Digital Communications Volunteer Volunteer Roles in London

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Richmond and Kingston Group. As our Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know they have a local MS Society group to turn to.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your writing skills, and gain an experience of communicating across a range of digital channels. 

Time commitment

We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.

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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Newington Green Alliance (NGA) is a small charity focused on building community and connection across differences and divisions in the area Hackney and Islington, London.

A key part of NGA's work involves building connections with groups and individuals who live or work in the area. We want these people to help to focus NGA on the areas of greatest need and to work in the ways that best benefit the community.

This role involves outreach to a wide range of people and also includes connecting people with NGA as 'members.' NGA is membership-based. Interested people are welcome to join as members and then - as members - are invited to guide the organisation and empowered to elect trustees to lead the organisation. The members must especially be kept informed about and engaged with NGA's activities and directions.

This role involves outreach and engagement in the community including invitations to become NGA members. It includes preparation of informational content, digital communication, in-person communication, and strategic planning.

Role title: Volunteer Social Media & Communication assistant

Responsible to: Rainbow Mind Co-Director

Hours: Available 0.5-1 day per week flexible

Location: Online/virtual

We are looking for volunteers to help monitor and create social media content for Rainbow MIND as well as helping to assist with communications. 

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

The closing date is by 20 November 2023, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

As a Digital Arts and Film Volunteer you will be facilitating photography, film and editing sessions with groups of clients guided by St Mungo’s values. We believe that everyone has strengths, and you need to be able to facilitate sessions in a way that are inclusive and empowering. The ability to encourage and support homeless clients with no previous photography or film-making experience is more important than advanced technical skills.

Volunteers must meet the following criteria:  • Experience of, or an interest in, leading Photography, film-making and editing sessions. • Confidence in leading a group with staff present and the ability to encourage clients to take part who may have no previous experience with Photography or Film • Basic Knowledge of Photoshop/Premiere or other editing software packages  • Have good communication skills with a friendly and calm manner. • Understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Ability to work with people who may have offending behaviour, substance use and/or mental health, with sensitivity and respect. We particularly welcome applicants with experience of using and moving on from support services. • Willingness to attend training to develop you in your volunteer role. 

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS NEEDED!

IHF is currently seeking pro- bono Graphic Design Firms and Individual At-Home Volunteers for our Graphic Design Team. 

Overview

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an International Non- profit, founded in 2001. For over twenty years we have been globally successful in our two fold mission:  (1) To educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. Ihf believe the happiness of our world's children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our world's happiness tomorrow. —(2) To educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless. 

IHF strives to offer children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing these leadership skills. 

IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our amazing volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love. 

GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRMS and INDIVIDUALS will collaborate directly with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. IHF materials are marketed towards multiple geographies, both locally in the communities we work with and on a global platform. 

An At-Home volunteer in this position will:

- Assist our Media Team in visual editing of content for social media platforms or website design. 

- Develop materials for our Fundraising Team such as posters, flyers, infographics etc.

- Create original volunteer recruitment campaign materials

IHF will provide all the necessary background and support for you to be successful in this position.

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- Deep empathy for impoverished children and their communities

- A commitment to our Core Values

Video editing experience (specifically Adobe Premiere Pro) is a plus though not required. 

In addition to making a notable difference in the lives of the children we serve, you will also be joining a global network of IHF volunteers and enhancing your graphics CV with practical experience working with an international organization encompassing many cultures and norms. 

-Eligibility 

IHF is looking for individuals who can commit to a minimum 2-4 hours per month with a passion for visual communication and ‘out of the box’ creativity.

At-Home Volunteers accepted to this position will also have: 

- Experience with Canvas, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is helpful.

- Confidence using the English language (both spoken and written)

- Proficiency volunteer-application-form/ 

QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Video Editor who would love to support a community organisation undertake an international martial arts tournament and Brazilian Cultural Festival Project related work. The role is to start ASAP and finish mid – late November.

QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.

 The objective of the role is to:

• Work on highlights videos from events, workshops, and classes, promo videos, mini-documentaries, and micro shorts.
• Videos will be about Capoeira, martial arts, sports, and fitness, and an interest in any or all of these things is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in creating videos for social media, particularly for Instagram and TikTok, are also desirable.

This role is fully remote.

 Skills and attributes:

· Demonstrate experience with Adobe Premier

· Demonstrate some experience with Final Cut (not essential, but an advantage)

· Demonstrate some video production experience 

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

· Focused, organized and able to prioritize and execute tasks independently 

· Passion in martial arts is preferable, although not a must.

• Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments 
• Be a strong team player
• Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time-management skills

· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering form pre–event to post–event period)

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We are on a mission to move fashion-lovers from over consumption to smarter consumption. As it stands a single handbag produces 57.2kg in Co2 with majority fast fashion handbag ending up in landfill and designer handbags 800% less likely to be thrown away we wanted to create an ecosystem where consumers can enjoy durable, quality and power brands with less detrimental impact on the environment. Furthermore, the reason for the rise in counterfeit handbags is because of the inaccessibility.

We are on a mission to combat counterfeit handbags by building a circular platform where consumers can purchase, hire and sell authenticated luxury handbags powered by Digital Passports. Our circular model allowed consumers to maximise their usage of designer handbag and encourages users to share their handbags amongst themselves. Our Digital Passport will include photos of the handbag (which users upload after each rental), verified descriptions of supply chain and ownership, any repair or modifications performed on the handbag, authenticity-checker and valuation of the handbag.

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• Manage LinkedIn page and grow following

  Liaise with event platforms or PR outlets on speaking/interview opportunities

• Volunteer 6-8 hours per week remotely

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

Join a group of designers who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. Our next team member will be an excellent communicator who is passionate about producing captivating imagery that work in both real-world and digital spaces.

Responsibilities
Create and implement attention-grabbing advertising across digital platforms.
Work well with collaborators in our creative and marketing teams.
Help develop strategies for building our brand.

Requirements
Good communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
Creative, Self-starter, Dedicated and willing to learn. 
Familiarity with design software and technologies (Photoshop, Adobe Suite and others)

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.

Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and open a pathway to employment for people who have asylum here. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for the catering industry. As a small charity it is important to share information and updates through our communications and social media content, to help us fundraise and grow. We are looking for someone to assist us with updating our website including the online shop, events page and blog. The website is a key part of Plateful Café, raising awareness about the barriers to work for refugees as well as helping to share our delicious products with a broad network. By joining the team you’ll be able to put your marketing and website design skills to great use, ensuring more refugees in South-East London can share delicious food.

Duties will include:

• Keeping the website up to date, including the online shop, events page and blog
• Identifying potential content and opportunities
• Adding ideas to the content planner
• Producing analytics on a monthly basis
• Attendance at monthly web  team catch-ups virtually/phone 
• ad-hoc attendance at events and markets

Requirements:

• Photo editing skills
• Experience with using Wordpress and Woocommerce
• Marketing / communications experience
• Able to create interesting and engaging content
• An interest in supporting refugees and contributing to the work of Plateful Café
• Good time management skills
• Good team player

Desirable:

• SEO knowledge
• Experience of working with refugees, people seeking asylum, vulnerable groups or lived experience
• Lives in South-East London

What Will You Gain?

• Experience and insight into working with a charity and our community and play a key part in ensuring Plateful Cafe achieves its goals.
• Develop your writing, editing and website skills
• Access training opportunities available to Plateful Cafe volunteers
• Regular support with undertaking your role

Can children’s toys promote sustainability, while teaching kids about the diversity of the world’s climates and cultures? Today 90% of toys are made from single-use plastic, which takes centuries to biodegrade and often ends up in landfills and waterways. Many of these toy products are manufactured by underpaid workers, some of which are children themselves. This business model is not only unsustainable, it is adding to the global social and environmental challenges we face today.

House 4 House construction kits teach children about sustainable building practices from around the world through open-ended play. Each set is made in Portugal from bio-based, locally sourced materials, from the building blocks to the packaging. Our sets have been co-created with kids themselves through a series of ‘playshops’. We are committed to sharing a third of the profit from the sale of House 4 House sets to support families around the world to upgrade their own homes, making a meaningful impact on communities. So far, we have supported 15 projects across 7 different countries.MARKETING

• Help us create and run a digital marketing campaign for House 4 House Tropical. You will use content marketing to attract customers, publish information about the product in different media and reach out to outlets that want to write about us.

• Volunteer 3-4 hours per week remotely

We are Sunshine, a brand new start-up community charity looking for VOLUNTEERS to join our brand new charity and help us make a positive difference to peoples lives.

Join Sunshine as our Volunteer Website Designer (Volunteer Role)

Are you a creative and skilled website designer with a passion for creating engaging online platforms? Sunshine, our dynamic grassroots community charity, is searching for an enthusiastic Volunteer Website Designer to play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our website.

About Sunshine:

Sunshine is committed to bringing people together through community-based activities, events, and projects. In response to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the UK’s cost of living crisis, we’re dedicated to fostering connections, community spirit, and transforming lives.

Why Volunteer as Website Designer?

• Creative Outlet: Showcase your talent and flair in designing a user-friendly and attractive website.
• Skill Development: Enhance your web design and development skills in a vibrant, community-focused setting.
• Joyful Impact: Witness the direct impact of your website design on community engagement and awareness.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Website Design: Create and update the layout, graphics, and content of our website using WordPress or other web design tools.
• Website Maintenance: Ensure the functionality, security, and performance of our website, resolving any issues or bugs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align website design with Sunshine’s mission and branding.

What We’re Looking For:

• Web Design Wizards: Individuals with a knack for creating and maintaining websites using WordPress or other web design tools.
• Creative Minds: Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Team Players: Collaborative individuals who thrive in a dynamic, community-centric environment.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to contribute your skills in web design and to empower our community initiatives, send your portfolio and a brief cover letter outlining your interest to us.

Join us at Sunshine, where your key skills and experience in web design can brighten lives!

You will be accountable for our IT systems and will provide support to our volunteers when it comes to IT and digital technology.  

Students4Students is a member led educational charity that has been operating for seven years.

As with any modern organisation, our success is tied to our ability to make efficient use of IT and digital technologies. IT underpins our recruitment processes, how we monitor and evaluate our services, and how we keep track of our finances.

We  therefore spend a large amount of volunteer time on IT issues and digital support for our primarily student volunteers. Our volunteers are spread across the country and so having a strong online system and an effective way to solve any IT queries is essential. 

We are looking for somebody to help us with our IT and online running of the organisation. Particularly we are looking for somebody who can effectively solve any digital issues, as well as helping us to develop our use of IT to make our volunteering as effective, stream-lined and secure as it can be.

Responsibilities and duties 

The post-holder will be responsible for: 

• Responding to volunteer queries and problems around their Microsoft accounts and use of other online accounts and systems 

• Overseeing our internal IT and aiding in developing how we can use IT and digital technologies  in the most effective way 

Key requirements 

i. Experience with IT system administration and navigating IT  

ii. A very strong understanding of how to administer Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and other essential Microsoft 365 applications. 

iii. Excellent communication skills 

Optional requirements 

i. Experience working in a non-profit setting 

ii. Experience working in an educational setting 

iii. An understanding of how to effectively structure a cloud based data warehouse 

About Us

Penificent is a startup social enterprise addressing issues faced by young people through comic books, Animations, workshops and positive merchandising. We have successfully published a series of comics focussing on life lessons such as honesty and the dangers of social media. Our newest project, 'Knife Boy'   was released in 2019 and was inspired by real events that happened close to our local areas, and the current comic series is about Mental health. We want to connect with young people, using characters of different ethnic backgrounds but not solely limited to minorities. We are passionate about tackling Knife crime, Mental health and many various youth issues but in a fresh new way.

Looking for a  Sales executive looking to drive a new existing new comic  product? 

Our Company  is looking to hire a Volunteer Sales Executive to support a growing Social enterprise.

Are you a confident sales person with time on your hands and the ability to close sales? All you’ll need is desire to connect to decision makers.

Responsibilities

- Contacting new clients.

- Have leads passed to you from our team to follow up on.

- Generating new leads with your own market research and connections.

- Managing current and existing Accounts

- Upsell/cross sell and influence decision makers.

- Work with the Head of Sales 

 

Essential Requirements  :

- Someone who has a very driven and motivated personality.

- Stakeholder Management

- Communication skills both written and verbal must be excellent.

- Confident

- Resilient

- Able to overcome objections

- Teamwork skills

Desired Requirement 

- Sales experience 

- Account management experience

Who are we?

CPRE London is a charity that fights to protect London’s green spaces. By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. You’ll make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

What are we looking for?

Can you help us raise our profile with the London media and wider stakeholders? As a comms and PR volunteer you’ll promote our charity and increase support by reaching new audiences. You’ll also join in with national campaigns. We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some previous public relations experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. You will work with our content, social media and website volunteer team.

The skills you need

• An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
• Experience of writing engaging content for publication and the web
• Good interpersonal skills and previous experience of building relationships with local media
• Ability to use your initiative and a collaborative approach
• Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them
• Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, with occasional attendance at meetings

What you will be doing

• Promoting our charity, including our events and campaigns
• Being a point of contact for media, PR and marketing enquiries
• Maintaining key fact sheets
• Writing articles, press releases, editorials and other media related copy
• Building relationships with local media including newspapers, magazines, radio, tv and online outlets
• Liaising with the press team at national CPRE

Time requirement

3-5 hours a week, mostly home-based

What's in it for you?

• Use your skills to help our charity and make a positive difference to London’s green spaces
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We will support you in your role and provide you with relevant training
• We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
• Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
• The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction run by CPRE’s national office
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expense