Communications volunteer roles

The VP's role is to aid the president with all of their responsibilities in overseeing the chapter. VP might help run the chapter and become responsible for some activities. Helping to coordinate their committee to ensure that all of the needs of the charity are met and the law, constitution and handbook are not broken.

This role is important in order to have a smooth running chapter, so that the magic of our visits are at their full potential! We are searching for a enthusiastic and hard working volunteer to support the President in Newcastle!

We are searching for a enthusiastic volunteer to become thd Leeds chapter's Social Media Officer. The primary role is to ensure the smooth every day running of the social media accounts. This involves responding to messages (even if it’s just sign posting) and replying to comments. They should try to ensure growth of the social media account including Facebook and Instagram with the potential of Twitter. They should make use of the Facebook groups to create an engaging atmosphere for members and chase lead volunteers to ensure they post on the page and group promptly following events. After each event they should make posts following up on it. Finally, they will liaise with photographers and assist with designing and running the website

Sight loss can be a big deal for many people: It often comes later in life and throws up many challenges. There can be a lot to get your head around and new things to learn. In this role you will help people who have had an initial contact with RNIB by sharing with them relevant information, including available services, ways to connect with others in a similar situation, and opportunities to play a positive role in removing barriers in society. In support of your conversation you will make brief, accurate notes in the customer contact record. In short, you’ll play an important role in helping people on the journey to living well with sight loss.

You will join a well-established, friendly team that make outbound calls to RNIB beneficiaries and supporters. This role can be done from home, with the ability to make calls at times that fit in with your schedule. We’re seeking a minimum commitment of four-six hours per week. Calls can be made between 12pm and 7pm. Full training will be given before you start making calls. We are seeking to recruit a group of volunteers that includes some individuals with lived experience of sight loss.

How you will be supported in your role
Comprehensive training will be given before you start making calls, and support will continue throughout your volunteering. The team you are joining is located across the UK. There are opportunities to connect with other volunteers and colleagues via MS Teams, including social “Kettle catchups”. The team meets twice a year in person, and you will be very welcome to take part.

Reliable broadband or ethernet as calls will be made through your internet connection. You’ll need a quiet and confidential space at home when making calls, so that neither your screen nor conversations are visible / audible to others in your household.

How often will I be needed?

• 4 Hours per Week

Key requirements

• You must be aged 18 or over. This opportunity requires two references.

Location

Region

• Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, South West, South East, North West, North East, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, East Midlands, East of England

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• Homebased

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• You will have a friendly, empathetic and non-judgemental disposition and be able to listen well – acknowledging and building rapport. A sociable nature and the ability to put people at ease are important qualities. You will be confident with IT and will have experience of MS Windows and common software.

Volunteer Role: Trusts and Foundations

We were set up to transform the former Edward Hain hospital, in St Ives, Cornwall, into a community centre for health and wellbeing. The hospital was founded in 1920, with funds from the Cornish Hain Steamship Company. When it closed n 2021, our community, led by the hospital’s League of Friends, came together to save the building for the town. Now it brings together much needed health and wellbeing services, along with social, community and welfare support, all under one roof.

About the role

We are looking for volunteers to help us raise funds from Trusts and Foundations. Grants, such the one we secured from National Lottery, already help keep us open all year. Although previous experience in grant writing would be welcomed, it is absolutely not required. More important are your enthusiasm and desire to help local people. ideally, you will be able to volunteer at least one or two days a month on a regular basis and preferably have access to a computer.

What’s involved?

· Drafting and submitting funding applications with help and support from our team.

· Working with other volunteers and staff to identify new funding opportunities.

· Researching grant-making bodies, trusts, and foundations that can fund the Centre.

The role will suit you if you

· Are comfortable with a computer.

· Have good written communication skills.

· Want to help local residents thrive.

· Can pay attention to detail and follow funder guidelines.

We will support you with

· An induction to volunteering for Edward Hain

· Training and briefings on how trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Coaching on how to draft and submit applications, supported with tools and templates.

• Occasional meetings at the Centre with other volunteers and staff.

We are looking for up to five regular volunteers. There is also an opportunity for significant coaching and development for those interested in pursuing jobs in this field in the longer term and wanting to use this role to develop the necessary skills. For more information contact:

Claire Jefferies Community Hub Officer

EGFR Positive UK (EGFR+UK) is a patient-driven charity committed to providing information and support for EGFR+ non-small cell lung cancer (EGFR+ NSCLC) patients and their families.

We deliver innovative national projects and work with stakeholders to raise awareness of mutation driven non-smoking lung cancer, support patients and their loved ones and advocate for consistent, high-quality treatment across the UK.

Our vision is that by supporting our members and driving research and advocacy we will raise awareness of EGFR+NSCLC and end the stigma associated with lung cancer. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer – young or old, smoker or never-smoker.

Overview of the role

The fundamental purpose of EGFR+UK is to offer support to patients, their families and carers. The Chair will ensure that all the Charity’s activities uphold and enhance this aspiration.

The Chair will lead the board in its responsibility for managing the business affairs of EGFR+UK in setting policy, monitoring performance, exercising financial control and managing risk.

The Chair also takes the lead in promoting the Charity to the wider world and ensures that it influences decisions made in relation to the research, diagnosis and treatment of EGFR+ NSCLC in the UK.

Whilst setting the tone for the culture of the board, the role of the Chair is to nudge the board forward on difficult, complex decisions. The Chair must enable the wisdom in the room to be heard –while synthesising views and outlining the direction of travel. They will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and soft power. They must also possess sound judgement, courage, resilience and act as wise counsel. Keeping an ear to the ground and using the time between meetings to influence, nudge or cajole.

What Type of Person Should You Be?

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience chairing boards, committees or senior leadership teams

• Strong strategic thinking, able to set direction and “see the bigger picture”

• Sound judgement, courage, resilience and the ability to work through complex decisions

• Emotional intelligence and excellent facilitation skills, enabling all voices to be heard

• Clear, confident communication, with the ability to influence and build consensus

• Curiosity and interest in EGFR+ NSCLC, and a commitment to reducing stigma

• A proactive, outcome-focused approach, with a track record of getting things done

How to Apply

If you’re motivated by impactful advocacy work and want to help shape the future for EGFR+ patients and families, we encourage you to apply.

Please read and complete the recruitment pack and equal opportunities form (PDF or Word version) and return it to us by Friday 28 November 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December 2025.

REMIX is a dynamic new start-up youth charity dedicated to remixing young people’s lives across London, initially focusing on Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Southwark. We will deliver Mentoring, Life Skills, and Personal Development programmes.

Our success hinges on a robust, well-supported volunteer team, from mentors and skills coaches to administrative support. We need a systematic and expert approach to volunteer management from day one. We are looking for a skilled professional to design and implement our entire volunteer programme infrastructure.

The Role: Setting Up Our Volunteer Systems

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Volunteer HR & Volunteering Programme Lead to design and establish the complete systems and processes required to successfully recruit, onboard, manage, and retain our volunteer workforce.

This is a vital, project-based role perfect for an experienced HR, Volunteer Management, or Operations professional looking to make a significant, short-term impact on a new charity.

Key Project Responsibilities (The Deliverables):

• Volunteer Strategy & Roles: Design a scalable volunteer strategy and create professional role descriptions for our key volunteer positions (Mentors, Coaches, Admin Support, etc.).

• Recruitment System: Establish the end-to-end recruitment pipeline, including application forms, interview guides, and shortlisting criteria.

• Onboarding & Vetting: Design robust onboarding processes and necessary volunteer policies, ensuring full compliance with charity law, safeguarding best practices, and DBS checks (with guidance on required systems).

• Training Framework: Outline the necessary core training requirements for all volunteers (e.g., safeguarding, code of conduct) and liaise with the programme team on role-specific training.

• Retention & Recognition: Develop initial systems for volunteer communication, support, retention, and recognition to build a positive, professional volunteer culture.

• Documentation: Create a comprehensive Volunteer Handbook and all necessary process documentation for future hand-over to a HR/Operations team.

What We Are Looking For

• Expert Experience: Significant professional experience (5+ years) in HR, Volunteer Management, L&D, or Operations, particularly within the charity sector or organisations managing large volunteer teams.

• Process Design: Proven ability to design, document, and implement professional and compliant operational processes from scratch.

• Safeguarding Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of UK safeguarding and vetting procedures (including DBS checks) relevant to working with young people (aged 11-26).

• Project Management: Excellent project management skills, including the ability to set and meet deadlines within an agreed timeframe.

• Passion & Belief: A deep commitment to the REMIX mission and the importance of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Why Volunteer with REMIX?

• System Builder: This is a chance to build a high-quality, professional volunteer framework that will serve as the engine of the charity for years to come.

• High Impact: Your work directly enables every single programme we run, multiplying your impact across hundreds of young lives.

• Portfolio Enhancement: A highly valued project to add to your CV, showcasing your ability to deliver comprehensive HR/Volunteer infrastructure for a start-up charity.

• Flexibility: Work remotely and set your own hours, provided key deadlines are met.

How to Apply

If you are ready to build the engine that will drive REMIX's impact, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your interest via this website.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Join us in setting the foundation to remix young people's lives across our capital city!

WMDAS is a charity, part funded by the Welsh Government and is accredited by Driving Mobility. Referrals are accepted from individuals, DVLA, Motability and numerous other organisations.  Our purpose is to offer disabled drivers and passengers of all ages specialist advice and assessments to find solutions for their outdoor mobility. 

We are looking for people who may be considering taking their first step in a trustee role or may have been involved with trusteeship previously. Our trustees bring their skills, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and play a vital role in making sure that the Wales Mobility & Driving Assessment Service (WMDAS) achieves its core purpose.

They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure WMDAS has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.  Board members act as a group and have a collective responsibility to support and challenge the management team to enable WMDAS to grow and thrive and through this achieve our mission.

Trustee Duties are to:

· Support and provide advice on the WMDAS purpose, vision, goals and activities

· Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation

· Oversee the WMDAS financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress

· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

· Review and approve the WMDAS financial statements.

· Keep abreast of changes in the WMDAS operating environment.

· Contribute to regular reviews of the WMDAS own governance. Attend Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions

· Contribute to the broader promotion of the WMDAS objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Trustees are: Willing and able to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation. Effective communicators who participate effectively in discussion. Enthusiastic for our vision and mission

Time Commitment: There are 3 or 4 board meetings annually plus an Annual General Meeting. Currently meetings are held remotely via Zoom or in person at our mobility centre in Cardiff if possible, additionally trustees are available via email as required.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

About IRMO

IRMO works to enable the development, agency, and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers, by responding to both immediate needs and structural inequalities. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change. 

About the Children and Young People Area

Our programme offers a wide range of activities for migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee families, children and young people. These include English classes, mentoring, creative workshops and group trips. We help children and young people secure places in nurseries, schools, colleges and universities, boost educational attainment and make friends while learning, creating and discovering talents. For parents, we offer tailored advice, advocacy and workshops that connect families with essential services, including support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and emergency assistance. 

About the Role 

The Latin American Youth Forum (LAYF) SPACE Workshop Assistant will be supporting our Youth Project Coordinator with contributing ideas for workshops and preparing sessions, promoting opportunities for young people in the workshops, creating/sharing useful resources and supporting with monitoring and evaluation. The ideal LAYF Workshop Assistant is someone who is fluent in Spanish & English or Portuguese & English; has some experience in working with children and young people and has an idea of the challenges faced by migrant, refugee & asylum seeking young people in the UK. 

Main tasks and responsibilities 

● Support the Youth Project Coordinator to plan and deliver the LAYF SPACE Workshops and facilitate sessions in Spanish/Portuguese. This would include session space set up, registration, welcoming young people, co-facilitation and assisting the Youth Project Coordinator with managing the group. 

● Support with the translation of existing and new resources or comms material from English to Spanish/Portuguese. 

● Support with monitoring the impact of activities and evaluating the young people's progress by giving out questionnaires, feedback forms and collecting information for case studies. 

● Adhere to IRMO’s Safeguarding procedures and report any safeguarding concerns.

We are looking for someone who is/has: 

● Fluent in English and Spanish (essential) and Portuguese (desirable). 

● Aware of the issues facing migrants, especially children and young people, in the UK. 

● A warm, friendly, patient and empathetic approach towards young people with complex needs. 

● Some experience or keen interest in youth work and facilitation with young people. 

● Good time management and organisational skills to be able to assist the delivery of the regular LAYF SPACE sessions. 

● Some knowledge of safeguarding and child protection in the UK.

 ● Non-judgemental, empathetic and committed to IRMO’s mission and values.

Ready to make a difference to the lives of young people in Croydon?

For over 180 years, Reedham Children’s Trust has provided support to the most vulnerable children and young people in Croydon. We believe every child deserves a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life, and we know that when the right support is offered, family problems and disadvantage need not continue through generations.

Reedham Children’s Trust funds local projects and innovative programmes to tackle the barriers and challenges that too many children and young people in Croydon face daily - which is why we are exploring a merger with Croydon Voluntary Action to create a dynamic new entity that will ensure Reedham’s legacy can continue through new strands and activity.

Our Trustees already play an important role in helping our charity fulfil its ambitions and aspirations by supporting the strategy, providing robust governance and being ambassadors for our work. But as we enter the delivery phase of redefining the charity’s future, we are particularly keen to strengthen our board with fresh Trustees who are aspirational and strategic leaders, from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.

What are we looking for in a new Trustee?

1) We want our Trustees to reflect and understand the communities we serve. Lived experience of the challenges our beneficiaries face is welcomed, as are Trustees who live/work in and around Croydon.

2) We value enthusiasm and commitment as much as experience and professional knowledge. This includes - but is not limited to - individuals early in their careers. If you are a confident communicator with a strong understanding of the importance of strategy, and are ready to commit your time and energy, we will give you the tools to be an excellent Trustee.

3) We are interested in candidates  who are open to learning as well as to contributing from their place of expertise. In particular, candidates with experience of change management, fundraising, marketing/branding and the delivery of projects and services in a local community like Croydon would help during this exciting chapter.

What being a Reedham Trustee can offer you:

• Professional development in governance, safeguarding, finance, advocacy and fundraising.
• The opportunity to support young people in Croydon and improve their life chances.
• Friendly and supportive meetings and engagement with staff and other Trustees as well as visits to projects and partner locations.

Commitment Requirements

• Attend four regular Board meetings a year in and around Croydon (including reading/preparing for meetings) as well as quarterly online briefings.
• Regular engagement with the charity’s work through visits to projects and active participation in meetings and events.
• Engage with information by remote and through digital channels.
• Act as a critical friend in meetings and whenever a new project or activity begins.
• Be an advocate for the charity in your daily life.

For an informal chat with the CEO or Chair of Trustees, please get in touch via email. 

PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

This is a non-remunerated position and all Trustees are asked to give approximately 12 days per annum for meetings, preparation and events.

This role in the current Board structure will run until 31 March 2026, with scope to become a Trustee in the new entity.

Why we want you

As branch secretary you help coordinate a range of activities and a calendar of

events to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure

that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that

we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

· Communication with branch volunteers

· Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office

· Co-ordinating a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc..

The skills you need

· Friendly and approachable

· Strong administration skills

· Great written and verbal communication skills

· Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others

· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA

· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CVand in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those

involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

Treasurer for the Anthony Toby Homes Trust
 

Do you have financial skills and enthusiasm to help an organisation that provides “a home for living life” for adults with learning disabilities?

You could be the next Treasurer for Anthony Toby Homes, an incorporated charitable company that runs two residential homes in Wokingham, Berkshire.

Set up in 1974 to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities should have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else, the charity opened its first home in 1998 and now runs two homes, for sixteen people with learning disabilities.

With an Unrestricted Income of £1.1m in 2024, and a substantial Balance Sheet of £4m, the charity is poised to continue its mission; both homes achieved a Good CQC Rating.  

What we need from a new Treasurer 

Our Board includes people with experience and skills in supporting people with learning disabilities, and we’d expect our new Treasurer to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries. 

While your prior experience of managing finances, bookkeeping or similar is highly important, understanding of current financial practice for charities or SMEs would be useful; a grasp of the Charities SORP & FRS 102 would be welcome, but is not essential. Ability to communicate financial information clearly, especially to other trustees, is important. Support from our employees is always available, as they deal with the day-to-day finances.

Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus support as a new trustee, including access to external training.

We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups. 

The focus of a trustee role is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get involved in operations on a day-to-day basis; however, regular liaison with other trustees and employees is expected.   

We ask for up to ten hours per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc.  You will need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way. 

How to apply  

This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by phone or video. A detailed Treasurer Recruitment Information Pack can be made available to you upon request.

Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check. 

Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.

I need to know more 

Contact Mike Allen via Apply Now below for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion ((Teams or Zoom).

Social Media & Fundraising Volunteer

Support a rare disease charity and build your professional experience

Are you a student or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in social media, communications, and charity work? SLC6A1 Connect UK is seeking a Volunteer to help us grow our online presence and connect with families affected by the rare neurological condition SLC6A1.

This opportunity is available on a short-term basis (for example, 6 months) for those seeking experience, or for individuals interested in making a longer-term contribution to a small rare diseases charity.

What You’ll Do

• Create and schedule engaging social media content across platforms, including LinkedIn
• Help us raise awareness of SLC6A1 and our community’s needs
• Support campaigns, events, and fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with trustees and families to share stories and updates

Why Join Us?

• “The charity gives me hope and comfort that someone is working tirelessly to help find a cure for our children.” - Dan, parent of a six-year-old diagnosed with SLC6A1
• “The charity is the only resource available to myself and my family with knowledge of my son's rare genetic disease. It provides emotional support, in addition to offering relevant information and referrals to other professionals and families. By collaborating through this network, we are better positioned to pursue a cure or treatment.” - Helen, parent of an individual diagnosed with SLC6A1 at the age of 30
• “Volunteering with SLC6A1 Connect UK has given me a sense of purpose and belonging during a journey that can often feel isolating. Being part of this community means connecting with others who truly understand, sharing hope, supporting vital research, and working together to create a better future for our children.”

You’ll be joining a charity that is:

• Led by lived experience
• Focused on impact and innovation
• Ready to grow with your guidance

What We Offer

• Flexible hours to fit around your studies or work
• Mentorship and support from experienced trustees
• A chance to gain experience and references for future employment
• Real impact in a community that needs your voice

FAQs

“I don’t have much time.”
We’re looking for someone who can commit around 2-4 hours per week, but we’re flexible.

“I’ve never worked in a charity before.”
No problem! We’ll support you and help you learn as you go.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.