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Chief Advancement Officer
- Volunteer Role
- Remote/Homebased
- 10hrs a week
- Charity Worker Discounts shopping worth over £2000/year
About Project Yananai
Project Yananai is a dynamic, globally operating nonprofit organisation, with Christian values, dedicated to empowering underserved communities through adult education, sustainable skills training, and humanitarian aid. We believe in creating pathways to self-reliance and resilience, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to transform their lives and communities.
Position Summary
Project Yananai seeks an inspiring, strategic, and results-driven Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. The CAO will serve as a key driver of the organisation’s global impact, leading all efforts related to resource development, external communications, and organisational branding. This leadership role involves guiding, mentoring, and developing the departments within the Advancement Division - specifically, Brand & Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Fundraising & Grants, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Strategic Partnerships, and Ambassador & Influencer Engagement - through their respective department heads. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CAO will develop and execute comprehensive strategies to expand revenue streams, enhance visibility, and foster strategic partnerships aligned with Project Yananai’s mission and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Departmental Oversight
- Provide visionary leadership for the entire Advancement Division, including the departments of Brand & Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Fundraising & Grants, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Strategic Partnerships, and Ambassador & Influencer Engagement.
- Guide, develop, and support department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals, operational excellence, and innovative practices.
- Lead the strategic planning process for the advancement functions, ensuring integration across departments to maximise impact and efficiency.
Resource Development & Revenue Generation
- Oversee all fundraising and resource development activities across the organisation: major gifts, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, grants, individual giving, and innovative revenue streams.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.
- Develop and implement strategies to diversify and expand revenue sources, including exploring new funding opportunities and innovative financial models.
Communications, Marketing & Brand Management
- Lead the creation and execution of integrated communication, marketing, and public relations strategies that effectively convey Project Yananai’s mission, impact, and value proposition globally.
- Ensure consistent, mission-aligned branding and messaging across all channels.
- Elevate the organisation’s visibility through strategic storytelling, digital campaigns, and media engagement.
Organisational and Team Development
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, diverse team within the Advancement Division, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Promote ongoing training, professional development, and succession planning within the division.
- Foster a workplace environment aligned with Project Yananai’s principles of equity, inclusion, and empowerment.
Cross-Department Collaboration & Organisational Alignment
- Serve as a key member of the executive team, collaborating across functions to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
- Advise on initiatives that intersect with organisational operations, supporting project delivery and organisational sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
- Lead efforts to build and deepen strategic partnerships with organisations, institutions, and influencers aligned with Project Yananai’s mission.
- Oversee Ambassador & Influencer Engagement initiatives, cultivating relationships with advocates and public figures to amplify the organisation’s reach and impact.
Risk & Security Oversight
- Collaborate with Risk & Security Management to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and security standards, especially in high-risk environments.
- Support development of strategies that mitigate risks related to organisational growth and external engagement.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven senior leadership experience in global nonprofit organisations, with demonstrated success in fundraising, communications, marketing, and partnership development.
- Extensive experience leading and developing diverse teams and departments.
- Demonstrated ability to secure significant philanthropic support from a broad range of sources, including major donors, foundations, corporations, and innovative revenue streams.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working in multicultural, international settings and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice principles.
- Familiarity with the complexities of humanitarian and development work, including risk management and security considerations, is highly desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation making a transformative difference in communities around the world.
Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Empowering individuals, strengthening communities, developing sustainable solutions.




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Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? We are seeking organised, compassionate individuals to be the welcoming heart of our Hub. If you have a friendly smile, are well orgabnised and are looking for a reception based role, this could be for you.
BACKGROUND:
- The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness, we:
- Provide a home to 39 young people
- Offer support to local children and families at risk
- Help families keep or find a stable home and manage their money
- Mentor people to find work or training
- Help people secure their legal right to remain in the UK and access homes, work and benefits.
Last year we helped over 1200 people including nearly 600 families and 230 children and young people. Our aim is to tackle homelessness, poor housing and poverty at a young age and break its cycle into later life. We want to see the value in each individual and nurture potential, helping young people and families to thrive.
The Centre prides itself on its welcome and person-centred approach. It recognises each individual is different, often with complex needs and so our response must be multi-layered. We therefore have six principal services: residential services for homeless young people; family support; housing and welfare rights advice; employment support; learning; and immigration advice and advocacy.
OUR PEOPLE - We believe each person matters:
Our clients guide everything we do. We’re here to help children, families and young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or clients who have urgent needs that can be met at the Centre and not elsewhere.
We seek to develop trusting relationships with our clients. We rely on them to help us improve and develop our services, so we include them wherever possible in our work.
Our staff and volunteers:
Our staff and volunteers are diverse in their backgrounds, and their skills and experience. Many have lived experience of the challenges our clients face. We are proud of our warm welcome and our team’s commitment to support people facing disadvantage to escape the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
The HUB on Medway Street is the main entrance for clients who wish to access the services on offer. Staff in the Hub can provide level 1 advice on housing and welfare rights and for more complex cases, can refer clients to one of our other services, such as housing, welfare rights, immigration, employment and learning, and family services.
Summary of Role.
You will be supporting a team that is helping people from the local community, who are vulnerable and facing disadvantage, including; homeless young people, people living in insecure accommodation or at risk of losing their housing, low-income families with young children, unemployed people, refugees and migrants. (further details below)
Your presence supports the smooth running of the Centre and increases the team’s capacity to see and help more people.
This role is in the heart of the organisation where you will meet people of all backgrounds and learn how a community organisation responds to local need.
What will you be doing?
- Answering the intercom and buzzing clients in when they arrive
- Welcoming clients to the Centre, signing them in and out of the building calling the staff member to tell them that their client has arrived
- Registering new clients and booking an appointment with the Assessment team
- Assisting with the collection and distribution of client mail
- Administrative support to services, such as, photocopying or scanning documents for service teams and emailing them to relevant staff member
- Printing off and posting out letters to clients
- Possibility of assisting with benefit claims/forms
Other tasks that can be undertaken during quieter periods:
- Assisting clients and staff with phone calls if volunteer speaks a needed language
What are we looking for?
- You will be a confident and patient person with a professional and friendly manner and able to remain calm under pressure
- Some experience of customer service or dealing with a diverse range of people desirable
- Good listening skills
- An ability to communicate well and with confidence when handling enquiries
- Some IT skills useful
- A non-judgemental attitude towards people’s problems in their lives
What is the time commitment?
We are seeking someone for one day a week on a Thursday or Friday from 9.30am to 3pm, with an hour lunch break at 1pm. We are looking for a commitment of 6 months, which sounds like a long time, but there’s lots to learn and volunteers find this goes very quickly!
How will you be supported?
You will be supported by the Advice and Assessment team
You will be offered regular supervision and a staff member will be present in the Hub whilst you are on duty
You will be reimbursed for reasonable and agreed ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel and contribution to lunch up to £6.
Recruitment Procedure
Apply> Informal interview> Reference and DBS checks> Trial period
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
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Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 2–6 hours per month, including quarterly trustee meetings, occasional sub-committee meetings, and fulfilling trustee responsibilities. Time may vary slightly depending on organisational needs, but remains manageable alongside other personal and professional commitments.
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire communities, raise awareness for important causes—including mental health—and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial board of trustees to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Secretary / Trustee to join our board and ensure strong governance. The Secretary will help the charity meet its legal and regulatory responsibilities while supporting the delivery of its mission.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate records of trustee meetings and decisions
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Ensure compliance with charity law and CIO regulations
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Support trustee recruitment, induction, and governance processes
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Act as a point of contact for official communications
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Assist with reporting to the Charity Commission
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Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up
Person Specification & Requirements
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities (training can be provided)
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Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
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Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
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Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
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UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
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2–6 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
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Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
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Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
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Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
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Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
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Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
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Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
To inspire communities, raise awareness for mental health, and support mission-led charities through adventure, storytelling, and charitable impact.
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Join Our Mission as Treasurer – Help Rescue Vulnerable Children in Nepal!
Are you an accountant looking to use your financial expertise for a powerful cause? We are seeking a passionate Treasurer to join our dedicated board and help transform the lives of vulnerable children in Nepal.
Who We're Looking For:
✅ Finance professionals - whether formally qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA), part-qualified, or experienced through practice
✅ Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial insights into clear, strategic action
✅ Passion for making a real-world impact through good governance and financial stewardship
✨ Be part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to child protection.
✨ Shape financial strategy for an inspiring international charity
✨ Gain valuable trustee experience with flexible commitments (6 meetings/year + remote tasks).
✨ Potential to visit our life-changing projects in Nepal!
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The Sleep Charity is an ambitious, award winning organisation based in Doncaster with a national coverage. We are actively recruiting for an experienced financial professional to take over the role of Treasurer. We are seeking a motivated team member who is a strategic thinker and has a deep commitment to our mission.
We are looking for somebody with accountancy and financial leadership skills. Experience of charity governance is desirable but not essential. We need you to be able to communicate financial information effectively to those of us who are not financial experts. You should have sound judgement and be willing to speak up in the best interest of the charity.
We are entering a pivotal phase in our strategic development and the Treasurer will provide a key role in ensuring financial oversight and contributing to our success. You will act as a sounding board for the CEO and Finance Manager, providing challenge and support.
Sleep issues can lead people into crisis, your support can help us to make a significant difference to preventing sleep issues and offering the help that people need when they do exist. This can be life changing for many of our beneficiaries.
Your values will align with ours and you will be committed to our vision. A team player who wants to make a difference is what we are looking for. We are passionate about inclusivity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We dream big so the world is healthier and happier, one good night's sleep at a time.


We are looking for up to ten UK university students to join our volunteer Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. This will be achieved by advising Ygam on the needs of students, supporting with content development, organising activities at your campus, and join us at events to raise awareness of gaming and gambling harms.
We are seeking individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling.We’d love to hear from students with an interest in mental health, psychology, content development, and gaming.
If you are interested, your application should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing what you would bring to the Ygam Student Ambassador team and how your experiences (life and/or work) demonstrate our values of integrity, empathy, innovation, and empowerment.
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Join Us as a Trustee – Shape the Next 20 Years of Impact
Next year, Dorset Reading Partners proudly celebrates 20 years of transforming lives and making a real difference to the young people that we support on an on-going basis. Over two decades, we’ve achieved considerable success in helping young people develop their love of reading and schools see tangible improvement in their literacy results. Now, as we mark this milestone, we’re embarking on an exciting new chapter. With ambitious plans for growth, innovation, and deeper impact, we are looking for inspiring new Trustees to join our Board.
As a Trustee, you will:
- Play a vital role in guiding our strategy and vision for the future.
- Bring fresh perspectives and skills to help us evolve and thrive.
- Champion our mission and ensure we continue to deliver lasting change.
We’re seeking people who are passionate about our cause, committed to good governance, and excited to help shape what the next 20 years will look like. Whether you bring expertise in finance, marketing, fundraising, or digital innovation, or, simply a deep belief in our mission, your contribution will matter. If you want to be part of a charity at a pivotal moment—honouring our past while shaping a bold future - we’d love to hear from you.
This is a voluntary role - but the rewards of making a difference are priceless.
Ideally, we would like to receive expressions of interest by 30th September 2025, but we will always welcome future contact.
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Groundwork Five Counties
People | Place | Planet
Groundwork Five Counties is a regional charity (part of the wider Groundwork Federation) working across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland. We empower communities to live more sustainably, supporting people to improve their lives, protect green spaces, and build resilience for a fair transition to net zero.
We are looking for new Trustees to join our friendly and committed Board and help steer our mission to create stronger, greener, and healthier communities.
The Role
As a Trustee, you will:
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Contribute to the strategic direction of the charity.
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Ensure we deliver on our charitable objectives and maintain strong governance.
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Safeguard our reputation, values, and financial stability.
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Use your expertise to guide decision-making, scrutinise plans, and support our leadership team.
This is a voluntary, non-executive position. Trustees attend at least four board meetings per year in Nottingham (with hybrid options available), plus sub-committee meetings and occasional events. Estimated time commitment: around 12 days per year. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those under-represented in governance. No prior board experience is required – just commitment, integrity, and a passion for people, place and planet.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
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HR, accountancy, or financial planning
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Digital strategy or cyber security
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Green jobs, net zero, or environmental sustainability
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Social enterprise or commercial/traded income generation
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Local knowledge of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland or Lincolnshire
What You’ll Gain
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An opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic environmental and community charity.
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Personal and professional development in governance and leadership.
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The satisfaction of supporting real change in communities across the region.
If you are interested in applying for the role of trustee, please follow the link to our website and download the recruitment pack for all information.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 21 September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 29 September 2025
We are passionate about sustainability, supporting people, communities and local green spaces.




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Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. We are supported by an incredible team of prison volunteers who are the link between the charity and the stitchers we work with in prison. Our volunteers run fortnightly stitching groups in the prisons we work with to facilitate our stitchers’ production of high-quality needlework.
Our prison volunteers work in small teams to teach our stitchers’ embroidery and needlepoint, organise their group sessions, and liaise with the prison and FCW office.
What you will do as a prison volunteer:
- Teach people in prison how to stitch and support the completion of our premade kits in our cell groups, which consist of around 10-15 stitchers.
- Communicate with staff at our hub in Battersea to receive kits and supplies for your group and send back completed work for your stitchers to be paid.
- Encourage and help stitchers to complete our Open College Network certifications in creative needlework.
- Develop stitchers’ skills and confidence by encouraging them to take responsibility as peer mentors.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity and sharing our vision and values throughout your volunteering.
Who we are looking for:
- Skills in embroidery and/or needlepoint or a willingness to learn to stitch is essential for this role.
- Ideally some teaching experience or experience working with socially-excluded groups.
- Someone with a non-judgemental attitude and commitment to rehabilitation.
- Someone who is an excellent team worker.
- Someone who is good at observing personal boundaries.
Commitment: our stitching groups run for 2 hours every fortnight, so with travel time and some admin work after groups we ask prison volunteers to set aside a morning or afternoon every 2 weeks.
You must be over 18 for this role with the ability to travel to the prison. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
Please take some time to read the role description to find out more details about the role and what we offer to our prison volunteers.
At Fine Cell Work, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented amongst FCW’s prison volunteers. This includes applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and male identifying applicants.
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Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 4–8 hours per month, including quarterly trustee meetings, occasional sub-committee meetings, and fulfilling trustee responsibilities. Time may vary slightly depending on organisational needs, but remains manageable alongside other personal and professional commitments.
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire communities, raise awareness for important causes—including mental health—and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial board of trustees to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Media Trustee to join our board and lead the charity’s media strategy and content creation. This trustee will help share the charity’s projects, expeditions, and mission with a wide audience, while allowing content to be retained for personal portfolio use.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and oversee the charity’s media strategy
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Create or advise on multimedia content (photo, video, audio, digital)
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Support engagement with media outlets and online audiences
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Advise on storytelling, branding, and public-facing communications
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Assist with reporting and media-related updates to stakeholders
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Contribute to trustee meetings and governance
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Delegate tasks to editing volunteers within the Media Committee
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Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up
Person Specification & Requirements
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Experience or interest in media production, content creation, or storytelling
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Strong communication and creative skills
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Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
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Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
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Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
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UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
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4–8 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
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Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
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Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
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Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
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Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
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Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
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Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
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Permission to retain media content created for personal portfolio or professional use
To inspire communities, raise awareness for mental health, and support mission-led charities through adventure, storytelling, and charitable impact.
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��Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Real Difference across West Glamorgan! ��
Join one of our Programme Boards or Steering and Advisory Boards as a Lived Experience or Unpaid Carer Volunteer Representative
Are you passionate about improving health and social care services in your community? Do you have lived experience or care for someone who uses health and social care services?
West Glamorgan Regional Partnership wants to hear from you!
We are looking for volunteer representatives to help us shape the future of health and social care services across the region. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful; ensuring real experiences guide real change.
Volunteers must live in the Swansea or Neath Port Talbot region.
We have a variety of Programmes:
- Communities and Older Peoples Programme
- Carers Partnership
- Dementia Programme
- Well-being and Learning Disability Programme
- Emotional Well-being and Mental Health Programme
- Children and Young People Programme
- Neurodiverse Programme
�� What you’ll be doing:
• Sharing your experiences and those of others in your network.
• Helping shape and influence regional health and social care programmes.
• Working alongside professionals and other volunteers to improve services.
• Representing the views of unpaid carers and people with lived experience—not just your own.
�� Time Commitment:
• Quarterly meetings (approximately every 12 weeks)
• 2-hour meetings
• Meetings held online or in person, Monday–Friday during office hours.
• Some time needed to prepare for meetings
• 4-year volunteer term (flexible and supported).
�� Skills & Support:
• No qualifications needed, just your experience and willingness to contribute.
• Full induction, training, and ongoing support provided.
• Travel expenses reimbursed.
�� Why Volunteer?
• Make a positive impact in your community.
• Gain valuable experience and transferable skills.
• Be part of transforming health and social care locally.
• Receive references to support any future employment.
We bring organisations and volunteers together to improve the health and well-being of the people of Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.
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Organisation: Support U is a leading LGBTQIA+ resource and support service based in the Thames Valley area.
Location: Work from home but ideally based in Bracknell / Reading / Wokingham
Commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours a week alongside any training and volunteer team catch ups / planning meetings
Overview:
Sometimes, you just need someone to listen without judgement. That’s why we’re launching a brand-new telephone support service for the LGBTQ+ community, and we’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help make it happen. As a Volunteer Support Mentor, you’ll answer pre-booked calls from service users, creating a safe space for them to speak openly, offering emotional support, guidance, and signposting to other resources.
What You’ll Be Doing
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This is a home based volunteering role, but you’ll need to be based in Berkshire, ideally in the Bracknell, Reading, or Wokingham area.
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The telephone support service will run twice a week within a 2-hour time slot. You’ll ideally commit to 2–4 hours per week.
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Service users will pre-book telephone appointments via our website.
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You’ll answer calls, providing a safe, non-judgemental space for users to talk openly, offering emotional support, guidance, and signposting to other relevant services.
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After each call, you’ll complete a short record noting what was discussed, any guidance given and any safeguarding concerns.
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Support U’s designated safeguarding leads will be available during service hours for any immediate advice or escalation.
Who This Role Would Suit
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Someone looking for a long term volunteering opportunity.
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Qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, or other talking therapy practitioners who wish to give back to the community.
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Students or trainees in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, or mental health nursing seeking practical experience.
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Individuals with experience in mentoring, coaching, befriending, or other listening based support roles.
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People with strong empathy, good listening skills, and an interest in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community.
What’s In It for You
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Make a direct and positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Help create a safe, judgement free space for those who may never have experienced one before.
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Offer meaningful support, even a short 30 minute conversation can impact someone’s day or outlook.
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Contribute to a wider effort to foster safety, inclusion, and understanding within the community.
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Gain valuable experience in active listening, support work and working with diverse communities.
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Be part of a welcoming, passionate and supportive team.
Requirements
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Based in Berkshire (preferably Bracknell, Reading, or Wokingham).
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Able to realistically commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours per week for the long term.
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Basic administrative skills and strong communication and organisation skills.
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Some experience in a similar line of work (e.g. counselling, mentoring, support work) or willingness to learn and undertake training.
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Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Evidence of completed safeguarding training or willingness to complete safeguarding training organised by Support U.
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Comfortable using basic technology to answer calls/log call notes.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experience in Fundraising?
Connection Support are seeking a Trustee that will support us in our vision of being a thought-leader in the prevention of homelessness, mental ill-health, and leading innovative services that prevent crises from happening.
About us
At Connection Support, our team of staff and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges. We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.
We believe in a future where people are free from crisis, and effective prevention is the key. But for times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.
About the role
The trustee will support the board, the CEO and wider senior team with advice, guidance and sharing their experiences specifically related to:
· Supporting the team and wider charity to achieve our fundraising goals.
· Supporting and encouraging the fundraising team in their work.
· Ensuring that our fundraising activities are in line with organisational values and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
· Help develop a fundraising culture across the organisation.
· Share your knowledge and expertise to enhance our fundraising efforts and maximise the effectiveness of our activities.
This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we start to see the impact of our Prevention first strategy.
Time commitment
The anticipated time commitment for a Trustee is up to a day a month. Approximately 2-3 hours per month in person, and then 2-3 hours of supporting with projects which can be from home.
Trustee positions are not paid but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.
About you.
Our values are extremely important to us, so it is essential that your personal values align with ours, and you are passionate and motivated by the impact you can have by being part of Connection Support. We would also like you to have the following;
· A diverse range of experience in fundraising and charitable income generation at strategic and operational levels, (e.g., instance trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, regular donors and legacy giving).
·Knowledge of the fundraising landscape and the challenges facing medium-sized, regional charities in securing funds.
Previous experience is not necessary as we provide a full induction. We pair new Trustees with an experienced member and offer training opportunities to Board members.
How to apply
On application we will email you and request the following:
· We want to know why you’re interested in becoming a trustee. Please send us a cover letter or email telling is why you want to join the Board of Trustees, and your experience as outlined above. If you would like to share your experiences with us in a different way, please let us know and we are happy to support.
· We want to know more about you! Please send us an up to date CV of your career history, key responsibilities and achievements. If you do not have a CV, you can send us an email with a summary of your experience.
· We need to know what others say about you. Please send us two professional references(only contacted with prior consent). If you have any difficulty with references, please contact us and we can discuss alternatives with you.
Interviews
Interviews will be held as suitable people apply, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early.
If you are interested in finding out more about the opportunity and would like to discuss the role informally, please email us and we will arrange a chat with our CEO Chris Keating or our Chair of the Board Emma Duke.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?
We are offering 1 young person aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 11 months with the French Red Cross (Croix Rouge) in Montrouge. The programme will run from September 2025 – August 2026 (subject to visas).
You will join the head office communication department of Croix-Rouge insertion, a programme funded by the French Red Cross that enables destitute young people, homeless people and long-term jobseekers to re-connect to the labour market, through civic participation. An intermediate to fluent level of written and spoken French is essential for this role and you will have the opportunity to further develop your written skills in French and gain experience in communicating across a range of channels, as well as developing your conversational French through lessons provided by Croix Rouge.
On your arrival in France, you will take part in a 3 days on-arrival seminar in Paris, where you will get to know your national coordinators and other European volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to discover the beautiful city of Paris before leaving for your placement role! Your role involves volunteering for a maximum of 35 hours per week, including French lessons and a personal project.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in key projects and find out what you are interested in. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement!
Typical tasks may involve:
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Activities at Headquarters:
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Manage and update the association's web pages and social media accounts (including SEO improvements)
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Create, update, and adapt various materials (posters, flyers, brochures, catalogues, activity reports, videos, presentations, etc.)
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Monitor and share news related to Croix-Rouge insertion activities
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Participate in the organisation of national events (General Assembly, seminars, partner meetings, etc.)
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Support the creation of Activity Reports and ensure deadlines are met
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Contribute to discussions and working groups to deepen the Croix-Rouge insertion project and improve communication practices
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Provide logistical support for organising the General Assembly
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Facilitate the flow of information between headquarters and the local offices
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Activities on the Ground (Croix-Rouge Insertion Local Agencies - Bondy and Bobigny):
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Assist the agencies in the development, daily operations, or sustainability of their actions related to Access to Rights, Prison-Justice, Mobility, Digital Inclusion, and Basic Skills for RSA beneficiaries
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Support the sharing and learning of skills between teams to fully experience the support process, especially in the development of theatre improvisation workshops for beneficiaries
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Assist in communicating on the ground to change the perception of the public interest, which is still often stigmatised in priority urban areas
We’re looking for the following qualities:
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Someone sensitive to the association's social and environmental dimension
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Creative with good interpersonal skills
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Interest in office automation tools, graphic design software and animation tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.)
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Interest in digital media (social networks)
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Ability to analyse, summarise and write in French
Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. This role requires someone with intermediate to fluent levels of spoken and written French. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.
We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The University Coordinator role exists to help bridge the gap between our central and regional teams. This mentorship-focused position involves working 1:1 with regional team leads, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support as they build their teams and deliver impactful fundraising and awareness raising campaigns on campus. Working collaboratively, you’ll help them pursue ambitious goals while ensuring their work reflects SolidariTee’s values and vision. This role requires reliable commitment to 2-3h of calls per week and willingness to provide additional support to team leads outside of weekly calls.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with team leads from 4–6 regional teams through weekly calls and ongoing support.
- Provide practical support and advice in organising events and building each team.
- Assist with recruitment by conducting interviews with prospective team leads.
- Engage in training and development opportunities designed to support you in the role.
Desirable Criteria:
- Strong time management and organisational skills, ensuring reliability and follow-through on commitments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others to problem-solve, alongside the initiative to seek out answers independently.
- An understanding of the values and vision of SolidariTee.
- Experience in project management or active involvement in a university society or similar initiative.
Please note, applications will be considered on a rolling basis - apply now!
Fill out the short application form via the 'join us' page on our website!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.