while experiencing the profound reward of making a real, tangible impact.

Most of our mentors are young professionals, bringing passion, patience, and empathy to help GCSE/Year 11 students (ages 15–16) navigate their challenges. These volunteers serve as role models, guiding students who might otherwise feel left behind toward brighter futures.

To foster meaningful connections and provide continuity, we ask volunteers to commit to at least three in-person or online sessions per year. This ensures students build trust and form bonds with the people dedicated to helping them succeed.

Join us and be the difference that changes a life.

What time commitments are required?

Preparation

1. Mentor registration (2 minutes)
2. Online mentor training course (30 minutes)
3. Online safeguarding course (30 minutes)
4. Online DBS/CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check (15 minutes)
5. Online personalised 1-on-1 mentor training (2 x 30 minutes)

Total time needed to become a mentor – approximately 2.5 hours

Mentoring

1. Choose availability that fits your schedule – whether it’s 5 hours a week or just 30 minutes a month.
2. Mentor online from anywhere in the world.
3. Adjust your availability as your circumstances change.
4. Focus on mentoring subjects you’re confident in.
5. Access support from our experienced teachers and tutors.

Total time needed to be a mentor – flexible

What it takes

Anyone who meets the following criteria is welcome to apply:

• Able to volunteer a minimum of three sessions per programme
• Patient, empathetic and considerate
• Willing to participate in group activities and sports

Important Note! You do NOT need exceptional skills in Maths or English, or previous mentoring or teaching experience to be a One Degree mentor.

What’s in it for you

Our innovative online version of our in-person programme combines group and 1-on-1 support via our custom-built online network.

We now offer 7-day-a-week mentoring for our GCSE students and programme alumni:

1. This is flexible – with no set days and times, you can make yourself available based on YOUR schedule and you can update availability with our new integrated calendar system (training required here)
2. This is innovative – during our 1-on-1 training we will run through this new addition to our custom-built online mentoring platform where you can a) connect your personal and work calendars b) select provisional availability and c) be booked by One Degree students based on their availability, your availability or by mentor speciality. This also now extends to supporting One Degree alumni.

Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in your community?

We are looking for Client Support Volunteers to assist in the Garden alongside our horticulturists in the supervision of our adult clients and teenagers with a variety of disabilities.

Our volunteers work in the garden with clients, helping them with various tasks such as planting, harvesting, pruning and mowing to name a few, under the guidance of our team of horticulturists. 

As well as general gardening work you will be assisting our clients, both children and adults with the opportunity to achieve a qualification in horticulture.

Other tasks our volunteers help with include general garden maintenance, DIY tasks or craft/cookery activities.

No gardening experience is required, just the ability to get along with others and muck in! This can be a great stepping stone to further education or work opportunities.

At present, we are looking for Volunteers who can offer a regular weekly commitment.

Join our friendly team, working alongside our horticulturists supporting adults and teenagers with a range of challenges or disabilities.

Produced Moon's board is looking to grow later this year, as we add new voices to our Trustees. 

It is not essential to have sat on a board before, what we're looking for is people who connect with the work we do as a charity and our values of being caring, playful, challenging,

experimental, pluralistic, anti-racist and climate just. 

We'd love to hear from people who have experience running value-led organisations and from those who have never thought of being a trustee before. We are also interested in hearing from people with backgrounds in accounting and charity finance.

If you would like to apply to be a Trustee, please visit our website for more information on how to apply.

Join the Carroll Centre as a Trustee

The Carroll Centre is looking for new Trustees to join our friendly and committed Board and help shape the future of our much-loved community centre in Stanmore.

The Centre is based in one of Winchester’s most disadvantaged communities, providing a range of services and activities that make a real difference to local children, families and residents. We’re an ambitious charity with a clear mission: to strengthen our community and improve people’s lives.

The Centre has an annual turnover of around £300,000, employs a small staff team and relies on a combination of earned income, grants and donations to deliver its services.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people with experience in fundraising, social media and communications, or HR, although we would also welcome anyone who feels they have skills, experience or enthusiasm that could benefit the Centre. You don’t need previous charity trustee experience — what matters most is a commitment to our community and a willingness to contribute your time, ideas and expertise.

Everything we do is underpinned by our values of being open, inclusive, non-judgemental and supportive.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the future of a charity at the heart of its community, helping to reduce inequality and improve opportunities for local people.

Job Description

Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces where survivors of all forms of sexual violence across Kent and Medway, can access the high-quality, trauma-informed, specialist practical and therapeutic support that they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives. Having won and mobilised the Police & Crime Commissioner Kent Wide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)and Trauma Therapy contracts in April 2026, we are keen to extend our trustee board to ensure high quality, robust governance for our charity and support for the KSAAS team during this time of expansion.  We are seeking a Chair of Trustees to take over the leadership of the board when our current chair steps down in October.

KSAAS Chair of Trustees Responsibilities:

Leading the trustee board in providing robust, transparent and courageous governance for the charity, including ensuring the charity is fulfilling its mission, aims and values, setting the culture, strategic direction and strategic plan for the charity, approving the annual operations (business) plan, budget and safeguarding & risk management plans & monitoring these to ensure delivery, ensuring compliance to the ethical, legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities of charities and trustees and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders and partners

Providing effective oversight of the Trustee Board through appropriate recruitment, screening, induction, training and support of trustees, ensuring trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary.

Ensuring effective strategic and operational leadership of the charity by working with the Board to approve a scheme of delegation and appraisal of the CEO, supporting, positively challenging and holding the CEO to account through line management processes, liaising with the CEO to arrange meetings and chairing Board meetings to ensure these are well run and focussed on delivering the charity's work, provision of appropriate training, support and wellbeing opportunities for staff & volunteers.

Act as a representative and spokesperson for the charity in collaboration with the management team and other trustees.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: Leadership & management experience and experience of working in a charity or having a trustee or a similar role is essential.  Experience of one or more of the following is also essential: charity or business management, charity law or criminal law, ISVA work, counselling or therapy, data protection and management, equity and inclusion, financial management, fundraising or commissioning, governance, human resources, information technology, health and safety, marketing and communications, monitoring and evaluation, research and evaluation, strategic planning, sexual violence or VAWG work.

Commitment

The time commitment of a KSAAS trustee is estimated at 12 hours per month, comprising:

• Supervision and support for the Chief Executive Officer
• Six 2 hour board meetings per year (normally online in the evening, but some in person in Canterbury with prior arrangement)
• Annual general meeting (AGM) preparation & Attendance
• Time to read and reflect on reports and papers for meetings
• Attending an annual trustee away day and occasional training sessions
• Attending subcommittees when required

If you are interested in becoming a trustee with KSAAS, please see further details about the role and application process in the attached recruitment pack. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

The KSAAS Trustee Board

Phases Social Enterprise is developing a project (‘SusBright’) to inspire more people in Brighton & Hove to make sustainable choices. The initial stage of the project has been the development of an App, which straddles the worlds of consumerism, citizenship and activism.

The App is nearing the end of the development phase and we need someone to help with the final stages of content creation and collation. This will include contact with local businesses and uploading and editing of content on Wordpress. The successful applicant will also be involved in the next stage of the project: building a network of sustainability-focused organisations across Brighton.  

Work on the App can largely be carried out on a remote basis, with occasional meetings with our CEO and App developer. Building the Network will include attendance at meetings with other local organisations to support our CEO.

You will need to be located in the Brighton & Hove area or thereabouts as this is the focus of the project going forwards.

You will have good attention to detail and should also have excellent communication skills. An interest in sustainability is indispensible. But you do not need a knowledge of  Wordpress – the basic requirements can easily be taught.

This is an opportunity to be involved, from an early stage, in the evolution of an exciting and innovative new project. The successful applicant will experience the development of a non-profit app from the inside and come into contact with a range of other businesses and organisations in the Brighton sustainability sector. They will also be ideally placed to apply for future paid roles as they arise within this project.

Hours can be flexible and subject to discussion. We will probably look for a minimum of one day a week.

Moneyfacts Research Foundation (Charity No 1211382) is looking for its next Chair of the Board of Trustees. It is supported and financed by Moneyfacts Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of Interest rate data.

Moneyfacts Research Foundation has been set up to widen research and knowledge of Interest rates – their use and effects.

Moneyfacts Research Foundation’s Objects are:

• To advance by all available means the education, research and understanding of economics and, in particular, interest rates, their use and purpose and their economic, monetary and domestic objectives and consequences
• The study of the skills and expertise required in interest rate setting, data collection and analysis

Chair Duties

The Chair is expected to:

•  Lead and support the Board of Trustees
• Help us to continue in the direction set by our current Chair
• Represent Moneyfacts Research Foundation externally and help build strategic relationships
• Use their knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.
• Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and scrutinise board papers.

Person Specification

We are looking for a leader with:

• Previous experience as a Chair of a charity or Senior Trustee
• Previous experience at board level in the finance sector
• Background in banking and finance with a strong network of contacts in the sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Bank of England in UK monetary policy
• Ability to lead creatively and strategically
• Ability to work collaboratively as a board member.
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to our charity objects.

Terms of Appointment

• This is an appointment for an initial period of two years.
• This has to be an unpaid voluntary position because it is a charity, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
• Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year. Currently meetings are held in person in Norwich.

The Charity’s main activity is the publication of INTEREST, a journal which comes out every 6 weeks to coincide with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meetings. 

Help create magical Christmas memories for children and families this festive season by becoming a Santa's Grotto Volunteer!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to Elf us bring the magic of Christmas to life at our Santa's Grotto in Cardiff's Winter Wonderland.

Whether you're keen to step into Santa's boots or become one of Santa's helpful Elves, you'll play an important role in creating a fun, welcoming and memorable experience for the children and families who visit us.

By volunteering in the grotto, you'll be helping us raise vital funds and awareness to ensure no family in Wales lives their child's short life alone.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 18+

Location: Santa's Grotto, Cardiff Winter Wonderland, City Hall Lawn, Cardiff CF10 3ND

Commitment: Flexible. Shifts typically last 3–4 hours between 26 November and 23 December.

Thursdays & Fridays: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd December: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Background checks: Santa Volunteer - Enhanced DBS required
Elf Volunteer - No DBS required

Santa’s with existing DBS check preferred, but Tŷ Hafan will cover the cost of any new DBS checks required.

Expenses: Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan's Volunteer Expenses Guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses should follow the agreed process and let the Volunteering Team know in advance.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments for this role.

Activities include:

• Meeting, greeting and chatting to children and their families (Santa)
• Helping create a magical and memorable festive experience
• Giving gifts to children visiting the grotto (Santa and Elves)
• Taking cash and card payments (Elves)
• Taking photographs of children with Santa (Elves)
• Welcoming and supporting families throughout their visit (Elves)

At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.

We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

The Beecroft Bequest is a grant-making fund run by the Museums Association (MA), awarding grants for the purchase of pictures and works of art (furniture or textiles can be considered) not later than the 18th century in date. The fund is administered by a sub-committee of the MA board and awards grants of up to £20,000.

Job description

We are looking for one new member with an understanding of grant giving to join the sub-committee.

The role involves attending at least one online meeting per year and liaising as a committee via email and telephone to deal with applications throughout the year.

The role is not remunerated but expenses are reimbursed.

We are particularly interested in applications from people with a range of diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, people of colour, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people from a range of socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

We are also looking for applicants with experience of grant giving, collections management, community engagement and decolonisation.

All applicants must be individual members of the Museums Association.

If you are interested in this role, please visit our website for more information on how to apply.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 11 October 2026.

Use your experience to support a family — and build your own skills along the way

As a Home-Start Camden & Islington volunteer, you’ll use your own parenting or childcare experience to support a local parent who may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated or lacking confidence. By spending just 2–3 hours a week with a family, you can help them feel more confident in their parenting, access local activities and services, attend appointments, and feel less alone.

At the same time, you’ll develop practical skills in communication, active listening, relationship-building and problem-solving. You’ll learn how to support someone without judgement, build your confidence in working with different families and gain first-hand experience that can strengthen your CV and support future employment or volunteering opportunities.

You’ll receive full preparation before you start, ongoing training and regular support from the Home-Start team, so you won’t be expected to do it alone.

Most importantly, you’ll be able to see the difference your time makes — helping a parent recognise their strengths, feel more confident and make positive changes for themselves and their children.

Looking for a meaningful way to spend one day a week, build your experience and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference?

As an Office Administration Volunteer at Home-Start Camden and Islington, you’ll have the chance to develop practical office, communication and digital skills, meet new people and gain valuable experience working within a local charity.

You’ll be involved in a wide variety of tasks — from supporting events and social media to welcoming visitors and helping our team stay organised. It’s a chance to try new things, use your existing skills and discover what you’re capable of, all while contributing to work that supports local families.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations Manager with all administrative tasks as directed.
• To monitor our general enquiries inbox, maintaining confidentiality at all times and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Processing new referrals by passing the information from new enquiries to the appropriate staff members
• Supporting the wider staff team with digital tasks.
• Answering the office phone, dealing with enquiries where possible and passing messages to the appropriate parties in an efficient manner.
• Shredding confidential paperwork, photocopying, and scanning as needed.
• Greeting visitor to the office, ensuring they are comfortable and feel welcomed.
• Setting up the meeting room for various events, conferences, and training days.
• Distributing flyers and posters to increase family referrals and volunteer recruitment across community spaces in Camden and Islington.
• Shopping for refreshments and other one-off items as needed.
• Organising donations and office space.
• Updating official Home-Start Camden and Islington correspondence forms to reflect the correct contact information etc. Additional Responsibilities based on volunteer’s interests and skills.
• Supporting social media efforts, including making posts and sending messages.
• Helping facilitate and steward events for families, volunteers, funders, partners, and potential donors.
• Designing posters for events using pre-set templates on Canva.

A rewarding opportunity to apply your business expertise to help one of the UK's leading wildlife charities maximise the impact of its trading activities, providing high level governance and strategic commercial foresight (no day-to-day operational management). With every profit turning commercial retail success into wildlife conservation action! Key responsibilities: • Guide staff on commercial, tech, and operational upgrades to boost efficiency. • Analyse sales trends to expand product lines and open new revenue streams. • Evaluate commercial performance to scale profitability safely. • Partner with Trustees, the CEO, and Marketing to align trading with charity goals.

Role Yoga Teacher Volunteer

Service Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviours.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteer with good interpersonal skills, preferably with some mental health awareness training and knowledge of addiction recovery, to teach women interested in enjoying the benefits of physical activity whilst improving their yoga skills.

Location Hackney

Commitment This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. It might be every week or fortnight ideally for a minimum of 3 months.

DBS This role will require us to carry out an enhanced check through the disclosure and barring service.

Activities Deliver yoga classes for women interested in enjoying the mental health benefits of physical activity whilst improving their skills. Preferably the applicant will have mental health awareness training. At a minimum, you will have an understanding of addiction recovery and be sensitive to mental health struggles including eating disorders and body image difficulties.

Support § Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training § Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed § The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons

Role: Fitness Coach Volunteer

Service: Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviours.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteer with good interpersonal skills, preferably with some mental health awareness training and knowledge of addiction recovery, to offer 1-2-1 coaching to women interested in enjoying the benefits of physical activity whilst improving their fitness skills.

Location: Hackney

Commitment: This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. It might be every week or fortnight ideally for a minimum of 3 months.

DBS: This role will require us to carry out an enhanced check through the disclosure and barring service.

Activities: Deliver 1-2-1 fitness coaching for women interested in enjoying the mental health benefits of physical activity whilst improving their fitness skills. Preferably the applicant will have mental health awareness training. At a minimum, you will have an understanding of addiction recovery and be sensitive to mental health struggles including eating disorders and body image difficulties.

Support: Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training § Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed § The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons