Volunteer Roles

Lead the Change! Join Urban Youth as a Volunteer Trustee

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact? Urban Youth, an exciting and vibrant new start up youth work organisation based in London, currently being started up, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.

What’s Our Mission?

Our mission is to foster an inclusive and dynamic environment that inspires London’s youth to connect, learn, and grow. Through innovative programmes and meaningful opportunities, we aim to transform lives and strengthen communities.

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.

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? Urban Youth, an exciting and vibrant new start up youth work organisation based in London, currently being started up, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.

What’s Our Mission?

Our mission is to foster an inclusive and dynamic environment that inspires London’s youth to connect, learn, and grow. Through innovative programmes and meaningful opportunities, we aim to transform lives and strengthen communities.

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.

Volunteer Administrator – Help Us Support Animal Welfare!

Location: RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch – Home based

 Role Type:Volunteer – Administrator

Manager: CEO

Do You Have Strong Admin Skills?

Would you like to use your organisation and communication skills to support animal welfare?

At RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch, we are looking for a highly efficient administrator to help our busy team with essential admin tasks. By donating your time and skills, you’ll play a key role in helping us run smoothly and effectively, ensuring we can continue making a difference to the lives of animals.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As a volunteer administrator, you will:

● Support a worthwhile cause and help improve animal welfare.

● Gain valuable skills and experience in administration.

● Be part of a friendly and dedicated team.

● Enjoy a fun and fulfilling role at the heart of the local community.

● Training and development opportunities, including induction and ongoing support.

● Access to the RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials.

What You’ll Be Doing:

● Answering enquiries over the telephone, by email, and by letter.

● Assisting with general administration duties as required such as documentation, scanning and providing support to the CEO, Operations Manager and Finance Manager.

● Supporting the team with ad hoc office tasks.

● Ensuring all data is handled confidentially in line with data protection regulations.

● Supporting the team with ordering supplies.

What We’re Looking For:

● Good organisational skills with attention to detail.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

● Basic IT and administrative skills, including experience with email and telephone communication.

● An understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles.

What’s in It for You?

● Meet new people and make new friends.

● Learn new skills to enhance your CV.

● A comprehensive induction and training programme relevant to your role.

● Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of your local community.

● Know that your time and effort is making a real difference to the welfare of animals.

● We’re happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while volunteering.

Practical Considerations:

● Health & Safety: You’ll need to complete a simple online Health & Safety course before starting the role.

Disclaimer:

Our voluntary roles are subject to:

● An informal interview and trial period.

● Submission of two referees’ contact details.

● Completion of relevant training and assessments for the role.

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, an exciting and vibrant new start up youth work organisation based in London, currently being started up, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.

What’s Our Mission?

Our mission is to foster an inclusive and dynamic environment that inspires London’s youth to connect, learn, and grow. Through innovative programmes and meaningful opportunities, we aim to transform lives and strengthen communities.

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.

Canine Partners are looking for volunteers who can provide loving homes for our young dogs, aged 14 months upwards, whilst helping to train them to be canine partners.

By volunteering you will:

• Be a valued member of our Charity
• Know that you are integrally involved in the care and training of a dog that will change the life of a person waiting for their Canine Partner
• Benefit from the companionship and enjoyment of having a dog in your life without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership
  • Meet like-minded people
  • Can develop your knowledge of puppy development and training.

 ‘With out the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs.’

What is involved

• Commitment to providing a loving home, care, and training for a dog for the duration of their time in training.
• We consider this a full-time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight.
• Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are between 7.30 - 9.30am and 4-6pm. We try to be as flexible as possible with the times that are best for you.
• Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.
• Attend an Introduction session before we coordinate a dog into your care
• With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas. For example:
  • Home behaviour
  • Social behaviour
  • Behaviour around other animals
  • Walking on a lead
  • Off lead exercise
• Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer.

What we require from you

• You live within a 30-minute drive of our training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
• That you, as the dog's main carer, are over 18 years of age
• You have a dog friendly secure garden
• Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.
• All members of the household are keen to foster.
• There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment
• Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role
• Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog
• That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog
• Attend two training sessions each year
• Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners

Support and Training

• Induction process which includes telephone assessment and home visit
• On-going Instruction and support from our dog trainers. This will be in person, via video link, phone calls, handouts etc.
• Holiday cover and appointments cover can be arranged.
• Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a training session with a Canine Partner representative
• Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

This collections volunteer role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money.

There is no minimum time commitment, but the role requires a level of regular commitment to ensure that tasks are completed.

Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering support, security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.

By volunteering at Canine Partners, you contribute to something incredibly special - ‘transforming the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs’

By volunteering you will:

• Be a valued member of our Charity
• Can work with dogs without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership
• Be able to meet like-minded people
• Gain practical experience in the field of canine care and welfare.

‘With out the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs’

What we require from you

• Age 18 or over
• Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations
• Polite, confident and personable manner
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent record keeping skills

Support and Training

• Public Liability Insurance
• Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a talk.
• Volunteer clothing and ID badge
• Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
• Guidance on cash handling
• Income monitoring sheet provided
• Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education. 

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives. 

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

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:
Selection Events for this role will be held on the evenings of 23 and 24 April 2025. 23 April will be at Southampton (Bitterne) HQ, and 24 April will be at Southampton (Millbrook) HQ.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Events will be scheduled at Southampton (Bitterne) and Southampton (Millbrook) HQs. Dates TBC.

Community First Aider course will be held at Southampton (Bitterne) HQ. Date TBC.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 20/04/2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

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

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 30th April 2925

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

We are looking for Volunteer Administrators to join our Community Education team – committed people with experience in performing administrative duties and great IT skills.

As a Community Education Administrator, you will be responsible for handling bookings and administration to support Community Education courses, playing a key role in supporting training for members of our communities and schools by assisting them in training enquiries and ensuring courses are correctly processed in our systems.

If you are passionate about educating communities in first aid and want to influence growth of the Community Education courses through effective customer service administration then this role is for you – please click the link to apply, we look forward to hearing from you!

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

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

Expected to undergo a DBS check, e-learning modules, safeguarding level 2, fundamentals, principles, youth leader first aid and a day warrant.

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 14th June 2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

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

Expected to undergo a DBS check, e-learning modules, safeguarding level 2, fundamentals, principles, youth leader first aid and a day warrant.

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 14th June 2025

=To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

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

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

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 28th April 2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

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

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

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 28th April 2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Are you committed to delivering high quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

As a County Lead of Essex, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.

We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county

The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice.

This role requires a commitment of 5-6 hours per week. We encourage flexible arrangements such as role-sharing or co-leadership, and you’ll have the opportunity to review your volunteering pattern with your line manager to ensure it suits both your needs and those of the organisation.

Interview dates will be 8th, 9th,14th, 15th,16th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd May, via Teams, please state in your application if there are any dates/ times you cannot do.

The closing date Is the 29th April 2025.