Community volunteer volunteer roles in christchurch, canterbury
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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".
Job description
Quilombo UK is looking for a Bid Writer (Grant & Funds), who loves to face work challenges; to join their growing team.
The Bid Writer (Grant & Funds) will play a critical role by assisting the manager to prepare the proposal that helps the organization to further develop and establish.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; love to 'give back to their community'. The role is for you if you are looking for flexibility and autonomy. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Apart from writing proposals, you will also be reviewing and editing previously written content wherever necessary.
- Working with other team members to produce bid responses and writings
- Helps in writing funding applications for the varied projects that we run in order to meet our organisational objectives.
- Also helps in presentations and all supporting documentation.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
- You must be based in the UK
- You will need to have good written skills
- Able to write effective, concise and compelling content
- You will be self-starting and willing to research and look for new funding opportunities that match our aims and objectives;
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Well organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
The volunteering program with Quilombo UK requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday (2 times a week).
Please note that this is a volunteering unpaid role.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits: Work from home
Experience:
- Technical Writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Position Overview:
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) plays a dual role in driving programme enrollment and delivering exceptional service to prospective participants. Focused on sales and outreach, this position generates leads, conducts cold calls, and converts inquiries into enrollments for the employability and skills development programme. With a strong emphasis on meeting sales targets, the CSR will articulate the programme’s value proposition, address concerns, and guide prospects through the enrollment process while maintaining a participant-centric approach.
Key Responsibilities:
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Sales & Lead Generation:
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Proactively identify and engage potential participants through cold calling, email campaigns, social media outreach, and community partnerships.
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Achieve monthly enrollment targets by converting leads into committed participants, tracking conversion rates and pipeline progress.
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Participant Onboarding:
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Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries, providing detailed information about programme benefits, eligibility criteria, and enrollment steps.
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Guide prospects through the application process, ensuring a seamless transition from inquiry to enrollment.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM):
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Maintain accurate records of leads, interactions, and conversions in the CRM system.
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Follow up with prospects to address concerns, nurture interest, and close enrollments.
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Reporting & Feedback:
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Provide weekly updates to the Programme Lead on sales performance, challenges, and market insights.
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Share participant feedback to improve programme positioning and outreach strategies.
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Compliance & Ethics:
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Adhere to organisational policies and ethical standards in all sales activities, ensuring transparency and respect for participant needs.
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Required Qualifications:
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Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
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Experience:
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2+ years in sales, telemarketing, or customer service roles with a proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
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Experience conducting cold calls, managing leads, and closing conversions.
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Skills:
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Strong persuasive communication and active listening skills.
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Proficiency in CRM systems and Google products (Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
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Ability to articulate complex programme details in a clear, motivating manner.
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Resilience in handling objections and rejection.
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The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Role: Head of Engagement & Social Media (Remote)
Future FoundHERs
Unpaid | Remote | Approx. 3–5 hours/week | Start date flexible
About Future FoundHERs
Future FoundHERs is a podcast-led movement building bold, honest conversations around women in tech, cyber, and leadership. We spotlight underrepresented stories, challenge outdated norms, and grow an audience through real talk, community, and purpose-led content. Now entering an exciting new growth phase, we’re looking for someone to own our social and digital engagement and help take our message further.
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative, proactive volunteer to manage and grow our presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. You’ll take the lead on crafting and executing a content strategy that builds awareness, engages early-career audiences, and amplifies the amazing work we’re already doing through our podcast and newsletter.
We’re flexible on title Head of Engagement, Social Media Lead, Community Growth Manager you tell us what feels right. What matters is that you’re excited to:
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Manage our social accounts consistently
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Post meaningful, on-brand content (you can use past podcast clips, quotes, newsletter prompts, etc.)
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Develop a simple posting calendar with input from Beth & Katie
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Comment, engage, and show up in conversations aligned with our mission
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Suggest creative ideas (lives, reels, stories, community polls, series, etc.)
What You’ll Be Doing
✅ Lead and schedule regular content across IG, TikTok, and LinkedIn
✅ Help grow our audience and follower engagement
✅ Respond to DMs, comments, and tag others into relevant posts
✅ Bring ideas for new series, formats, or ways to connect
✅ Align content with our podcast drops and brand tone (real, honest, bold)
✅ (Optional) Repurpose clips or edit short audio/video segments,social we can support here if needed
️ We’re also looking for someone who can help plan ahead and contribute proactively, it would be great if you could help keep the team on track with upcoming content and offer your input into the content calendar too.
Who You Are
✔ You’re passionate about community and representation in tech
✔ You love storytelling, branding, and creating connection online
✔ You understand what makes great social content in a fast-moving space
✔ You’re organised, collaborative, and happy to work async and flexibly
✔ You’ve got a bit of flair, you’re not afraid to experiment or try things out
✔ You’re aligned with Future FoundHERs’ values of inclusivity, learning, and lifting others up
Why Join Us?
✨ You'll have creative freedom and a real voice in our brand
✨ It’s a flexible, low-pressure volunteer role with tangible impact
✨ You’ll be credited and publicly celebrated for your work
✨ Great experience for your CV or portfolio
✨ You’ll be part of a warm, values-driven team shaping the future of women in tech
Questions?
If you’ve got any questions before applying, feel free to reach out to our founder Beth Rosary or message us directly on LinkedIn we’re always happy to chat.
Sound Like You?
We’d love to hear from you. DM us on Instagram or LinkedIn, or send us a message with a few lines about why you’re interested and a sample of your work (if you have it).
This is an unpaid role. We know not everyone can volunteer, and we deeply value the time, creativity and care you bring.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Digital Storyteller (Social Media Lead)
Role Type: Volunteer
Time Commitment: Flexible – approx. 3–5 hrs/month
Location: Remote
About the role:
This role is all about capturing the essence of Mindful Strides and sharing it with the world. You’ll create social media posts, share event updates, highlight community moments, and help us connect with people who might want to join.
You might enjoy this role if you:
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Love telling stories through photos, videos, or words
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Enjoy using platforms like Instagram or Canva
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Are creative and care about visual storytelling
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Want to grow a heartfelt, engaged online community
A community designed for you to connect through movement, nature and wellness!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
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.
Job Description:
Quilombo UK is looking for a Bid Writer - Commercial Proposal Volunteer to join their team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.
By joining Quilombo UK and QMC Capoeira School you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provided you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
Ideal candidates will assist Quilombo UK in preparing funding bids that contribute to their further development. They should be well-organized, with a proactive attitude to deliver work that adheres to the key objectives of the organization. Candidates should be willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a week, for a duration of 16 weeks.
You will be volunteering as part of the team who are responsible for creating the bids to attract funding for our new or existing projects. The role will involve discussing project ideas and proposals with the management & project teams, searching for the right funding opportunities and preparing bids for submission.
You will work as part of an experienced team, where writing skills and experience in crafting persuasive and compelling content are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and write commercial proposals tailored to meet the specific requirements of clients and align with business objectives.
- Review and revise previously created proposals to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with current business strategies.
- Collaborate closely with other team members, partners, and stakeholders to produce high-quality bid responses, compelling content, and effective key messages that align with win themes.
- Assist in establishing a comprehensive proposal development strategy.
- Propose innovative ideas for bid submissions in line with the established strategy and market demands.
- Collect, organize, and analyze all relevant information to be included in the proposals.
- Manage a detailed “bid plan” and ensure all proposals are approved and submitted before the stipulated deadlines.
Skills and Attributes:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work with Excel is an advantage; support will be provided if necessary.
- Excellent writing skills with a strong understanding of persuasive writing and narrative structure.
- Focused, organized, and able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- Some understanding of commercial market trends and research processes.
Perks:
- A supportive working environment providing opportunities to develop your skills and experience in commercial bid writing.
- Work alongside seasoned professionals eager to share their expertise.
- On-site training programs to help you grow your skill set.
- A casual yet professional office setting with snacks and drinks provided.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits: Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- No weekends
Experience:
- Bid writer: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Remote (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Actively Interviewing
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!
Position Overview:
The Programme Specialist is critical in supporting the delivery of a high-impact employability and skills development programme. Working under the guidance of the Programme Lead, this position focuses on coordinating projects, managing participant engagement, and ensuring the smooth execution of training initiatives, mentorship activities, and job placement efforts. The Programme Specialist directly empowers individuals to achieve workforce readiness and sustainable employment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Project Coordination:
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Assist in managing day-to-day activities of the programme, including onboarding, skills assessments, and skills development of participants.
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Track progress against programme milestones (e.g., participant enrollment and completion rates) and flag delays to the Programme Lead.
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Participant Support:
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Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, addressing inquiries and providing guidance on programme resources, training modules, and job search tools.
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Maintain accurate participant records, including attendance, skill assessments, and post-program outcomes.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
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Support the Programme Lead in building relationships with internal stakeholders.
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Data Management & Reporting:
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Collect and analyse data on participant progress, employment outcomes, and programme effectiveness using CRM systems or databases.
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Prepare regular reports for the Programme Lead to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact to funders/stakeholders.
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Logistics & Compliance:
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Manage programme materials, including training resources, digital platforms, and participant handbooks.
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Ensure compliance with programme guidelines, confidentiality policies, and grant reporting requirements.
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Continuous Improvement:
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Gather feedback from participants and partners to identify opportunities to enhance programme delivery.
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Support the implementation of new tools or processes to improve efficiency and participant satisfaction.
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Required Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
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Experience:
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1–3 years in programme coordination, workforce development, adult education, or a similar role.
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Experience working with diverse populations, including youth, underserved communities, or career changers.
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Skills:
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Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Google products (Forms, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and familiarity with CRM tools.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging participants and stakeholders.
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Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities.
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The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Chatterbox Befrienders offer one-to-one telephone support and will call a client once a week offering companionship and a listening ear for an individual who might otherwise go unheard. Chatterbox volunteers befriend a variety of people including carers, socially isolated individuals who are struggling with loneliness, people with ill health and those that have been bereaved.
This role could be for you, if you:
- Would like to make a real difference in someone’s life
- Want to challenge loneliness and can commit to a weekly phone call
- Are a good listener
- Are empathetic, patient and of a caring nature
- Have good verbal and inter-personal communication skills
- Recognise the importance of confidentiality and can uphold this in practice
- Are committed to inclusion and treating people with dignity and respect
Requirements of a Befriender include:
- Calling your client once a week for a chat of up to 45 minutes; this is a 26 week initial commitment, at the end of which each client’s needs are reviewed
- Completing an online call log record promptly after each phone call
- Ensuring immediate contact with the Chatterbox Coordinators if you feel that the client might be a risk to themselves or others
- Liaising with the Chatterbox Coordinator on a regular basis regarding the service, as well as discussing personal learning and development needs
- Respecting service standards, appropriate boundaries and recognising the range of policies and procedures that impact on befriending vulnerable adults
Benefits of this role may include:
- Knowing you are making a difference to someone’s life
- Joining the Omega Team who are taking action against loneliness and isolation
- An opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills
- An opportunity to engage with your community
Support and training provided:
- Omega Chatterbox induction program
- Safeguarding training
- Ongoing support from Chatterbox Coordinators for all questions, concerns, and support
- Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and a mobile phone can be provided if appropriate
- Monthly Befriender group support meetings via the Zoom app
Location of the role:
- Home-based
When are you needed:
- Provided on enquiry
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role. If you have a criminal record this does not automatically prevent you from being considered as an Omega Chatterbox Befriender. We will take into account the nature of the offence, when it happened and whether it is relevant to the voluntary role. If you are shortlisted, this will be discussed with you during the recruitment process.
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Personal Assistant
Reports To: Department Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Volunteer (12 hours/week for 6 months)
About the Project – “Solta o Jogo”
“Solta o Jogo” is a vibrant cultural competition and festival celebrating Brazilian heritage through Capoeira, music, dance, acrobatics, and a Brazilian arts & crafts fair. Hosted at Kingston University Townhouse, the event invites the community to participate in free performances, workshops, and exhibitions promoting cross-cultural understanding.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Personal Assistant to support daily coordination, scheduling, and communication tasks across departments. This remote volunteer opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and looking to gain experience in nonprofit administration while contributing to a meaningful community-driven programme.
Position Overview:
The Personal Assistant will be responsible for organising meetings, managing calendars, supporting internal communications, and assisting in day-to-day administrative operations. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth coordination between teams, and offers autonomy, flexibility, and mentorship opportunities for someone looking to develop or apply their administrative and organisational skills in the Third Sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support & Coordination:
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Manage meeting schedules, appointments, and internal calendars.
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Organise virtual events, staff briefings, and team check-ins.
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Support in planning and executing internal conferences or training sessions.
Data & System Management:
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Maintain and update internal databases and contact lists.
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Implement and uphold procedures and administrative systems.
Staff Liaison & Communication:
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Act as a point of contact between managers and teams.
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Assist in internal communications and task follow-ups.
General Administrative Tasks:
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Contribute to internal meetings with updates and suggestions.
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Provide ad hoc administrative support to leadership and teams as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
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No specific degree required, but relevant administrative or office support experience is preferred.
Experience:
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Prior experience as an administrative or personal assistant is an advantage.
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Familiarity with coordinating meetings, managing data, or supporting organisational logistics.
Skills:
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
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Proactive, professional, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
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Strong team player with attention to detail.
Benefits:
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Gain valuable administrative and coordination experience in the nonprofit sector.
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Receive support and mentorship to build confidence and skills.
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Work flexibly in a fully remote setup with a collaborative team.
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Build your network within a mission-driven cultural organisation.
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Reimbursement of local travel expenses (if in-person support is required for specific events).
Equality Statement
Quilombo UK is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We promote equal opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Burbrella Learning Academy
Burbrella is a transformative microschool network and social enterprise that reimagines education for underserved, gifted, neurodivergent, and marginalized learners through culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and personalized learning environments.
Traditional public education systems often fail to serve students equitably, especially those who are neurodivergent, gifted, or from historically marginalized communities. These systems disproportionately punish Black and Brown neurodivergent youth through suspensions, expulsions, and criminalization, contributing to the school-to-prison pipeline. Standardized curricula and overstimulating environments exclude students with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences, while cultural misalignment, misdiagnosis, and overcrowded classrooms further isolate and stigmatize these learners. Public schools also frequently overlook the needs of families with nontraditional work schedules, leaving parents out of the educational process. In addition, most school buildings are not designed with neurodiverse learners in mind, lacking sensory-friendly design. Burbrella directly addresses these systemic issues by offering inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive microschools where students learn in small, supportive environments tailored to their strengths, identities, and needs. We center restorative practices, sensory-conscious design, family partnership, and differentiated instruction to ensure all students are seen, respected, and equipped to thrive.
Burbrella is building a holistic educational ecosystem that closes opportunity gaps and cultivates empowered learners ready for the future. Our microschools offer safe, identity-affirming, and high-growth environments tailored to the unique strengths of Black, Brown, and neurodivergent students.
We serve learners from early childhood through high school using a scaffolded model:
- K–2: Play-based learning emphasizing sensory exploration, social-emotional development, early literacy, nature, and culinary arts.
- Grades 3–5: STEM-centered inquiry with hands-on exploration in environmental science, robotics, and math fluency. Grades 6–8: Interdisciplinary project-based learning integrating civic engagement, tech fluency, and mastery-based progression.
- Grades 9–12: College, career, and entrepreneurship readiness with dual enrollment, internships, and real-world business development opportunities.
Our model integrates restorative practices, sensory-informed spaces, low student-teacher ratios, and culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure every learner can thrive.
Country: United State of America.
Grant and Compliance Assistant
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
- Assist with identifying and researching potential grant opportunities from public and private funders
- Support the drafting, formatting, and submission of grant proposals and reports
- Track grant deadlines, deliverables, and compliance requirements
- Help maintain organized grant documentation and filing systems
- Assist with internal compliance audits and data collection for reporting
- Support communication between program teams and funding partners
- Stay up to date on changes in grant regulations and funding trends
- Contribute to creating templates, tools, and workflows that support compliance and reporting
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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*About Us:**
The 25th St. Marks Scout Group is dedicated to providing young people with opportunities for adventure, learning, and personal development. We are part of the global Scouting movement, committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.
**Role Overview:**
The Chairperson will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring the effective governance and strategic direction of the 25th St. Marks Scout Group. This role is crucial in supporting the Group Scout Leader and ensuring the group meets its objectives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Leadership:** Provide leadership to the Executive Committee, ensuring all members are motivated and working towards the group's goals.
- **Governance:** Ensure the group operates within its constitution and complies with relevant legislation and policies.
- **Strategic Planning:** Develop and oversee the implementation of the group's strategic plan.
- **Meetings:** Chair Executive Committee meetings, ensuring they are productive and decisions are made in the best interest of the group.
- **Support:** Work closely with the Group Scout Leader to support the delivery of a high-quality program for young people.
- **Representation:** Represent the group at district and county meetings, and act as an ambassador for the group within the community.
- **Fundraising:** Oversee fundraising activities and ensure the group has the necessary resources to operate effectively.
-Communication:
Ensure effective communication within the group and with external stakeholders.
Skills and Experience:
Leadership:
Proven leadership skills and experience in a similar role.
Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Organization:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment:
A commitment to the values and principles of Scouting.
Teamwork:
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Fundraising:
Experience in fundraising and resource management is desirable.
Time Commitment:
This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of up to 4 meetings per year, including attendance at events to promote the group
**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role of Chairperson person and trustee
We are looking for women who hold feminist values and principles and who are passionate about the mission and values of TRC. We are particularly looking for Trustees who have relevant qualifications and/or experience in the following areas:
- Safeguarding, offering support to the chair and safeguarding leads with the management of safeguarding cases and keeping up to date with best practice
- Legal and Governance, including strategic planning and understanding of the wider political Greater Manchester landscape
- Human resources and personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation
- Financial management, planning and budgeting
- Public Relations, Marketing and fundraising, including awareness raising and campaigning through social media
- Capacity building and training, especially for volunteers
- Women’s health and mental health, outreach and partnership work with local services
TRC was set up in 2010 to provide a free, confidential and non-judgemental specialist support service run by women for women and girls who have experienced any form of rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence at any time in their lives. We are a feminist organisation and we actively challenge the values, beliefs and behaviours that contribute to women’s
oppression. Our mission is to raise awareness about sexual violence through providing training, guidance and information and working in partnership with local service providers and communities to promote the values of TRC.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
We are a charity providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. We provide care in our Homes and have also developed services to support people in their own homes.
We are looking for really special individuals to join us as Telephone Friends for our new Telephone Friendship Service. This free service will reach out to veterans and their partners in the community via telephone, offering support and a friendly voice to someone who might be feeling lonely or isolated. We provide full training and support to encourage you on your journey.
We are looking for people who are caring, who always put others first and who show compassion and respect at all times. You will have a passion for embracing life and making it meaningful for yourself and those you support.
Time commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week. There is no time limit on the length of service, but Telephone Friends are asked to make a commitment for a minimum of 12 months.
We are looking for people who share our values, people with passion and the desire to make a difference to the lives of others.
Role: Head of Local Operations (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Head of Local Operations to lead the launch and on-going delivery of its commissioned research projects in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The focus of these projects will be obtaining and analysing primary and secondary data in order to help smaller community organisations improve their ways of working and effectively report on their impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring their teams deliver these projects within the agreed time-scales and in line with the goals agreed with the commissioning organisations, growing Youth Advantage’s reputation and reach.
Working closely with the Departmental Director, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively contribute to the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, positive local change. They should have excellent leadership, writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Director of Local Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chatterbox Befrienders offer one-to-one telephone support and will call a client once a week offering companionship and a listening ear for an individual who might otherwise go unheard. Chatterbox volunteers befriend a variety of people including carers, socially isolated individuals who are struggling with loneliness, people with ill health and those that have been bereaved.
This role could be for you, if you:
- Would like to make a real difference in someone’s life
- Want to challenge loneliness and can commit to a weekly phone call
- Are a good listener
- Are empathetic, patient and of a caring nature
- Have good verbal and inter-personal communication skills
- Recognise the importance of confidentiality and can uphold this in practice
- Are committed to inclusion and treating people with dignity and respect
Requirements of a Befriender include:
- Calling your client once a week for a chat of up to 45 minutes; this is a 26 week initial commitment, at the end of which each client’s needs are reviewed
- Completing an online call log record promptly after each phone call
- Ensuring immediate contact with the Chatterbox Coordinators if you feel that the client might be a risk to themselves or others
- Liaising with the Chatterbox Coordinator on a regular basis regarding the service, as well as discussing personal learning and development needs
- Respecting service standards, appropriate boundaries and recognising the range of policies and procedures that impact on befriending vulnerable adults
Benefits of this role may include:
- Knowing you are making a difference to someone’s life
- Joining the Omega Team who are taking action against loneliness and isolation
- An opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills
- An opportunity to engage with your community
Support and training provided:
- Omega Chatterbox induction program
- Safeguarding training
- Ongoing support from Chatterbox Coordinators for all questions, concerns, and support
- Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and a mobile phone can be provided if appropriate
- Monthly Befriender group support meetings via the Zoom app
Location of the role:
- Home-based
When are you needed:
- Provided on enquiry
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role. If you have a criminal record this does not automatically prevent you from being considered as an Omega Chatterbox Befriender. We will take into account the nature of the offence, when it happened and whether it is relevant to the voluntary role. If you are shortlisted, this will be discussed with you during the recruitment process.
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Head of Local Operations to lead the launch and on-going delivery of its commissioned research projects in England and Wales. The focus of these projects will be obtaining and analysing primary and secondary data in order to help smaller community organisations improve their ways of working and effectively report on their impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring their teams deliver these projects within the agreed time-scales and in line with the goals agreed with the commissioning organisations, growing Youth Advantage’s reputation and reach.
Working closely with the Departmental Director, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively contribute to the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, positive local change. They should have excellent leadership, writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Director of Local Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.