Volunteer Leader Volunteer Roles

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform peoples lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Head of Services, who will lead the management of our services, including overseeing our service delivery, ensuring we provide the highest quality support to our community.

As the Head of Services, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Service Leader: Manage services and oversee the delivery of our services, ensuring they meet the needs of our community and adhere to our high standards.
• Programme Developer: Design and implement new programmes that align with our mission and address the evolving needs of those we support.
• Team Coordinator: Lead and inspire our team of volunteers and staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our services, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence and ensure we make a positive impact and provide the evidence of it.
• Community Advocate: Represent SUNSHINE in the community, building relationships with stakeholders and advocating for our cause.
• Charity Leadership: Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team at SUNSHINE and help our small immerging charity make a BIG impact.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Leadership Experience: You have experience in service delivery, programme management, or a related field.
• Innovative Thinker: You bring creativity and strategic insight to develop and enhance our services.
• Compassionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

The Men in Sheds Project: Is a project specifically for men aged 50+. It provides a well equipped workshop space where men can work together on a range of practical activities. We currently have ‘sheds’ in Blidworth and Worksop. The project aims to:

- encourage men to be more socially active

- give members an outlet for their skills and the opportunity to learn new skills

- provide a break amongst friends for older men who are carers

- give retired men the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the local community

- provide access to information and other local services Members are encouraged to take ownership of their ’shed’.

What impact does this role have? This role helps combat social isolation for men over the age of 50.

What activities might you be involved in?

• To unlock the shed and get it ready for use, heating, check for unsafe items of machines etc.

• Supervising workshop sessions, alongside another volunteer.

• Collect or oversee the payment of subscriptions, ensure that members book in on the attendance register

• Assist members if needed with projects, lifting etc.

• Agree with members in advance on the price of projects that members make

• Take payment for items when finished, issue a receipt and record the sale

• Encourage work that could be done to members, orders, seasonal items etc.

• Meet and greet visitors, ensure they comply with all safety requirements and to sign in

• Meet and greet potential new members, show them around the shed and briefly describe the aims and function of the shed. Arrange a meeting with a shed leader for induction if interested. Ensure they comply with all safety requirements and to sign in

• (With one other Volunteer or member) Count and record subscriptions & tea fund at the end of the day and put away in the safe 

• You will be supported by a staff member from the Men in Sheds Team 

• To check that everything is switched off, the ‘Red Button’ is pressed and to lock up at the end of the day

• Reporting any concerns to the Shed leader

What are we looking for?

➢ Friendly personality and approachable manner

➢ Ability to use own initiative to work alone, or as part of a team

➢ Understanding of the workshop environment and/ or working with power tools

➢ Appreciation of the need to follow health and safety guidelines

o Ensure members follow the shed’s General Safety Rules

o Ensure that all members work in a safe manner

o Ensure machines are not used inappropriately

o Ensure members wear the correct PPE equipment as per the H&S notices,

o To wear PPE equipment yourself, if you don’t use PPE and injure yourself, you could be negligent, the shed will not accept any responsibility for your injury. This should also be pointed out to members

o Ensure there is no smoking in the shed, only in the outside designated smoking area

o Stop other members from carrying out unsafe practices or report it to a Shed Leader immediately

o Actively contribute to keeping the shed clean and tidy

➢ Expected levels of conduct include:

o Treat members and fellow volunteers in a friendly and supportive approachable manner

o Not use rude, offensive, threatening or abusive behaviour, language or gestures

o If anybody is deemed under the influence they will be asked to leave the shed and not to return until sober

o Report any incidents or breach of any of the above to the Shed Leader in confidence

o Report any complaints about the project / charity in line with Age UK Notts’ Compliments and Complaints procedure

➢ Be able to cover a session either weekly or to provide cover on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Ability to work sensitively and confidentially with men from a variety of backgrounds.

➢ Willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We are looking for volunteers who can regularly commit to at least one session per week.

• The Worksop Shed: Open Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 2pm and we are looking for volunteers on all days.
• The Blidworth Shed: Open Tuesday 9am - 2pm & Thursday 9am - 1pm and will soon be opening on a Wednesday (9am until 2pm), and we are looking for volunteers on a Wednesday and a Thursday.

Days to be agreed with the shed.

Please note that this volunteer role is aimed at the older male population who attends the shed and applicants must have been a member of the shed for at least 3 months.

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

We need volunteers to create our welcoming night shelter and save lives this winter. It is open from 6th January 2025 to the end of March and provides a safe place for people who otherwise would be living on the street.

There are a variety of roles including hosts, cooks, assistant cooks, drivers and shift leaders who oversee small teams of volunteers. Training is provided for everyone. 

The shelter is at a different church venues each evening, rotating around seven churches in Wycombe or the surrounding area. 

Shelter volunteers can take on multiple shifts and roles. There are three night shelter shifts, outlined below. As well as roles at the shelter venues, there are daytime jobs that need doing. If being up late isn’t for you, have a look at our laundry and driver roles.

Evening shift, 6pm – 10:00pm

• Set up venue including laying out beds, towels, tables.
• Welcome and check in guests
• Socialise and share a meal with our guests

Night shift, 9.30pm – 7am Volunteers for this shift in particular are most welcome

• Make sure guests are settled for the night and that there is a quiet atmosphere so people can sleep.
• You’ll sleep in 3-4 hour shifts so two volunteers are awake at all times to ensure guest safety and manage arising.

Morning shift, 6.45am – 8.30am

• Help serve breakfast.
• Ensure guests are awake and ready to leave the shelter on time.
• Clean and tidy venue and help load the shelter van.

Working hands-on to deliver inpatient surgical care to our patients, the Ward Nurses work around the clock to see that each and every patient receives the care and attention they deserve.

• Administer holistic patient care to assigned patients and expect to care for both adults and children on a 20 bed open ward

• Employ recent surgical experience in providing pre- and post-operative care to patients receiving maxillofacial, reconstructive plastic, general, obstetric fistula repair, gynecological or orthopedic surgery. Experience in one of these surgical specialties preferred

• Partner with local Day Crew translators to provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care to patients

• Coordinate patient care with the specialty Team Leaders, Charge Nurses, Hospitalist Physicians and Surgeons

PLEASE NOTE: This role is only needed for the Christmas period

You will contribute to ending homelessness by:

Performers bring festive joy, create a warm and inviting atmosphere in our centres and help guests relax and have fun. 

If you are a performer, magician, caricaturist or have some other special skill that is entertaining and appropriate for our centres, we want to hear from you.

What you will gain

• You will have the opportunity to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period 
• The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment 
• Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events Support and advice from Crisis at Christmas staff team    
• Experience in running activities 
• A platform for building confidence 
• Skills and knowledge in providing services for people experiencing homelessness

Core tasks

Your tasks may include: 

• Providing a fun and engaging entertainment activity for our members, whether that be singing, dancing, or magic! 
• You will help to create a warm and welcoming environment, and encourage members to get involved and enjoy the entertainment. 
• We will support you to plan and deliver the activity.

Who we are looking for

• Experience of performing fun and accessible entertainment shows
• Plenty of ideas about entertainment that guests may enjoy
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with vulnerable guests  
• A positive attitude and the ability to encourage and motivate guests who may not have watched any live entertainment for a long time.
• Ability to work with the Shift Team and report any potential issues to the shift leader 
• Ability to deliver Crisis at Christmas services in a fair manner ensuring that the safety of the guests and volunteers is of paramount importance at all times
• Be a positive role model for all volunteers exhibiting behaviours outlined in the Volunteers Code of Conduct

Additional information

• We expect volunteers to comply with Crisis policies including health and safety, data protection and code of conduct at all times  
• To maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all accessible information about guests and the organisation  
• Be positive, productive and have the passion to help end homelessness  
• We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming, remain relevant and are fully accessible to everyone that we help and support.  
• We are particularly welcoming of volunteers from diverse and other marginalised communities, as this helps us ensure the best experience for those that we are here to help.  
• People who have lived experience of homelessness are also particularly welcome to apply. 

GROUP WRITER (VOLUNTEER)

Role title: Group Writer (Volunteer)
Location: London (Remote or occasional meetings in Camden)
Hours: At least 1 hour per week

This position is open to anyone interested in supporting a local environmental group focused on sustainability and climate action in the borough of Camden.  

Duties

Most common duties:

• Write and edit engaging blog posts on environmental issues, campaign updates, and community activities.
• Draft and distribute a monthly newsletter to keep group members informed about group progress and upcoming events.
• Work with the Social Media Manager to create  compelling social media posts for platforms like Twitter, and Instagram to promote campaigns and raise awareness.
• Develop campaign manifestos, advocacy letters to MPs, and other official communications and collaborate with the campaigns leader to ensure cohesive messaging across platforms and media.
• Assist in planning written content for events, including promotional materials or follow-up summaries.
• Proofread and refine group content  to ensure clarity and consistency.

Person specification

Essential:

• Min 18 years old.
• Writing skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about environmental issues and sustainability.
• Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with environmental policies and campaigns.
• Previous experience in communications, journalism, or content creation is an advantage.

If you are interested in this role, please send us a few lines about why you would be interested in volunteering in our group and for this particular role

Volunteer for the friendliest club in London!

About the opportunity

Can you spare 2 hours a week on a Thursday evening to work with some of the most friendly, welcoming people you’ll ever meet? If so, then please come and help our volunteers to organise fun activities at our ever-growing club for people with learning disabilities. No previous experience is needed, you just need a caring attitude and sense of fun.

Our club is split into two age groups 14-25 yrs (Juniors Club) and 25 yrs+ (Vets Club). You have a chance to make a real difference to either group by creating new experiences, helping our members to grow in confidence, build friendships and learn new skills. Our specialist club leaders will support and train you and you’ll benefit from working in a very rewarding environment!

What are we looking for?

• You do not need previous experience, just an open mind and a positive attitude towards disability.
• You need to be willing to have fun and commit to The Vets Club or Juniors Club, on at least a fortnightly basis.
• You will need enthusiasm and good communication
• Available regularly (but not necessarily every week) on Thursdays between 7pm and 9pm.

Why take part?

The Squad helps to reduce social isolation; helps vulnerable people to grow in confidence and play a part in their wider community. 

In this scheme you will no doubt learn new things about yourself and life.  You will develop great skills and be part of a rewarding experience.  The Vets Club and Juniors Club will support you throughout, offering training, advice and supervision.

What does a typical Thursday night session look like?

It can be anything from cooking, visiting a local open mike night, museums, arts and crafts, the most competitive game of Uno you'll ever have, table tennis, basketball, musice, dance, we tried sound-bathing recently, basically anything and everything that we design with our members.

Why we want you

Support groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. These groups need a leader, working with other staff and volunteers, to coordinate and arrange the activities the group will offer - from monthly talks, to yoga.

What you will be doing

• Act as a contact for local and UK office staff
• Arrange the group's programme of activities, including any outings
• Organise room booking and refreshments
• Working with staff and other volunteers to ensure the group runs in line with Parkinson's UK guidelines

The skills you need

• Strong administrative skills, communication and IT skills in order to ensure smooth running of the group
• A positive attitude to making things happen in the local community
• Enthusiastic and friendly, as you will be representing both the local group and Parkinson's UK

What's in it for you

• You'll help people with Parkinson's in your community get connected to invaluable support from their peers
• Meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
• Learn and develop valuable organisational, administrative and people skills

A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit a Director of Policy, Engagement and Impact to lead and oversee our policy, campaigns and social action work.

About A Little Bit of Sunshine

A Little Bit of Sunshine is a charity dedicated to giving young people a voice in shaping mental health services that work for them. By connecting young people and decision-makers, we can co-create mental health systems that are inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone.

We're a small charity run by volunteers and are looking to expand our team as we continue to grow. We are an inclusive charity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Overview of the role

As the Director of Policy, Engagement and Impact you will lead on shaping, implementing, and communicating the
charity’s policy and impact strategies. You will manage teams and represent the organisation externally to build our prescence as a youth-led charity. You will ensure that our work aligns with the charity’s strategy, ensuring that all work is driven by the needs and experiences of young people. Additionally, you will help build and maintain relationships with external partners and key stakeholders in the charity, mental health, and youth sectors.

This new role will provide an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver programmes and educational initiatives that make a real impact on young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership to shape the charity’s strategic objectives and project plans.
• Develop and lead ALBOS UK’s policy agenda, aligning it with young people’s mental health needs, and monitor mental health policy developments.
• Oversee the charity’s engagement strategy, ensuring young people are central to policy and programme design and delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, policymakers, and community groups to support the charity’s impact.
• Act as ALBOS UK’s spokesperson on policy, engagement, and impact, representing the charity at events, in the media, and in public forums.
• Manage and mentor the policy, campaigns and communications team, oversee planning, budgeting, and progress reporting, ensuring effective resource management.

More responsibilities are listed within the attached role description.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a charity that is making a difference in the mental health landscape for young people. You will be able to shape the future of our programmes and work alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for youth mental health.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Selection Process

• This role will close on the 21st November 2024 at 9am.
• Stage 1 selection process: 25th-29th November
• Stage 2 Interviews: 9th-14th December

If you’re interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch with us!

The Housekeeping Staff work as a team to ensure excellence in cleanliness and hygiene of the Hospital and public ship areas, led by the Housekeeping Team Leader.

What You Will Contribute

•Responsible for the cleanliness, disinfectant, and general tidiness of the ship’s hospital, public areas, offices, and laundry facilities.

•Empty waste baskets and dispose of trash.

•Inform the team lead of any supplies or equipment that need to be replaced or restocked.

•Keep housekeeping closets organized and stocked.

•Report routine maintenance requests as well as any breaks, damages, or safety issues to the team lead. 

•Responsible for laundry services; collection, separation, washing, drying, ironing, folding, and delivery.  (Note: hospital laundry is subject to regulated handling.)

•Clean, organize, and sanitize public areas of the vessel.

•Attend and participate in departmental devotions and all meetings called for by the community.

•Regular working hours are 8 am to 5 pm (day shift) or 7 pm to 7 am (night shift), Monday – Friday.

•All staff are subject to rotating on-call, evening, overnight, and weekend hours as needed.

•Due to ever-changing staffing levels and field service demands, all staff may be reassigned to temporarily fill other roles within the Stewards department as needed.

CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

Organisation: Holding On Letting Go

Job Title: CHILD HELPER

Hours: 8.15 - 16.30 Saturday and 8.15 - 17.00 Sunday. We would expect you to commit to at least 3 weekends a year  

Reporting to: Clinical Lead

Based at: Sittingbourne (5 weekends a year) and Broadstairs (1 weekend a year), Wrotham (2 weekends a year), Bexley (1 day programme twice a year), Sheppey (1 day programme twice a year)

Job role:  

To work 1-1 with a bereaved child/young person

Duties and responsibilities:

This role is working alongside a child/young person on one of our bereavement support weekends.   Ideally you will have experience in working with children and have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be able to support children and young people in distress and remain calm.

You will be working therapeutically with your allocated child.  You will have a group leader who will guide you through the structure of each day. There is also a program manager who will oversee and facilitate the whole weekend program.

You will also be expected to attend a debrief at the end of the weekend and also complete detailed documentation on the child/ young person you have been working with.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided during a weekend.  We will pay 40pence per mile to cover your travel expenses. We will provide training (Safeguarding Children, Volunteer Induction Day and other specialist training days).

You will also have the opportunity to observe a weekend programme in action before you work with a child / young person. We will pay for your DBS check and provide you with a uniform.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

About the Youth Team role

​Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be. 

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. 

Getting started

You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.

Pursuing the role

We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!

If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.

When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.

About the Youth Team role

​Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be. 

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. 

Getting started

You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.

Pursuing the role

We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!

If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.

When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

Volunteers are expected to work within the policy and procedures and attend all required training.

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Community Lunch Cook

Main purpose of the role: To cook a simple vegetarian main and/or pudding for about five families (about 15 portions)

What you will be doing:

• To help prepare, serve and clear a lunch for local families
• When and where you will be doing it: Up to 3 hrs probably Monday or Tuesday - from 1 -4 weeks per month Cooking in an Environmental Health approved kitchen such as in the Crypt beneath St Mary’s, plus attending a meeting each school term
• Meetings in St Mary’s

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Requirements: Probably Enhanced: children & adult

Who you will be responsible to: Rev Catherine Shelley, Crypt team leader

Training requirements:

• Safeguarding training – online course or can be done in person
• Food safety and env health approval- home kitchen if needed

Support you will be given:

• Induction, termly meetings, feedback.
• A supportive team of up to 20 volunteers with 5-6 working each week, you will be alongside another Cook and will be offered recipes and resources required.
• Reasonable adjustments as required

Potential benefits for you:

• Enable community members to share a nutritious warm lunch together.
• Be part of a team. Enjoy a warm drink.
• Personal development opportunities

General information

Person Specification for Family Cook Volunteer

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge: Confidentiality (desirable)

Skills: 

• Cookery (essential)
• Customer service (essential)
• Attention to detail (essential)
• Team work (essential)
• Communication (verbal) (essential)
• Able to follow policy and procedure (essential)               
• Conflict resolution skills (desirable)
• Interpersonal skills (desirable)

Experience:   

• Cookery (to recipe) (essential)
• Hospitality (desirable)

Personal attributes:

• Friendly (essential)
• Responsible (essential)
• Reliable (essential)     
• Consistency (desirable)
• Flexibility/ adaptability (desirable)

Qualifications/ training:         

• Food safety (desirable)
• Safeguarding (desirable)
• Data Protection (desirable)
• First Aid (desirable)

Availability:   

• One afternoon per month (essential)
• 1 meeting per term (essential)
• One afternoon per week (desirable)

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.