Communications and events volunteer volunteer roles
Looking to gain experience in the conservation sector and inspire people in Gloucestershire to stand up for nature's recovery? You’ve come to the right place!
We have two Wild Trainee roles currently vacant within our Engagement and Communications team – could you join our team?
The Wildlife Trusts have recognised that for nature to be put into recovery, we must better engage and inspire people on a local level – these roles form part of the Wild Trainees Programme, which is designed to provide valuable experience for young people in delivering nature’s recovery through practical work, communications, evidence, and engagement.
The Communications Wild Trainee will work across the organisation and support the Communications and Marketing team to produce inspiring content that influences Gloucestershire to grow more connected with nature.
You can view the Community Action Wild Trainee role here:
Our Community Action and Communications Wild Trainees will work closely throughout their traineeship, collaborating and developing skills from all areas of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
How to apply: Please send us your CV and cover letter outlining why you’d like to be considered for the role and what applicable key skills and you have
Application deadline: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Date of interviews: Tuesday, 7th October 2025
Being a charity we hope all recruitment agencies will appreciate that we want to save money where possible - so thank you, but unless we get in touch, we don't need you help with this role quite yet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Emerge Worldwide exists to amplify voices until freedom rings for all women and girls.
Our vision is to see sexual exploitation and sex trafficking abolished, and it starts one mind at a time, one life at a time!
Our mission is to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking by advocating for policy reform, raising public awareness, and providing comprehensive support to victims/survivors. The organisation aims to assist vulnerable youth, particularly girls, and women, influence public discourse through education, and foster systemic change to enhance protections for individuals impacted by exploitation and trafficking.
Purpose of Role
The Communications Officer will play a key role in ensuring effective internal and external communication across Emerge Worldwide. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality newsletters, managing communication with partners, collaborators, influencers, and associates, maintaining organisational directories, and supporting the flow of information across departments. The Communications Officer will also manage calendars, support administrative needs, and liaise with the social media team to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
This position requires excellent organisational, IT, and communication skills, alongside a proactive approach to supporting the charity’s mission and daily operations.
Role Description - What will I be doing?
Communications & Engagement
- Draft, design, and distribute newsletters and organisational updates to stakeholders.
- Maintain effective communication with partners, collaborators, influencers, and associates.
- Identify and manage key contacts and opportunities for engagement.
- Share key information across internal departments and teams to improve collaboration.
- Work with departments to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Support the development of communication strategies to raise Emerge Worldwide’s profile.
Administration & Coordination
- Respond to general email enquiries and redirect them appropriately.
- Manage shared drives, organisational directories, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Coordinate and set up meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
- Support calendar management for the organisation, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and communication materials.
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth organisational communication flow.
- Work within agreed budgets and managing resources effectively.
Technical & IT
- Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, communication, and presentations.
- Support the use of Mailchimp or other IT software for mass communications.
- Maintain mailing lists, contact directories, and subscription platforms.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, GDPR, and organisational policies when managing contacts.
Other Duties
- Support wider organisational projects and campaigns where communication is required.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Participate in departmental and cross departmental progress meetings, training, and 1:1s
- Undertake training and professional development as required.
- Carry out any other duties in line with the role as directed by the Operations Manager.
Person Specification - What skills and qualities do I need?
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence and engaging content.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience using digital communication tools such as Mailchimp, CRM systems, or equivalent.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience managing calendars, meetings, and administrative systems.
- Experience of successfully working collaboratively across teams or departments.
- Attention to detail with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Proactive, showing initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience working in a charity, non-profit, or mission-driven organisation.
- Familiarity with managing contact directories, databases, or CRM systems.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and how they integrate with organisational communication.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership communication.
- Ability to produce visually engaging newsletters, reports, and presentations.
- Event coordination or project support experience.
Personal Qualities
- A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Confident, professional, and approachable communication style.
- Able to work independently and take initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Passionate about Emerge Worldwide’s mission to advocate against sexual exploitation and support vulnerable groups.
Requirements
- Resides in the UK and is eligible to volunteer
- A DBS check, if applicable
- Able to work in alignment with Emerge Worldwide’s policies, procedures, values, standards, and boundaries, including those relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, and the volunteer code of conduct.
- Model Emerge Worldwide values and behaviours in all team activities
What support will I receive?
- An induction, ongoing training, supervision and support from your supervisor and the team
- Access to Emerge Worldwide’s training courses
- Out of pocket expenses approved in advance will be reimbursed
I would like to volunteer:
Please submit a Cv and cover email
References will be taken upon successful offer.
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Communications volunteer
Summary
Help us grow and engage our audiences by creating communications materials for us to use externally and across our website, social media, print materials and newsletter, so that we can help support the mental health of more women across Sussex.
Description
Our charity delivers counselling and therapeutic groups for women across Sussex. We are looking for an experienced communications professional to work with to support with all or some of the following:
Communications:
· Help to create a communications plan with the CEO, mapping out key activities and campaigns over the year
Blog:
· Create helpful mental health blog content for women, using SEO keywords
Outreach:
· Build contacts and reach out to potential press to raise awareness of our organisation
Events:
· Assist with fundraising events and promotion of these from the Brighton 10K run, our Christmas raffle and party.
You will be working with the CEO who will provide our existing brand/style/logo guidelines and brand research/user personas.
What impact will they have?
Your creative output will shape how we present ourselves to our clients and funders. With your help we will be able to continue to reach and support more women across Sussex.
About the volunteer
Description
We are looking for a volunteer who:
· Has experience in creating and writing SEO blog content
· Has the ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / participants
· Has good communications and organisation skills
· Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these.
Skills
· Marketing and communications
Where and when
Location
Can be fully remote or partly remote if based near Brighton.
Time
Time commitment
· 0-6 hours / week – the role could be an ongoing role
Volunteer availability
Either inside or outside office hours.
Application details
Application instructions: please send published content examples (social, blog or e-newsletter posts) a CV and details of your availability and interest in the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the College of Intensive Care Medicine as Communications Trustee
Shape the future of intensive care. Champion communications strategy. Make a lasting impact.
The College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) is on a transformative journey - evolving from a Faculty into an independent College by July 2026. With nearly 5,000 members and a vital role in UK healthcare, CICM is at the forefront of improving outcomes for critically ill patients.
They are now seeking a Lay Trustee with senior communications experience to join its inaugural Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the College's voice, grow its membership, and enhance its visibility and influence across the healthcare sector.
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About the Role
As Communications Trustee, you will:
* Provide strategic oversight and challenge on CICM's communications, member engagement, and external relations.
* Support the College in growing its membership and enhancing member benefits.
* Advise on external advocacy, visibility, and stakeholder engagement, including government and healthcare bodies.
* Contribute to the development and promotion of CICM events, fundraising initiatives, and member publications.
You'll work alongside a dynamic Board of Trustees, including clinicians and fellow lay trustees, to ensure robust governance and impactful decision-making.
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What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with:
* Professional or senior-level experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
* Expertise in member engagement, advocacy, and external stakeholder relations.
* Experience in event promotion, fundraising, and developing member benefits (desirable).
* Understanding of the healthcare landscape and communications within professional membership organisations.
* Leadership experience and a collaborative, innovative mindset.
* A strong understanding of governance and board responsibilities.
* Passion for improving health outcomes and promoting equity.
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Commitment & Benefits
* Time Commitment: 8-12 days/year (including 4 Board meetings; additional committee meetings may arise)
* Location: Hybrid (virtual and in-person meetings in London)
* Remuneration: Voluntary role with expenses reimbursed
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Why Join CICM?
* Be part of a pioneering moment in UK healthcare.
* Influence the future of intensive care medicine through strategic communications.
* Collaborate with passionate professionals and volunteers.
* Help build a visible, inclusive, and member-focused College.
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Recruitment Timeline
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by CICM, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar and we will send you a link: on Wednesday 1st October, 6pm-7pm.
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How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to CICM on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack in the first instance. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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About Waterwatch UK
Waterwatch UK is a grassroots initiative based in Southend with national ambition. We bring communities, regulators, water companies, MPs, and local authorities together to hold decision-makers accountable for water quality. We are transitioning to become a registered charity and are building a strong local base in Southend before scaling nationally.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a volunteer Communications & Marketing Officer to lead and grow Waterwatch UK’s communications. This role is central to raising awareness of our work, engaging the public, and ensuring transparency as we set up our Southend Committee, take over the Southend Water Quality Summits, and expand nationally.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver Waterwatch UK’s communications plan (starting locally, building to national reach).
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Lead on social media: create and schedule posts, engage followers, grow reach.
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Draft and publish news posts and updates on our website.
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Produce a regular newsletter for supporters, volunteers, and partners.
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Lead comms around key milestones:
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Registration as a charity.
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Launch of the Southend Community Committee.
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Waterwatch UK taking over Southend Water Quality Summits (working with MPs, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, local council, and community partners).
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Build and maintain relationships with local press and media outlets.
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Support preparation of press releases, statements, and briefings.
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Ensure consistency of Waterwatch UK’s voice and messaging.
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Work with the CEO and volunteers to capture impact stories, case studies, and testimonies.
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Develop templates and systems so comms can scale to a national audience.
Commitment
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Approx. 5–10 hours per week, flexible to suit your availability.
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Mostly remote, with occasional Southend-based meetings or events.
What You Will Gain
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A leadership role in a fast-growing grassroots movement with national ambition.
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Hands-on experience in strategic communications, social media, and public engagement.
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Networking opportunities with MPs, local government, regulators, NGOs, and community groups.
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The chance to shape a new national charity from its early stages.
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Possibility of a paid role in the future, subject to funding.
Who We’re Looking For
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Experience (professional or voluntary) in communications, PR, or digital media.
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Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
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Confident using social media platforms and tools for scheduling and analytics.
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Able to work independently and take initiative.
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Passionate about protecting the environment and empowering communities.
Waterwatch UK empowers communities to hold polluters accountable and drive systemic change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project
There is a huge variety of tasks available to communications volunteers depending on the volunteers’ interests, experience and the activities going on within Voluntario Global at the time. Some of these tasks include:
- Creating content and updating the social media sites: Voluntario Global keeps people up to date with its work and spreads its message through the use of social media such as Facebook and Instagram. It is important to keep these pages up to date with recent activities and new volunteers, and communications volunteers can take on this responsibility. Volunteers will visit various projects or events throughout the week and take photos of the activities and the volunteers to post on Voluntario Global’s social media. They can also document what volunteers get up to in their free time.
- Writing blogs for the Voluntario Global website: Living in the city of Buenos Aires and visiting all the different volunteer projects, there are so many interesting things to write about. Voluntario Global’s website has a blog section for volunteer experiences, culture or current issues and many other topics which you will keep up to date. You have the option to write a few short blogs per week which will be posted onto the webpage and the Facebook giving people more of an insight into living in Buenos Aires and the volunteer experience.
- Interviewing: To ensure that Voluntario Global has up to date information on the volunteers, the projects and the coordinators working at the projects, you can take on the role of interviewing people. These interviews may be with current volunteers in English or Spanish, or with people from in the projects in Spanish and may be used in video form, or be typed up and used for descriptions of projects or website information.
- Translation: The Voluntario Global website uses both English and Spanish so volunteers can help translating information for the website or for the project descriptions.
In order to accomplish tasks, it is important that the volunteer possesses initiative, collaborative skills and empathy to join the activities of the different projects. It is also advisable you bring your own laptop to work more comfortably.
Availability
This program is available all year round. For communications volunteers, there are no fixed hours per week. The hours are flexible and adaptable, they will often depend on the needs of the organization each week and the availability of the volunteer.
Location and first day at work
The Communications Team will coordinate and run their main tasks in the office located in San Telmo. Weekly tasks are organized in two meetings each week, one on Mondays and one on Fridays to discuss what volunteers will be doing during the week and to share ideas and proposals.
Spanish Level Required
The Spanish level required for this role is basic. However a good level of Spanish helps and allows better development of some tasks. The communications coordinators speak English.
Minimum stay
8 weeks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Helping with event preparation
· Manning checkpoints
· Walking support
· First-aid support
· Marshals
· Support drivers
· Helping with community stalls
We are looking for people who are:
· Warm and non-judgemental
· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC
· Able to communicate with a range of different groups
· Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers
· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements
We can offer you the following:
· Induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· The opportunity to learn new skills
· YBTC commitment to health and safety
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are:
Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting two new Trustees to join our Board with expertise in fundraising and communications/marketing. We welcome applications from candidates with strong experience in either area, or those with skills spanning both disciplines.
These voluntary roles require committed individuals who can contribute their time, expertise, insights, and passion for helping WeSwim achieve its goals in empowering adults with disabilities to get active, connect with others and build lasting confidence. Successful candidates will have a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of disabled people across London.
WeSwim is a small charity in start-up mode which achieved charitable status from the Charity Commission in 2024 and currently has three Trustees on its Board.
Key Responsibilities
We are particularly seeking trustees who can lead in these priority areas:
Fundraising Leadership
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Identify, lead and drive fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable financial resources for WeSwim
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies, particularly focusing on corporate sponsorship
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Build relationships with potential funders and sponsors
Communications & Marketing Leadership
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Design and deliver a communications plan to help WeSwim achieve its objectives
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Enhance connections with swimmers, volunteers, sponsors and the wider community
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Develop marketing strategies to raise WeSwim's profile and reach
All trustees will also be involved in these core governance responsibilities (no prior experience necessary):
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Governance: Ensure WeSwim complies with its governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation or regulations
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Financial Oversight: Monitor the financial health of WeSwim, including approval of budgets and financial statements
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Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for WeSwim, promoting its work and raising its profile within the community and beyond, especially within the disability community
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Risk Management: Identify and manage risks to ensure WeSwim's sustainability and success
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Collaboration: Work closely with fellow trustees, the CEO, staff, and volunteers to ensure effective team dynamics and operational efficiency
Experience & Skills
Essential requirements for all applicants:
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Personal experience of disability: either have a disability yourself, or have a close family/friend connection who is disabled
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Commitment to WeSwim's mission and values
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or both of these areas:
Fundraising Skills:
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Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies across multiple channels
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Corporate partnership development and sponsorship negotiation experience
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Individual donor cultivation and stewardship experience
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Experience with fundraising events and community engagement activities
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Relationship-building and networking abilities with corporate, foundation, and individual prospects
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Ability to identify new funding opportunities and diversify income streams
Communications & Marketing Skills:
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Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
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Content creation and storytelling skills, particularly for charity/impact narratives
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Digital marketing expertise including social media management and online engagement
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Brand development and messaging experience
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Media relations and PR experience (traditional and digital media)
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Understanding of accessible communications for diverse audiences
The following additional skills are helpful but not essential:
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Leadership experience in governance roles, ideally within a charity or non-profit organization
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Financial acumen and understanding of budget oversight
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Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to long-term planning
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Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Interested candidates can submit their application in either written or video format:
- Written application: CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and clearly indicating which area(s) of expertise you would focus on
- Video application: Brief video (max 5 minutes) introducing yourself and explaining your relevant experience and interest in the role, plus CV
Get in touch before you apply: Before applying, we'd love to talk to you about the role and answer any questions. Please contact our Chair, Jane for an informal discussion about the roles and how your skills could contribute to WeSwim's mission.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the current board of trustees. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a DBS check.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive board that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from underrepresented groups in charity governance. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our decision-making and help us better serve our community.
Candidates should be based in the UK.
Join us in making a difference to increase opportunities for disabled people to swim in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Description
We are seeking dedicated innovative thinkers, event superstar planners, and fundraising heroes to join our Events & Fundraising Team at Emerge Worldwide. Our goal is to develop impactful events that generate essential support to protect children and young people from sexual exploitation.
The role will:
- Design and deliver memorable events
- Engage local communities and sponsors
- Promote our mission broadly
- Raise life-changing transformative funds
Your expertise and ideas can help us make an impactful difference to lives.
Join us and contribute to the protection of vulnerable children, young people and women.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking volunteers with experience in Events - designing, researching, planning, delivery, and Community Engagement. We are also seeking volunteers who have fundraising experience including working around sponsorship.
We are looking for volunteers who have:
● Experience in planning successful events and activities.
● Experience of fundraising in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
● Reliable, organised with good timekeeping.
● Able to work independently and proactively as well as in a team.
● Clear and confident in communication.
● Excellent working knowledge and comprehension of written English.
What you will gain:
By volunteering with us, you’ll experience the profound impact of helping communities, be part of a movement changing lives across the UK, gain experience in advocacy, and work with a team passionate about protecting children, young people and women against exploitation and trafficking.
Impact of Role
1. Fuelling the Mission
- Every event organised and every pound raised goes directly towards programmes that protect and empower vulnerable children and women.
- Volunteers help generate the funds that allow Emerge Worldwide to deliver training in schools, create resources, and support awareness campaigns.
2. Expanding Reach & Awareness
- Events are not just about money — they also raise the charity’s visibility and influence.
- By helping to plan and run events, volunteers spread the message of exploitation prevention to a wider audience, attracting new supporters and partners.
3. Building Community & Partnerships
- Volunteers help bring people together through fundraising dinners, charity runs, community fairs, and awareness campaigns.
- These events build a sense of shared purpose and create lasting relationships with donors, schools, businesses, and local communities.
4. Creating Memorable Experiences
- With creativity and enthusiasm, volunteers help design fun, inspiring, and impactful events that engage people’s hearts.
- These experiences encourage people to give generously and stay connected to the cause long-term.
5. Sustaining the Charity’s Growth
- By contributing to fundraising targets, volunteers ensure Emerge Worldwide can expand its projects, train more schools, produce more resources, and campaign for systemic change.
- This means their behind-the-scenes efforts translate into life-changing impact for survivors and prevention for those at risk.
We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.
Please note that we will request references, and a DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you creative, reliable and passionate about visual storytelling?
We’re looking for a volunteer photographer/videographer to help us capture key moments at upcoming events.
This could suit:
- Students looking to expand their portfolio.
- Amateurs wanting to make a difference.
- Freelancers growing their profile.
Photographic experience is essential, as is having your own equipment. In addition, we would love our volunteer to share our passion for One Medicine.
What we want from you
The volunteer photographer/videographer will produce a portfolio of high quality, varied and creative images or video clips from the events that will capture the atmosphere of the day. After the event, you will undertake any editing needed and then share the completed portfolio with us. The images will be used for promotional purposes, so it’s a great chance to build your portfolio and share your photography.
Benefits to you
- Gain valuable experience in an event environment.
- Have your work showcased across our platforms and build your portfolio.
- Gain a client testimonial from Humanimal Trust.
- Use your skills for a good cause.
- Meet new people and businesses, volunteer in a fun environment and be a vital part of ensuring the success of our events.
The first opportunity is at our Golf Day on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Hampshire, but we do have other events throughout the year, so this role could lead to further opportunities for the right person.
Humanimal Trust drives collaboration between vets, doctors and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from equal and sustainable medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life. This is One Medicine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Events Coordinator Wanted
Are you a creative planner with a knack for bringing people together?
The Principality of Scotia is building a vibrant community, and The Scotia Foundation is looking for a passionate volunteer to serve as our Events Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to design and execute memorable experiences that will unite our global community and celebrate our culture.
Your vision will be vital in creating the moments that define our shared story.
The Role
As our volunteer Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and managing a variety of community gatherings, both virtual and (in the future) physical.
Your key duties will include:
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Brainstorming and developing a calendar of engaging events, such as virtual meetups, webinars, cultural showcases, and community-building workshops.
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Coordinating all logistical details, including scheduling, promoting, and moderating online events.
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Collaborating with other volunteers to ensure each event is a success.
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Gathering feedback from attendees to continuously improve our event offerings.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual who:
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Has a passion for event planning and a flair for creativity.
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Is reliable and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills.
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Is a strong communicator, able to work with a team to make ideas a reality.
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Is passionate about The Principality of Scotia's vision and building a strong community.
What You'll Gain
This is more than a volunteer role—it's a chance to make a tangible impact. You will:
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Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing events from start to finish.
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Build a unique and impressive project for your professional portfolio.
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Network with dedicated and passionate individuals from around the world.
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Help shape the cultural and social heart of a new micronation.
Ready to help us create our first events?
How to Apply
To apply, please send a brief message outlining your interest and any relevant experience.
We can't wait to see your ideas!
THE
SCOTIA
FOUNDATION
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Programming volunteers provide a warm welcome to everybody as part of the programming on property, making sure our visitors get the most from their experience with us.
This role will suit you if you are:
- Someone who loves meeting people and being part of a team
- Looking for new experiences
- Wanting to utilise your communication skills or develop them further
- Someone who enjoys a busy environment
- Flexible with what you can support with, there will be a rota you can pick and choose the events and activites you wish to get involved in
- Cheerful – even when last minute changes including the weather affect proceedings
By getting involved you could:
- Help support activities across the property
- Support ticketing, guiding, ushering and hosting events with external partners
- Enjoy some of our events 1st hand from a seat in the wings
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
- Build your confidence and experience
- See first-hand the rewarding results of helping visitors have a great time
- Share your enthusiasm and passion for what we do
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
Tasks and responsibilities
- Providing a warm, welcoming and friendly approach to all of our visitors to our events and activities
- Supporting our visitors by providing them with information and guidance so they get the most from their time with us during the event
- Supporting visitors at several points throughout their experience
- Being ‘in the know’ at events and during activities to best help our supporters enjoy it in the way best suited to them
- Support accessibity needs during events to help ensure all visitors are feel included and welcome
- Responding to situations to ensure we always provide a great experience for people – and often spotting issues before they happen!
- There will be plenty of opportunities to do the little things that make a big difference to someone’s experience at Ickworth
- Helping things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures.
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines
Skills acquired: Adaptability, Advice & Guidance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Crafts, Customer Service, Event Support, Fundraising, General Education, General Play and Recreation, Guiding, Interpersonal Skills, Music Arts, Public Relations, Teamwork, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Youth Activities Management
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.




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The Brompton Fountain is a children's charity working with those impacted by heart and lung conditions in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. Our charity provides a wide range of vital resources, services, parent/carer amenities, and accommodation. We also fund medical equipment, facilities improvements and projects outside of the NHS remit. We are currently looking for a Fundraising and Events Volunteer to help our organisation .
We would like the volunteer to help with:
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Stewardship at events to help families and guests.
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Supporting staff with admin at these events so that processes run smoothly.
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Communicating with families and guests who may share personal stories related to the charity. Feeling comfortable and confident to speak to people about our charity and what we do.
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Organising resources for fundraising and event days e.g care packs, running shirts, signage.
You will be supporting our Community Lead and Fundraising Officer who will provide an overview of our existing processes and be there to help you every step of the way. The Brompton Fountain has a strong team of staff and volunteers who you will be working collaboratively with as a team to support the families we are in contact with.
Your input will greatly affect not only the current impact of the charity and how we are able to support the families who need our services, but the longevity and outreach of our work by committing yourself to fundraising for our cause.
Criteria
We are looking for a volunteer who:
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Does not need prior experience, passion and confidence are far more important!
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Is a great communicator and loves talking to people.
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Is confident and able to be proactive.
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Is flexible and adaptive.
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Is able to partake in physical labour e.g putting up gazebos and carrying around packages for events.
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Has attention to detail.
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Has the ability to drive or access travel around London and South-East as large/many items will be needed at events.
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Is an empathetic person who is willing to have discussions with families around topics like health issues, additional needs, and bereavement.
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Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these.
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Is willing to have an enhanced DBS check.
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Is willing to partake in safeguarding training.
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Is willing to partake in onboarding training to understand our charity and the mission in more detail.
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Must be over 18.
Location
Whilst we are based at Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney St, London SW3 6NP, your role will mainly be off site at different locations around London and the South-East to help at fundraising and community events.
Time
Due to our mission, we would greatly appreciate at least 6 weeks of your time, preferably more. This role would not be a set day a week, but rather be for fundraising and event days. These days would normally be Saturdays and Sundays, averaging once a month. We are an understanding and flexible organisation, and would be happy to discuss options with you.
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Our Programming volunteers provide a warm welcome to everybody as part of the programming on property, making sure our visitors get the most from their experience with us.
This role will suit you if you are:
- Someone who loves meeting people and being part of a team
- Looking for new experiences
- Wanting to utilise your communication skills or develop them further
- Someone who enjoys a busy environment
- Flexible with what you can support with, there will be a rota you can pick and choose the events and activites you wish to get involved in
- Cheerful – even when last minute changes including the weather affect proceedings
By getting involved you could:
- Help support activities across the property
- Support ticketing, guiding, ushering and hosting events with external partners
- Enjoy some of our events 1st hand from a seat in the wings
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
- Build your confidence and experience
- See first-hand the rewarding results of helping visitors have a great time
- Share your enthusiasm and passion for what we do
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
Tasks and responsibilities
- Providing a warm, welcoming and friendly approach to all of our visitors to our events and activities
- Supporting our visitors by providing them with information and guidance so they get the most from their time with us during the event
- Supporting visitors at several points throughout their experience
- Being ‘in the know’ at events and during activities to best help our supporters enjoy it in the way best suited to them
- Support accessibity needs during events to help ensure all visitors are feel included and welcome
- Responding to situations to ensure we always provide a great experience for people – and often spotting issues before they happen!
- There will be plenty of opportunities to do the little things that make a big difference to someone’s experience at Ickworth
- Helping things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures.
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines
Skills acquired: Adaptability, Advice & Guidance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Crafts, Customer Service, Event Support, Fundraising, General Education, General Play and Recreation, Guiding, Interpersonal Skills, Music Arts, Public Relations, Teamwork, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Youth Activities Management
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.




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Events Officer has the responisbility of organising (along with the help of a Trustee Events Manager) our magical visits to children/adults with LD, this could be at the hospital, social groups, refugee centres, libraries etc etc.
They will monitor the chapter email for submitted event booking forms (some of these will come from events organised by the Events Manager on Trustees). These will then be added to the calendar and advertised to volunteers. They will ensure each event organised has a handful of volunteers confirmed within a week of the event itself. They will then provide information and support to a Lead Volunteer to run the events. They will ensure that regular events are being attended by volunteers and that they have the costume and materials that are needed for these. They will follow up after events to ensure social media posts are made, hours are uploaded and that costumes are returned. They will ensure that all volunteers are attending events.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers




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