Volunteer roles

Location: Global, preferably in locations that intersect with BV’s work in our programmatic countries.

Closing date for applications: November 28 2025

Start date: Mid-December 2025

Contract duration: Three years with a possibility of a six-year extension

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.  Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

There are four board of trustees meetings annually. Three of those meetings will be held online. One will be held in person, and travel expenses to London or any of our programmatic countries will be covered.

Each sub-committee has a minimum of 3 trustees on it. The chair of the board may attend a sub-committee meeting if invited by the relevant chair. Sub-committees are held online and attended by our CEO and, where necessary, Executive Leadership Team members. The exception to this is our Safeguarding Reporting Committee. There are currently 3 trustees on this sub-committee, and the CEO and Executive Leadership Team do not attend.

A trustee is appointed for three years, and the maximum number of years a trustee can serve is six.

Role Overview

Organisation: EmbraceAbility

Role Title: Chair of Trustees

Location: Remote with occasional meetings (UK-based preferred)

Hours: Approximately 4–6 hours per month

Expiry Date: 31 March

About EmbraceAbility

EmbraceAbility supports disabled children and their families through inclusive programmes, safeguarding guidance and community-led care. We work to strengthen wellbeing, promote dignity and ensure that every child has access to safe, nurturing and empowering support. Our approach centres the voices of families, builds long-term resilience and encourages inclusive, sustainable change.

We are a disability-led, community-rooted organisation working in Cambodia and Malawi. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to build a world where they are included, resourced, and recognised with dignity, agency and justice.

Role Purpose

The Chair of Trustees provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance and strategic oversight of the organisation. The Chair works closely with the Director to support strong decision-making, accountability and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and alignment with EmbraceAbility's mission.
• Support the Director by providing guidance, oversight and strategic leadership.
• Ensure the Board fulfils its legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Facilitate productive Board meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up actions.
• Champion inclusive, disability-led approaches and ensure lived experience informs governance decisions.
• Represent EmbraceAbility externally where appropriate.

What You Will Help Us Achieve

• Stronger governance structures rooted in justice and inclusion
• Improved strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Greater visibility and advocacy for disability rights within our programmes.
• Support for our work in Cambodia and Malawi to grow responsibly and ethically.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Opportunity to drive meaningful, rights-based change in disability inclusion.
• Experience in governance, leadership and international development.
• Working alongside a passionate, disability-led team.
• Flexible, remote role that fits around other commitments.

Support and Training

You will receive support from the Director and the Board, including safeguarding training, organisational induction, and ongoing guidance relevant to governance and disability-inclusive practice.

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.

Charity Director (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week (flexible, but requires regular availability for strategic meetings and critical decision-making).

Location: Primarily remote/home-based, with regular attendance at Board meetings and key London events.

Reports To: The Board of Trustees (Chair).

Role Purpose

The Charity Director is the operational and strategic lead of SUNSHINE. This individual is responsible for translating the Board of Trustees’ vision into action, providing executive leadership, ensuring the charity's financial viability, and overseeing the effective delivery of programmes to combat loneliness in London.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Direction:

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and execute the 3-year strategic plan for SUNSHINE's growth and impact in London.

• Act as the primary interface between the Board and the operational volunteers/staff, reporting on performance, risks, and strategic milestones.

• Ensure all activities align with SUNSHINE's mission and core values of Joy, Warmth, and Community Spirit.

2. Operations and Programme Delivery:

• Oversee the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of SUNSHINE's events and activities.

• Ensure robust volunteer management systems (recruitment, training, support, retention) are maintained and adhered to.

• Maintain oversight of all administrative and logistical functions to ensure smooth, high-quality service delivery.

3. Financial Sustainability and Fundraising:

• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring responsible financial management and reporting to the Board.

• Lead the income generation strategy, including identifying, cultivating, and securing major grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donors.

• Act as the primary spokesperson to funders, partners, and stakeholders.

4. Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure SUNSHINE complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Charity Commission and relevant UK laws (e.g., GDPR, safeguarding).

• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding are met across all operations and activities.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a senior management or leadership role, preferably within the non-profit or community sector.

• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex strategic plans and budgets.

• Fundraising/Income Generation: Experience securing significant grants or developing successful funding streams.

• Governance Understanding: Strong understanding of charity governance, compliance, and legal responsibilities in the UK.

• Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional communication, influencing, and networking skills, comfortable acting as the public face of the charity.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in a start-up or scale-up environment.

• Knowledge of the social care, mental health, or loneliness sectors in London.

• Experience managing and mentoring volunteers or staff.

Next Steps to Apply

This is a high-impact, influential role critical to SUNSHINE's success. Interested candidates should submit a CV and a detailed covering letter outlining their strategic vision for the first year of SUNSHINE, addressing the key responsibilities.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Location: Global, preferably in locations that intersect with BV’s work in our programmatic countries.

Closing date for applications: November 28, 2025

Start date: Mid-December 2025

Contract duration: Three years with a possibility of extension to six years

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.  Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

Blue Ventures, a marine conservation organisation dedicated to rebuilding tropical fisheries with coastal communities, is seeking a Trustee - Governance Specialist. This vital role offers the opportunity to provide strategic governance leadership, champion risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions for an international charity. You will be instrumental in leading reviews of governance structures, advising on best practices, and supporting the development of governance policies and procedures. If you are a seasoned governance professional with a deep understanding of UK charity law and a passion for marine conservation and community-led initiatives, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a fast-moving, impactful organisation committed to innovation and courage.

We currently have eight trustees on our board and three established subcommittees. One is tasked with overseeing our People and Culture function, one looks after our Finance, Risk, and Audit area and the other is the Safeguarding Reporting Committee. All three are populated with trustees who are experts in their respective fields.

We have established a fourth sub-committee, the programme subcommittee, to address our core mission: supporting coastal communities in rebuilding fisheries and restoring ocean life.

Location: Global, preferably in locations that intersect with BV’s work in our programmatic countries.

Closing date for applications: November 28, 2025

Start date: Mid-December 2025

Contract duration: 3 years with a possible extension to 6 years.
 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.  Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

We currently have 8 trustees on our board and three established subcommittees. One is tasked with overseeing our People and Culture function, one looks after our Finance, Risk, and Audit area and the other is the Safeguarding Reporting Committee. All three are populated with trustees who are experts in their respective fields.

We are seeking a new trustee to join Blue Ventures' Board of Trustees and contribute to the People sub-committee. This committee provides strategic guidance and oversight of Blue Ventures’ global programme portfolio, helping to ensure its effectiveness, impact, and alignment with our mission to support coastal communities in rebuilding fisheries and restoring ocean life.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in People and culture, and bring expertise in best practices within international charities and cross-industry benchmarks, aligning the people strategy with our multi-year strategy of impacting fisher communities globally.

Furniture Assembly Volunteer

Acorns have a network of shops across the West Midlands that generate a substantial level of income to enable us to care for children and their families. Our empowered Furniture Assembly Volunteers support by constructing and taking apart flat pack furniture, beds and other large items of furniture. You can help us optimise the look of our furniture section in store.

For this role, you'll need a love for upcycling and repairing. You can work in our dedicated space to give donated items the care they need. You'll have the ability to identify defects or the need for spare parts when giving donated furniture a second chance!

How much time will it take? 

Our store is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but ideally we’ll need you to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week.

Why volunteer at Acorns? 

• To help a local charity
• To make a difference in your local community
• To connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Boost your CV Opportunities to progress to other roles 

Am I right for the job?

For this role, you'll need to: 

• Achieve a sense of wellbeing that you are helping your local community
• To connect with like-minded people and make new friends
• To enhance your CV by learning new skills and gain valuable experience
• We’ll give you a reference for future work or volunteering
• You can participate in our volunteer recognition schemes and awards
• You’ll receive free mandatory and role specific training

Full training will be provided

Volunteer Role: Training/Learning and Development Coordinator

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

​Commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per week (flexible, project-based work, with specific time required around induction cycles).

Location: Primarily remote/home-based.

Reports To: Programme Manager/Charity Director.

Role Purpose

The Training/L&D Coordinator will design, develop, and coordinate the delivery of high-quality training materials for all SUNSHINE volunteers. This role ensures volunteers are equipped with the skills (both technical and soft) necessary to deliver engaging, safe, and 'sunshine-filled' activities that effectively combat loneliness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Design and Development:

• Design and maintain the core Volunteer Induction Programme content, ensuring it reflects the SUNSHINE's mission, policies (Safeguarding, Confidentiality), and practical role expectations.

• Develop specialised training modules tailored to specific roles, such as:

  • Active Listening and Communication skills for Event/Activity Volunteers.

  • Digital Safety and Inclusion training for the Digital Programme.

  • Managing Group Dynamics for Programme Facilitators.

• Create engaging, accessible training materials, including presentations, handbooks, quizzes, and short online resources.

2. Training Delivery and Coordination:

• Coordinate and schedule the delivery of training sessions, liaising with the Programme Manager and DSL to ensure mandatory content is covered.

• Potentially deliver training sessions yourself or organise and brief expert volunteers/staff to lead sessions.

• Manage the training calendar and ensure all required volunteers and staff are booked onto sessions.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Implement simple mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of training (e.g., post-training quizzes, feedback forms) to measure comprehension and skill transfer.

• Maintain comprehensive records of all volunteer training completion, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.

• Update training content regularly based on feedback, evaluation results, and changes in charity policy or programme delivery.

Person Specification

• Essential:

  • Learning Design: Proven experience in designing training programmes or educational content (professional or voluntary).

  • Communication and Delivery: Excellent presentation skills and confidence in facilitating small group discussions or workshops.

  • Organisational Skills: High level of attention to detail for managing content versions and training schedules.

  • IT Proficiency: Comfortable using standard presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint/Google Slides) and managing simple online learning resources.

• Desirable:

  • Experience working with adult learners or volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

  • Formal qualification or training in Learning and Development (L&D), HR, or Adult Education.

Next Steps to Apply

If you have a knack for turning essential policies and soft skills into engaging, high-quality learning experiences, please submit your CV and a brief description of how you would design a 30-minute training session on 'Active Listening for Isolation'.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the organisation, providing coaching and guidance to volunteers and working closely with department heads and managers.

• Manage and resolve escalations of volunteer relations cases with a consultative, solutions-focused approach.

• Support managers in identifying performance gaps and development opportunities within their teams.

• Provide expert advice to managers on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters in line with global best practices.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent application of policies across the organisation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and practices and its relevance in a volunteer led organisation.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

• Passionate for personal development

• Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up desirable

• Right to volunteer in the UK

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Role: Trustee

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

​Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per month (including attendance at 4-6 Board meetings per year, plus preparation time and occasional committee work).

Location: Board meetings primarily held in London (occassionally virtual).

Term: Initial term of 3 years, renewable once.

Remuneration: Unpaid, voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., travel) reimbursed.

Role Purpose

To serve as a member of the Board of Trustees, providing strategic leadership, ensuring good governance, and upholding the mission, vision, and values of SUNSHINE: to tackle loneliness and social isolation in London by spreading joy and community spirit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance and Strategy:

• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law (if applicable), and all relevant regulations.

• Contribute actively to the Board's role in setting the overall strategic direction of SUNSHINE.

• Approve the charity’s annual budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

2. Upholding the Mission:

• Act as a passionate ambassador for SUNSHINE, representing the charity's mission and values externally.

• Ensure the charity's resources are used exclusively to fulfil its charitable purposes and benefit the London community it serves.

3. Board Engagement:

• Attend and prepare thoroughly for all Board meetings (usually quarterly) and any required Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

• Participate in one sub-committee (e.g., Finance, Fundraising, or Governance) as required.

• Offer constructive challenge to the Chair and executive team, while maintaining professional unity and supporting Board decisions.

Person Specification

Essential Attributes:

• Commitment to Mission: A strong passion for tackling loneliness, fostering community spirit, and working within the London context.

• Willingness to Commit: Sufficient time to devote to the duties, including meeting attendance and preparation.

• Integrity: Adherence to the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically, analyse complex information, and contribute to sound decision-making.

Desirable Experience:

SUNSHINE is particularly seeking experience in one or more of the following areas):

• Financial Management: Qualified accounting/finance background, particularly within the charity sector.

• Charity Law/Governance: Experience in legal or governance compliance for UK charities.

• Fundraising/Income Generation: Experience securing grants, corporate partnerships, or high-value individual giving.

• Impact Measurement/Evaluation: Expertise in social impact measurement, research, or service evaluation.

• Marketing/PR (London Focus): Expertise in digital marketing, PR, and community engagement specifically within London.

Next Steps to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in SUNSHINE and how your skills and experience align with the governance needs of a new London-based charity.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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Volunteer Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

​Commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month (flexible, but must be available for urgent consultation regarding disclosures or incidents).

Location: Primarily remote/home-based, with regular attendance required at programme sessions and team meetings in London.

Reports To: Charity Director/Board of Trustees.

Role Purpose

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the point of expertise and authority for safeguarding within SUNSHINE. This individual is responsible for ensuring the charity meets its legal and moral obligations to protect all vulnerable adults who interact with SUNSHINE, and for managing all disclosures and concerns according to best practice and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy and Compliance Leadership:

• Lead the regular review and update of the SUNSHINE Safeguarding Policy and Volunteer Code of Conduct to ensure they meet current legal requirements and best practice in England.

• Advise the Board of Trustees and the Charity Director on safeguarding risks, compliance issues, and necessary training requirements.

• Maintain oversight of the charity’s system for securing and renewing DBS checks for all relevant volunteers and staff.

2. Managing Concerns and Referrals:

• Act as the first point of contact and recipient for all safeguarding disclosures, concerns, or allegations reported by volunteers, staff, or participants.

• Manage and accurately document all safeguarding incidents in line with the charity’s reporting procedures.

• Make timely, necessary referrals to statutory agencies (e.g., local authority social services, police) as required, and act as the liaison during any subsequent investigation.

• Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained throughout the safeguarding process, only sharing information on a strict "need-to-know" basis.

3. Training and Support:

• Ensure all new volunteers and staff receive comprehensive Safeguarding Induction Training prior to engagement.

• Oversee the provision of regular, refresher safeguarding training and provide guidance to the Programme Manager and Volunteer Coordinator on boundaries and challenging participant behaviour.

• Be available to provide immediate support and debriefing to volunteers who have dealt with a disclosure or incident.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills:

• DSL Certification/Training: Must hold or be willing to immediately obtain and maintain formal, current Designated Safeguarding Lead training.

• Expertise: Substantial proven experience (paid or voluntary) in a dedicated safeguarding role, preferably within a charity, health, or social care setting in the UK.

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• Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency procedures relevant to vulnerable adults in London.

• Integrity and Judgement: High level of professional integrity, emotional resilience, and the ability to make difficult, legally-sound decisions quickly under pressure.

• Communication: Exceptional listening skills and ability to communicate sensitive information clearly and discretely to appropriate internal and external bodies.

Next Steps to Apply

This is a critical, high-responsibility role. Candidates must submit their CV and a covering letter detailing their safeguarding experience, specific training credentials, and knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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Volunteer Role: Programme Manager

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week (flexible, but requires coordination around programme schedules and regular check-ins).

Location: Primarily remote/home-based, with regular attendance required at programme sessions and team meetings in London.

Reports To: Charity Director/Board of Trustees.

Role Purpose

The Programme Manager is responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and successful delivery of all SUNSHINE community programmes. This role ensures that all activities consistently meet quality standards, achieve their defined outcomes, and effectively deliver "joy and warmth" to tackle loneliness in London.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Design and Development:

• Lead the creation and scheduling of core programmes, including the Monthly Coffee Mornings, the 6-week Digital Inclusion and Skills Programme, and the 12-week Wellbeing Wednesdays Programme.

• Develop comprehensive programme manuals, session plans, and supporting materials to ensure consistency across all delivery locations.

• Research and incorporate best practices in tackling loneliness, social isolation, and community building into all programme designs.

2. Management and Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all active programmes, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications.

• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure adequate, trained volunteer support is available for each session.

• Manage programme budgets and resources efficiently, reporting expenditure accurately to the Charity Director.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Control:

• Design and implement appropriate monitoring tools, ensuring data collection is consistent, particularly for the 3-Item Loneliness Survey.

• Regularly evaluate programme success against agreed-upon KPIs (e.g., attendance, repeat participation, impact scores) and provide reports to the Board.

• Continuously gather participant and volunteer feedback to drive iterative improvements and maintain the quality of the 'sunshine' experience.

4. Partnership and Resource Management:

• Identify and build relationships with local London community partners and venues to secure suitable and accessible locations for programme delivery.

• Source and manage external facilitators or trainers required for specialist components (e.g., digital skills sessions).

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Programme Management: Proven experience in designing, launching, and managing educational, social, or community programmes.

• Organisational Excellence: High degree of planning, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams of volunteers and external facilitators with enthusiasm and clarity.

• Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills necessary to train volunteers and engage participants.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience working within the London non-profit sector.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies, particularly relating to social outcomes.

• Background in adult education, community engagement, or social prescribing.

Next Steps to Apply

If you are a highly organised, strategic leader with a passion for turning ideas into impactful community programmes, please submit your CV and a brief outline of how you would approach launching one of our core programmes (e.g., Wellbeing Wednesdays).

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Volunteer Role: Volunteer Coordinator

SUNSHINE Charity (London)

We created SUNSHINE to tackle the loneliness problem head-on. Our mission is simple: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness. We do this by:

• Fostering Connections: We create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision

A world where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Values

• Joy: We believe in the power of happiness to change lives.

• Connection: We create bridges, not walls.

• Community: We are a family, united by a shared mission.

• Empathy: We listen, we understand, and we care.

Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week (flexible hours, with some evening/weekend availability required for events).

Location: Primarily remote/home-based, with attendance at SUNSHINE events, meetings and recruitment/induction training as needed in London.

Reports To: Charity Director/ Board of Trustees.

Role Purpose

To set up and coordinate the SUNSHINE volunteering programme, ensuring the SUNSHINE Volunteer Programme runs smoothly, and that volunteers are recruited, onboarded, supported, and retained effectively. This role is crucial for maintaining the "sunshine" and warmth within our team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Recruitment and Vetting:

• Manage the volunteer application inbox and respond to enquiries promptly.

• Lead the screening process by scheduling interviews and initiating reference requests.

• Track the progress of mandatory documentation, ensuring all necessary DBS checks and signed Volunteer Agreements are obtained before deployment.

2. Communication and Scheduling:

• Act as the main point of contact for new and existing volunteers regarding event schedules and general administrative queries.

• Assist in maintaining the volunteer schedule, coordinating shifts, and ensuring adequate coverage for all SUNSHINE events and activities.

• Draft content and coordinate distribution of the monthly Volunteer Newsletter (e.g., "Sunshine Shout-outs," upcoming events, policy reminders).

3. Support and Retention:

• Maintain accurate records of all volunteer personal data, training completion, and hours donated, using the designated tracking system.

• Assist in planning and organising volunteer recognition activities (e.g., annual thank-you events or certificate distribution).

• Conduct informal, supportive check-ins with volunteers, particularly those in direct service roles, to gauge satisfaction and identify potential issues.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Excellent Organisational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and maintain accurate records (e.g., using spreadsheets or basic database systems).

• Communication Skills: Clear, professional, and warm communication style (written and verbal).

• Reliability: Highly dependable and able to meet deadlines without close supervision.

• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using email, scheduling software, and standard office applications (e.g., Google Workspace/Microsoft Office).

Desirable:

• Previous experience coordinating volunteers or staff.

• Familiarity with the legal and best practice requirements for volunteer management (e.g., DBS checks, GDPR compliance).

• Experience working within the London non-profit sector.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies, particularly relating to social outcomes.

​Next Steps to Apply

If you are a highly organised, leader with a passion for creating a volunteer programme that values and respects its people, while building a team spirited culture that champions each other, please submit your CV and a brief outline of how you would approach launching our volunteering programmes.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London​

Do you have administrative experience and looking for a meaningful way to give back? Help support our charity with your skills, so that we can support the mental health of more women at the most challenging times of their lives.

Founded in 2013, Release Counselling and Therapy for Women is a charity that has supported the mental health of thousands of women across Sussex.

Over the last decade, we have developed a skilled and experienced therapy team, who offer a range of services to help women during the most challenging life stages – during the perinatal and peri/menopausal periods.

Our support is unique as everything we do is created and led by qualified counsellors, and we have become best known for our Therapeutic Groups and Wellbeing Days for mums/birthing people and women experiencing menopause.  We also run a counselling service for women, supporting them through those other challenges in life.

We are seeking an administrative volunteer to support our charity’s operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause.

What impact will they have?

Your support will help us reach more women seeking mental health support via our 1-1 counselling services.

About the volunteer

Description

We are looking for a volunteer who can support us in creating:

Research funding opportunities on a weekly basis

Assist with general admin tasks

Some operational support, such as helping to organise meetings/events

Skills

· Strong organisational and digital skills

· Friendly and clear communicator

· Comfortable using email, Word/Excel

Where and when

Location: Brighton

Time commitment: 0.5 to 1 day a week

Volunteer availability: between 9am and 3pm

Application instructions: please send a CV and details of your availability and interest in the role.

We are committed to actively encouraging applications from candidates with disabilities and those from under-represented ethnic, religious, and age groups. We guarantee an interview to any candidate declaring a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and for the successful candidate.

If you require any adjustments at the application or interview stage, please get in touch.

Treasurer and Bookkeeper Volunteer

What the role involves:

A support group treasurer and bookkeeper take on specific roles and responsibilities in the managing and reporting of the group’s finances.  One volunteer can do both roles or two volunteers can work together, dividing responsibilities.  The key tasks are:

Bookkeeper:

• Digital recording of all group income and expenditure using a monthly account spreadsheet
• Submit monthly accounts to the Stroke Association together with receipts and paying in slips
• Have access to the group’s online bank account to pay invoices
• Prepare a financial summary for the annual review meeting of the group 
• Liaise closely with the group treasurer (where the role is split)
• Aware of the Stroke Association financial guidelines
• Work together with the Stroke Association’s Finance Administrator

Treasurer/card holder:

• Manage the groups prepaid card
• Oversee the day to day income and expenditure, using the group’s pre-paid card and petty cash 
• Have access to the group’s online bank account to pay invoices
• Ensure all expenses and invoices are paid on time
• Bank any cash or cheques with the Barclays deposit card 
• Each month collate receipts, invoices, volunteer claims and registers of all group income and expenditure and email to the bookkeeper (where the role is split) Liaise closely with the book keeper (where the role is split) 
• Ensure the group follows the Stroke Association’s financial guidelinesWork with fellow volunteers to ensure the group spends in line with the charitable objectives and financial information is transparent 
• Work together with the Stroke Association’s Finance Administrator

Skills, attitude and experience needed

Bookkeeper:

• Good numerical skills and able to maintain clear and accurate financial records
• Able to use basic excel and send emails. You will need access to your own computer or device to do this role.
• Organised 
• Team player, able to work well with others and seek support when needed
• Willing to work in line with financial guidelines, policies and charity commission’s requirements

Treasurer/cardholder:

• Able to use online banking and send emails. You will need access to your own computer or device to do this role.
• Organised 
• Team player, able to work well with others and seek support when needed
• Willing to work in line with financial guidelines, policies and charity commission’s requirements

What the role can offer you personally:

As a treasurer and bookkeeper, you will play a significant role in supporting and developing a welcoming community for people affected by stroke.  The role provides an opportunity to engage with your local community and meet new people.  You can be part of volunteering team that provides support, information, reassurance and motivation in rebuilding lives. 

Many of our treasurer, cardholders and bookkeepers say that this role is a great way to engage with, and support, their local community.  They feel like they are making a difference and giving something back.

It also offers you a chance gain and develop professional skills, by volunteering with a well-respected charity.

Training for this role:

We provide all of our support group treasurers, cardholders and bookkeepers with training so they feel confident in the role and give the best possible support to stroke survivors.  All training is over Zoom.

Essential training that you need to undertake for this role is:

• The Stroke Association’s People welcome session (2.5 hours over Learn)
• GDPR (online module over Learn and factsheet)
• Safeguarding training (online module over Learn)
• Finance training modules (total of 3 hours)

We also offer ongoing support and expenses where appropriate.

Where and when you would volunteer:

The bookkeeper can be a remote role, supporting the financial running of a group from your home for approximately 2 hours per month.  As you are not going to the group, you do not need to do the safeguarding training.  You’ll need to do the other essential training though.

The treasurer/cardholder is usually a face to face role, one which requires attending the group sessions for sometimes up to 2 hours a week.  This will depend on how often your local group meets.

Our vision is for there to be fewer strokes, and for people affected by stroke to get the help they need to live the best life they can.

Our core purpose is to be the trusted voice of stroke survivors and their families. We want to drive better outcomes in stroke prevention, treatment and lifelong support for everyone affected by stroke.

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.