Volunteer Roles

Ignite the Buzz! Join Urban Youth as a Volunteer Marketing and Communications Specialist

Are you a storyteller at heart with a flair for creating excitement? Urban Youth, a vibrant new youth work organisation based in London, currently being set up and is looking for a talented and passionate Marketing and Communications Volunteer to help us share our story and amplify our impact.

What’s Our Mission?

Urban Youth is all about empowering young people from disadvantaged urban areas to thrive, grow, and become resilient, confident members of their community. Through imaginative and impactful projects, we’re building a brighter future—one inspiring opportunity at a time!

What’s the Role?

As a Marketing and Communications Volunteer, you’ll be at the forefront of spreading our message and creating a buzz around our work. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Develop creative and engaging marketing campaigns to raise awareness of Urban Youth.

• Craft compelling stories, posts, and content that capture the essence of our mission.

• Build excitement and connection across digital platforms and within communities.

• Work closely with our team to ensure we communicate with impact and authenticity.

Why Join Us?

• Play a vital role in amplifying the voice and vision of Urban Youth.

• Gain valuable experience in marketing and communications while making a tangible impact.

• Collaborate with an inspiring team dedicated to transforming young lives and communities.

This Is Your Moment to Shine

If you’re creative, resourceful, and passionate about storytelling and marketing, Urban Youth is your stage. Together, let’s craft a story that inspires action and changes lives.

Lay Trustee
Remote based
Approximately 4 to 6 board meetings per year in London
Voluntary, with expenses 

We’re looking for a leader with vision and a passion for the work of the College. We expect that our Trustees play a very important role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). 

Decisions made by the Board of Trustees will help set the direction of our charity, play essential role in decision-making and have a major influence on the success of our work. Becoming a trustee is a fantastic way to make a difference for our organisation and our vital work in local communities. 

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction for RCEM and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with governing documents as well as financial, legal and regulatory guidelines. You can find out more about the roles and responsibilities of Trustees on the gov uk website guide called: The Essential Trustee. You can also see more information on our website.

Applications will be by CV and covering letter, via the application button.

Closing date: Midnight on 12 May 2025.
Interview dates: Expected to be held in first week of July 2025.

Lead the Change! Join Urban Youth as a Volunteer Trustee

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact? Urban Youth, a dynamic new youth work organisation based in London, currently being set up is seeking Volunteer Trustees to help shape the future of our mission to empower young people and transform communities.

What’s Our Mission?

Urban Youth is dedicated to empowering young people from disadvantaged urban areas to thrive, grow, and become resilient, confident members of their community. Through imaginative and impactful projects, we’re building a brighter future—one inspiring opportunity at a time!

What’s the Role?

As a Volunteer Trustee, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering the direction and strategy of Urban Youth. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure we achieve our vision and goals.

• Share your expertise to support and strengthen the organisation.

• Act as an ambassador for Urban Youth, representing the organisation with passion and integrity.

• Uphold our values, ensuring we operate ethically, transparently, and with a commitment to excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Make a profound impact on the lives of young people and their communities.

• Be part of an innovative and ambitious start-up with a vision for transformative change.

• Collaborate with a talented and motivated team of professionals and volunteers.

This Is Your Moment to Lead

If you’re driven by a desire to create opportunities and build brighter futures, Urban Youth invites you to join us as a Trustee. Let’s work together to empower the next generation to thrive.

Join Electrical Safety First as Trustee and Chair of the Finance Committee to help ensure everyone has the right to be safe from the dangers that electricity can present.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 5th May 2025

Location: London SE1 0ES

Time commitment: c.1 day per month

About Electrical Safety First

Electrical Safety First (ESF) is a campaigning charity that aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by electricity in UK homes. We do this by working closely with Government, the electrical industry, manufacturers, retailers and consumer safety organisations to improve safety regulation and standards. We run media and digital campaigns to share advice and guidance with consumers that will help them to stay safe in their homes.

We campaign on issues that include electrical safety within housing standards, regulation of the sale of electrical goods on online marketplaces, and protecting people vulnerable to increased risk of electric shock and electrical fires.

We also consider the future safe use of electricity in the home as we transition to electrifying our heating and transport and making homes and appliances smarter.

We run an annual consumer survey that looks at general attitudes towards electrical safety, and we carry out research on specific areas of interest, including product safety, housing, electric vehicles and how we will use electricity in the future.

Our consumer campaigns, delivered through the media and online via our social media channels, aim to increase awareness of the dangers of electricity and encourage people to make simple changes that will help them stay safe in their homes.

We also publish reports on key electrical safety issues to provide evidence and recommendations for change and use our technical expertise to influence standards, regulations and legislation.

About the role

It’s a hugely exciting time to be involved with ESF, given the rise in electricity use as we transition to more electrification of our heating and transport. As the Government strives to achieve our net zero targets, our work has never been more important in protecting people and helping to make our increasingly electric world a safer place.

We have a committed Board of Trustees with a wide range of skills, but with completed terms creating some vacancies, there is an opportunity for a new Trustee to bring fresh energy and inspiration.

With our current Chair of the Finance Committee stepping into the role of Chair of the Board, we are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Board as a Trustee and the new Chair of the Finance Committee.

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of Electrical Safety First, ensuring the charity’s sustainability and effectiveness in achieving its mission.

Who we are looking for

You will have experience operating at a strategic level, ideally with experience in the commercial sector and an understanding of charity finance.

You will effectively chair the quarterly Finance Committee at ESF, with previous experience of chairing a committee.

We expect the time commitment to be, on average, the equivalent of one day a month, inclusive of preparing for meetings, attending four board meetings and four subcommittees, an annual Board away day each year, and any other events throughout the year that you are willing and able to attend.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 5th May 2025.

Calling All Inspiring Leaders! Become a Volunteer Coordinator for Urban Youth

Are you passionate about empowering others and ready to play a vital role in shaping our team? Join Urban Youth, a dynamic new youth work organisation based in London, dedicated to creating transformative and empowering opportunities for young people across the city.

What’s Our Mission?

Urban Youth is all about empowering young people from disadvantaged urban areas to thrive, grow, and become resilient, confident members of their community. Through imaginative and impactful projects, we’re building a brighter future—one inspiring opportunity at a time!

What’s the Role?

We’re searching for an energetic and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to help us build a culture of collaboration, motivation, and excellence. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Recruit and inspire a talented pool of volunteers who are passionate about making a difference.

• Motivate and train volunteers to ensure they feel equipped and empowered to contribute meaningfully.

• Foster a culture of enthusiasm, growth, and connection within our volunteer team.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of an exciting new start-up with a clear vision for change and transformation.

• Play a crucial role in empowering volunteers who will directly impact young lives.

• Gain invaluable experience in leadership, training, and coordination.

This Is Your Moment to Lead

If you have a knack for motivating and inspiring people, a passion for community development, and a vision for change, Urban Youth is the place for you. Let’s work together to empower the next generation to thrive.

Calling All Creative Souls! Become a Volunteer Graphic Designer for Urban Youth

Are you bursting with creativity and ready to make a real difference? Dive into a thrilling journey with Urban Youth, a vibrant new youth work organisation based in London, starting up to create transformative and empowering opportunities for young people across the city!

We're on a mission to empower young people from disadvantaged urban areas to thrive, grow, and become resilient, confident members of their community. Through imaginative and impactful projects, we're building a brighter future—one inspiring opportunity at a time!

What's the Role?

We’re searching for a passionate and talented volunteer graphic designer to help us bring our vision to life. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Design a compelling brand and logo for Urban Youth that sparks joy, excitement, and connection.

• Capture the attention of young people across London and encourage them to join the movement!

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible impact on young people’s lives while flexing your creative skills.

• Be part of an ambitious and dynamic team with a vision to inspire, empower, and transform.

• Gain valuable experience while shaping a brand that will resonate with young people and communities.

This Is Your Moment to Shine

If you have a passion for design and a heart for change, Urban Youth is the place for you. Let’s work together to empower the next generation to thrive.

Perinatal Support Volunteers provide one-to-one support to parents during pregnancy and up to nine months after the birth. These parents either have mental health issues or are at risk of developing them.

Perinatal Support Volunteers visit these families once a week (usually weekdays during working hours) for 2-3 hours, providing emotional support and practical help in the family’s home or local community. Support is aimed at empowering parents and building resilience beyond the support period.

The type of support Perinatal Support Volunteers provide to parents may include:

• An empathetic and non-judgemental listening ear
• Support to prepare for parenthood
• Support to build confidence in parenting skills
• Support to develop a positive relationship with their infant
• Support to establish daily and weekly routines
• Support to take time for self-care
• Support to manage the things that are causing stress
• Support to access relevant services
• Support to access local green spaces
• Support to make connections with other parents

No special qualifications are necessary to become a Perinatal Support Volunteer, but Home-Start volunteers are usually either parents or grandparents themselves, or people with experience of young children and family life. We particularly welcome volunteers with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges.

RNIB is looking for enthusiastic and noisy volunteers to join our London Marathon Cheer Squad on Sunday 27th April 2025. Lend your voice and energy to cheer on our amazing runners at various RNIB Cheer Points along the route. If you can spare a few hours of your time, you can make a difference by motivating and supporting our inspirational runners.

How often will I be needed?

• 4 Hours per Event

Location

Region

• Greater London

Additional location information

• We need volunteers for our RNIB London Marathon on Sunday 27th April 2025 at either: • Cheer Point 1- Tower Hill from 10am until 2pm • Cheer Point 2 - Embankment, London from 1.30pm until 5.30pm

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 16 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• Friendly, confident, good at working in a team and available on 27th April 2025.

UK London based applicants only

Home-Start Croydon offers parents the support they need to help give their children the best start in life. As a Parent Champion Volunteer you will be engaging with families from your own community, providing peer to peer support and promoting services for children under 5 and their families. By connecting with other parents and carers, Parent Champions help communities thrive, breaking barriers and reducing isolation.

Key activities

• Engage with parents with children under 5 years old
• Build good knowledge of own community and links with local families
• Signpost parents to children’s centres and local organisations providing services for families
• Talk with parents in groups
• Facilitate parents to build peer to peer support groups
• Provide information on childcare options including the free early learning for two year olds
• Record accurate information manually
• Attend training and personal development activities
• Meet the Parent Champion Coordinator and other Parent Champions to share good practice

Person Specification

• Have experience of being a parent or carer
• Ability to talk and listen to other parents and understand their world
• Have a non-judgemental attitude
• Have an understanding of the difficulties parents face when looking for childcare
• Have a positive experience of using formal childcare and family services
• Have an understanding about confidentiality
• Have an awareness on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Have knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities, fairness and diversity
• Be able to keep basic records as requested by Home-Start

By volunteering with us in one of our amazing retail spaces you will be raising essential funds for Oxfam – all whilst learning new skills and meeting some incredible people.

What you will be doing

• Undertaking shop related tasks agreed with the Manager, for example:
• Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock.
• Chatting to customers, giving great service on the till.
• Researching valuable and vintage stock.
• Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays.
• Photographing and listing items for the online shop.

The skills you need

• We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering
• Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required
• Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others

What's in it for you

• Some lunch and travel costs paid (speak to the Manager first to understand what is covered)
• Access to training and development
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Free confidential support by the Retail Trust
• Possible references for future employers

Home-Start Camden & Islington (HSC&I) offers free, confidential support and practical help to parents of children under five in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington who are struggling.

We are looking for volunteers with parenting or child caring experience to support families for 2-3 hours per week, for a minimum of one year upon completing the preparation course.

We provide a preparation course for all volunteers before they start to visit families, which covers all the essential training and information you will require.

The main task of a volunteer is to visit families in their own homes on a regular basis, to offer a combination of the following: Friendship / Practical Help / A listening ear / To accompany to appointments, or help access local amenities / The opportunity to share ideas of skills, leading to increased parental confidence / Links to community resources and support systems

Become a governor at MidKent College, supporting the provision of high-quality education and training and driving the ambitions and prosperity of our communities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Location: Maidstone and Medway, Kent

Time commitment: 4 governing body meetings per year

About MidKent College

MidKent College is at the heart of our community, with a serious commitment and drive to help our students, local businesses, and local economy thrive and grow through high-quality education and training.

We’re ambitious, forward-thinking and innovative, both in the way we deliver to our customers and in the way we manage and develop our people. We’re committed to being a vibrant and supportive part of our local communities and working closely in partnership with local government, public services, primary care trusts, and employers.

We achieved a ‘Good with outstanding features’ Ofsted rating in October 2024 and are confident that this reflects each department, person, and student’s continued hard work, aspirations, and achievements in aspiring for excellence.

We have three campuses: Maidstone (also home to our Institute of Technology, 6th Form Centre and Green Construction hubs), Medway, and the Medway School of Arts site in Chatham’s Historic Dockyard.

About the role

We want to engage a new Safeguarding Governor to join our non-executive governing body.  Our expert Board, currently comprising 15 members, collectively monitors the progress and development of the College to ensure we achieve our strategic priorities. Our Governors come from various industries and backgrounds, including local authority, higher education, engineering, and financial services.

We will require you to be an expert in your field and ambitious for the College and its students, driven by our values – Resilience, Purpose, Passion, and Pride.

As Safeguarding Governor, you will work closely with Christina Hart, Executive Director for Student Services, and her team to provide support, scrutiny, and assurance and contribute to wider Governor responsibilities within the Governing Body Meetings.

For your time, energy, and expertise, we promise to ensure you receive the critical support and development you will need to succeed in this non-executive role.

We will invest in you as you are investing in us. Through our partnerships with national membership and sector-based organisations, we look forward to working with you to recognise how fundamental the further education sector is to our country’s economic development and, more crucially, to the lives of the people who study with us — regardless of their age, background, or prior learning.

Who we are looking for

You will be an experienced leader in safeguarding who can effectively support and challenge, oversee policy, monitor and evaluate performance, and ensure that safeguarding is part of the College’s culture, providing a safe and inclusive environment for all our students and staff.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to MidKent College and our strategic priorities.

It would be beneficial if you have experience of, or prior exposure to, a non-executive board and can recognise the key differentiators between strategic oversight and operational delivery.

You should also have knowledge of corporate governance and how fundamental it is to an organisation’s success and sustainability.

Across all of this, we need our Safeguarding Governor to devote the necessary time to the role. It is so important to us that you can take on this public duty for the benefit of tens of thousands of students who will study and train through us over the coming years ahead.

Peridot Partners and MidKent College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable GCSE Science tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses. 

What will you be doing? 

- Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person. 

- Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to GCSE combined science or each of the individual areas (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). 

- Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions. 

What are we looking for? 

Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCSE science concepts and specifications.

Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.

Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.

You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.

What difference will you make? 

Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.

Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.

Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. 

What will you gain?

The opportunity to fight education inequities and make a difference in a young person's life

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Safeguarding level one training

Skill development opportunities and practical experience 

Do you enjoy multi-tasking and coordinating events? Is attention to detail one of your strengths? If so, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need an Armed Forces background, just good organisation, and IT skills.

What is an Administration Coordinator?

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas, each delivering support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Every branch has a team of volunteers who make this possible.

The Administrator Coordinator is a key member of the team, ensuring the smooth running of the branch and supporting day to day operations. This role is at the heart of the branch, overseeing the group inbox, organising meetings, and liaising with volunteers and external stakeholders.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.

We aim to provide financial, practical, and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need excellent administrators to keep things running efficiently behind the scenes.

What would you be doing?

• Every SSAFA Branch has different needs, however, below are the main activities of a Branch Administration Coordinator.
• Overseeing enquiries: Overseeing the administration of the branch shared inbox and post, ensuring queries are answered.
• Getting people together: Organising internal meetings, both virtually and face to face
• Planning and organising: Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to arrange events such as the Branch Annual General Meeting
• Note taking and recording: Maintaining accurate records of meetings and decisions.
• Communicating: Supporting the Branch Chair with internal communications, keeping other volunteers up to date and informed
• Tracking and ordering: Keeping a record of branch assets, ordering stationery, and ensuring maintenance of equipment
• Supporting health and safety: Supporting the Branch Chair with administration of personal, office and event risk assessments where required

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Give back to the Armed Forces community.
• Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across your local area.
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What training and support would I receive?

• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers
• Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
• Support from regional volunteering and operations employees
• Regular meetings and events to learn and share information.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Some experience of coordinating people or events is beneficial.
• Good IT skills e.g., confident using email and online diaries– you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
• Respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
• This role would suit someone who would like to volunteer regularly, each week.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA takes the utmost care at every step of volunteer recruitment to ensure that the people we involve are suitable and appropriate. All measures taken are to help make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

Are references required? Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a criminal record check required? No