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Support Hongkongers to learn and practise English in a welcoming and friendly setting
Organisation: Meridian Wellbeing
Location: Remote (online sessions)
Type: Volunteer
Time commitment:
• 1 session per week (2 to 2.5 hours)
• Initial sessions are expected to take place around lunchtime
• Evening or weekend sessions may be introduced in future based on participant availability
• Final session times will be discussed and agreed in advance with each volunteer
Minimum commitment: 3 months
About Us
Meridian Wellbeing is an independent charity working to improve the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of individuals and communities in Barnet. As part of our ongoing support for Hongkongers who have settled in the UK via the BN(O) visa route, we are launching informal, volunteer-led online English sessions to help participants build confidence in using English in everyday life.
We know that many newcomers from Hong Kong face challenges accessing traditional ESOL courses due to long working hours, family commitments, or limited local services. Our project offers an alternative: flexible, accessible, and welcoming English learning spaces run by volunteers.
We are currently recruiting for two volunteer roles:
1. Volunteer ESOL Teacher (Online)
We are looking for a volunteer with a recognised English teaching qualification to lead weekly online ESOL classes (entry level). Sessions are informal but structured, with a focus on everyday communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver weekly English classes online (2–2.5 hours per session)
- Prepare simple, tailored lesson plans and resources
- Encourage participation in a safe, inclusive environment
- Collaborate with the team and help monitor engagement
Requirements:
- ESOL/TEFL/CELTA/TESOL qualification (required)
- Experience working with English learners (desirable)
- Confident using Zoom or similar platforms (training provided as required)
- Experience managing group sessions/classes
- Friendly, patient and culturally aware
- Fluent or highly proficient in spoken English (native-level fluency preferred)
- Available for lunchtime sessions, with potential flexibility for evening or weekend sessions in future.
2. Volunteer Conversation Café Facilitator (Online)
We’re also seeking facilitators to host informal group sessions where Hongkongers can practise English through conversation. No teaching qualifications are needed — just a warm personality and willingness to support others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Host or co-host weekly conversation sessions online (2–2.5 hours)
- Use topics or prompts to encourage group discussion
- Help create a welcoming, supportive environment
- Respect and support participants with different English levels
Requirements:
- Fluent or highly proficient in spoken English (native-level fluency preferred)
- Friendly and confident leading small groups
- Able to use Zoom (training provided as required)
- Available for lunchtime sessions, with potential flexibility for evening or weekend sessions in future.
What You’ll Gain:
- Make a real difference in people’s lives
- Develop skills in teaching and group facilitation
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
- Receive basic training and ongoing guidance
Note: All volunteers will need to complete a DBS check. Cantonese language skills are not required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sooty, the nation’s much-loved bear and a true national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for over 50 years. Thanks to generous public support, these iconic boxes have raised more than £13 million in donations.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our network of Sooty Box collectors. In this flexible role, you’ll help place new boxes and collect and bank donations from Sooty Boxes in local shops, cafés and other businesses in your area. Whether you volunteer on your own, with a friend or as part of a group, you’ll be making a real difference in your community.
You can give as much or as little time as you like and fit the role around your other commitments.
Please note: Volunteers are expected to use their own transport and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or public transport costs will be reimbursed.
How often will I be needed?
- 1 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- Requires 2 references
Location
Region
- Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, Greater London, Wales, South West, West Midlands, East of England, South East, Scotland
Additional location information
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We are particularly looking for volunteers in Ayreshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Devon, Derbyshire, Dorset, Essex, Gloucestershire, Gwynedd, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, Norfolk, Northern Ireland, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, South Humberside, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • Good organisational skills • Trustworthy, enthusiastic and self-motivated • Willing to travel in and around your local area • Comfortable working independently • Able to send and receive emails
We’re looking for Community Fundraising Volunteers across the UK to help us deliver and collect Marie Curie donation tins in their local area. By using your local knowledge and connections, you’ll help raise vital funds for our nurses and hospice services - right where it matters most.
What you'd be doing:
- Distribute collection boxes in shops, cafés, pubs, gyms, and anywhere people gather.
- Swing by regularly to collect and bank the donations
- Keep tabs on each box’s location and earnings like a fundraising detective.
- Make friends with venue staff to build positive relationships.
- Spot new places where we could extend our reach and make an even bigger impact.
- Spread the word about upcoming events and campaigns to those you meet
Why you'd be a great fit:
- Polite and organised
- Self-motivated
- Familiar with your local area
- You have 2-4 hours a month to spare
What you gain:
- Ongoing guidance and brief training - just the essentials
- Meet amazing people
- Being part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
- Recognition for your time
- Travel expenses covered
- Access to exclusive deals and discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, and more
- Loyalty Card Membership for our Marie Curie Shops
This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves chatting with people, enjoys being out and about, and wants to make a meaningful difference - one collection box at a time.