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We believe in the power of holidays to transform lives. Time away matters. For many families facing tough times -whether through financial hardship, illness or other challenges - a short break can feel out of reach. Yet, these moments of escape and connection are vital for well-being, resilience, and hope.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide families who wouldn’t otherwise get a break with the chance to spend quality time together, make memories, and return home stronger.
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping our future. You’ll help guide our strategy, ensure we remain true to our values, and support us in reaching even more families who need our help. Your expertise, insight, and passion can help us grow and innovate, so that no family is left behind when it comes to the simple joy of time away together.
About our Trustee Team
Our Trustees are a team of volunteers who use their diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to set the strategic direction of the charity and make sure it’s doing what it was set up to do in the best possible way.
Family Holiday Charity has an ambitious strategy over the next few years, which will see us expand our services to families, develop our influencing work within the travel and leisure industry and government, and evolve our ways of working so that we can accept and use gifted breaks, travel and other services at scale, to give families who really need it a holiday.
To help us do all that we’ll need the guidance, challenge, connections, and support of all our Trustees.
Given our goals, we’re particularly looking to add the following professional skills and experiences to our team.
- HR-Focused- a Trustee who will serve as Chair of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, providing strategic oversight of people, culture and organisational development whilst acting as the Board’s Safeguarding lead and supporting the Charity’s safeguarding assurance framework. Prior safeguarding experience is desirable but not essential.
The Commitment
We’ll ask you to participate in four two-hour Board Meetings per year, typically in person at our office in London or remotely.We also get together for a Strategy Day in September/October, which is held on a weekday in London, and you’d need to attend that in person.
We can support with any access needs for in-person meetings.,
There are two Board sub-committees- one which focuses on our Finances and Risk, and one which considers our people (Trustees and Staff). Once you’ve settled into the role, most Trustees join one of them. They meet remotely around four times a year.
Outside of formal meetings, you’ll be warmly encouraged to get to know the staff team, and attend fundraising events
or other events to meet referrers, families, and supporters wherever possible.
Overall, you’ll need to be able to commit around 6 hours each month for a mix of meetings and events, contributing
your skills and perspective to projects, building your knowledge of the charity and developing as a Trustee.
See the trustee pack for more information and for the application and interview process - click apply to see this. Please note the deadline has been extended to midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026 to ensure the professionals skills and areas of experience (as listed above) are captured.
Applications including CV, cover letter and an initial conversation with Rob Parkinson to be completed by 23:30 on Sunday 19th April 2026.
The initial Interview will take place via Teams whilst a second interview may be an in person meeting.
Initial Interviews with a panel of current trustees will take place on Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April 2026, time to be confirmed.
Second Interviews with Helen Webb, Chair of Trustees, will be scheduled on Thursday 7th May and Friday 8th May 2026, details to be confirmed.
Please note that if you accept the offer of a role, we’ll request relating reference
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.


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Chair of Trustees
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire
Voluntary role | Buckinghamshire
Are you a well-connected leader in Buckinghamshire with the energy and ambition to help a respected local charity grow its impact?
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair of Trustees.
About Us
We are part of the national Citizens Advice network, providing free, confidential and impartial advice to thousands of people each year across Buckinghamshire. We have offices in Aylesbury, Buckingham, High Wycombe and Chesham.
Our work helps people resolve problems around debt, housing, employment, benefits and consumer rights, often preventing crises, reducing pressure on public services and enabling individuals to regain stability and independence.
The organisation is stable, well-managed and ambitious. Following reductions in statutory funding and changes across the national network, we are now focused on strengthening income streams, raising our local profile and entering a new phase of growth.
The Opportunity
It is an opportunity to build on strong foundations and take the organisation forward.
As Chair, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees.
• Help strengthen funding and sustainability.
• Raise the profile of Citizens Advice across Buckinghamshire.
• Represent the organisation with funders, partners and the wider community.
• Champion the difference we make to people’s lives.
We are particularly interested in candidates who live in, or have strong knowledge and networks within Buckinghamshire (ideally central or south).
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who brings:
• Strategic leadership experience (board or senior executive level).
• The confidence to support and constructively challenge a CEO.
• Strong networking skills and credibility locally.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy.
• An interest in fundraising and partnership development.
• A genuine commitment to community impact.
Prior Chair experience is welcome but not essential. Energy, judgement and the ability to build relationships are key.
Time Commitment
• Four face-to-face Board meetings per year (2 hours each).
• Four subcommittee meetings per subcommittee annually Finance & Risk, Operations, People, and Fundraising).
• Annual strategy Away Day.
• Annual Staff & Volunteers Day.
• Attendance at selected fundraising and stakeholder events.
• Approximate commitment: 2 -4 days per month.
Why This Role Matters
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire helps people solve problems that, left unaddressed, cost families, councils and government far more in the long term.
As Chair, you will help ensure this essential service continues to thrive, supporting residents to become more financially secure, resilient and able to contribute fully to society.
For more information and how to apply download the Appointment Brief.
Closing date: 9am Friday 10th April 2026
Join us in shaping the next chapter of Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Volunteer Opportunity: Support Our 55+ Community Programme
Are you passionate about supporting older adults and making a positive impact in your local community?
Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our vibrant 55+ Programme in the heart of Camden.
QCCA is one of London’s most active and inclusive community centres, offering a wide range of free activities and support services for older residents (55+). Since 2002, our mission has been to help build a happier, healthier, and more connected community—especially within one of Camden’s most deprived neighbourhoods.
What We Offer – Weekly Activities
As part of our commitment to improving wellbeing, reducing isolation, and encouraging meaningful engagement, we run a variety of sessions each week, including:
- Chair‑based exercise
- Coffee mornings
- Gym sessions
- Drama sessions
- Reflexology
- Weekly community lunch
- Bingo
- Movie matinees
- Arts and crafts
Volunteer Role
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy socialising and building rapport with older people. Key responsibilities may include:
- Welcoming and chatting with participants
- Supporting the setup and pack‑down of activities
- Ordering and organising supplies
- Keeping accurate attendance records
- Acommpany outings and events in London (e.g., gardens, museums, music and theatre trips).
This role is ideal for anyone who enjoys connecting with people, contributing to the community, or gaining experience in a supportive charitable environment.
If you have a particular skill or hobby you would love to share (art, music, movement, crafts, language, etc.), we would be delighted to explore incorporating it into our activity timetable.
Volunteer Hours (Options)
This is a voluntary role.
Activities run Monday to Friday, and each session lasts 2–3 hours. Volunteers can choose the days and sessions that best suit their availability.
Volunteer Benefits
By joining us, you will gain:
- The opportunity to support a local community in need and build meaningful relationships
- Valuable volunteering or work experience
- Lunch vouchers
Application Process:
When you reach out, we’ll begin with a warm introductory phone call and welcome you to visit our centre. If you choose to start volunteering with us, we’ll guide you through a full induction and organise your DBS check.
Interested? Get in Touch!
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Volunteer With Us – Make a Real Difference in East London
Be part of something meaningful across East London, with most activities taking place in Barking and Dagenham. Our volunteers support young people through music, creativity and community projects, from after-school clubs to outreach and local events.
Many roles involve in-person support, particularly community outreach such as flyer distribution and engagement with local residents. For this reason, we are especially looking for volunteers who can travel to Barking and Dagenham regularly.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Youth Workers
Volunteer Social Media Assistants
Volunteer Content Creators
Volunteer Corporate Fundraisers (no door-to-door fundraising)
Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinators
Volunteer Digital Marketers
Volunteer Event Support Assistants
Volunteer Photographers
Volunteer Videographers
Volunteer After-School Club Assistants (Primary age)
Volunteer After-School Club Assistants (Secondary age)
You can select your preferred role and indicate how much time you are able to give on the application form.
What You’ll Gain
- New friendships and local connections
- Valuable skills and hands-on experience
- Stronger confidence and career prospects
- A sense of purpose from giving back
- Improved wellbeing through positive community work
- The chance to contribute to something lasting
If you care about young people, music and community, and want your time to have real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch if you have any questions.
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Help build, support, and inspire the SUNSHINE volunteer family
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new charity with a bold mission: to replace loneliness with belonging and spark a grassroots joy movement across London and beyond. Volunteers are the heartbeat of this mission — and we’re looking for a dedicated Volunteer Manager to help us recruit, welcome, support, and empower the people who will bring SUNSHINE to life.
If you love people, organisation, and creating a warm, supportive culture, this role is at the centre of our movement.
Why this role matters
SUNSHINE is built on human connection — and that starts with our volunteers. Your leadership will ensure that:
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Volunteers feel welcomed, valued, and part of something meaningful.
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New team members are recruited, interviewed, and onboarded with care.
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Everyone knows what they’re doing and feels supported doing it.
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Communication is clear, warm, and consistent.
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SUNSHINE grows with a strong, joyful, people‑centred culture.
You will help shape the community that powers the charity.
What you’ll do
You’ll take the lead on building and supporting our volunteer team by:
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Recruiting new volunteers across a range of roles.
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Leading interviews and helping select the right people for the mission.
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Designing and delivering onboarding and induction processes.
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Helping create training materials and support resources.
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Keeping volunteers informed, engaged, and motivated.
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Creating simple systems for communication, check‑ins, and updates.
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Helping build a culture where volunteers feel like part of the SUNSHINE family.
This is a hands‑on, people‑powered role where your warmth and organisation make a real difference.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need formal HR experience — just heart, clarity, and a love of people. You’ll thrive here if you are:
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Friendly, organised, and great at communication.
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Confident interviewing and welcoming new people.
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Passionate about building community and belonging.
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Good at creating structure and keeping things running smoothly.
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Motivated by purpose, not ego.
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Excited by the idea of helping build a charity from the ground up.
If you love supporting people and helping them shine, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll gain
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A leadership role in shaping SUNSHINE’s volunteer culture.
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The chance to build systems and processes from scratch.
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A warm, supportive, values‑driven environment.
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Real influence over how the charity grows.
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The joy of seeing volunteers thrive because of your support.
This is a volunteer role — but it’s also a legacy‑building role with long‑term impact.
Ready to help build the SUNSHINE family?
If you want to help create a joyful, welcoming, people‑centred volunteer community, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s build something beautiful together.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
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The Festival faces challenges to increase tickets sales and deliver a sustainable Festival in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We seek to engage with the community and reach larger and more diverse audiences. We now need 2 Trustees with expertise and enthusiasm in one of two main areas.
Firstly to strengthen our capacity in areas including marketing, fundraising/income generation projects
Secondly, we rely on a wonderful team of Volunteers and need a Trustee to become a central point of contact
Ideally, candidates will have experience and contacts in the publishing industry but thisd is not essential
Please apply with a short email to telling us why you are interested in being a Trustee and highlight your relevant skills and experience. Please attach your cv (no more than 500 words)
If you would like an informal chat before applying, let us know and we will arrange a time to suit you
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Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting people to come together in a group setting, to benefit from each other’s company, knowledge and encouragement, leading to reduced isolation, stronger networks of support, and new friendships. You can support with either local and regional telephone groups or face-to-face groups.
What you’ll be doing:
• Meeting and greeting group members on arrival or joining virtually.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Assisting with group activities (if appropriate).
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- 1 reference Criminal record check
Location
Region
- Scotland
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • An interest in group or community work. • A sociable personality. • A commitment to working towards a society where people with sight loss are equal participants.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers.
What you’ll be doing:
• Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups.
• Delivering Talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people
• Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience.
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- 1 reference
Location
Region
- Scotland
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people • Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your story, or a willingness to try with our support. • Able to communicate effectively. • Have an outgoing, friendly approach to meeting new people.
Trustee Opportunity at Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is seeking new trustees to help shape the future of our high-performing advice charity.
With offices in Grantham, Spalding and Stamford, plus outreach centres across the region, we support a population of 225,000 people. Last year, we helped 14,000 clients with 60,000 issues and secured over £7 million of additional income for them. We are here for everyone to help people move on with their lives.
As a trustee, you’d join a well-known, respected charity, influence strategy, strengthen governance and contribute to meaningful change. This is an opportunity to share your expertise with other professional, dedicated trustees, gain valuable experience, build on your leadership and strategy skills, and increase your employability. Prior Board experience is not required.
We welcome expertise in digital media, finance, fundraising, HR, IT, law, marketing, PR, risk management, senior management, local government, or strategy.
What do you need to become a trustee?
Trustees don’t need specific qualifications, but we expect all trustees to have six core skills:
● Insight into the organisation: considering CASL’s objects and its public benefit strategically
● Challenging constructively: clarifying facts; stimulating thought
● Analysing issues: being objective; evaluating risks; using evidence; planning ahead
● Weighing up opinions: using evidence; balancing long- and shortterm; prioritising value
● Interpersonal skills: communicating clearly; listening actively; supporting a healthy culture
● Confidence and self-awareness: collaborating with others; treating everyone with respect.
The Board also values specialist skills as assets among its members:
● experience or qualifications in:
‣ business or charity leadership
‣ equity, diversity and inclusion
‣ facilitation
‣ finance and accountancy
‣ human resources
‣ IT, AI or digital media
‣ law or governance
‣ local government
‣ marketing, PR or communications
‣ risk management, or
‣ strategy development
● past experience as a client or service user of this (or a similar) organisation
● a track record of charitable fundraising, or
● being an effective chair.
Finally, competent trustees should have these six personal qualities to some extent, and demonstrate them in their behaviours:
● Committed - motivated, dedicated, persevering; plays an active role.
● Responsible - accountable, independent, reliable; accepts collective responsibility.
● Trustworthy - ethical, principled; is a critical friend and focuses on continuous improvement.
● Collaborative - team-oriented, approachable; builds relationships and seeks consensus.
● Confident - independent; contributes constructively and expresses opinions courageously.
● Thoughtful - curious, adaptable, open-minded; appropriately challenges the status quo
Please see the attached Information Pack for the Trustee Role Description and how to apply.
Also attached is the Trustee Application Pack and Trustee Recruitment Advert
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Description
You'll be raising awareness, & improving understanding of sight loss through delivering RNIB’s Awareness to Action sessions in your local community. Through these engaging sessions, you'll inspire participants to make small changes to their behaviour that make a massive difference in the day-to-day lives of people with sight loss. As a Community Change Champion, this will involve:
• Talking directly with community leaders, businesses, & local groups about ways they can get involved & inviting them to join an Awareness to Action session.
• Delivering RNIB’s Awareness to Action sessions either in person or online, using our resources. You may do this on your own or with a team of other local volunteers, both sighted and with sight loss.
• Sharing RNIB’s information & initiatives so people know we’re here for them.
• If you have a personal link to sight loss, sharing your experience during the session to help give a tangible example of how local people can make a real difference.
• Telling us about any activities you have engaged in via a Microsoft form.
What will you gain from the role?
• First-hand experience in grassroots community engagement & charity outreach.
• The opportunity to develop communication & networking skills.
• Support to learn & or use presentation skills to deliver the Awareness to Action Session in person and virtually.
• If you have lived experience of sight loss, support to tell your story to make the most positive impact.
• Know that your efforts are improving the public’s understanding, perceptions & behaviour towards blind and partially sighted people.
We will provide:
• Induction to the role & organisation.
• Training and support to help you thrive in your role.
• A resource pack/toolkit to help deliver the message.
• Opportunities to connect with other RNIB volunteers across the UK.
• The chance to get involved in other activities that interest you & to apply for our internal-only job vacancies.
• Support from a volunteering manager.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Action
Key requirements
- One reference
Location
Additional location information
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Home and local area.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • Positive attitude towards blind and partially sighted people. • Effective communication skills. • An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people. • A willingness and ability to complete the Microsoft feedback form.
Tools With A Mission, a Christian charity, is looking for a volunteer Van Coordinator to help organise and support the smooth running of our van collections across Northern England.
Our vans play a vital role in collecting and transporting donated tools from the public, which are refurbished and sent overseas to support livelihoods and transform communities.
This is a voluntary position, ideal for an organised and reliable individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a charity making a global impact.
Giving communities tools to build a future for themselves.



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Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?
You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society.
We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live.
Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You're in control of how much or how little you do.
As an Advocate, you will have a network of other Advocates and an Organiser in your area. Your Organiser will be your main point of contact. They will send you tasks every month and ask you to feed back on what you've completed and any positive outcomes.
Why do we need you to volunteer?
As the vegan community grows, veganism itself becomes better understood. We're finding that more people are looking to The Vegan Society to find out what being vegan is all about.
Local communities are starting to see the vegan movement as something real and something that’s happening in their area. More people are embracing a vegan lifestyle, which we welcome. From new businesses, to families, to councillors, many people need support. This could be with a range of topics: going vegan, finding correct information around a vegan diet, providing vegan options in their business, MPs listening to vegan constituents, and learning about our work.
Local issues are often unique and more varied than national issues. Our volunteers from local areas are vital! They enable us to share our messages and campaigns in an effective way. Research tells us that people are far more likely to trust information from a peer rather than an outside expert, so community volunteering vastly increases the impact of our campaigns.
Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meeting with local policy influencers.
Advocates are a crucial voice in their own community. They ensure that our campaign messages are spread far and wide. They provide a strong vegan presence in local communities.
What does the Advocate role involve?
Being an Advocate for veganism with The Vegan Society will mean communicating with people in your local community. You'll share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. You will form part of a local group, headed up by a local Organiser. The Organiser will feed back your collective efforts to staff. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group, for vegan socialising and ideas sharing.
You’ll stay in touch with the Organiser and bring your passion to tasks. Activities can range from staffing a stall to giving a talk at an employee event. It could also mean writing to a local newspaper or lobbying an MP.
Messaging can differ every month. Part of our mission statement is to ensure people can remain vegan, so you might focus on getting more vegan options available in local businesses. Or within our Live Vegan for Less campaign, you may share cheap vegan recipes to help people with the cost of living.
When acting as an Advocate, you will use The Vegan Society’s branding and messaging guidelines. Your local Organiser will guide you in doing this, as they hold physical resources and handbooks. You can report any issues and feedback you have to your Organiser. You can also contact staff if your Organiser isn't available or you have any problems.
What training and support is available?
You will be provided with a big welcome and full induction from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any actions that are ongoing. Any training and development will be provided via your Organiser, and you can also ask for specific training on any areas that you need some development in.
What skills would be useful in doing this role?
- The ability to stay motivated in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Good email etiquette, responding in a timely manner
- Committed to veganism and the mission of The Vegan Society
- Ability to stay calm if confronted with differing opinions or challenges
- A good communicator, with the ability to be persuasive
- Confident in communicating with people from a range of backgrounds
- Experience of campaigning
- Any experience in talking with members of the public through customer/public service would be helpful
- Awareness of current affairs, especially those that relate to veganism
- Regular availability and a willingness to stay committed to actions
- Good team player
How much time do I need to invest?
For Advocates, we ask for people to engage in a minimum of four to six actions per year. An example of an action could be writing to an MP or holding a stall. But the more you can do, the better! On occasion, there may also be online meetings to plan for actions or provide training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee at Wessex Cancer Support
Use your expertise to change lives across Wessex
Every year, over 14,000 people in Wessex hear the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” At Wessex Cancer Support, we’re here to make sure no one faces that moment - or the months and years that follow - alone. We offer free, personalised emotional and wellbeing support through our four centres, outreach work and online services, helping people live well with and beyond cancer.
We’re now looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board at a pivotal moment in our 45-year journey. As we deliver our five-year strategy and respond to rising demand, your insight and leadership will help shape the future of cancer support across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome people with professional or commercial experience in areas such as:
- Fundraising
- Marketing & brand
- IT, CRM or data management
- HR & people
But above all, we’re looking for people who share our values - compassion, purpose, inclusivity and collaboration - and who want to make a meaningful difference.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we are particularly keen to build an ethnically diverse Board to ensure we fully represent our communities.
Whether you’re an experienced trustee or stepping into governance for the first time, we’ll support you with a structured induction, mentoring and ongoing development.
What you’ll do
As a Trustee, you’ll help steer the strategic direction of the charity, support our CEO and senior team, and ensure we remain financially resilient and fit for the future.
You’ll bring your expertise, your curiosity and your commitment to helping us reach more people affected by cancer.
Time commitment:
- Four Board meetings a year
- One annual strategy day
- Optional sub-committee involvement
- Occasional events and ad hoc discussions
This is a voluntary role; reasonable expenses are covered.
Ready to make a real impact?
To apply, send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’d like to join us and what you’ll bring to the Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We work to increase inclusion and representation across society for the disabled community.We have several different services including inclusive characters, sensory workshops, resources, events, advocacy and more.
What are we looking for?
Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that you can do in your own time and without having to leave the comfort of the sofa? Do you have a good imagination? Are you interested in graphic design? Or have an artistic flair?
We have a range of creative projects and tasks and our creative team have more work than people. From helping to bring our characters and bubble world to life to helping with our rebrand project.
What do we expect?
- Be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
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Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answer questions on this.
What can you expect?
- A community group that does not currently operate a rota system of any kind. Youdon’t have to regularly commit your time.
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A kind, caring, nurturing company who cares about people, staff and volunteers. Our aim is to keep your wellbeing at the centre of our work.
- A very positive and proactive approach to disability and illness. Any and all accommodations will be made that you require. If there is anything you wish to discuss in private please email us and we will arrange a confidential chat.
Benefits to Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles CIC
- Gaining valuable experience and improving your confidence
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Allows you to explore potentially different areas of interest.
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Make a difference to community
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Develop your current skill set and gain new skills.
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Displays your level of commitment to future employers.
- Displays your ability to balance and schedule your time effectively when seeking future employment.
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Lead joyful projects and events that bring people together and make every SUNSHINE moment unforgettable
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new charity with a bold mission: to replace loneliness with belonging and spark a grassroots joy movement across London and beyond. To bring this mission to life, we’re looking for warm, organised, creative Project Coordinators who can lead specific initiatives, projects, and events that uplift communities and spread SUNSHINE wherever we go.
If you love bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making sure everyone leaves smiling, this role is for you.
Why this role matters
SUNSHINE is built on moments — moments of joy, connection, welcome, and belonging. Your leadership will ensure that:
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Every project feels warm, inclusive, and full of energy.
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Every event runs smoothly and leaves people uplifted.
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Every participant feels valued, seen, and excited to return.
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SUNSHINE becomes known for its joyful, community‑powered experiences.
You will help shape the heart of the movement.
What you’ll do
You’ll take the lead on specific SUNSHINE activities by:
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Coordinating projects, events, or community initiatives from start to finish.
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Creating welcoming, joyful environments where people feel at home.
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Supporting volunteers and ensuring everyone knows their role.
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Bringing creative ideas to life in practical, organised ways.
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Ensuring every participant leaves feeling uplifted, positive, and connected.
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Helping us build a calendar of activities that spark community spirit.
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Feeding back insights, ideas, and improvements to the SUNSHINE team.
This is a hands‑on, people‑powered role where your energy shapes the experience.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need formal experience — just heart, organisation, and a love of people. You’ll thrive here if you are:
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Friendly, warm, and great at making people feel welcome.
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Organised and able to keep things running smoothly.
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Creative and full of ideas.
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Excited by start‑up energy.
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Confident leading small groups or activities.
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Motivated by purpose, not ego.
If you love creating joyful moments and building community, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll gain
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A leadership role in shaping SUNSHINE’s community activities.
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The chance to design and run projects that genuinely change lives.
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A warm, supportive, values‑driven environment.
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Real influence over how SUNSHINE grows.
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The joy of seeing people leave happier than when they arrived.
This is a volunteer role — but it’s also a chance to create magic in people’s lives.
Ready to help spread the SUNSHINE?
If you want to lead joyful, uplifting projects that bring people together, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s build something beautiful together.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





