Delivery volunteer roles
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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.
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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!
We are looking for someone who shares our values to join us as a Trustee and Manager of our Bursary Programme, funding music lessons for children and young people in Surrey who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
Specific Tasks
- To ensure smooth running of the bursary applications process for recipients, delivery partners and the bursary administrator
- To oversee applications where required, approving invoices and tracking budgets
- To monitor and refine the bursaries criteria and process to ensure the Trust is targeting bursaries effectively
- To work with the Bursary Administrator to assist with individual applications, refer approvals to the board where required, check and approve invoices
- To work with the Treasurer to monitor and report spend against budget
- To work with the Music Education Trustee to ensure that the criteria and process for CKTs bursaries maximises CKT’s impact
- To work with the marketing and communications manager to provide details of bursary recipients for newsletters
- To work with the CKT board and delivery partners (Surrey Arts and other music lesson providers) to identify and implement any process changes
- To work with other partner organisations (Future Talent, AYM) to agree and monitor bursaries offered
- To attend and contribute to board meetings
- To perform such other tasks and activities for CKT as skills and time allow
Skills and experience required
- Good organisational skills,
- Attention to detail,
- Ability to methodically follow, apply and improve standard processes
- Good people skills
- Financial diligence
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!
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.
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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!
Location: Oxfordshire Discovery College, Didcot / Oxfordshire-based Primary School
Commitment: To be confirmed with the volunteer - Expected minimum 3 hours a week for a period of 10 -12 weeks.
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking a confident and compassionate volunteer to co-facilitate our mental health and wellbeing programmes for young people in school settings. This role involves working with small groups of students to support emotional learning and create safe, engaging spaces to deliver the Discovery Colleges evidence based psychoeducation programmes. You will work alongside one of our core facilitators to deliver sessions and support programme planning.
Experience in facilitation, teaching, youth work or similar settings is beneficial. We welcome both lived experience and professional expertise in mental health and wellbeing, and value the unique perspective each volunteer brings.
You’ll need to feel comfortable working in schools and be confident engaging with young people in a supportive, structured environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young lives while being part of a collaborative and values-led team. It’s also a great chance to build your facilitation skills, gain hands-on experience in mental health education, and grow your confidence working with young people.
Key Tasks
As a facilitator, your activities may include, but are not limited to:
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Being reliable — committing to agreed dates and tasks
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Co-facilitate engaging, structured group sessions for young people (age 7 - 11) in school settings, alongside one of our staff facilitators
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Create a safe, inclusive and supportive group environment, encouraging participation, emotional safety, and mutual respect
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Managing the group alone for short periods and engaging in sensitive 1:1 conversations with young people, if staff facilitator is otherwise engaged for brief periods
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Undertake appropriate safeguarding training, be alert to safeguarding concerns, follow ODC’s safeguarding procedures, and report any concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead
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Assist with setting up and packing down sessions, and help manage session resources as needed
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Take part in session debriefs, offering insights and feedback to support ongoing programme improvement
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Participate in relevant training and supervision, including safeguarding, ODC policies, programme orientation, and ongoing reflective practice
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Work alongside ODC staff, upholding our values around co-production, youth voice, and mental health support
Optional Activities
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Support with session planning and preparation, contributing ideas and helping shape delivery in line with programme aims
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Support with programme administration and data entry, such as attendance logs, feedback forms or basic evaluation tasks
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Where appropriate and comfortable, to share parts of your own lived experience and recovery journey
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Conduct Parent Information calls to support our work before the programme starts and when it has been completed
Skills and Experience
We’re looking for volunteers who can bring some of the following skills and experience to the role. We don’t expect that you will meet every point — we value both professional and lived experience, and we offer training and support to help you grow and develop your skills.
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Working with young people, particularly in group settings (e.g. teaching, youth work, mentoring, facilitation, or similar)
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Knowledge of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and youth voice
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Planning, organising and basic admin tasks
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Computer literacy
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Working as part of a team and ability to reflect on your own practice
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Awareness of safeguarding principles
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Lived experience of mental health challenges (this may include your own experience or supporting others)
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Professional expertise e.g. mental health, education, youth work
What We Offer
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Training: Full training provided.
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Opportunities for Development: We’ll support you to build confidence, grow your skills, and gain valuable experience with this role.
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Regular Supervisions: Supportive check-ins to review your role and tasks.
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Wellness Action Plan: We prioritise volunteer well-being through personalised wellness plans.
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Make an Impact: Your involvement will significantly enhance our ability to provide services effectively and make a difference to the lives of young people in Oxfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GamLEARN are Seeking a New Trustee: Bring Your Expertise to Our Board!
About Us
GamLEARN (Lived Experience and Recovery Network) is a UK charity dedicated to empowering people affected by gambling. We provide a platform for lived experience, support peer-led recovery, and influence systems change.
Our vision is to ensure all voices impacted by gambling harm are heard, valued, and lead change.
The Role of Trustee
Reports to: Chair of the Board
Location: Remote or Hybrid (UK)
Time Commitment: Approx. 4–6 board meetings per year
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
As a Trustee, you will support the strategic leadership of GamLEARN, ensuring accountability, transparency, and mission alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape strategic direction and support delivery of mission
- Ensure good governance and regulatory compliance
- Provide oversight of risk and finance
- Champion lived experience and support inclusive leadership
- Promote and advocate for the organisation
Who We’re Looking For
We particularly welcome applicants with: Experience within or alongside the gambling sector,regulation or public policy. Legal knowledge or experience, Communication and PR, experience within the 3rd sector, lived experience of gambling harm within the Criminal Justice System, Strong values and team work, willingness to act in the best interests of beneficaries.
Closing date for applications: 15th of October 2025
Interviews to be held: First 2 weeks in November 2025
Start Date Anticipated: Start of December 2025
GamLEARN is a community of non-judgemental people who support each other and work together to reduce Gambling Harm.



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Are you a qualified human-focused medical professional with an interest in multi-species medicine? Are you innovative, with creative insight & a vision for progressive medical practice? If so, we would welcome your application to join our Board of Trustees.
Our ideal candidate:
• A qualified medical professional with expertise in human medicine and a strong interest in multi-species medicine and innovative healthcare practice.
• Understands trustee commitments and responsibilities.
• Can contribute to strategic discussions through effective communication and judgment.
• Is non-judgmental and respectful of diverse experiences, views, and cultures.
• Is committed to the aims and values of Humanimal Trust and can work collaboratively to enrich the vision and strategy of our growing organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals with a range of perspectives, experience, backgrounds and skills.
What’s in it for you?
• A unique opportunity to drive innovative change and have a positive impact on millions of human and animal lives.
• Development of career enhancing skills and experience, including governance and leadership skills.
• The opportunity to build interdisciplinary relationships with a team of passionate trustees, staff, and volunteers.
Summary of responsibilities
• Drive strategic planning, provide leadership and oversee delivery of results.
• Approve business plans and budgets, agree targets, and monitor performance.
• Ensure board members have required skills through appropriate recruitment, induction and development processes.
• Ensure effective audits and approve annual accounts.
• Support the CEO and ensure good management.
• Ensure productive relationships are maintained.
• Ensure a high standard of corporate governance and behaviour.
• Be clear about the most significant strategic risks ensure mitigation steps are in place.
• Empathy with the aims of the organisation, its values and behaviours.
Appointment term: A minimum term of three years, with the possibility of two consecutive terms, so six years in total.
Time commitment: Quarterly Board meetings, c.2h per meeting, plus preparation.
Preferred background, knowledge and experience: A qualified medical professional with expertise in human medicine and a strong interest in multi-species medicine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced audio visual and lighting designer to develop and deliver an integrated technical experience across the audio-visual production elements of the conference.
This is a strategic and delivery-focused role, requiring technical understanding and a user-first mindset to ensure all delegates, in-person and online, enjoy a seamless, inclusive, and inspiring experience at the 44th World Scout Conference in 2027, which will take place at Olympia from Monday 29th November to Friday 3rd December (with 2 days set-up and 1 day de-rig either side).
With around 1600 delegates expected from across the globe, this high-profile international gathering demands a seamless, accessible, and engaging hybrid experience that embodies the values of World Scouting while using the best of modern event technology.
This is a key role in our team, combining technical production design with strategic thinking around user experience and accessibility, across both physical and digital platforms.
Please note, while this is a volunteer role, there will be some associated personal cost during the conference period for example, for transport and accommodation.
Key tasks
- Design all audio-visual elements of the conference: main plenary sessions, breakouts, social spaces, and interactive zones.
- Oversee stage projection, relay displays, camera systems, and live streaming.
- Coordinate with AV providers, venue teams, and show producers to ensure high-quality delivery of presentations, panels, ceremonies, and remote contributions.
- Contribute to the smooth integration of interpretation and captioning technologies.
- Collaborate with our Sound Designer, AV suppliers and venue technical teams to design and deliver sound, lighting, projection, display, and staging systems suitable for Olympia National Hall’s scale and acoustics.
- Oversee the technical setup for high-quality streaming and recording of plenary sessions and key breakouts.
- Design and coordinate appropriate lighting for the main stage and special areas, ensuring both functional visibility and visual impact for key moments (e.g., ceremonies, keynote addresses).
- Work with suppliers to negotiate packages that offer excellent value for money, while maintaining quality and variety.
- Identify opportunities to streamline services or combine resources with other operational areas to stay within financial parameters.
- Work with content producers, technical leads, stage managers, interpretation and translation coordinators and the wider technical support team to ensure smooth show delivery.
We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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AHO Head of Fundraising (unpaid, Volunteer role)
Responsibilities and Duties
The Volunteer Head of Fundraising assists the Director of Fundraising in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-year funding strategy that encompasses diverse income streams, working collaboratively with senior leadership to coordinate efforts and maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline.
The Volunteer Grants Head assists the Director of Fundraising to:
- Develop and drive a multi-year fundraising strategy to support the organisation's growth ambitions. To include a mix of both existing and new income streams and the resources needed to reach the goals.
- Work with the CEO, Director of Fundraising, and Grant Managers to implement the strategy in a coordinated and effective way.
- Create and maintain the fundraising pipeline, keeping it up to date in the CRM, in collaboration with other Volunteers and staff members.
- Lead on fortnightly Business Development meetings to keep everyone aligned and updated.
- Lead the development of new income streams, including government procurement opportunities and individual donations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment between income generation and programme delivery.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish and leverage networks and opportunities.
Essential Skills, knowledge, and behaviours:
- Proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies at a senior level.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple income streams.
- Experience managing multiple income streams, including statutory income, individual, corporate, and grant fundraising
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including bid writing and donor presentations
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, innovative, and resilient approach
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and best practice in supporter stewardship
Please note that this is an unpaid role. Don't apply if you plan to negotiate a pay or deal. Volunteering allows people to give their time for free to society while gaining the experience they need when applying for future paid jobs.
For the full role description and other volunteer opportunities, please visit our website.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application. CV without a cover letter will not be processed.
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Filling Good is a community-led sustainable retail community benefit society on a mission to reduce waste, promote ethical consumption, and support local, eco-conscious producers. Based in Maidenhead, we are passionate about empowering our members and customers to live more sustainably. As a co-operative, we are owned and governed by our members and guided by values of fairness, transparency, and social impact.
We are looking for volunteer retail assistants to help run the shop. The shifts are from 9.45 am until 1.45 pm or 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm and we are open Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 5 (and on Sundays but shorter hours). You will be serving customers, refilling food dispensers, receiving and processing deliveries, liaising with other volunteers and helping make Maidenhead residents follow a more sustainable lifestyle.
Volunteering in the shop will entitle you to a discount on your shopping and you will meet lots of other environmentally friendly, lovely people.
Feel free to pop in for an informal chat or if you have any other questions
As a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, our mission is to reduce waste, promote ethical consumption & support local, eco-conscious producers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you committed to delivering high quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?
As a County Clinical Lead of the North Yorkshire & Teesside area, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.
St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.
We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county
The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice
Ensure clinical practice standards are upheld - Support for the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. - Oversee clinical operations and community delivery. - Conduct regular audits to monitor and assure the quality of clinical activities. - Ensure clinical leadership, advice, and support are readily available to the County Commissioner and colleagues. - Provide oversight and scrutiny of all clinical activities within the County. - Facilitate clinical coordination across the County.
This role will provide the County Commissioner, the wider County Council team and your Community Networks, with quality, evidence-based advice, guidance, and support in the day-to-day delivery of clinical care in your county, working with local colleagues across all disciplines.
Closing date for this vacancy is the 10th October 2025
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
- Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
- Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
- Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in Sussex
As a Volunteer in Sussex your role will include:
- Dealing with victims of Multi crime including; Assault, Burglary, Neighbourhood disputes
- Supporting and empowering victims and witnesses of crime
- Liaising with the Police, courts, housing trust and other partner agencies
What do we ask of you?
In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
- Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
- Undertake an enhanced DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
- Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
- Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
- All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
- VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney is a local and impactful homelessness charity which provides, for up to 52 people (companions) who have been homeless and experienced the trauma this can cause, with a home, meaningful employment and subsequently the ability to make equitable life choices and take action towards living authentic, settled, healthy and fulfilling lives in the wider community.
We are one of 29 Emmaus Communities across the U.K. which form part of Emmaus UK, which is a federated charity and in turn part of the wider Emmaus International Movement.
Our current Chair of Trustees is due to come to the end of their term in the middle of next year and we are looking to appoint a Chair (Designate) to takeover and lead the delivery of our ambitious strategic plan.
We are committed to diversity and equality and are a secular organisation and warmly encourage applications from all faiths, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. Above all we are currently looking for applicants who are passionate about helping and developing others and would warmly welcome people with lived experience of homelessness. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise:
- P.R., fundraising and building effective partnerships.
- Social housing and benefits.
- Leading customer facing enterprises.
- Managing social care, support and mental health services.
Your primary role will be to provide sound governance to our charity and working with the Board of Trustees, C.E.O., committed management team and companion representatives, set its strategic direction and oversee its delivery, whilst ensuring adherence with its charitable objectives, purpose, values and governing documents.
In return you will get the satisfaction of seeing and helping people develop their ambitions, increase their self-esteem and make a positive contribution to the wider society. You will also gain valuable experience in charity governance and strategic leadership together with opportunities for personal and professional development
Full induction training will be provided, together with reasonable travel expenses.
We are located in the tranquil South Norfolk countryside and any in-person meetings that are required will normally be held at our Ditchingham site.
The time commitment is approximately 10-12 hours per month, including attendance at meetings.
We are looking to involve Family Engagement Volunteers to support the delivery of family engagement activities and workshops at the National Maritime Museum. This includes encouraging families to participate fully in sessions, supporting practitioners with set up and pack down, and delivering object handling experiences in galleries to bring the collection to life.
Reporting to:
Family Programmes Facilitator and Engagement Programmes Coordinator
This opportunity will include:
- Supporting the delivery of family workshops, drop-in sessions, and festivals
- Helping to prepare and tidy materials and resources before and after sessions
- Engaging families in the galleries by leading or supporting object handling activities
- Offering a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors during activities through playful and child led approach, ensuring everyone feels included and valued
This opportunity offers you the chance to:
- Develop skills and confidence in working with children, young people, and families
- Gain experience in object handling and family engagement in a national museum
- Contribute to creating inclusive and welcoming experiences for all families, including LGBTQ+, SEND and foster and adoptive families
What we’re looking for in you:
- Friendly, approachable, and confident interacting with families of all ages
- Open-minded, welcoming, and supportive of the diversity of our visitors
- An interest in history, heritage, museums, or working with families (previous experience not required)
- Reliability, willingness to work as part of a team and join in
- Flexibility to assist with a variety of tasks, from practical set up to direct visitor engagement
Time Commitment:
10.30am -4.30pm on weekends during term time and 10.30am -4.30pm Monday-Sunday during half terms and school holidays.
Induction training will take place in person at the National Maritime Museum on Thursday 9th October.
Volunteers are asked to commit to 3 months initially.
What we offer our volunteers:
- Access to museum staff and expertise, and gaining knowledge and skills in a national museum
- Being part of a friendly, diverse team of staff and volunteers
- The opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of a national museum
- Travel and refreshments can be reimbursed up to a limit of £15 per return journey (conditions apply and please note we are unable to provide parking facilities)
- Complimentary tickets and free entry to all our sites
- Discounts in our shops and restaurants
- Social events with other volunteers and staff
- Training and induction provided
How to apply:
Please fill in an application form by 17.00 on Friday 26 September 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview over the phone on Thursday 2 October, followed by an induction day at the National Maritime Museum on Thursday 9 October.
Please note, we can only take on volunteers who are 18+.
Discover amazing stories of the Sea, Space, History and Creativity




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run our retail shops, raising money for vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail shops are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. Stock Room Volunteers sort and manage donated items in-store. Your role will be key in organising stock into the differing departments ready for delivery to the shop floor, ensuring our stores are always filled with quality stock.
It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you
Stock Room Volunteers sort and manage donated items in-store. Your role will be key in organising stock into the differing departments ready for delivery to the shop floor, ensuring our stores are always filled with quality stock.
What you will be doing
- Sorting donated items for distribution onto the shop floor
- Volunteering alongside a team of people involved with the management of donated stock
- Steaming and cleaning donated items
- Delivering stock as required to the shop floor
- Ensuring the store and back area remains clean and tidy
- Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
- Ensure all security procedures are adhered to
The skills you need
- Friendly and helpful
- Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
- Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and use your initiative
- You will be happy to rumage and sort items and have an eye for which items may not be appropriate for the shop but may need to be ragged
- Good listening skills
What's in it for you
- Volunteer in a fast paced and diverse environment
- Have fun and meet new people
- Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
- Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
- Learning and development opportunities
- Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Location:
Unit 8, White Lion Retail Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4WL, United Kingdom
Minimum age: 14 years
Please note: we only accept applications from those residing in the UK
Volunteer Trustee English Language Teaching Experience – International House London
Job Description
Trustee - International House London (English Language Teaching (ELT) background preferred)
International House Trust Ltd (trading as International House London, IH London), a registered UK charity is seeking passionate and dedicated new Trustee to join their Board and help drive the mission of delivering high-quality language and communication training that unlocks human potential. As a global leader in language teaching, teacher training, and trainer development, IH London is committed to creating meaningful change in the world by fostering effective communication.
We are particularly committed to creating an inclusive environment and are actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our Board truly reflects the communities we serve. Your unique perspective and expertise will help us expand our impact and create lasting change.
Vision: Do you want to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organization that brings people together and acts as a force for positive change? If so, we want to hear from you!
Specific Expertise: We are actively seeking for candidates with specific expertise and experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) to offer strategic oversight on language training programs.
Location: Remote
Report to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Time commitment: Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (normally remote), ad hoc issues etc.
Remuneration: This is an unpaid voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Responsibilities: As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future direction of IH London.
Key responsibilities include:
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Contributing to the strategic and long-term direction of IH London
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Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and aligning resources with objectives
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Protecting and promoting the reputation of IH London and acting in the best interests of the charity
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Ensuring financial stability, sustainability, and effective risk management
Person Specification:
We are looking for candidates who can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide oversight at a senior level to join our strong and committed Trustee Board including:
Essential
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A strong track record in education, with clear evidence of career progression including teaching experience and holding a senior position of responsibility.
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Proven leadership skills. You will display a record of leadership and a proven track record of working at strategic and senior levels, with an ability to provide sound governance and oversight alongside objective, independent judgment.
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Communication skills. Demonstrable effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to influence others and to advocate on behalf of IH London.
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Strategic thinking ability. You will demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex concepts and actively contribute to the strategic direction setting of IH London, both over the long and short term.
Desirable
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Extensive experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), both in the UK and internationally.
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Demonstrated engagement with wider industry bodies and professional networks.
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A history of sharing expertise and knowledge with colleagues and peers.
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Experience of working within a commercial education environment.
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Awareness of recent developments and innovations in learning technologies.
Application process
If you are interested in joining the Board of one of the world’s most respected English Language educational brands, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills can contribute to our success.
Applications should be sent by 5pm 16 October 2025
The selection process for shortlisted candidates will include an online conversation with the Chief Executive and a meeting with a group of Trustees.
Applications should be sent by 5pm 16 October 2025
The selection process for shortlisted candidates will include an online conversation with the Chief Executive and a meeting with a group of Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.