Volunteer roles

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• 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!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Community Engagement Volunteer

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

· Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community

· Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities

· Helping at events

· Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through

· SSAFA’s speaker programme

· Event administration

· Social media marketing

The skills you need

· Friendly and approachable

· Happy to help

· Basic IT skills would be an advantage

What's in it for you

· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others

· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA

· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join us every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm to support our vibrant daytime activity sessions for people with a learning disability at Mencap. Every Tuesday brings something new: you could be getting involved in gardening, arts and crafts, cooking and so much more. As a volunteer, you’ll help set up activities, chat with attendees, encourage people to take part and create a warm welcoming atmosphere. If you enjoy meeting new people, trying new things and making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t have to have experience in any or all of the sessions we run, just willing to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.

The Skills you will need:

• Friendly and approachable
• Able to take instructions
• Reliable and patient
• Able to work as part of a team

What's in it for you:

• Full volunteer induction and training
• Agree out of pocket expenses to be paid (eg. travel)
• Meet new people and be part of a team
• Learn new skills
• Feel supported, appreciated and valued

As a weekly activity support volunteer, you will need to provide us with two references and a DBS. By volunteering with us you will be helping local people with a learning disability have fun, learn new skills through activities, and you will be making a huge difference!

Be part of an unforgettable day of adventure, achievement and community spirit at Slieve Donard. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support and cheer on participants taking part in the Slieve Donard Trek a fully guided 11km hike climbing 840 metres over 5–8 hours.

Our participants will push themselves all the way to the summit of Northern Ireland’s highest mountain and we are asking you to help support us on the day.

Your role will include either helping set up and wish walkers good luck as they head off on their journey on the morning slot Or welcoming trekkers back down the mountain, congratulating them on their incredible achievement and helping to create a warm, supportive and uplifting atmosphere at the finish area in the afternoon slot.

About Mencap

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

Job Description:

Services Sales Specialist (Commission-Only)

Programme Association: Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP) /

International Personal Development Programme (iPDP)

Role Type: Part-time | Self-Employed Contractor | Commission-Only (Uncapped) | Remote

Commitment: 12 hours/week (Structured as two 6-hour shifts) | 16-week programme duration

Role Summary

Quilombo UK is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Services Sales Specialist to join our team as a self-employed contractor. This is a crucial, target-driven, commission-only role focused on generating revenue by converting prospective service users into paying clients.The successful candidate will gain direct, high-impact sales experience that mirrors the standards and performance expectations of a paid sales position, with the added benefit of earning commission on all confirmed deals.

Compensation Structure

● Payment Basis: This is a commission-only, self-employed contractor position. There is no fixed salary or hourly wage. The specialist is responsible for invoicing Quilombo UK monthly for earned commission.

● Commission: Commission is earned per converted sale, payable only after the customer’s second monthly payment is successfully processed.

○ Standard £200 ePDP Sale: £25 commission

○ Subsidized £100 Sale: £10 commission

○ 2-Month Rolling Sale: £65 commission

● Payment Schedule: Commission earned is paid monthly, 30 days after receipt of the monthly invoice from the specialist, following the trigger (receipt of the customer's second payment) being confirmed.

Main Responsibilities

This is a target-driven, client-facing role responsible for the full sales cycle:

● Lead Generation: Proactively research and identify prospective clients aligned with Quilombo UK’s mission and services.

● Outreach & Pitching: Initiate direct outreach (calls, emails, online meetings) with clients directly.

● Closing Deals: Deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations, handle end-to-end sales processes, and secure contracts for services.

● Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a strong client pipeline, updating CRM or tracking systems regularly.

● Performance: Consistently meet or exceed weekly/monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to outreach, meetings, and revenue conversions.

● Strategy: Collaborate with the Director to refine messaging and sales strategy for maximum impact. Services to be Sold

The successful candidate will primarily sell Quilombo UK’s core offerings:

● ePDP (Enhanced Professional Development Programme)

● iPDP (International Personal Development Programme)

● Quilombo UK Departments as a Service

● Workshops

● Essential: Demonstrated experience in a sales, business development, or account management role, with a proven track record of generating leads and closing deals.

● Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong presentation and negotiation abilities, and confidence to work independently.

● Alignment: Passion for social justice, community engagement, and inclusion.

What We Offer

● Income Potential: Uncapped commission earning potential based entirely on performance.

● Experience: Real-world, results-driven sales experience with clear KPIs and performance feedback.

● Mentorship: Coaching and mentoring from experienced directors and leadership.

● Certification: Certificate of completion and reference upon successful 16-week programme completion.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Work Location: Remote

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a trap, neuter and return (TNR) volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

About CARAS: 

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community. 

Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives. 

We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support. 

Our values are at the centre of all our work: 

• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests. 

• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do. 

About Youth Club:

Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games.

Youth club takes place at Tooting Hub- Beechcroft Road, Tooting, SW17 7B

About the Role:

CARAS is looking for volunteer Football Assistants to support our Football sessions on Mondays, 5.30-7pm in Balham.

Football coaching sessions are led by Fulham FC Kicks programme weekly, supported by CARAS volunteers to offer welcome to young people.

Volunteer tasks and responsibilities

· Welcoming young people to the session;

· Helping young people to register for sessions;

· Join in and be role model for young refugees and asylum seekers;

· Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;

· Following FULHAM FC safeguarding policy and CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management, online communications and all other policies as relevant.

Requirements:

Essential

· To be 18 years or older;

· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;

· To be reliable and punctual;

· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;

· The ability to volunteer on Monday evenings for a minimum of four months;

· Currently resident in the UK;

- A love of football, and wanting to encourage others to play.

· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);

· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to start of role

Desirable

· Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).

Through volunteering with us you will:

· Meet new members of your local community;

· Learn about different cultures;

· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;

- Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering

· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;

· Develop your skills and competencies;

· Be able to access relevant training;

Do you enjoy public speaking? Do you want to share the message of who Mencap are, what we do and bust some myths to groups and corporates around learning disabilities? If the answer is yes, then our Mencap Volunteer Speaker role could be for you!

We’re looking for confident public speakers to represent Mencap by delivering Lunch and Learn talks. You’ll be fully supported with training, guidance, and a prepared presentation and script. In this role, you’ll deliver engaging sessions either in person or virtually via Teams, reaching a wide range of groups and organisations.

Frequently you'll be co-delivering these talks with people with a learning disability, so you'll hear first hand their stories and the impact you'll make.

For this role you will need access to your own laptop.

We want to spread the message of who Mencap are and the amazing work we do, so as well as attending lunch and learns requested by our current corporates, we're looking for volunteers who will as part of the role, proactively; research, reach out and contact local groups (e.g: Rotary Clubs, Women's Institutes) and share our lunch and learn presentation with them.

The role also gives you the opportunity to attend cheque presentations and act as a representative for Mencap at supporter’s fundraising activities.

About Mencap

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Your support will help a young man to reconnect with his community, friends and loved ones, go into education, training and employment, and give a person a sense of hope for the future.

Trailblazers has been providing mentoring services to people in prison since 1998 with ultimate aim to reduce re-offending. We provide support to men between the age of 18 - 35 in custody who have 6 months left of their prison sentence, and then 'through the gate' into their own community for up to 12 months. The Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team supports our mentees in custody to break down barriers to employability. Post-release, this continues by supporting mentees to gain meaningful and career changing roles in sector specific industries such as Construction, Engineering, Catering & Hospitality or the Self-Employment route. 

The ETE team are looking to build a team of volunteers to work with mentees in the community and to shape the existing ETE service in the Thames Valley area. We are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit for up to 12 months and give a few hours a week to support men to change their life by being inspirational role models, helping with goal setting and supporting their mentee to access ETE opportunities and ultimately gain meaningful employment. Mentoring sessions will be 1:1, take place weekly and can be done remotely by telephone or online. These sessions will last approximately one hour, but some time should also be given to liaising with Trailblazers staff and researching relevant opportunities. 

Induction training is provided, out of pocket expenses covered, a mobile phone is provided to protect your identity, a Trailblazers T-shirt and lanyard are provided, DBS costs are covered, as well as regular reflective practice sessions to support you within your role. 

We are actively looking for people to join our mentoring community with lived experience of the criminal justice system, under represented groups from BAME community, creative arts, business skills, wellbeing - whatever your skills and background we are open to hear from you to support our diverse group of men. 

Trailblazers are looking for Volunteer Mentors who are:

• Empathetic with a positive outlook and manner.
• Able to help others without judgement or discrimination.
• Excellent communicators with a sense of humour.
• Well organised, can prioritise and multi-task.
• Reliable and able to commit to the role for up to 12 months providing weekly ETE sessions remotely either by telephone or via Zoom / MS Team digital platforms.
• Have skills and experience in supporting those who are disadvantaged into education, training and employment (ETE).
• Able to work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision taking a flexible and creative approach to the demands of the post.
• Able to demonstrate sensitivity to other cultures, working with people from other backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Live within a 30 mile radius of Bicester.

Asylum Welcome is an extraordinary local charity, offering a range of support to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants seeking refuge in and around Oxford. We provide everything from advice, visits, legal support, education, assistance finding employment and even helping secure free bus passes.

We currently have a strong and capable Board with a wide-ranging skill set and we are seeking a Chairperson who can provide strong leadership and a collaborative approach.

As an organisation we are committed to reflecting our diverse and vibrant Oxfordshire community to help strengthen our governance and our approach. We are seeking a new Chair with a range of skills and experience. In particular, we are looking for people who can demonstrate :

· Experience of leadership

· Commitment to the aims and values of Asylum Welcome

· Tact and diplomacy

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Good facilitation skills

· Impartiality, fairness and discretion

· Empathy with the challenges of running a highly diverse. largely volunteer-based organisation in a subject area which is both topical and challenging.

As Chair you will play a key role in enabling us to continue supporting refugees and asylum seekers, primarily in the Oxfordshire area, empowering them to rebuild their lives here in safety.  This role offers a valuable opportunity to use your professional skills and experience to make a meaningful difference to individuals who have been forced to flee their homes and livelihoods.

We welcome expressions of interest from people of all ages and backgrounds, and a job share arrangement would be considered. The role is currently shared by two Trustees as Co-Chairs who are retiring as Trustees after many years of service.

The Chair position is not paid but travel expenses may be claimed for attending meetings.

The Board meets (via Teams and in-person) 6 - 8 times a year, currently early evening on a Thursday. Dates are agreed a year in advance.

This is an exciting time to join the Trustee Board at Asylum Welcome and a fantastic opportunity to influence the growth and future of a dynamic charity.

For more information see the full role description.

We Need Your Help!

Unlock YOUR Potential is growing fast, demand for our programmes is rising, and we are preparing for charity registration — but we cannot build a strong, credible, and sustainable organisation without someone who can guide our finances with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

We urgently need a leader who believes in transparency, good stewardship, and the power of strong financial foundations to change lives.

Become Our Volunteer Finance Manager / Treasurer and Help Build the Financial Backbone of Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and move toward employment, education, or training. As a start‑up, we are building everything from scratch — and our financial systems must be robust, compliant, and ready for growth.

We need someone who can help us manage our finances responsibly and prepare us for the next stage of our journey.

This is your chance to shape the financial health of a future charity.

Your Impact

As our Finance Manager / Treasurer, you will play a critical role in ensuring we are financially sound, transparent, and ready for charity registration. Your leadership will shape how we budget, report, and plan for the future.

You will help us:

• Build strong financial systems and processes

• Prepare budgets for programmes, fundraising, and operations

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records

• Support grant applications with clear, realistic budgets

• Produce financial reports for trustees, funders, and partners

• Ensure we meet our legal and financial responsibilities as we grow

• Strengthen our credibility and sustainability as a future charity

Your work will directly influence our ability to deliver life‑changing support to adults in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas.

What You’ll Lead On

• Budgeting: Creating and managing budgets for programmes, operations, and fundraising.

• Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate financial records, transactions, and documentation.

• Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly/quarterly reports for the Board of Trustees.

• Charity Registration: Supporting the financial elements of our application and governance.

• Grant Support: Working with the Grant Writer to prepare budgets for funding bids.

• Financial Controls: Ensuring safe, transparent, and compliant financial practices.

• Strategic Planning: Advising the Founder and Board on financial sustainability and growth.

This is a strategic and hands‑on role — perfect for someone who loves structure, numbers, and building strong foundations.

What You Bring

You don’t need charity finance experience — what matters most is integrity, accuracy, and a commitment to good financial stewardship.

You may be:

• Experienced in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management

• Skilled at budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, accounting tools, or simple financial systems

• Someone who understands the importance of transparency and compliance

• A detail‑driven communicator who enjoys creating order and clarity

Above all, you bring honesty, reliability, and a belief that strong finances unlock opportunity.

What You Gain

• A senior leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to build the financial systems of a future charity

• Real influence over how adults in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas access life‑changing support

• Experience in charity finance, governance, and strategic planning

• A meaningful legacy — your work will shape our financial health for years to come

This is an opportunity to build the financial backbone of an organisation with purpose.

If you’re ready to help us build strong financial foundations for change, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us build a future where no one is left behind.

We Need Your Help!

Demand for our support in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas is rising fast, and our programmes are growing — but we cannot scale, sustain, or secure our future without funding. To unlock the resources we need, we urgently need someone who can turn our mission, impact, and vision into compelling funding applications.

We need a leader who believes in opportunity, social justice, and the power of well‑crafted words to open doors.

Become Our Volunteer Grant Writer and Help Us Secure the Funding That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and move toward employment, education, or training. As a start‑up preparing for charity registration, we must secure funding to grow our programmes, strengthen our infrastructure, and reach more adults who need us.

We need someone who can help us tell our story in a way that funders cannot ignore.

This is your chance to shape the future of a movement by securing the resources that make it possible.

Your Impact

As our Grant Writer, you will be the person who helps us turn ideas into funded programmes. Your leadership will shape how we communicate our impact, how we present our work to funders, and how we build the financial foundation needed for long‑term sustainability.

You will help us:

• Prepare strong, persuasive funding applications

• Identify grants, trusts, and foundations aligned with our mission

• Build the evidence base needed for charity registration

• Translate our impact into compelling narratives and clear outcomes

• Secure funding for our 12‑week programme, 1‑2‑1 coaching, wellbeing workshops, and mentoring

• Strengthen our credibility with funders, partners, and stakeholders

Your work will directly determine how many adults we can support — and how far our mission can grow.

What You’ll Lead On

• Grant Research: Identifying relevant funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and local/national funders.

• Application Writing: Preparing high‑quality, persuasive funding bids.

• Case for Support: Helping craft our organisational story, mission, and impact narrative.

• Budget Collaboration: Working with the team to develop clear, realistic budgets for applications.

• Impact Evidence: Using data and stories (with support from the Impact & Evaluation Manager) to strengthen applications.

• Funding Strategy: Helping shape our approach to short‑term and long‑term funding.

• Reporting: Supporting the preparation of monitoring reports for successful grants.

This is a strategic and creative role — perfect for someone who loves writing, research, and turning ideas into funded reality.

What You Bring

You don’t need to have worked in a charity before — what matters most is clarity, creativity, and a passion for social impact.

You may be:

• Experienced in grant writing, bid writing, fundraising, or persuasive writing

• Skilled at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives

• Confident researching funders and aligning proposals with their priorities

• Someone who understands the challenges faced by NEET adults or brings lived experience

• A detail‑driven communicator who enjoys crafting strong, evidence‑based applications

Above all, you bring heart, precision, and a belief that funding can unlock opportunity.

What You Gain

• A meaningful leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to shape our funding strategy from the ground up

• Real influence over how adults in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas access life‑changing support

• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and charity development

• A legacy — your work will help build the financial foundation for years to come

This is an opportunity to secure the resources that make transformation possible.

If you’re ready to help us unlock funding for change, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us build a future where no one is left behind.

We Need Your Help!

Demand for our support in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas is rising fast, and adults who feel disconnected from services, opportunities, and support networks are looking for a way forward. We’re ready to step up — but we cannot reach the people who need us most without someone who can build strong, trusted relationships across the community.

We urgently need a leader who believes in connection, partnership, and the power of community outreach to change lives.

Become Our Volunteer Community Outreach Manager and Help Us Reach the Adults Who Need Us Most

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and move toward employment, education, or training. To reach those who are most isolated or overlooked, we need to be present in the places they already go — Jobcentres, community hubs, youth/adult services, local charities, and grassroots organisations.

We need someone who can open doors, build partnerships, and make sure our programmes are visible, accessible, and trusted.

This is your chance to become the connector between our mission and the community we serve.

Your Impact

As our Community Outreach Manager, you will be the face of Unlock YOUR Potential across Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas. Your leadership will shape how adults discover our programmes, how partners refer participants, and how we embed ourselves within the local community.

You will help us:

• Build strong relationships with Jobcentres, community hubs, and local services

• Increase referrals into our 12‑week programme, 1‑2‑1 coaching, wellbeing workshops, and mentoring

• Raise awareness of our mission among frontline staff and community leaders

• Ensure our support reaches adults who are isolated, unemployed, or disengaged

• Strengthen our community presence as we prepare for charity registration

• Create a network of partners who believe in our mission and want to collaborate

Your work will directly determine how many adults we can reach — and how many lives we can change.

What You’ll Lead On

• Partnership Building: Connecting with Jobcentres, community centres, youth/adult services, housing associations, and local charities.

• Outreach Strategy: Designing and delivering a plan to increase visibility and referrals.

• Community Presence: Attending events, drop‑ins, and meetings to represent UYP.

• Referral Pathways: Creating simple, effective ways for partners to refer adults to our programmes.

• Collaboration: Working with programme managers to understand capacity and participant needs.

• Local Insight: Feeding back community trends, needs, and opportunities to the leadership team.

• Safeguarding & Professionalism: Ensuring all outreach is safe, ethical, and aligned with our values.

This is a relationship‑driven, people‑focused role — perfect for someone who loves connecting with others and building community trust.

What You Bring

You don’t need to have worked in a charity before — what matters most is confidence, communication, and a passion for community impact.

You may be:

• Experienced in outreach, community engagement, employability, or partnership‑building

• Skilled at building rapport with frontline staff and local organisations

• Confident speaking to groups, presenting programmes, and representing a mission

• Someone who understands the challenges faced by NEET adults or brings lived experience

• A proactive, friendly communicator who believes in second chances

Above all, you bring warmth, professionalism, and a belief that connection unlocks opportunity.

What You Gain

• A meaningful leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to build a community outreach function from scratch

• Real influence over how adults in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas discover life‑changing support

• Experience in partnership‑building, community engagement, and programme promotion

• A legacy — your work will help create pathways that support hundreds in the future

This is an opportunity to become the bridge between our mission and the community we serve.

If you’re ready to help us reach the people who need us most, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us build a future where no one is left behind.