Communications volunteer roles in west green, greater london
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Amazing, giving, and inspiring are a few words we would use to describe our volunteers.
Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to support our Brent Mental Health service in the London Borough of Brent.
As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be required to travel across Brent to meet with service users and carry out your role. Ideally, you will be able to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to volunteering.
You will be supported by Befriending Volunteer Coordinators who will provide regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.
About the service
Our Brent Mental Health service provides support to people aged 18 and above who live in the Borough of Brent, and who have a mental illness and are known to the local NHS trust, Central and North West London (CNWL).
The aim of the Befriending Service is to;
- Reduce social isolation of service users
- Increase the confidence of service users in accessing community resources independently
- Provide meaningful activities and peer support for service users
- Help service users to live happier, healthier, independent lives
- Provide volunteering opportunities for people with mental health issues
- Reduce stigma and raise mental health awareness
What you will be doing as a Volunteer Befriender:
- Meeting with service users in locations and times which meet their needs (including evenings and weekends)
- Provide befriending support to a maximum of 2 service users at any one time
- Provide emotional support based on your own lived experience
- Support service users to access and build social and community networks and activities
- Act as a community connector to local services
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- You will have good communication skills
- You will be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service users
If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete an application as soon as possible, as the advert may close early if we receive a high level of interest.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
Join Us as Treasurer at Mind in Enfield and Barnet
Help shape the financial future of a growing mental health charity
Are you a finance professional with a passion for social impact? Do you want to use your skills to support a thriving, values-led organisation making a real difference in people’s lives?
Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is seeking a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic financial oversight as we continue to grow and innovate in mental health support.
About Us
MiEB is a dynamic local mental health charity, proudly affiliated with the national Mind federation but operating independently. Since our merger in 2021, we’ve expanded significantly – supporting over 5,000 people annually and growing our income to £2.19 million in 2023/24.
We are Led by Lived Experience, with over 75% of our staff having personal experience of mental health challenges. Our services span therapy, wellbeing, advocacy, and crisis support, and we are committed to equity, empowerment, and real change.
The Role: Treasurer
As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in ensuring MiEB’s financial health, sustainability, and transparency. You will:
- Guide and advise the Board on financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management
- Chair the Finance & HR Sub-Committee, ensuring robust oversight of financial and operational matters
- Support the Head of Finance and CEO, offering expert insight and challenge on financial planning and reporting
- Ensure compliance with charity and company law, and that financial statements meet statutory and funder requirements
- Champion good governance, transparency, and accountability across the organisation
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone with:
- A professional finance qualification or equivalent senior-level financial management experience
- A strong understanding of charity finance and governance
- Experience managing complex budgets and financial reporting
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- Experience of chairing meetings and working collaboratively with senior teams
Previous experience as a Treasurer is welcome but not essential – we’ll support you with induction, training, and mentoring.
We especially encourage applications from underrepresented or minoritised groups, in line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Key Details
- Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025, 5:00 p.m.
- To apply, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the questions below (in text or video format) by 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025.
1.Explain how your experience, skills and personal qualities make you a suitable candidate for this role. Refer to the role description and person specification
2.Please describe a time when you have ensured transparency and accountability in financial management, both internally within the organisation and externally with stakeholders?
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Cystar
Help women with PCOS manage their condition through our health program
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women globally, yet it remains one of the most under-diagnosed and misunderstood hormonal disorders. Our startup addresses the social and healthcare inequality faced by individuals with PCOS, who often experience delayed diagnosis, misinformation, and a lack of holistic support. Many face chronic physical and emotional challenges—ranging from irregular periods and infertility to anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Socially, PCOS is stigmatised and frequently dismissed, especially in low-resource settings, where access to specialised care is limited and digital health education is minimal. Environmental challenges also arise from a lack of culturally sensitive, inclusive, and personalised resources for managing lifestyle and medical interventions.
We aim to close these gaps by providing accessible, evidence-based tools and community support to help individuals manage PCOS proactively—supporting not just physical health, but also mental well-being, self-advocacy, and long-term empowerment.
Our startup empowers individuals with PCOS to take control of their health through a personalised, holistic digital platform. We combine science-backed tools, expert guidance, and community support to address the unique and complex challenges of managing PCOS.
We focus on three core pillars:
Education & Awareness – We provide clear, accessible content to help users understand PCOS, its symptoms, and treatment options. By demystifying the condition, we help users become confident advocates for their own care.
Personalised Health Management – Our platform offers customised lifestyle plans (nutrition, yoga, mental health support and supplementation guidance) tailored to the individual’s symptoms, goals, and health data. We also support symptom tracking and integration with healthcare providers for a more cohesive care journey.
Community & Mental Health Support – We create safe spaces for peer support and access to mental health resources, helping users feel seen, heard, and supported. This combats the isolation and anxiety that often accompanies PCOS.
By blending technology, empathy, and expert insight, we aim to close the care gap, reduce stigma, and help users lead healthier, more fulfilling lives—on their own terms.
We’re a health initiative delivering holistic, culturally relevant treatment options for Indian women with PCOS. Our digital presence is essential to reach the right audience—women searching for trustworthy, lifestyle-based PCOS solutions. We’re looking for an SEO-savvy volunteer to help drive organic traffic and grow our reach.
SEO Expert
Role Overview
As a Volunteer SEO Specialist, you'll help optimise our website and content strategy to attract Indian women struggling with PCOS. You'll perform keyword research, improve on-page SEO, collaborate with the content team, and monitor performance to drive sustainable traffic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Keyword Research & Strategy
- Identify high-volume, low-competition keywords relevant to PCOS treatment in India
- Build topic clusters and content outlines for blog, social, and app-related pages
- Support multilingual/localized keyword strategies (e.g. Hindi, Tamil, etc.)
- On-Page SEO
- Optimize titles, meta descriptions, headings, alt text, and internal links
- Provide SEO guidance on new pages, blogs, or educational content
- Collaborate with content writers to ensure best practices are applied
- Technical SEO (Basic Level)
- Audit site structure, page speed, mobile performance, and crawlability
- Flag issues and recommend fixes to our development volunteers
- Off-Page SEO & Authority Building
- Recommend backlink opportunities or partnerships (forums, blogs, health platforms)
- Suggest strategies for growing domain authority in a nonprofit context
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Monitor traffic, rankings, and click-through rates using Google Search Console and Analytics
* Report progress monthly with data insights and recommendations
Ideal Skills and Experience
- Experience with SEO tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Ubersuggest, SEMrush)
- You'll have access to RankMath premium for optimisation
- Understanding of on-page, technical, and off-page SEO best practices
- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
* Bonus: Experience targeting Indian digital audiences or working with wellness/healthcare content
What You’ll Gain
- A real-world portfolio demonstrating SEO impact for a mission-driven initiative
- Data-driven results and progress reports you can showcase
- A letter of recommendation and LinkedIn endorsement upon successful completion
- The satisfaction of helping Indian women discover a credible, holistic PCOS care solution
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee at Mind in Enfield and Barnet
Help shape the future of mental health support in North London
Are you passionate about mental health and social justice? Do you want to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in your community?
Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide our next chapter of growth, innovation, and inclusion.
About Us
MiEB is a fast-growing, values-led local mental health charity. Since our merger in 2021, we’ve expanded significantly – supporting over 5,000 people annually and growing our income to £2.19 million. We deliver a wide range of services including therapy, advocacy, wellbeing support, and culturally appropriate mental health provision.
We are proudly Led by Lived Experience, with over 75% of our staff having personal experience of mental health challenges. Our work is grounded in five core values:
- Compassion
- Real Change
- Integrity
- Equity
- Empowerment
The Role: Trustee
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of MiEB. Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring alignment with our mission and values
- Overseeing financial and operational performance, ensuring MiEB remains solvent, well-run, and impactful
- Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, including charity and company law
- Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our work
- Supporting and challenging the executive team, including the CEO, to deliver high-quality services
- Contributing to board meetings, sub-committees, and strategic planning sessions
- Promoting user involvement and ensuring the voice of lived experience is central to decision-making
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need previous trustee experience – we’ll support you with induction, training, and mentoring.
We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as:
- Health and social care
- Mental health lived experience
- Legal, safeguarding, or governance
- Digital innovation
- Fundraising and income generation
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Community organising or local networks in Barnet or Enfield
Above all, we’re looking for people who are collaborative, values-driven, and committed to making a difference.
Key Details
- Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025, 5:00 p.m.
- To apply, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the questions below (in text or video format) by 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025.
1.Explain how your experience, skills and personal qualities make you a suitable candidate for this role. Refer to the role description and person specification
2.What experience of collective leadership do you have (either as a board member, or otherwise)? What role did you play in the team?
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Role: Welcome volunteer
Team: Tooting Hub – CARAS ESOL (Youth/Adult)
Supervised by: Team Project Coordinator
Location: Tooting Hub site
Activity times: Monday or Wednesday
Time commitment: 2 hour shifts on a rolling basis.
We ask that volunteers commit for a minimum of 4 months
About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting a team of volunteers to join our new Welcome team at Tooting Hub. This is a new role. Welcome volunteers will provide a friendly face to existing community members attending our regular projects. They will also be the important ‘face of CARAS and our welcome at the door’ to people attending projects for the first time, to visitors and to people dropping in unannounced to enquire about CARAS’s service. Volunteers will meet and greet, and ensure all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting. There will be an administrative element to the role (updating registers and emailing enquiries to CARAS staff, for example).
Who will you be?
We work hard to ensure our services feel welcoming and inclusive. It is important that this new team is representative of our diverse local and internal CARAS community. Whether you are new to volunteering with CARAS or are a regular volunteer looking to vary your role or a community member wanting to develop some leadership skills or volunteering experience, this might be the exact project for you.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Signing up to a shift/s on the Tooting HUB welcome team rota
· Able to be at Tooting Hub in person to complete agreed shifts
· Welcoming staff, volunteers, existing and potential new community members and visitors
· Ensuring all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting
· Ensuring everyone completes the onsite register on arrival to comply with safeguarding, health and safety and fire evacuation policies
· Taking agreed initial intake information for new / drop in visitors wanting to attend a taster activity
· Conducting induction tours of the building and introductions to facilities, key staff, and partners
Requirements (all experience can be from paid or voluntary roles):
Essential:
· A calm, friendly, kind, and patient approach
· Happy and confident to meet new people and put them at their ease
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
· Confidence in using one’s own judgement to follow agreed policy
· Good IT admin skills in using Microsoft office, outlook, Google search, online forms etc
· A commitment to confidentiality and data protection
· Punctual and reliable
· To be able to volunteer on Mondays or Wednesdays for a minimum of four months
Desirable:
· Lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/ or the UK immigration system.
· Personal experience of working with people seeking asylum.
· Proficiency in one or more of the following community languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Tigrinya, Urdu, or Vietnamese.
We will prioritise applicants with lived experience of the asylum process.
Benefits to Volunteering:
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum.
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team.
· Develop your skills and competencies.
· Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
· Obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· All volunteers must complete an enhanced DBS check for working with young people and attend training with us before starting. *
· You will also receive training and support relevant to your specific role.
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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INDEPENDENT READING GROUP VOLUNTEER (FACE-TO-FACE)
CARAS Youth ESOL Programme – Monday, Wednesday mornings
About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About Youth ESOL:
Our award-winning ESOL project offers English language classes to young people at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling young people to do well at school or college.
About the Role:
- CARAS is looking for Reading Group Volunteer to support our face-to-face study programme for young people.
- The reading group is in Tooting and is an important element of a study programme for young people aged 14 to 18 who are out of formal education.
- Students will be supported to read at length and complete challenges that are adapted to their ability level.
- The reading group aims to foster independence and a joy of reading among the young people and requires volunteers to learn about the young peoples' interests in order to help them select an appropriate text.
- The ESOL teacher will provide volunteers with tips to support reading and understanding for emerging learners of English, such as phonics and elicitation strategies.
- Volunteers will work with 1-5 students, mostly reading out loud with them or helping them to decode unfamiliar language.
- Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities:
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Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within the Reading Group sessions;
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Helping to set up the classroom and provide learners with classroom resources;
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Contributing to debriefs to inform the ESOL teacher how each student found the lesson/task and the students’ areas of greatest challenge and success;
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Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session;
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Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class;
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Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project;
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Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential;
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Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
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Listening and supporting students to select, read and understand a text; Showing flexibility to the wide range of ability levels in the classroom;
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Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
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To be 18 years or older;
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An interest in education and English language teaching;
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Currently resident in the UK; has asylum-seeker or refugee status
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* Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check; *DBS and proof of residency is not necessary if you are a CARAS community member who is more recently arrived in the UK.
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Able to attend volunteer induction training (online) prior to start of role
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Able to travel to our community centre in Tooting (food and travel expenses can be reimbursed);
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To be non-judgemental and able to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds;
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To be reliable and punctual;
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Good communication skills, especially with people who are new to English;
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An interest in books and stories, writing and poetry
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The ability to volunteer on Wednesday during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of four months;
Desirable:
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Knowledge of community languages, such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali or Spanish;
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Experience of reading with young people or learners of English, or teaching ESOL or phonics.
Through volunteering with us you will:
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Gain experience of English language teaching;
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Meet new members of your local community;
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Learn about different cultures;
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Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
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Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
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Develop your skills and competencies such as literacy and phonics strategies for emerging learners of English;
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Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
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Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months of regular volunteering.
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About Youth ESOL:
Our award-winning ESOL project offers English language classes to young people at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling young people to do well at school or college.
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer ESOL Teaching Assistants to support our face-to-face study programme called ‘Get Ready for School.’
This programme is attended by young people out of education and is based in Tooting on Mondays and Wednesdays. Core delivery of the programme includes English, Maths, Digital skills, complemented by Reading and Writing for Pleasure.
Volunteers in this role are required to commit to at least one 2-hour session per week, during these times:
- Monday 10am - 3pm
- Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
- Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within ESOL classes;
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Help young people to build confidence in digital literacy;
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Helping to set up the classroom and provide learners with classroom resources;
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Engaging learners in informal conversations or games during breaks to help them practice their conversational English.
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Checking the session plan aims with the lead teacher and assisting learners achieve them;
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Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session;
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Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class;
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Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project;
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Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential;
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Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
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Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
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To be 18 years or older;
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Able to travel to our community centre in Tooting (travel and food expenses can be reimbursed);
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An interest in education and English language teaching;
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To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds;
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To be reliable and punctual;
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Excellent communication skills, especially with people who are new to English;
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The ability to volunteer on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons/evenings during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of four months;
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Currently resident in the UK; has asylum seeker or refugee status
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Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check (DBS and proof of residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);
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Able to attend volunteer induction training (online) prior to start of role
Desirable
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Knowledge of community languages, such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali or Spanish.
Through volunteering with us you will:
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Gain experience of English language teaching;
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Meet new members of your local community;
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Learn about different cultures;
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Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
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Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
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Develop your skills and competencies;
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Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
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Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, download and complete the CARAS volunteer application form from the CARAS website using this volunteer role description to inform your answers with email subject header “Youth ESOL Teaching Assistant Volunteer”.
Successful applicants will have an informal meeting with a member of the CARAS learning staff team and a community member. These meetings will be on a rolling basis so apply ASAP!
All volunteers must complete an enhanced DBS check for working with young people and attend training with us before starting. You will also receive training and support relevant to your specific role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Friday
Social Friday reinvents the end of the workweek by transforming unproductive Friday hours into a global tradition of purpose, teamwork, and impact—connecting businesses, nonprofits, and communities through hands-on engagement.
Fridays are the least productive time of the week. Work slows down, focus fades, and hours are lost. Social Friday isn’t just a project—it’s a movement. A global tradition in the making that transforms the least productive hours of the week into moments of connection, impact, and purpose, where doing good becomes a habit. Beyond one-time events, Social Friday is designed to scale into a lasting global movement, embedding social impact into work culture and everyday life.
How It Works
A scalable platform connects businesses, NGOs, and volunteers, transforming Fridays into a global force for change through engagement, collaboration, and gamification. By integrating leaderboards, challenges, badges, and rewards, Social Friday keeps participation exciting and fosters a culture where social impact becomes part of the routine.
This isn’t just about reducing disengagement. It is about transforming the way society, nonprofits, and businesses connect, creating a future where social impact is a shared responsibility, embedded into everyday life. Social Friday has the power to turn the least productive time of the week into the most meaningful, a global tradition, the Olympics of Giving Back.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
PEOPLE-POSITIVE? STRATEGY-SAVVY? THIS ROLE’S FOR YOU.
If you believe talent is the heartbeat of impact and know how to find, support, and grow it—step right up.
At Social Friday, we’re not just rethinking how people spend their Fridays. We’re reimagining what it means to belong, connect, and contribute. And behind every meaningful moment we create is a team of people making it happen. That’s where you come in.
As our Human Resources Specialist, you’ll be the architect of our people experience. From building an inspiring recruitment process to nurturing a culture of care and accountability, you’ll play a key role in keeping our global team connected, supported, and growing with purpose.
This isn’t just about policies and paperwork. It’s about building systems that work for real humans—and making sure our people feel seen, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
ABOUT THE MISSION Social Friday is a global initiative that transforms unproductive Friday afternoons into powerful moments of connection, awareness, and social engagement. By bringing together nonprofits, companies, and individuals, we’re making doing good a lifestyle—and togetherness the new norm.
Behind the scenes, that takes people. Aligned, engaged, purpose-driven people. Your job? Help us find them, guide them, and keep the spark alive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment: from writing inspiring job ads to onboarding new teammates who fit our mission and vibe
- Maintain a smooth and positive experience for all team members—from first hello to final farewell
- Support our team leads in performance check-ins, feedback loops, and development plans
- Organize internal growth opportunities, trainings, and team-building activities (yes, fun is part of the job)
- Help document our culture and values into scalable HR guidelines and practices
- Track roles, responsibilities, and team capacity so we can plan smart and work sustainably
- Be the go-to person for team questions, check-ins, and “I just need someone to talk to” moments
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in HR, people operations, or team leadership
- A people-first mindset: you care deeply about humans and systems that serve them
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach—you don’t wait for things to break
- Great communicator, empathetic listener, and someone who knows how to hold space
- Experience using tools like Notion, Google Workspace, or other HR software
- Familiarity with international or remote teams is a bonus
- Passion for social impact, culture-building, and creating a new way of working together
JOIN THE MOVEMENT This is HR with heart. Strategy with soul. A chance to shape not just a team, but a global culture shift.
This is the Olympics of Giving Back and you’re the one helping our people go for gold.
Ready to lead with care, clarity, and conviction? Let’s build the future of work together.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
1-2 weeks
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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Join our ever expanding team of therapists to deliver face to face counselling to anyone over the age of 18 years, in South West London.
You will become part of an organisation that is passionate about providing support for the local community, along with therapists from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We offer
- Free fortnightly supervision
- Appraisals and feedback for institutions
- Support from counselling and admin team
- Free training and CPD
We ask for therapists to:
- Have completed at least 100 hours of face to face, supervised clinical experience completed. Relevant work / life experience will be considered.
- Be qualified to Level 5 diploma level or be enrolled on the 2nd year of a BACP or UKCP accredited course.
- Be able to commit to three clients a week, for a minimum of 2 years.
- Attend personal therapy throughout their placement while a trainee.
- Attend fortnightly Richmond AID supervision.
- Hold membership of their relevant awarding body
Richmond AID will empower disabled people to achieve greater independence and choice by providing a range of services and support.





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Would you like to work at the frontline of suicide prevention?
At our sanctuary (Finsbury Park, North London) for those in suicidal crisis, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 4-night stay at our non-medical, family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and Lead Befrienders support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience.
Volunteer Befrienders are key to Maytree and work alongside Lead Befrieders to provide an open and containing space for people who are feeling suicidal. Befriending is as its sounds: sitting alongside our guests as a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental friend. Through active listening and human warmth our volunteers enable our guests to explore their feelings and their options in their own way and in their own time. This face-to-face support is not therapy; it is about being calm and committed and not afraid of difficult subjects, including suicide.
To fill a gap in services for the acutely suicidal. Offering brief stay crisis support and engagement with non-medical, compassionate Befrienders.
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We are seeking a trustee with a finance and/or accounting background who will work with the Board of Trustees and Management to ensure the charity's financial viability. There is also a more ‘hands-on’ function managing the charity’s investments and cash deposits.
The Treasurer will maintain an overview of the organisation’s finances, ensuring financial viability, advising and guiding on financial requirements and best practice and providing advice, assistance and information to Trustees (Committee Members) on their financial stewardship responsibilities.
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Becoming a Trustee is really rewarding, enabling you to give back to the community, as well as a great way to develop your strategic and leadership skills, put existing experience to use and a fantastic opportunity to learn new things from others. As a member of our Trustee Board, you will share responsibility for deciding how Citizens Advice K&C is run. Our Trustee roles are performed on a voluntary basis.
Strategy: you will work together with our other trustees to set our strategic direction and, with our management team, to deliver the business plan to ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients, the targets set out by our funders and our charitable objectives.
Oversight: you will develop and maintain an awareness of how Citizens Advice Kensington & Chelsea operates and set performance targets to monitor the service we deliver to our clients and our financial position
Governance: you will become a trustee and director of Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea and attend and actively participate in our quarterly board meetings
Risk & Compliance: you’ll work with our other Trustees and team to ensure that we meet our legal and regulatory requirements
Advocacy: you’ll act as an advocate for our clients and support our core missions of advice and advocacy
Salary: This is a voluntary role
The country’s only dedicated ancient tree charity, the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), is looking for a new Trustee with Fundraising Experience.
About us – The ATF seeks to secure the long-term future of ancient trees through advocacy of no further avoidable loss, good management, and the development of a succession of future ancient trees. The ATF is needed now more than ever – this is a critical time for ancient trees, the habitats they support and the landscapes in which they can survive and flourish. Their protection is crucial, not least because these living monuments represent a globally important resource, for biodiversity, cultural connection, mental & physical health, carbon capture, and soil conservation.
The profile of the ATF continues to grow, and its expertise is sought at the highest level. We raise awareness and understanding of the value and importance of ancient and veteran trees to biodiversity, soils, landscape, heritage, and climate. We work with a mix of national charities, landowners, land managers, local authorities, and policy makers in national government and offer specialist training, advice, guidance, and outreach projects.
What we’re looking for – Do you have the ability, empathy and commitment to make a major contribution to the protection of the oldest trees in the country, and all their associated wildlife, history and carbon impact?
Are you an experienced fundraiser from the environmental or wider charitable sector?
If so, we encourage you to consider applying.
If you also understand current ancient and veteran tree-related challenges and issues this would be an advantage, although a background in the wider environment sector and in charities at a relevant level is more important.
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Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church?
Are you a keen and experienced individual who is interested in supporting the work we do to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all – children, young people, and adults?
About the role
The Methodist Church in Britain seeks to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all – children, young people, and adults. The Safeguarding Committee plays a critical role in ensuring good governance of safeguarding and provides scrutiny and oversight of safeguarding across the Church.
About You
We are looking for an experienced, committed person with deep expertise in safeguarding and the ability to support and challenge effectively, make good judgment and come to sound decisions.
We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes.
Please note that where appropriate, successful nominees will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.
If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR - details available on our website.
We are aiming to have a breadth of experience and backgrounds among the members of the Connexional Council, and therefore we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic members of the Church, women, those with disabilities, and those who are still developing their careers.
Indicative Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: 26 June 2025
Interviews Date: 28 July 2025
Provisional appointment start date: 1 October 2025
This is a voluntary position which in non-remunerated, but expenses are paid.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

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Please read the attached Trustee Information Pack for more detail
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in the governance and strategic oversight of the charity, ensuring that we operate effectively, achieve our mission, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Trustees are collectively responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets, ensuring they are used exclusively to further our objectives, and overseeing the charity’s financial health, including budgets, financial controls, and reporting. Acting with integrity and in the charity’s best interests is at the heart of the role.
To strengthen our board and support the growth of our charity, we have identified three key areas where additional expertise is needed:
- Marketing
- Legal
- Fundraising
Each of these areas play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission, enhance our impact, and ensure the charity’s sustainability for years to come. In the attached Recruitment Pack, we have outlined individual role profiles for each of these specialisms.
We welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting those affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder. If your current or previous skills or experience align with any of these profiles, we encourage you to apply and join us in driving meaningful change.
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An up to date CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A cover letter of no more than 800 words indicating which role you are applying to, explaining why you are interested in the Trustee role, what you would bring to the board, and how your skills align with the needs of the charity.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The interview panel will include:
- Dr. Rob Willson (Chair of the Board)
- Dr. Amita Jassi (Vice Chair of the Board)
- Kitty Wallace (Managing Director)
- Gemma Ponting (People & Projects Manager)
Interviews are due to take place week beginning 16th & 23rd June 2025
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