Volunteer Roles
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Birmingham Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and 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 confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Please apply online.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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We are looking for a Social Media Specialist who can strategically identify, and post, engaging content for our social media feeds, which will inspire people to support our work with refugees and asylum seekers in Epirus.
In your role, you will interact with our Instagram and Facebook communities to increase engagement, followers and the quality of their experience. You will also identify key influencers and conversations where we can engage to better showcase our work and expand our reach. You are the person who thinks “this would make a good post” while activities are taking place. More than that, your interest and belief in social media as a force for good should be backed with an interest in data and analytics, using them to influence our social media communication strategy.
Skills Required:
- Strong written and spoken English skills
- Proactive, problem-solving mind-set
- Demonstrable ability to manage a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram feed in a professional capacity
- Ability to demonstrate your success at creating and delivering social media strategies for specific projects
- Ability to show your experience at producing regular reports using Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics or similar tools.
- Data-driven and have an evidence-led approach to social media strategy.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends/developments in social media communications.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and respond flexibly.
- Ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify key influential external figures and agencies to further our social media reach and impact.
- Ability to find creative solutions to communications challenges
Skills Desired:
- Experience working in a refugee context or with a vulnerable population
- Experience working in an NGO, Charity or in the field of human rights
- Language skills: Arabic, Persian, Dari, Sorani and/or Kurmanji
Your responsibilities:
- Regularly post and schedule content on Second Tree’s social media feeds.
- Work with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all content on our social media feeds aligns with organisational, and specific project strategies.
- Work with Second Tree team to moderate and respond to comments and interact with followers to best develop our online communities.
- Produce regular reports on social media performance.
- Use Google Analytics (or similar) to produce reports on referrals to the Second Tree website and conversions attributable to social content.
- Advise colleagues and help them to develop content strategies based on previous reports and insights
- Develop social media strategies to expand our reach and impact through social media channels
- Identify key social influencers who we can engage with
- Maintain a strong knowledge of developments, innovations, and new tech in social media and identify any that may be of benefit/interest to Second Tree
What We Offer:
- Accommodation with all the basic amenities (WiFi, laundry, kitchen) covered in a shared team house.
- Transportation for work-related activities (if needed)
- Reference letter pending successful completion of engagement
We have two volunteer houses that can host up to nine people where long-term volunteers are accommodated. Some volunteers choose to rent their own accommodation. In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to join us on the ground and immerse themselves in our work. Your participation could take on many forms, from support in the education programs to activities in the kindergarten to the delivery of workshops and expeditions with the Youth Scouts – we look forward to hearing your ideas on how best to apply your skills in this context. By coming here, you would gain a first-hand experience of the situation on the ground, working in a grassroots organization with a small but dedicated team. This immersion will give you a solid sense of our work, our mission and our approach – which would facilitate your ability to attract supporters.
We encourage applicants to work with us on the ground, but even if you cannot physically come to Greece, we will still consider your application.
NOTE: If you require a visa to stay in Greece for the minimum ten-week commitment, please know that as a Greek NGO, we are unable to sponsor your visa.
How to apply
Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana:
1) Your CV
2) Your cover letter
3) Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)
In your mail, please:
4) Put “Social Media Specialist” as the subject line
5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)
6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to
If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food– and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters.
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent visitor/mentor needed in the Luton area. Do you want to make a difference to a child or young person's life? Do you have 2 - 5 hours per month to spare? Are you 18+?
We require volunteers to mentor/befriend a child or young person in care.
Have fun, take a young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest. Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person's life and help build self-esteem and confidence.
We provide training and on going support and pay expenses to a set limit.
We are looking for someone who can work with a young person who has complex needs and would really need a patient indiviual with a lot to give.
Please contact for more details
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Do you want to make a tangible difference in the lives of rough sleepers in Buckinghamshire?
Connection Support’s Rough Sleeper Outreach Service is dedicated to helping individuals move beyond street life, providing support to find stable accommodation and access the benefits they deserve. We are currently seeking Outreach Volunteers to join our team and assist our Outreach Support Workers in identifying and verifying rough sleepers.
What We Offer:
- Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in someone's life by helping them transition off the streets.
- Training & Support: We provide all necessary training, health and safety measures, and cover all expenses.
- Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive and respectful environment.
Role Details:
- Commitment: 2-3 hours per week, starting at 5/6am.
- Responsibilities: Accompany Outreach Support Workers, help identify and verify rough sleepers, maintain client confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a team.
- Requirements: Non-judgmental, reliable, trustworthy, and able to work as part of a team. No prior experience needed!
Additional Information:
- Volunteer Screening: Becoming a volunteer with Connection Support is subject to references and DBS checks.
Ready to Join Us?
If this opportunity excites you and you want to be part of a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!
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.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our social media strategy. You will be responsible for creating engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our audience, promotes our educational programs, and nurtures our community’s spiritual development.
Key tasks
- Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Roots Academy’s mission and goals.
- Content Creation: Create compelling and informative social media content, including posts, videos, graphics, and stories, that reflects our values and engages our target audience.
- Community Engagement: Build and nurture a vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
- Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and to plan for special events, holidays, and campaigns.
- Audience Growth: Implement strategies to increase our social media following and engagement, including the use of hashtags, collaborations, and promotions.
- Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure that all social media content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align social media efforts with broader organisational objectives.
What we’re looking for
- Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
- Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms.
- Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.
- Strong analytical skills for tracking and evaluating social media performance.
- Understanding of social media advertising and paid promotion.
- Community management experience with the ability to maintain a positive and respectful online environment.
- Graphic Design Software - Basic knowledge of graphic design software like Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite for creating or editing marketing materials.
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
A Little Bit of Sunshine UK is seeking TRUSTEES to join our Board of Trustees.
This is an important point in the charity’s development as we head into our second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services.
Role summary
Location: Remote - may require travel to London/other agreed location where necessary
Closing date for applications: Friday 12th July 2024
Expected Commitment: Attending six full board meetings, reading papers and joining a committee,
About A Little Bit of Sunshine
A Little Bit of Sunshine is the youth-led charity uniting young voices with decision-makers to adress the mental health crisis. Our mission is to secure a brighter future for young people by creating a platform for them to shape the services they access.
At A Little Bit of Sunshine, we believe in the power of youth voice and the importance of users of a service having a voice and feeling listened to. We are working to ensure that young people have a seat at the table when it comes to designing and delivering services to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Together, we champion meaningful change for a world where every young person feels valued and empowered to seek support when they need it. We want to help young people have a say in decisions that affect them.
About the Board
Our Board plays an important role in designing the strategic priorities of the charity, and for overall strategic managment of the charity.
Trustees are accountable for the proper and effective operation of the charity, giving strategic direction to the Chief Executive and the charity’s leadership team, ensuring the financial health and good financial management of the organisation, ensuring that the charity has sufficient funds to support its activities, and protecting the charity's reputation and independence.
We now have a number of trustee vacancies we wish to fill, to complement our existing Board and guide our successful and growing organisation into the next phase of development. We are therefore seeking someone who:
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has legal experience
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is a clincian or a liscened therapist
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has charity management or volunteering experience, or
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has experience in HR and safeguarding
If you have a passion and commitment to support a value-driven organisation, strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, we would be delighted to hear from you. Any travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. However, please note that this is a voluntary and unpaid position.
We are open to applications from people who have not served on a board before and will offer mentoring and support in skills development to enable full participation as a trustee. We understand that people can have different needs and will always work to accommodate them.
Application Process: Please complete the expression of interest form within the Trustee Information Pack by 12th July 2024.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
We’re the youth-led charity uniting young voices with decision makers to address the mental health crisis. | Join us in making a difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We Are REMIX!
Introducing REMIX, a vibrant new youth charity that’s being set to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of young people across London. At REMIX, we believe in the boundless potential of our young people, and we’re dedicated to unlocking it through a suite of evidence-based programmes tailored to nurture essential life skills and personal development.
Our mission is to craft a future where every young individual has the opportunity to thrive. We’re committed to providing dynamic youth work and community-based activities that resonate with the hearts and minds of our young people, supporting them with their healthy lifestyles, essential life skills and personal growth and development, ready to shape their futures.
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from volunteers who are driven, proactive, solution focused and able to help provide HR duties to our brand new youth charity as one of our HR Team members. We are recruiting 3 volunteers to join us at REMIX for a few hours per week who are a positive driving force and role models with exceptional people skills and the ability to support our volunteering programme, including recruiting and selecting volunteers, training volunteers and creating an amazing team culture that motivates and values volunteers and ensures we retain our volunteers for long periods of time for our brand new youth charity in London, allowing us to kickstart our journey and make a difference to young peoples lives.
Why Volunteer with REMIX?
- Make a Difference: Your time and passion can create opportunities for volunteers that will change young lives.
- Positive Environment: Join a safe and non-judgmental space where growth happens and where you will be responible for shaping that environment and culture.
- Flexible Commitment: A few hours per week can make a lasting impact.
- Be a Role Model: Inspire volunteers, as well as the next generation and be part of their success stories.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We Are REMIX!
Introducing REMIX, a vibrant new youth charity that’s being set to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of young people across London. At REMIX, we believe in the boundless potential of our young people, and we’re dedicated to unlocking it through a suite of evidence-based programmes tailored to nurture essential life skills and personal development.
Our mission is to craft a future where every young individual has the opportunity to thrive. We’re committed to providing dynamic youth work and community-based activities that resonate with the hearts and minds of our young people, supporting them with their healthy lifestyles, essential life skills and personal growth and development, ready to shape their futures.
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from a volunteer who has website development/design experience who is able to create a one page website during our set up phase as we dont currently have any funding, that can be turned into a full website once we are registered as a charity in the next 3-6 months.
We are looking for a youth friendly, vibrant and visually appealing website that meets our brand and will help promote REMIX and help us raise awareness and get recognised.
Why Volunteer with REMIX?
- Make a Difference: Your time and passion can change young lives.
- Positive Environment: Join a safe and non-judgmental space where growth happens.
- Flexible Commitment: A few hours per week can make a lasting impact.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
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We Are REMIX!
Introducing REMIX, a vibrant new youth charity that’s being set to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of young people across London. At REMIX, we believe in the boundless potential of our young people, and we’re dedicated to unlocking it through a suite of evidence-based programmes tailored to nurture essential life skills and personal development.
Our mission is to craft a future where every young individual has the opportunity to thrive. We’re committed to providing dynamic youth work and community-based activities that resonate with the hearts and minds of our young people, supporting them with their healthy lifestyles, essential life skills and personal growth and development, ready to shape their futures.
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from volunteers who have graphic design experience who are able to create some youth friendly, vibrant and visually appealing graphic designs to help promote REMIX and help us raise awareness and get recognised.
We need a volunteer with experience in graphic design who can help us create and build momentum and excitement for our new youth charity in London, creating some visually appealing content, such as;
- Welcome Booklets to positively introduce REMIX with inspiring flair and empowering clarity, showcasing who we are and what we do.
- Social Media Posts that captivate our audience on Instagram and beyond, promotes our charity, tells our story and informs on whats happening within the charity.
- Roller Banners to be our visual ambassador at local events and at our programmes, promoting REMIX locally.
- Info Graphics to propel our cause with motion graphics, telling our story and so much more.
- Recruitment Packs, Guides, Training Manuals and other Internal Documents that are branded and well presented giving out vital information about our new youth charity, etc.
- Business Stationery that establish our identity with sleek, branded materials such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Posters that command attention both online and in the physical world, inspire young people and encourage people to join us on our journey.
Why Volunteer with REMIX?
- Make a Difference: Your time and passion can change young lives.
- Positive Environment: Join a safe and non-judgmental space where growth happens.
- Flexible Commitment: A few hours per week can make a lasting impact.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.