Community volunteer roles in mayfair, greater london
Who They Are
TACO! (Thamesmead Arts and Culture Office) is an artist-led organisation and registered charity based in Thamesmead, South East London. It supports research, production, and exchange within the arts. TACO! is committed to nurturing artists and artistic practices as viable, valued, and vital components of creative communities, a progressive civic society, and the pursuit of shared equitable futures. Founded as an ongoing, embedded, and socially engaged artistic enquiry, TACO! investigates what art can be and what it can do.
The Role
The Board of Trustees at TACO! holds responsibility for the organisation’s overall governance and strategic direction. Trustees play a crucial role in ensuring TACO!’s long-term artistic, social, and financial sustainability.
TACO! is currently seeking individuals who are eager to make a meaningful contribution by volunteering their skills, experience, ideas, and passion to the organisation’s development and future direction.
TACO! is especially interested in individuals who:
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Are passionate and committed to contemporary art, artistic practices, artists, and the broader visual arts ecology.
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Can offer diverse representation, lived experiences, and professional perspectives to enrich the organisation and its board.
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Possess knowledge and experience of working strategically with children and young people in cultural, educational, or social settings.
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Have expertise in driving social change, strengthening civil society, and supporting community organising efforts.
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Bring experience in public communications, PR, marketing, or strategic positioning within the arts and culture sectors.
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Richmond Arts Service offers a range of events and festivals throughout the year as part of its diverse programme, including the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival and the Christmas Shopping Weekend at Orleans House Gallery. Volunteers help support these events through a variety of responsibilities, ensuring their success.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Providing a warm welcome when engaging with participants, providing information and signposting
- Checking in participants against booking details
- Supporting staff with preparation, setup and packing away of events
- Travelling to a variety of venues across Richmond borough
- Support with advertising events and festivals
- General event support
- Informing attendees of event terms and conditions and room use requirements
- Collecting visitor feedback and evaluation during and after events
- Representing Richmond Arts Service and the gallery
What we hope you will get from the role
- The opportunity to meet people and communities from across West London and beyond
- Experience of supporting delivery of events to a range of audiences
- Potential to support project teams with the planning and delivery of events and festivals
- Development of training and coaching skills through supporting other volunteers
- Development of strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valuable experience at a contemporary art gallery, crossing the arts, cultural and heritage sectors
Training and Support
We will provide training and an induction which covers all aspects of the role. On-going support and supervision will be provided by staff throughout your time with us. Additionally, there are regular training sessions to supplement and further your initial training, as well as a varied programme of volunteer events and activities to join in, meet people and learn something new!
Desirable qualities and experience
- Enjoyment of engaging with the public
- Experience of or eagerness for supporting events with a range of audiences
- Enthusiasm for contemporary art, culture and/or heritage
- Willingness to learn
- Confident when meeting new people
- Good time keeping
Availability
Events and festivals take place throughout the year, during day times, evenings or weekends. We are flexible to ensure volunteering fits with your schedule.
Location
This role can be based across Richmond borough, although several events may take place at Orleans House Gallery.
Expenses
We will cover travel expenses up to £14 per day.
How to Apply
Please complete our application form through our website.
Our Volunteers Co-ordinator will then contact you for an introductory chat, to learn more about your interest in volunteering and discuss the role further.
Background
Richmond Arts Service is based at Orleans House Gallery on the Riverside in Twickenham, promoting arts and culture through a programme of contemporary art exhibitions, festivals, events and activities for everyone in the community.
We foster creativity and enjoyment of the arts, enable people to reflect on their lives and develop new ways of seeing the world. We bring thought-provoking art to the Borough and cultivate a network of individuals, organisations and programmes that nourishes the arts, local organisations and communities.
Home to the Richmond Borough Art Collection, comprising of over 4,400 artworks, at a site with a rich 300+ year history, Orleans House Gallery works with local, national and international artists and community partners to engage with the community, as we have done since 1972.
Building community through creativity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A charity based in Croydon, Surrey, London, UK is looking for volunteer Charity Volunteer Assistants; to volunteer 30 unpaid hours per week. The Charity serves a multi ethnic community especially people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- To assist in the delivery of events (ours and those we are invited to), projects and our yearly summer community event.
- To assist in the daily collection and drop off of Greggs after day produce to various soup kitchens
- To assist in promotion of organisations services. eg flyer distribution, school workshops, etc.
- To assist in the delivery of essential services
- To assist in our soup kitchen projects
Person Specification:
- Someone enthusiastic and passionate about charity work and committed to working towards the achievements of the charities objectives.
- Knowledege of Black and ethnic minority tradition/culture is preferable however not essential.
- Experience is desirable.
This is a non-paid one year temporary position however accommodation and maintenance will be provided.
All interested candidates are required to send us a letter of application, a resume, and contact to the email provided. If your application is accepted, you will be invited for a telephone interview. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered unless we have been unable to find a suitable candidate for this vacancy.
Successful candidates will require a DBS/POLICE check and references prior to commencement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees all of whom are volunteers. All our Trustees require excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good independent judgement. Although not limited to, we would particularly value the experience and skills in the following areas :
- Company Secretary/Legal Experience
- Fundraising in the following areas – Grant, Corporate and Public
- Marketing
Lived or shared experience of mental health – desirable.
Inclusion is one of our values and we are looking for diversity in the makeup of our Board. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities. The Board of Trustees meets every six weeks (in-person), in the evening at 7 p.m. for approximately 2 hours in the Borough of Sutton.
As background information, Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1998. Its aim is to support individuals experiencing serious mental health issues in the London Borough of Sutton. We aim to keep such individuals well and active helping them to have a voice in the provision of mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to individuals’ anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.We provide nonclinical support through our Intentional Peer Support programme together with a Day Service and a Crisis Cafe at our centre in Belmont. We receive funding mainly from the NHS and the London Borough of Sutton although we are part of the Voluntary Sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Hampstead Heath
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 10:00-18:00 and Sunday 11:00-17:00.
Location: Shop in Hampstead Heath, NW3 2QB
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HiDDEN are looking for an inspiring, forward-thinking Independent Chair to lead our growing network of heritage organisations into an exciting new chapter.
Job Description
HiDDEN is a dynamic and supportive network that champions Greater Manchester’s rare, overlooked, and underrepresented heritage.
This voluntary leadership role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, mission-driven network that champions the hidden stories of Greater Manchester — stories that deserve to be uncovered, celebrated, and preserved. As Chair, you will bring strategic vision, support strong governance, and act as a key advocate for the network at both regional and national levels. You’ll play a vital role in steering our growth, deepening our impact, and ensuring that inclusion, integrity, and collaboration remain at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance and Oversight Ensure alignment with HiDDEN’s purpose, vision, and values.
- Oversee the adherence to the HiDDEN Code of Conduct.
- Facilitate the annual review of the members’ agreement and the Code of Practice.
- Meeting Facilitation Chair bi-monthly HiDDEN planning meetings, fostering inclusive and balanced discussions. Guide decision-making processes to achieve majority consensus in line with network objectives.
- Strategic Leadership Lead the development and refinement of HiDDEN’s strategic initiatives. Advocate for the network’s sustainability, identifying opportunities for growth and impact.
- Collaborate closely with Manchester Histories, the identified organisation for project management, to ensure effective implementation of strategies and initiatives.
- External Representation and Advocacy Represent HiDDEN at national and regional conferences, events, and within the heritage sector.
- Act as an ambassador for HiDDEN, promoting its mission and objectives to external stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with key partners and funders.
- Conflict Resolution Mediate disputes within the network, ensuring fair and transparent resolutions.
- Provide impartial guidance and support to members to maintain positive relationships.
- Evaluation and Reporting Report on network activities and outcomes at planning meetings to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Lead the process for reviewing and adjusting network goals and strategies based on the needs of the network
Person Specification
Experience:
- You may have gained experience in leadership, governance, or planning through a variety of paths — including study, early career roles, volunteering, activism, or community engagement.
- A background in the heritage, cultural, or nonprofit sectors is helpful but not essential. We value lived experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities facing small or underrepresented organisations.
- Skills and Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to facilitate inclusive discussions and achieve consensus.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act impartially and mediate conflicts.
- Passion for heritage and a commitment to HiDDEN’s values of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and environmental responsibility.
- Commitment: Willingness to commit 1-2 days per month, including participation in bi-monthly planning meetings.
- Enthusiasm for working with a network of small to medium organisations to achieve shared goals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Access Academia
Access Academia is the charitable umbrella which was created out of the creation of the student-led publication, the Journal of Intersectional Social Justice. When Journal of Intersectional Social Justice (JISJ) was created, there were not any expectations for the project to be any more than that: a student-led academic publication. However, as it rolled on, attention for the project widened and it began to cover other topics and get involved in other realms of knowledge sharing, activism, and content creation. The creation of the seminal Access Series on the Intersections blog springboarded the idea for the JISJ to turn into something much more than a simple academic publication. Now as we have restructured the JISJ into Access Academia, we are finalising our official registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in the UK.
Our core purpose is to Make Academia More Accessible. We plan to accomplish this by many different avenues, as obviously it is a very wide-ranging goal! The main ways we plan to do this are through encouraging Open Access academia and knowledge sharing through the Access Series, expanding the themes covered on Intersections with additions such as Mental Health Mondays and Colonialism in Subject, creating accessible content across our social media platforms which encourages truthful and accurate knowledge sharing and activism, running research events to encourage students to publish and interact with academia, covering inside stories of academia, running student engagement programmes to try and make academia less of an Ivory Tower, and much more!
What is a Volunteership?
A volunteership is a unique hybrid opportunity that combines elements of volunteering and interning. Participants commit to working with a charity or nonprofit organization for a specified period of time, fulfilling a set of responsibilities and expectations. In return, they gain valuable experience, receive a letter of recommendation, and are offered LinkedIn endorsements. Additionally, they may have the chance to continue working with the charity through future hiring cycles as long as they remain a student. This experience provides both personal fulfillment through giving back to the community and professional development for future career opportunities.
Volunteership: Events & Programmes Coordinator
Duration: May to August 2025
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled as a student
Requirements:
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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Strong interest in event planning, programme coordination, and nonprofit work.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
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Prior experience in event planning or project coordination is a plus, but not required.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
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A passion for contributing to social impact and supporting charitable initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Event Planning & Execution:
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Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of monthly charity events. This is a minimum of 1 online event per month.
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Work closely with team members to ensure events are organized efficiently, within budget, and aligned with the charity’s mission.
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Help with logistics, setup, and support during events.
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Manage guest lists, invitations, and event communications.
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Annual Research Programme Coordination:
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Support the coordination of the charity’s annual research programme. This is currently an annual programme, the Social Justice Research Fellowship, running in 2025 from June 2nd - August 8th.
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Assist in organizing logistics, outreach, and scheduling for research participants.
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Ensure that resources and materials are available for programme participants.
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Track the progress of the programme and report on key milestones.
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Contribute to planing and logistical initiatives surrounding expanding the provisions of research programmes, including brainstorming and coordination for potential new programmes.
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Collaboration & Teamwork:
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Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure smooth event and programme execution.
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Participate in regular team meetings, contributing ideas and insights.
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Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the efficiency of events and programmes.
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Participate in Outreach & Marketing meetings and follow direction provided from Senior Staff.
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Post-Event & Programme Reporting:
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Help in post-event evaluations, collecting feedback from participants, and reporting on outcomes.
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Assist in maintaining and updating event and programme documentation for future reference.
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What You’ll Gain:
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Hands-on experience in event management and programme coordination.
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Networking opportunities with peers, university departments and professors, and other charitiable groups.
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Opportunities to develop key skills in project management, communication, and teamwork.
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A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteership.
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Certificate of participation of the volunteership.
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LinkedIn endorsements and the chance to be considered for future hiring cycles with the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Time2Share@WECIL’s Befriending Service links volunteers 1:1 with a Disabled child / young person. Links are based on shared interests and activities which the volunteer and young person can enjoy doing together either in the child/family home or out in the community.
What experience do I need?
You do not need any previous experience with disabled children or young people, but we ask that volunteers are friendly, caring, reliable and able to make a commitment to visit a young person regularly.
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within Time2Share@WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people (aged 5-18 yrs) and their families. This involves spending time regularly with a disabled child or young person in their home or supporting the young person to take part in social and leisure activities in their local community. You will not be asked to administer medication or deliver personal care in this role.
Who am I responsible for?
You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person you are linked with. All links are risk-assessed and carefully monitored by your co-ordinator.
Who am I responsible to?
The parent / carer. You must ensure that the parent / carer’s reasonable instructions and guidance regarding the welfare of their child are adhered to and that clear communication is maintained. Feedback must be given to the parent/carer following a visit.
How often will I be needed?
Time2Share@WECIL typically ask for volunteers to commit to 2-4 hours a week and the days / times are agreed between the volunteer and the family. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to ensure the child and their family are able to benefit fully from the relationship.
Share the vision of creating a more inclusive society and their values embody a joint mission to support Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Oxfam, we're not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we're working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide.
Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:
Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!
Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as merchandising, customer service, and teamwork.
Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.
Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.
Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!
What happens next?
After you apply, the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do help out. From there, you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe everyone has a voice – on stage and in the boardroom.
The Choir with No Name is looking for new trustees to join our friendly and passionate board. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life, especially those with lived experience of homelessness or marginalisation. This is your chance to help lead a vibrant, music-making charity that’s transforming lives and building community.
The Choir with No Name runs choirs and builds joyful singing communities with people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation, around the UK. Our vision is that all people going through tough times find a place to sing their hearts out, among friends. We have bold ambitions and need the skills and guidance of an excellent and diverse board to help us get there.
In particular we are looking for people who:
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values - family, fun, integrity and inclusion.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Are you who we are looking for?
Specific skills we are hoping for include (but are not limited to):
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Finance skills (we are specifically looking for a treasurer)
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Artistic/musical skills (particularly, but not limited to choral or group singing environments)
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Social change/health and singing
Closing date is: 1st June 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers who can meet with our clients in and around Central London on a regular weekly or fortnightly basis for at least six months, longer if possible.
Your meetings might involve sitting and chatting in our clients home or going out together, for a walk, a talk in a coffee shop, for a wonder around the shops, or even visiting places of interest, museums for example.
Our clients are older 1st and 2nd generation Scots living in London who are lonely or socially isolated, and would benefit from regular companionship. Our service works across London, currently, we have clients waiting in Islington, Camden, Tulse Hill, Brockwell, Putney and other areas.
We provide training before you start, ongoing support once you are matched, out of pocket expenses, references, social events newsletters and more!
Giving someone who is lonely, socially isolated, or needs someone to venture out with,the simple gift of time and companionship could make the world of difference to their emotional and physical wellbeing, As one of our Buddies said recently, “this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!”
Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role and applicants must be living in or around the London area.
Please contact us for more information, and a very warm welcome!
Skills & Characteristics Required for Befriending are:
- Able to hold a good conversation and listen well
- Friendly, warm, non-judgemental
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and committed to helping others
- Empathy and patience
- An understanding of the need to work within the framework of our policies and procedures.
We will process a DBS check for all successful applicants and request two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safeguarding Lead Trustee
Location: London (Hybrid)
Remuneration: This is an unremunerated role. However, expenses such as childcare, care for other dependants, and travel will be covered to support attendance at board meetings.
Our client is a registered Charity Incorporated Organisation that aims to support and invest in young people (predominantly 18-25 years old) through their adolescent years which can be difficult because of both personal circumstances and the injustices in society. They fund work nationally, as well as having a specific focus on several counties in the South East of England. The grants they make total c. £3 million per year.
The Trust has evolved a lot over the years and is very much values driven around their mission “to bring lasting change to the lives of young people; investing in them as powerful forces for change and acting upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society.” They really want to be a foundation that listens well and gives young people power to change and improve society whilst staying responsible, trusting and progressive. They do this primarily by providing grants to organisations working with young people, influencing youth policy alongside them and investing directly in young changemakers.
The Trust is looking for a new Safeguarding Lead Trustee to join their inclusive, inspiring and professional Board. You will be the champion for safeguarding throughout the organisation and Board and will bring excellent experience around safeguarding young people, with support from the Safeguarding Committee. Our client encourages applications from younger candidates for those who feel they have similar and relevant experience even though this may be your first time board/trustee role.
Most importantly, this individual will be motivated to live the Trust’s values and share their vision of a world where all young people have hope, access to the support they need, a stake in society and influence over their futures. Our client are committed to centering the voices of those they seek to serve. Their board and staff team have relevant lived and learnt experiences to help us fulfil their mission. They listen to the communities they seek to serve both directly and broadly to have as accurate of an understanding as possible about the issues that those they’re here to serve are facing.
For further details about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the full appointment brief attached below. To apply, please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter’.
Deadline for applications: 18th May
Interviews with client: w/c 26th May or 2nd June
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Based in the Reception of the Main Gallery, you will be the first point of contact for visitors to the Gallery, giving a warm welcome, assisting with enquiries and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. You will also support the day to day running of the Gallery, dealing with administrative duties and supporting the Gallery Shop, sharing product information with visitors and taking sales.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Welcoming and engaging visitors, providing information about the gallery and programmes
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Responding to telephone, email and face to face enquiries
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Being a visible presence in the Gallery space, ensuring everyone’s safety and the security of artwork and our retail space
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Guiding visitors around the gallery and wider site
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Assisting with sales and shop displays, including cash handling
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Maintaining a neat and tidy reception and retail area
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Supporting our retail work, with stocktaking, pricing and other tasks
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Monitoring visitor numbers and contributing to evaluation initiatives
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Representing the Gallery and Richmond Arts Service
What we hope you will get from the role
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The opportunity to meet new people and engage with the local community
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Improved and demonstrable administration and communication skills
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Valuable insight and experience of a contemporary art gallery, crossing the arts, cultural and heritage sectors
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An understanding of the breadth of arts activity offered by Richmond Arts Service
Training and Support
We will provide training and an induction which covers all aspects of the role. On-going support and supervision will be provided by staff throughout your time with us. Additionally, there are regular training sessions to supplement and further your initial training, as well as a varied programme of volunteer events and activities to join in, meet people and learn something new!
Desirable qualities and experience
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Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people and sharing information
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Interest for contemporary art, local history and/or heritage
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Able to answer enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner
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Willingness to learn, particularly administrative skills
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Enjoys being part of a team
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Ability to complete tasks independently
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Good time keeping
Availability
The gallery is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm, with two volunteer shifts a day, 10am – 1pm and 1pm – 5pm.
We ask for a minimum commitment of one shift every fortnight, although there is flexibility over scheduling.
Location
This role is based at Orleans House Gallery in the Main Gallery building.
Expenses
We will cover travel expenses up to £14 per day.
How to Apply
Please complete our application form through our website.
Our Volunteers Co-ordinator will then contact you for an introductory chat, to learn more about your interest in volunteering and discuss the role further.
Background
Richmond Arts Service is based at Orleans House Gallery on the Riverside in Twickenham, promoting arts and culture through a programme of contemporary art exhibitions, festivals, events and activities for everyone in the community.
We foster creativity and enjoyment of the arts, enable people to reflect on their lives and develop new ways of seeing the world. We bring thought-provoking art to the Borough and cultivate a network of individuals, organisations and programmes that nourishes the arts, local organisations and communities.
Home to the Richmond Borough Art Collection, comprising of over 4,400 artworks, at a site with a rich 300+ year history, Orleans House Gallery works with local, national and international artists and community partners to engage with the community, as we have done since 1972.
Building community through creativity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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"We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
Quilombo UK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports, and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.
Role Overview
As a Post-Production Assistant, you will play a key role in transforming raw footage into polished video content that aligns with Quilombo UK's mission of promoting cultural awareness and community wellbeing. You will work closely with the Video Production Manager and team to edit, refine, and finalize videos for various platforms. This role requires a keen eye for detail, creativity, and a strong understanding of video editing tools and techniques.
Main Responsibilities
- Edit raw footage into cohesive and engaging video content, incorporating music, graphics, and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
- Collaborate with the Video Production Manager and creative team to align the final edits with the organization’s vision, values, and target audience.
- Conduct quality checks on video content, ensuring technical accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Manage color correction, sound editing, and visual effects to ensure a professional finish.
- Work with the Video Editor to organize and maintain a clear post-production workflow, including file management, version control, and backups.
- Oversee the creation and integration of subtitles, captions, and translations for accessibility and multilingual audiences.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to video editing software and export settings.
- Optimize videos for various platforms, including social media, websites, and presentations, ensuring proper formatting and resolution.
- Maintain and archive finalized video projects in an organized and accessible system.
- Provide input on improving the post-production process, tools, and resources to enhance efficiency and output quality.
- Stay updated on video editing trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh and innovative ideas to projects.
Essential
Working Knowledge of Video Editing Platforms:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Photoshop
- After Effects (beneficial but not required)
- Da Vinci Resolve (beneficial but not required)
- Understanding of picture and audio finishing including grade + audio mixing
- Basic IT understanding – Mac OS specific
- 10+ years in post-production facilities (beneficial but not required)
Desirable
- Experience in camera set-ups for live events /ob-doc /scripted content
- Appropriate DIT practices for media management
- Working knowledge of audio production and basic audio set-ups for live events and recorded audio.
- Experience with streaming services for Youtube and FB Live using applications such as Switcher or OBS and online broadcast hardware.
- 5 + years of live production in broadcast and film (beneficial but not required)
- Working knowledge of file codecs and wrappers
- Understanding of broadcast acquisition standards for file deliveries (beneficial but not required)
- Knowledge of the production and post production workflow (ingest-edit-project consolidation)
- Digital Asset Management (Utilising enterprise versions of Google Drive etc)
When needed:
Willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a week, for a duration of 16 weeks as part of a Personal Development Program (PDP).
Production roles are hyrbid therefore proximity to London is beneficial as trips to Kingston will need to be made, with reasonable travel expenses paid.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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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!
URBAN YOUTH - VOLUNTEER WITH US!
New Start-Up - New Beginning - Endless Opportunities
Are you passionate about empowering young people and coordinating impactful services? Urban Youth is looking for a dedicated and proactive Youth Work Manager or Youth Work Lead to join our team as a volunteer. In this role, you’ll help shape and oversee the delivery of engaging, meaningful youth services that inspire and uplift young people across London.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and Manage our Youth Services, by overseeing the planning and delivery of youth programmes, ensuring activities run smoothly and meet the needs of young people within the community.
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Support Young People, by building strong relationships with young people, acting as a key point of contact for their feedback and supporting their personal development.
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Collaborate with our Teams, by working closely with our volunteers, mentors, and other team members to ensure the effective coordination of services.
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Promote Engagement, by developing strategies to encourage young people to participate in Urban Youth’s activities, fostering inclusivity and belonging.
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Monitor and Evaluate, by tracking the success of programmes, collecting feedback to continuously improve the quality and impact of our services.
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Build Partnerships, by engaging with local schools, community organisations, and other stakeholders to expand our reach and enhance service delivery.
We're Urban Youth
Urban Youth is an exciting and vibrant new start-up youth work organisation based in London, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.
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Get Involved | Discover YOUR Path | Shape YOUR Destiny