Volunteer roles

BE THE ENGINE ROOM: Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London/Hybrid (Flexible Hours, London-focused networking)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Role (Support Team Leadership)

Commitment: Approx. 3+ hours per week (Flexible, goal-oriented)

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness—it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the mission and the evidence-based programme model. Now, we need a dynamic, results-driven Fundraising Coordinator to take the lead, generate the essential seed funding, and ensure we successfully launch our life-changing services.

The Role: Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator (Support Team Lead)

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Fundraising Coordinator to lead all income generation activities for SUNSHINE's startup phase. This role is pivotal: you will be responsible for creating the initial revenue streams that will pay for volunteer training, essential equipment, and regulatory compliance.

You will be the driving force that transforms our ambitions into operational reality.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Seed Funding Execution: Take ownership of the initial fundraising targets, focusing on securing the first £20,000 needed for launch costs (as outlined in our Awards for All bid). This includes managing grant applications, launching small community appeals, and identifying initial corporate partners.

2. Strategy Implementation: Translate the Board's high-level funding strategy into a detailed, executable 12-month plan with clear income milestones and deadlines.

3. Grant Management: Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal writing (working closely with the Volunteer Grant Writer) to reporting and relationship management.

4. Community Appeals: Lead the creation and promotion of low-cost, high-impact community fundraising initiatives (e.g., local events, online appeals) to generate small, unrestricted income streams and build local awareness.

5. Data & Reporting: Establish robust systems for tracking all income, donations, and supporter data, ensuring transparency and providing regular financial updates to the Treasurer and Board.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: This is the most financially crucial role for our launch. Every target hit means a new borough is reached, a new cohort of isolated individuals is served, and a new life is reconnected.

• Leadership Opportunity: You will lead the entire fundraising function from Day One, giving you unparalleled experience in building a fundraising infrastructure, donor strategy, and compliance culture within a growing charity.

• The Mission: Your success directly pays for the core tools of our work—funding the 6-Week Digital Inclusion Programme and enabling the essential Safeguarding Training for our frontline volunteers. Your work is a direct investment in the safety and confidence of our participants.

Who We're Looking For

You are an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing income from diverse sources (grants, trusts, community appeals, corporate). You are highly organised, target-driven, and possess strong financial literacy to understand and build upon the cost structures provided by the Treasurer. You must be proactive, able to delegate effectively, and passionate about the cause of tackling loneliness.

If you believe that securing the funds is the first and most critical step in social change, and you are ready to lead our mission to reality, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and become the financial driving force that powers the SUNSHINE.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

BE THE STORYTELLER: Volunteer Grant Writer for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: Remote (Flexible Hours)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Role (Support Team)

Commitment: Approx. 3 hours per week (Flexible, project-based)

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness—it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the proven model (The Ladder of Connection) and the data-driven strategy. Now, we need a compelling writer to translate our urgent need and powerful impact into successful seed funding applications.

The Role: Volunteer Grant Writer (Support Team)

We are seeking a highly articulate and organised Volunteer Grant Writer to join our crucial Support Team. This role is fundamental to our initial launch, as you will be responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting applications to secure the grants necessary to cover our essential operational costs (e.g., volunteer training, laptops, compliance fees).

You will be the voice that convinces funders that SUNSHINE is the most effective way to tackle loneliness in the capital.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Grant Research: Proactively identify relevant trusts, foundations, and corporate giving programmes (e.g., National Lottery Awards for All, small community foundations) that align with SUNSHINE's mission (health, isolation, digital inclusion).

2. Application Drafting: Write compelling, evidence-based, and technically accurate grant proposals, using our WEMWBS data and programme metrics to clearly demonstrate public benefit and measurable outcomes.

3. Needs Translation: Work closely with the Treasurer and Programme Lead to accurately translate project costs (e.g., '10 Laptops for Digital Inclusion') into grant application budgets, ensuring financial transparency.

4. Submission & Tracking: Manage the submission process, adhere to strict application deadlines, and maintain a centralised tracker of all submitted and planned applications.

5. Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that illustrate the urgent need for our services and the life-changing impact of our Ladder of Connection model on isolated individuals.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: Your successful applications will unlock our charity's potential. Every grant secured is a direct investment in the safety and delivery of our core programmes. You are turning words into action.

• The Mission: This role allows you to combine your writing talent with a heartfelt mission. You are not just writing proposals; you are writing lifelines for vulnerable Londoners.

• Flexibility: This is a fully remote role allowing you to fit your commitment around your existing schedule, contributing on a project-by-project basis while still being a core part of our founding team.

Who We're Looking For

You are a strong, persuasive writer with a track record of securing funding (charitable, corporate, or academic) or extensive professional experience in bid writing, marketing, or technical documentation. You must be highly organised, self-motivated, and possess a meticulous eye for detail to ensure compliance with application guidelines. Familiarity with the UK grant-making landscape is highly beneficial.

If you believe that the right words can unlock the funds needed to defeat loneliness, and you are ready to put your writing skills to an inspiring use, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and become the crucial voice that secures SUNSHINE's future.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

BE THE ARCHITECT: Trustee / Programme & Service Lead for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for Board Meetings)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Trustee Role

Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per month

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness—it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the vision and the volunteer team. Now, we need an operational leader to formalise our programmes, ensure they are launch-ready, and strategically manage their ongoing excellence and impact.

The Role: Trustee (Programme & Service Lead)

We are seeking a highly organised and strategic Programme & Service Lead to join our founding Board of Trustees. This is a mission-critical role responsible for turning our "Ladder of Connection" model from a concept into a fully operational, high-quality, and replicable service across London.

You will lead the final preparation and launch of all our core interventions, ensuring consistent delivery, volunteer readiness, and measurable participant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Programme Finalisation: Finalise and sign-off the delivery plans and syllabi for all core programmes (MCM, Digital Inclusion, Wellbeing Wednesdays), ensuring all steps are clear for Programme Coordinators (PCs).

2. Launch Readiness: Oversee the final pre-launch checks, ensuring that all logistics, materials, and trained volunteers are in place for the first cohort launch.

3. Performance Management: Establish and monitor Quality Assurance processes for program delivery. Analyze the quarterly K.S.A.B. and WEMWBS data to ensure programmes are delivering measurable, positive impact, and recommend strategic improvements.

4. Volunteer Management Liaison: Act as the strategic link between the Board and the frontline volunteer teams. Ensure Programme Coordinators (PCs) have the resources and training necessary to adhere to the Confidentiality and Safeguarding Policies.

5. Scaling Roadmap: Develop the blueprint for replicating our programmes into additional London boroughs (as outlined in the 3-5 Year Strategy), focusing on standardisation and training scalability.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: You are the operational engine. Your planning ensures that when we launch, we do so with maximum efficiency and minimum risk, directly accelerating the rate at which we can help isolated individuals.

• The Mission: Your work ensures the quality of the life-changing support we offer. By focusing on excellence in service delivery, you guarantee that every minute a participant spends with SUNSHINE is a step out of loneliness.

• Growth: Join a founding team committed to scaling a proven, data-driven model. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build a robust, multi-site programme structure that will define how SUNSHINE grows across the city.

Who We're Looking For

You are a professional with significant experience in Programme Management, Operations, Service Delivery, or NGO/Charity Management. You possess outstanding organisational and analytical skills, with a proven ability to turn strategic goals into detailed, actionable project plans. Experience in volunteer management or service quality assurance is highly desirable.

If you believe that systematic excellence is the key to life-changing service, and you are ready to architect the delivery of our mission, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and help us ensure every SUNSHINE programme shines brightly from day one.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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BE THE GOVERNANCE GUARDIAN: Trustee / Compliance Lead for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for Board Meetings)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Trustee Role

Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per month

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness—it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the heartfelt mission, but to operate effectively and maintain public trust, we need the expertise of a Compliance Lead to build a legally sound, ethical, and secure framework for everything we do.

The Role: Trustee (Compliance Lead)

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Compliance Lead to join our founding Board of Trustees. This is a paramount governance role focused on establishing and maintaining adherence to all regulatory requirements that govern charities and data usage in the UK.

You will safeguard SUNSHINE's reputation, ensuring that every interaction, every piece of data, and every programme venue meets the highest legal standards.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Data Security & GDPR: Design and audit the charity's entire data handling framework, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. This includes secure management of participant WEMWBS scores and volunteer personal data.

2. Health & Safety (H&S): Develop robust Health and Safety policies for the physical delivery of all programmes (MCM, Active Living, Wellbeing Wednesdays), including venue safety checks and incident reporting procedures.

3. Policy Integrity: Oversee the implementation and regular review of all operational policies, including the Confidentiality Policy, ensuring they are consistently applied by both frontline and support volunteers.

4. Statutory Compliance: Advise the Board on compliance with Charity Commission regulations, fundraising codes, and employment law (as we transition to hiring staff).

5. Risk Audit: Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments to proactively identify areas of non-compliance and advise the Board on necessary mitigation steps.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: You provide the legal security that allows our vulnerable participants and dedicated volunteers to operate without fear. Your work is the essential shield that protects the charity's longevity.

• The Mission: Your compliance ensures the ethical foundation of our "Ladder of Connection." By securing our data, you protect the privacy and dignity of individuals taking brave steps out of isolation.

• Building a Legacy: Join a founding team committed to excellence in governance. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build a compliance culture from the ground up, setting the gold standard for how a charity manages risk and safeguards trust.

Who We're Looking For

You are a professional with significant experience in compliance, risk management, legal affairs, or data protection (DPO). Experience working with UK charity governance, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations is highly desirable. You must possess a sharp analytical mind and an unwavering commitment to detail and ethics.

If you believe that the greatest governance is built on meticulous compliance and a deep understanding of ethical duty, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and help us build a secure, trusted future for SUNSHINE.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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BE THE SPARK: Trustee / Fundraising Lead for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for Board Meetings)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Trustee Role

Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per month

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness, it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the mission, the data-driven programmes, and the volunteer energy. Now, we need the fundraising visionary to secure the seed funding that will turn our potential into life-changing action.

The Role: Trustee (Fundraising Lead)

We are seeking an experienced and tenacious Fundraising Lead to join our founding Board of Trustees. This is a critical, high-profile role responsible for defining and executing our initial fundraising strategy—crucial for moving us from an ambitious startup to a fully operational, impactful charity.

You will unlock the capital needed to buy essential equipment (laptops for Digital Inclusion), secure training for our frontline teams, and ensure we can sustain our first two years of operation.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Seed Funding Strategy: Develop and drive the initial fundraising plan for the first 12-24 months, focusing primarily on securing seed grants (e.g., National Lottery Awards for All) and building a small but robust individual donor base.

2. Grant Pipeline: Lead the identification, research, and drafting of targeted grant applications, using our evidence-based WEMWBS data and Ladder of Connection model to demonstrate measurable public benefit.

3. Donor Development: Establish the initial systems for donor stewardship, creating compelling communications (leveraging the social media tips we create!) and managing relationships with key early supporters.

4. Fundraising Compliance: Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to Charity Commission guidelines and best practices, maintaining transparency and ethical standards.

5. Board Leadership: Advise the Board on funding trends, opportunities, and realistic fundraising targets necessary for the charity’s sustainable growth into a multi-borough operation.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: Your success will literally fund our launch. Without your energy and expertise, our programmes remain on paper. You hold the key to unlocking connection for hundreds of isolated Londoners.

• The Mission: This role directly funds the purchase of the laptops for the digitally excluded and the training of the volunteers who run the support groups. You are directly enabling life-changing interventions.

• Building a Legacy: Join a founding team with a strong governance structure and a proven intervention model. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build a fundraising culture from the ground up, moving SUNSHINE from survival to scale.

Who We're Looking For

You are a professional with significant, demonstrable experience in grant writing, corporate fundraising, or development, ideally with knowledge of the UK charitable funding landscape. You must possess exceptional communication skills, a strategic mind, and the tenacity required to pursue competitive funding opportunities.

If you believe that every pound secured is a life reconnected, and you are ready to put your fundraising muscle behind a truly heartfelt mission, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and help us secure the funds to bring the SUNSHINE to those who need it most.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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BE THE GUARDIAN OF TRUST: Trustee / Safeguarding Lead for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for Board Meetings)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Trustee Role

Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per month

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness—it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the programmes, the heart, and the community. Now, we need the senior safeguarding expert to build the absolute trust and safety protocols that protect our vulnerable participants and our dedicated volunteers.

The Role: Trustee (Safeguarding Lead)

We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Safeguarding Lead to join our founding Board of Trustees. This is a critical governance role. You will act as the charity’s designated Senior Safeguarding Volunteer, responsible for ensuring all our programmes operate under the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Your expertise will directly influence the charity’s culture, guaranteeing that every participant feels safe enough to take that crucial first step back into social life.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Policy Development: Lead the review and final approval of the charity’s core safeguarding, confidentiality, and risk management policies, ensuring they meet all statutory and Charity Commission requirements.

2. Reporting Oversight: Act as the ultimate point of contact for complex safeguarding disclosures and oversee the formal reporting process, ensuring the Mandatory Disclosure Procedure is robustly followed by all Programme Coordinators.

3. Training & Culture: Design and drive the mandatory safeguarding training curriculum for all volunteers, promoting a proactive and transparent culture of "safety first" across all SUNSHINE activities (MCM, Befriending, etc.).

4. Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments related to programme delivery (e.g., public meeting safety, handling of sensitive data) and advise the Board on mitigation strategies.

5. Compliance: Ensure all volunteer and Trustee recruitment adheres strictly to the DBS and compliance processes required for a charity working with vulnerable adults.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: You will build the foundation of trust. Your policies and procedures will directly protect the lives and dignity of isolated individuals, allowing our frontline work to happen safely.

• The Mission: Your governance role is central to our success. Without rigorous safeguarding, the entire "Ladder of Connection" model collapses. You provide the stability and ethical clarity needed for long-term growth.

• Growth: Join a founding team with ambitious plans to scale our model across multiple London boroughs. This is an unparalleled opportunity to set the safeguarding standards for a startup, impactful organisation.

Who We're Looking For

You are a senior professional with significant experience in safeguarding, governance, risk management, or compliance, likely coming from a background in social care, legal services, HR, or the NHS. You must have a meticulous eye for detail and an absolute commitment to protecting vulnerable adults.

If you believe that the greatest impact is built upon the most secure foundation of trust, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and help us build a safe, bright future for Londoners battling loneliness.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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BE THE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION: Treasurer / Trustee for SUNSHINE Charity Startup

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for Board Meetings)

Type: Unremunerated Volunteer Trustee Role

Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per month

The Crisis We Face: Loneliness

Join us to fight the invisible epidemic. Chronic social isolation is not just sadness, it is a public health crisis with a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. At SUNSHINE, we are a passionate, 100% volunteer-run startup dedicated to providing a clear path back to connection for Londoners suffering from deep loneliness and digital exclusion.

We have the programmes (The Ladder of Connection), the community, and the mission. Now, we need the financial leader to build the systems that ensure we can last.

The Role: Treasurer (Finance Lead Trustee)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Treasurer to join our founding Board of Trustees. This is a crucial, high-impact role for an individual who is ready to leverage their financial expertise to drive real social change from the ground up.

You will be the architect of our financial future, establishing the rigorous controls and processes necessary to secure major institutional funding and ensure long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities for Launch & Growth:

1. Financial Architecture: Design and implement robust financial systems, controls, and accounting procedures suitable for a startup and growing CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation).

2. Compliance & Oversight: Ensure SUNSHINE meets all statutory financial and regulatory requirements, including reporting to the Charity Commission and HMRC.

3. Budgeting & Strategy: Work closely with the board to develop and monitor the 3-5 year financial plan, ensuring our grant applications (like our National Lottery bid) are financially sound and sustainable.

4. Reporting: Prepare clear, accurate financial reports for the Board, including quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements.

5. Risk Management: Lead on financial risk assessment, protecting the charity’s assets and ensuring donor trust.

Why Volunteer with SUNSHINE?

• Maximum Impact: As a new charity, your processes will define our success. You won't be maintaining old systems; you will be building them.

• The Mission: Your work directly translates into lives changed. Every successful grant secured, every transparent report produced, means more vulnerable Londoners can access our life-changing programmes.

• Growth: Join a founding team with ambitious plans to replicate our model across multiple London boroughs. This is an unparalleled opportunity to guide a new startup organisation into a regional leader.

Who We're Looking For

You are a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, etc.) or a senior finance professional with experience in financial management, controls, and systems setup. While charity experience is a bonus, a passion for our cause and a meticulous approach to governance are essential.

If you believe that sound financial stewardship is the cornerstone of sustainable social change, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and help us build the financial bedrock that keeps the SUNSHINE shining.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

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We are recruiting for a new Trustee with expertise in fundraising and income generation

The role

You will join a small and active trustee Board supporting the effective delivery of HealthProm’s current programmes and guiding its future strategy and direction, with a specific focus on income generation and fundraising.

 Time commitment

You will prepare for and participate in HealthProm Board meetings in person or online remotely (currently four per annum, each lasting three hours and held in London). You will also chair the Fundraising sub-committee which meets periodically and advises the full Board.

In addition to this formal role we are looking for a trustee who is able to dedicate some time to support HealthProm staff in the detailed delivery of agreed fundraising initiatives and targets.

HealthProm trustee appointments are unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Overall Objective

With other trustees, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HealthProm, developing the charity’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of HealthProm, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• To advise on appropriate fundraising strategies and initiatives to ensure HealthProm can deliver on its plans
• To ensure that the policy and practices of HealthProm are in keeping with its objectives and its memorandum and articles of association (and any variations thereto) and that these are carried out by management.
• To ensure compliance of HealthProm with statutory and legal requirements To ensure that HealthProm functions within the legal and financial requirements of the Charities Commission and Companies House and strives to achieve best practice
• To ensure that the income of HealthProm is spent solely for the purposes as laid out in its objectives
• To act in the best interest of HealthProm at all times

Main duties

• To assist the Chair as an active member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions
• To participate in meetings of Trustees, whether Board or committee meetings and in other exchanges as needed, ensuring HealthProm’s policies and concerns are reflected in their deliberations
• To be familiar with the operations of HealthProm to ensure that a critical and informed view can be maintained, and participating in appropriate training sessions.
• To chair the fundraising subcommitee.
• To contribute specific fundraising skills and contacts to support HealthProm.
• To guide and mentor HealthProm’s staff on fundraising strategies and tactics.
• To promote HealthProm to as wide an audience of donors and beneficiaries as possible

Person specification

You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria within your written application. We are keen to ensure diversity on the Board. 

The successful candidates will be able to give evidence of:

· An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission and values. 

· Proven experience and expertise in sales, business development and/or fundraising. This will include generating income from corporates, High Net Worth individuals, trusts and foundations, events or other initiatives.

· Knowledge of the region in which HealthProm operates (desirable)

· Some awareness of the sectoral areas in which HealthProm is involved: maternal and child health, social care, fostering, disability, palliative care, early intervention, migration.

· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Director of Operations

· The ability to work effectively as a collegiate member of a board while contributing an independent perspective

· Some experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation

· Links to a network of current and relevant contacts

You should also be able to demonstrate:

1. An understanding of and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.

2. An ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue.

3. Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences and ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.

4. A willingness to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.

The Timetable

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.

Preliminary interviews will be arranged in the week beginning 19th January 2026.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following:

· a supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification,

· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role,

· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.

All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Simon Ray

Book Aid International is the UK’s leading international book donation and library support charity. Every year we work with our partners to provide over one million brand-new books worldwide.

We are looking for volunteers to support our small, friendly warehouse team in Swindon.

If you’d like to make a hands-on contribution to sharing the power of books worldwide, and you have a few hours a week you can offer on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you.

The role includes assisting in preparing book shipments by selecting titles accurately from a provided pick list and using handheld scanners.

You will contribute to the overall safety of the working environment by following health and safety practices, and contribute to a positive team environment.

You must be able to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting duties, including handling and placing individual books.

You must be over 18.

Please visit our website for more information including how to apply. 

The ‘be you’ project aims to provide a safe and inclusive space in every Hestia refuge to support women to gain confidence, socialise, develop and most importantly enjoy themselves!

Each refuge will have a weekly or bi-weekly meeting, where all the women will be invited to join. There will be tea, coffee, juice, cake and fun activities such as knitting, colouring, jewellery making and much more.

What you will be doing

• facilitating an agreed time table of weekly activities for the women in the refuge to include set up, explaining any instructions, assisting women to complete the activities, keeping track of activity materials and keeping a note of needed replacements for staff to re-order
• Visit a refuge or refuges on a regular basis (once a week or once every other week).
• Purchase and bring refreshments and snacks (you will be given the money to do this)
• Facilitate each group – this will include chatting with the women about that week’s topic and what support the ‘be you’ project can offer them.
• Engaging with the women to find out how the activities are going and keeping staff up to date on feedback and on any suggestions for new activities or improvements
• Keep records and feedback important information to your supervisor.

The skills you need

• Compassionate, caring and patient nature
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge on useful life skills
• Good communication skills

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun.

Would you be interested in supporting women to improve their numeracy abilities? Through your support, encouragement and tutoring you will make a difference to the people you work with!

What you will be doing

• To support women who are not confident with numeracy to develop these skills through tutoring sessions
• Agree a mutual agreeable time and frequency that works for both parties
• Engage in conversation, problem solving examples, maths based support
• To keep records of conversations and update the support worker on progress of sessions

The skills you need

• Interest in supporting people to develop their math skills. Background in teaching maths/numeracy is desirable
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.s

Education Volunteer Role Description 

Are you passionate about changing the way we treat animals? Do you want to help reduce environmental damage? Do you want to inspire people to enjoy healthy vegan food that both looks good and tastes great? 

The Vegan Society aims to make veganism more accessible. We help people to adopt a vegan lifestyle by supporting individuals, policy- and decision-makers, caterers, manufacturers, healthcare professionals and the media. 

Why do we need you? 

Laura Chepner is our Education Officer, and she is looking for a volunteer to support her in her role. Laura has a background in education, with a degree in Primary Education which preceded a decade of teaching and a short stint in the role of SENco (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). Shortly after that, Laura theorised vegan-inclusive teaching, published An Educator’s Guide for Vegan-Inclusive Teaching and worked as the UK’s first vegan-inclusion education specialist until joining The Vegan Society. 

At The Vegan Society, Laura supports vegan learners in education who have been discriminated against by acting as an intermediary between their families and the institution. Additionally, Laura supports educators by creating resources and delivering training sessions on what it means to be vegan-inclusive in their practice. Furthermore, Laura empowers parents/guardians to ask for vegan-inclusion by creating documents, with the help of The Education Network, that they can present and highlight their rights. 

What does this role involve? 

We support vegan learners and their families by offering practical resources, including tips for discussing veganism with schools, understanding legal protections and addressing concerns like catering and inclusivity. Our resources aim to help create an educational environment where vegan families feel respected and valued. This role will involve creating resources for families and educators. For example, template letters, guidance on legal protections, policy review requests, learning materials for children and much more.

What training and support is available? 

The ideal candidate for this role will have a background in Primary Education and be comfortable working independently. However, we are always willing to invite volunteers along to staff training when possible and to deliver training on specific skills in-house, as identified throughout the volunteering period. This role is remote, so support from the Education Officer will be available through email and phone calls as required. Monthly reviews with the Volunteering and Engagement Officer will also be conducted to ensure the volunteer is happy in their role. 

What skills would be useful in doing this role? 

• Qualified teacher

• Good written English

• Competent using Microsoft Office

• A strong understanding of the aims, campaigns and tone of voice of The Vegan Society 

• The ability to work independently. 

What does my availability need to be?  

This is an ongoing role and tasks will be requested by Laura on an ad hoc basis, volunteers can accept or decline each task. Volunteering can be done outside traditional working hours and in any time zone, although meetings and staff support will only be available between 9am and 5pm UK time. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of six months to make the best use of recruitment and induction time and to get the best out of their volunteering experience.

Who does this role report to?

Laura Chepner, Education Officer and Kaya Gromocki, Senior Volunteering and Engagement Officer.

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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.