Data analysis volunteer roles

As a Conservation Research Assistant (RA) with SEED, you will play a crucial role in supporting our conservation research efforts in the unique ecosystems of southeastern Madagascar. Working from our base in Sainte Luce, you will be responsible for overseeing the management and support to the volunteers and take part in a variety of research tasks and data collection across our conversation projects. You will work closely with and report to the Senior Research Assistant to ensure the smooth running of field operations and contribute to the success of conservation projects.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Timeframe: 12 months

Terms and conditions: Voluntary post, 800,000 Ar per month to support with accommodation costs (field-based food/transport provided) with a £650 contribution to insurance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection & Research

o Support the organisation and execution of the research schedule.

o Lead data collection efforts in the field, ensuring high-quality and accurate data.

o Assist in setting clear research objectives and ensuring they are consistently met.

o Lead research initiatives focused on lemurs, reptiles, amphibians, flora, and emerging projects, including setting up transects and quadrats.

o Assist with qualitative research, including conducting community surveys and ensuring clear communication during meetings.

o Support the development and application of research methodologies and protocols.

o Assist in the development of new research protocols and methodologies.

o Help analyse research data and contribute to the write-up of research findings, reports, and papers.

2. Volunteer Management & Support

o Coordinate the logistics and fieldwork for short term international volunteers.

o Provide training and supervision on field research techniques, including data collection, species identification and research methodologies.

o Offer regular feedback to volunteers and staff to ensure the continual development of skills.

o Provide pastoral care and support for volunteers in the field, ensuring their well-being and managing any issues that arise.

3. Field Operations & Logistics

o Assist in managing the logistics of fieldwork, including equipment and resource coordination.

o Ensure all research and fieldwork adheres to SEED’s protocols, including health and safety guidelines.

o Support in managing the research camp to ensure it is well-organised and functioning smoothly.

4. Communication and dissemination of conservation programme

o Facilitate communication between the research team, SEED staff and local guides.

o Build and maintain positive relationships with local guides, volunteers and community members.

o Provide accurate and engaging content about SEED’s research for our website and social media platforms, including photographs.

5. Policy & Compliance

o Ensure compliance with SEED’s policies, including safeguarding, anti-corruption and whistleblowing procedures.

o Participate in ongoing training to promote adherence to SEED’s health, safety and ethical standards.

6. Additional Tasks

o Assist with other tasks as requested by the Director of Programmes and Operations, Conservation Research Coordinator, or Senior Research Assistant within the scope of this role.

Personal specification:

• Have a Bachelors in a conservation related field, and at least one years practical experience in field-based research

• Previous experience with data collection and cleansing

• Knowledge of either primatology, herpetology or botany is desirable

• Previous experience of collecting data with a working knowledge of GPS and/or GIS

• Experience of working with volunteers or providing pastoral care

• Hold a current First Aid certificate

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED Madagascar’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED Madagascar at all times

• Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others

• Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

• Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures

• Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations

• Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect

• Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED Madagascar in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO

• Experience of volunteering programmes or the ability to manage and support volunteers

• Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard

• Have a flexible and patient attitude

• Have excellent problem-solving skills

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

About the organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change while adding to International best practice through research and publication. 

Trustee to the Board – Strategic Finance/Corporate Partnerships

Closing date:  10am on Monday 15 December 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 15 January 2026 (Online interview)

About the National Biodiversity Network Trust

Our vision is of nature thriving everywhere, in all its diversity. We’re a small, specialist charity with the mission of “making data work for nature”. We believe that the adage “What gets measured gets done” applies in nature conservation just as it applies in business, and we take pride in providing the biodiversity data needed for nature’s recovery: data to plan, to set targets, and to measure and monitor progress.

We manage the UK’s largest partnership for nature – the National Biodiversity Network – which brings together more than 200 organisations with an interest in collecting, sharing, and using biodiversity data. Our data portal, the NBN Atlas, is one of the world’s largest publicly accessible sources of biodiversity data, and is relied upon by conservationists, researchers, and educators across the UK and beyond.

Much of the data we share is created by the UK’s remarkable community of volunteer wildlife recorders. We make sure that all their hard work has the greatest possible impact for nature. We also manage iNaturalistUK, one of the fastest growing recording apps, with more than 80,000 users.

We have four strategic ambitions, as set out in our 2022-27 Strategy:

• The NBN Atlas is the ‘go to’ place for sharing, finding, and accessing UK biodiversity data.
• Biodiversity data is providing the evidence needed for nature’s recovery.
• Citizen science is valued, supported, and expanded as a major source of biodiversity data.
• The National Biodiversity Network is a well-connected and highly collaborative community with a united voice on key issues.

Join the Board of the National Biodiversity Network Trust

Do you have the skills, experience, and passion to help a UK-wide environmental charity tackle the nature emergency using the power of data?

The National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust) is looking to recruit two new Trustees to join our Board and help deliver our ambitious 2022–2027 strategy.

About the NBN Trust

The NBN Trust is a specialist charity dedicated to providing the evidence needed to protect and restore the UK’s wildlife.  We are a nature conservation charity, a tech charity and a people charity rolled into one. At the heart of our work is the NBN Atlas, our data portal. The NBN Atlas is the UK’s, and one of the world’s largest repository of publicly available biodiversity data, bringing together data from 170 partners. With more than 250 million records of 50,000 UK species, the NBN Atlas is a vital resource for those who wish to understand and protect nature.

Becoming a Trustee

We’re passionate about making nature conservation accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those that are under-represented in the environmental field.

As a Trustee, you’ll play a key role in supporting the NBN Trust’s mission by offering strategic guidance, oversight and specialist insight. Trustees share collective responsibility for ensuring the charity is well-governed, financially sustainable and operating in line with its charitable objectives.

Trustees are also responsible for meeting the legal duties set out by the Charity Commission, which include:

• Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
• Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law
• Acting in the charity’s best interests
• Managing the charity’s resources responsibly
• Acting with reasonable care and skill
• Ensuring the charity is accountable

Trustees provide strategic direction, oversee performance and risk, and support the Chief Executive and staff team in achieving impact. While the role is non-executive, Trustees are expected to ask constructive questions, offer informed challenge, and act as ambassadors for the NBN Trust and its values.

As a Trustee, you’ll play a key role in supporting the NBN Trust’s mission by offering strategic guidance, oversight and specialist insight.

We are recruiting for two roles and are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in one of the two following areas. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the required personal specification for one of the below areas.

Role 1: Strategic Finance: Strategic oversight of robust financial management ideally within the charity sector.

Role 2: Corporate Partnerships: Building and sustaining successful relationships between the corporate and charity sectors, leading to increased income generation and opportunities.

Alongside this, applicants should be able to articulate why they are drawn to the work of the NBN Trust and our mission.

Key Information

• Time Commitment: Approximately 15 days per year, including attendance at four Board meetings, Committee meetings, our annual conference and team workday as well as time for reading papers.
• As well as attending full board meetings, Trustees are expected to sit on one of our Committees, or sub-groups.
• Meeting Format: Board meetings are usually held in person at an accessible venue in London.
• Committee meetings are usually held online.
• Term: Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, with the option to renew for one further term.
• Applicants must currently reside in the UK.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to contribute your skills to a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• A CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements (no more than 2 pages)
• A covering letter explaining why you’re interested in one of the above roles and how your skills align with the NBN Trust’s work (no more than 2 pages, please ensure you make it clear which role you are interested in).
• Contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your consent).

Closing date: 10am on Monday 15 December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 15 January 2026

Successful candidates will be invited to attend the Board meeting on Thursday 26 February

GHRI is building and enhancing its telemedicine and telehealth platforms, and we’re seeking a Front-End Developer Volunteer with an eye for design and a passion for purpose.

�� Your Role:

Create and optimize user-friendly interfaces for GHRI’s telehealth web and mobile platforms.

Ensure seamless navigation, responsiveness, and accessibility.

Collaborate with the back-end team to improve real-time virtual consultation systems.

�� Ideal Skills:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Vue.

Knowledge of UI/UX principles and web performance optimization.

Interest in digital health innovation and humanitarian impact.

�� Benefits:

Certificate of volunteer service and digital health experience.

Opportunity to build a real-world telemedicine interface.

Global collaboration and recognition.

About Children with Voices

Children with Voices is a vibrant non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and families through community-based initiatives. We run engaging holiday clubs for children aged 5–11, promoting healthy lifestyles, wellbeing, and early intervention to reduce the risk of gang involvement and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Our mission is to create opportunities for children from all backgrounds—especially those from low-income families, single-parent households, or disadvantaged communities—to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. Our clubs focus on: - Promoting healthy eating and encouraging children to eat 7+ portions of fruit and vegetables daily. - Teaching children where food comes from and the benefits of nutrition. - Building social and life skills through teamwork, cooking, and inclusive play. - Offering affordable, fun, and engaging activities that promote physical fitness and reduce childhood obesity. - Supporting parents with knowledge about budget-friendly healthy food options. - Creating positive connections across different communities to reduce postcode-related division.

Role Overview – Treasurer (Volunteer Position)

We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to oversee the financial health of Children with Voices and help strengthen our financial systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity working to empower children and families. Time commitment: Approximately 10–15 hours per month, flexible around your availability. Location: Remote with occasional in-person meetings (London-based preferred but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee the financial affairs of Children with Voices, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

· Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and effective financial procedures are in place.

· Monitor and report regularly on the organisation’s financial position.

· Prepare financial reports, budgets, cash flow statements, and annual accounts in collaboration with the Chair and Trustees.

· Lead on financial planning and advise the committee on the financial viability of proposals, plans, and fundraising initiatives.

· Report key financial information to trustees and support them in understanding financial obligations.

· Support the organisation with budgeting, funding applications, and ensuring value for money.

· Ensure sound internal controls, including processes for:

· - Authorisation of spending and purchasing systems

· - Managing cash flow and petty cash

· - Payment of staff or volunteer expenses (if applicable)

· - Bank reconciliation and cheque signatories

Person Specification – Ideal Qualities

· Experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or accountancy (formal qualifications desirable but not essential).

· Understanding of charity finance and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

· Knowledge of fundraising, grant reporting, and managing budgets in voluntary/community settings.

· Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

· Commitment to the values and mission of Children with Voices.

· Organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with trustees and volunteers.

What You’ll Gain

· A rewarding opportunity to use your financial skills to support a meaningful cause.

· Experience in charity governance and financial oversight.

· A chance to contribute to community empowerment and social impact.

· Recognition of your volunteer contribution and references for future roles, if desired.

Can you help us build a nation of global citizens who learn, collaborate, and act for peace, social, and climate justice? Join us in making a difference on the Welsh Centre for International Affairs trustee board.

A fedrwch chi ein helpu i adeiladu cenedl o ddinasyddion byd-eang sy'n dysgu, cydweithio a gweithredu dros heddwch cymdeithasol, a chyfiawnder hinsawdd? Ymunwch â ni i wneud gwahaniaeth ar fwrdd ymddiriedolwyr Canolfan Materion Rhyngwladol Cymru fel ein Trysorydd newydd.

WCIA Trustees – 2025 Treasurer Recruitment / Ymddiriedolwyr WCIA 2025 – Trysorydd

Role of Treasurer at WCIA

Thank you for your interest in the role of Treasurer at WCIA. We are looking to recruit to this role on our Board of Trustees as our current Treasurer will be standing down at the end of March 2026.

We are seeking a trustee with a finance and/or accounting background ideally with experience in the charity sector, who will work with the Board of Trustees and Management by maintaining an overview of the organisation’s finances, ensuring financial viability, advising and guiding on financial requirements and best practice and to provide advice, assistance and information to Trustees on their financial stewardship responsibilities.

Trysorydd WCIA

Rydym yn recriwtio ar gyfer y swydd Trysorydd ar ein Bwrdd Ymddiriedolwyr, gan y bydd ein Trysorydd presennol yn ymddiswyddo ddiwedd mis Mawrth 2026.

Rydym yn chwilio am ymddiriedolwr sydd â chefndir ym maes cyllid a/neu gyfrifeg, yn ddelfrydol, gyda phrofiad yn y sector elusennol, a fydd yn gweithio gyda'r Bwrdd Ymddiriedolwyr a'r Rheolwyr drwy gadw golwg ar gyllid y sefydliad, sicrhau hyfywedd ariannol, cynghori ac arwain ar ofynion ariannol ac arferion gorau, a darparu cyngor, cymorth a gwybodaeth i Ymddiriedolwyr ar eu cyfrifoldebau o ran gofalu am gyllid.

About WCIA

WCIA connects the people of Cymru to the world and to each other. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, and as guardians of the historic Temple of Peace and Health, linked to the League of Nations, precursor of the United Nations, in Cardiff, we learn from the past to create a better future. Now, as we are about to embark on an exciting new chapter — with a fresh strategy, rebrand, and ambitious vision — this is a transformative moment to join us. Together, we’re turning local action into global change.

Through dynamic programmes such as Climate Cymru and Academi Heddwch, we spark connections, create and share knowledge, and inspire hope. We empower the people of Cymru to engage with global challenges, take meaningful action, and drive positive change. If you’re eager to be part of this movement, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a new treasurer to bring fresh insights and passion as we begin this exciting new chapter. We’d love for you to join our vibrant community and be part of our journey to create positive change.

Ynghylch WCIA

Mae WCIA yn cysylltu pobl Cymru gyda’r byd a gyda’i gilydd. Gydag etifeddiaeth sy’n ymestyn dros 100 mlynedd, ac fel gwarcheidwaid y Deml Heddwch ac Iechyd hanesyddol, sy'n gysylltiedig â Chynghrair y Cenhedloedd, rhagflaenydd y Cenhedloedd Unedig, yng Nghaerdydd, rydym yn dysgu o'r gorffennol i greu dyfodol gwell. Nawr, wrth i ni fod ar fin cychwyn pennod newydd gyffrous - gyda strategaeth ffres, ail-frandio, a chyda gweledigaeth uchelgeisiol - mae hwn yn gyfnod trawsnewidiol i ymuno â ni. Gyda'n gilydd, rydym yn troi gweithredu’n lleol yn newid byd-eang.

Trwy raglenni deinamig fel Climate Cymru ac Academi Heddwch, rydym yn sbarduno cysylltiadau, yn creu a rhannu gwybodaeth, ac yn ysbrydoli gobaith. Rydym yn grymuso pobl Cymru i gymryd rhan mewn heriau byd-eang, i gymryd camau ystyrlon ac i sbarduno newid cadarnhaol. Os ydych chi’n awyddus i fod yn rhan o'r mudiad hwn, buasem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

Rydym yn chwilio am Trysorydd newydd i gyflwyno mewnwelediad ffres ac angerdd wrth i ni ddechrau'r bennod newydd gyffrous hon. Buasem wrth ein bodd petasech yn ymuno â'n cymuned fywiog a bod yn rhan o'n taith i greu newid cadarnhaol.

                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

What will you be doing?

Our Board is chaired by Peter Carter and of made up of seven Directors. We plan to add 2-3 more to strengthen the skills and experience, and widen our diversity

The Board of Directors have overall oversight of Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust. In Trusts the purpose of Governance is to provide:-

• Strategic Leadership
• Accountability and Assurance
• Strategic Engagement.

As a Director, on the Board of Directors, you will work in partnership with the CEO, to set the strategic direction of the Trust, challenge Senior leaders and to take the Trust forward as an excellent example for the type of alternative provision that it offers.

Being a Director is a commitment to attending Board and Committee meetings that consider issues such as setting the Trust’s vision, mitigating financial risk and scrutinising educational outcomes, as well as overseeing the management side of the Trust.

Through oversight and strategic direction, the board will ensure that the Trust:

• Complies with governance documentation and relevant legislation
• Apply the resources solely towards pursing our purpose
• Have financial stability and sustainability
• Have effective  policies and procedures in place
• Evaluation performance against agreed goals

What are we looking for?

No previous experience is required and we welcome application from young and old alike from people with all kinds of backgrounds.

Our Directors must be:

• Willing and able to champion our Vision and Values
• Collaborative and open to new ideas
• Able to listen, express views constructively and be fair and objective.
• Reliable, ethical and honest
• Willing and able to contribute to the work of the Board
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

We are particularly seeking applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience of the education sector and/or further education
• An understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Advanced financial/ accounting  skills
• An understanding of adolescence mental health

What difference will you make?

Directors play a vital role in making sure that Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust achieves its strategic vision. The Directors have the overall management of the Trust and provide support, ideas and constructive challenge to the CEO and Executive Leadership team. As a Director you will be able to develop your professional skills and experience in areas such as strategic planning, chairing, policy implementation and teamwork. 

Before you apply

Please apply via the Reach website.

To apply, please use the link:

https://careers.travelradar.aero/job/head-of-content/

10 hours per week

What you’ll be doing

We’re on the lookout for a Chief Content Officer to lead all areas of content creation and management including Editorial, Visual Media and Social Media. Some of the things you’ll be doing week-to-week includes:

• Ensuring all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for search and user experience for all channels of content including online, social media, email, B2B products, mobile, video, photographic, print and in-person

• Mapping out a content strategy that supports and extends marketing initiatives, both short- and long-term, determining which methods work for the brand and why

• The development of a functional content calendar throughout the publication’s verticals, and defining the owners in each vertical through the Web Editors Team

• Supervising writers, editors, social media staff and others, being an arbiter of best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and style

• Conducting ongoing reader engagement tests to gauge content effectiveness

• Gathering data and handle analytics (or supervise those who do) and make recommendations based on those results. Working with owners of particular content channels (Departmental Managers) to revise and measure particular content and marketing goals

• Establishing workflow for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and retiring content. Work with technical team to implement appropriate CMS via the Writer’s Portal (WordPress system)

• Conducting periodic competitive audits of competitor publications and brands

• Overseeing the Social Media Manager and Social Media content curation/calendar.

What skills and experience you’ll bring to us

We’re all about learning and development here at Travel Radar, so we don’t expect you to know everything to apply to us! Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to gain real world experience, a graduate looking for their first opportunity, or a seasoned professional wanting to change careers or step into management, we will support you in your journey.

Misc.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to you: Social Media Manager, Editor in Chief, Photography Manager, Producers. 

10 hours/week

Closing date: 15/12/25

To apply, please use the link:

https://careers.travelradar.aero/job/head-of-content/

Join Watts Gallery Trust’s Board of Trustees and help to shape the future of art, heritage and community across our region, furthering the legacy of George Frederic Watts and Mary Seton Watts.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.

Nestled in the Surrey Hills, Watts Gallery is dedicated to the life and work of Victorian artists and social activists, George Frederic Watts and Mary Seton Watts. Set within an 18-acre estate, the Gallery showcases an exceptional collection of paintings, sculpture, and works on paper, alongside a dynamic program of exhibitions, events, and learning activities. At the heart of the site is the historic gallery building, opened in 1904 to make art accessible to all—a vision that continues today through our inclusive, community-focused mission. Visitors can also explore the nearby home and studios of George and Mary Watts at Limnerslease, as well as the extraordinary Watts Chapel, designed by Mary Watts and built with local villagers, embodying the founders’ belief in the power of art to inspire, uplift and drive social change.

Watts Gallery Trust is seeking four new Trustees to contribute constructively to Board discussions at a pivotal time of regeneration for the Trust.

The Trust is particularly interested in hearing from individuals with a demonstrable record in leadership in the following areas:

• Communications and digital marketing (especially in arts/events)
• Commercial experience, e.g. CRM, data and insights
• Arts/heritage venue management
• Art curation and conservation
• Community engagement (Surrey/Hampshire focus)
• Charity management

This is an opportunity to join a committed team responsible for advancing the vision and legacy of artists and social activists, George Frederic Watts and Mary Seton Watts, while developing Watts Gallery, Limnerslease, the Cemetery Chapel and the grounds as a unique cultural destination dedicated to the exploration of art and creativity.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.

Join The Gurkha Welfare Trust as a volunteer in Salisbury. In this volunteer or work-placement role, you will work across the teams within our Fundraising & Communications department to document all manual IT processes. This position is based in Salisbury and offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact.

Main Responsibilities:

• To log all manual processes within the Fundraising and Communications team.
• To detail all the processes and how they are currently working and the manhours being spent.

You will have an opportunity to discuss your findings with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and the Database Manager to look at automated solutions or improvements.

Candidate requirements:

Essential

• Understanding of Business IT systems and processes
• Understanding of interfaces between platforms
• High level Excel skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Charity CRM experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

If you are passionate about making a difference t, we invite you to become part of our dedicated team. Your skills can help transform lives—apply now to join The Gurkha Welfare Trust as a Volunteer!

​Who are Governors for Schools?

Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.

We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.

Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.

What’s involved?

There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.

Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.

Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.

Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.

Who can be a governor?

The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a  wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.

Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.

Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.

You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.

What’s the process?

You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.

You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.

Ongoing support

Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.

Who are Governors for Schools?

Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.

We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.

Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.

What’s involved?

There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.

Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.

Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.

Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.

Who can be a governor?

The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a  wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.

Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.

Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.

You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.

What’s the process?

You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.

You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.

Ongoing support

Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.

​Who are Governors for Schools?

Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.

We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.

Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.

What’s involved?

There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.

Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.

Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.

Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.

Who can be a governor?

The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a  wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.

Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.

Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.

You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.

What’s the process?

You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.

You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.

Ongoing support

Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.

Who are Governors for Schools?

Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.

We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.

Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.

What’s involved?

There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.

Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.

Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.

Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.

Who can be a governor?

The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a  wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.

Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.

Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.

You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.

What’s the process?

You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.

You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.

Ongoing support

Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.