Environment volunteer roles
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Do you love the natural world and want to share it with others? Are you keen to share new ways for people to engage with nature?
Cameron's Cottage is a outdoor nature education centre for children and young people, based at RSPB Franchises Lodge on the edge of the New Forest. The Cottage has capacity to sleep up to 19, and welcomes both day visiting groups and those coming for a residential stay. RSPB staff lead the groups in a range of different activities, including nature walks, team building games, wildlife surveys, conservation tasks, mindfulness walks and so much more!
We are looking for someone in Dorset/Hampshire/Wiltshire area interested in helping us shout about Cameron's Cottage, share how young people can connect with nature and encourage young people to visit Cameron's Cottage .
What might this look like?
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Attending fairs or shows alongside/on behalf of the Cameron's Cottage team
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Using your social media platform and Cameron's Cottage social media pages to be a visible advocate for Cameron's Cottage to boost interaction by young people
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Share ways of how young people can get connected into their local green space, and create content or resources to facilitate this.
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Help the Cameron's Cottage team improve their offer, particularly activities, to be more inclusive and interesting to young people.
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in any other innovative ideas to help Cameron's Cottage meet its targets to connect a diverse range of young people with nature
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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About Croydon Community Energy (CCE)
Croydon Community Energy is the only community energy organisation in Croydon, combining grassroots climate action with real-world renewable power projects. Since launching in 2021, we’ve built a passionate volunteer-led team and are in the process of our first major initiative: installing rooftop solar across three community sites. In early 2025, we successfully raised over £120,000 in community investment in just eight weeks — a huge vote of confidence in our mission to cut carbon, lower energy bills, and empower local people. As a Community Benefit Society, everything we do is rooted in social impact, from delivering free energy advice to creating hands-on opportunities for residents to lead the energy transition.
Job Purpose
As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for monitoring the finances of our community energy group (which is a Community Benefit Society regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority), providing accurate financial forecasting, and ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of our community energy projects. This voluntary position is ideal for someone with financial qualifications and a passion for renewable energy who wants to make a meaningful impact on the transition to clean energy within our community. This role has the aim to establish a sub-group of volunteers to help manage the work, and you will be supported by the Board of Directors and CEO.
The below are example responsibilities you might be undertaking.
Responsibilities
Financial Management
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Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure effective management of the organisation's financial resources.
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Monitor the financial health of the community energy group, regularly reviewing income, expenses, and cash flow.
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Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including budgets, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
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Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for improvement.
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Collaborate with the executive team to develop long-term financial strategies and goals aligned with the organisation's mission.
Financial Planning and Forecasting
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Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to gather relevant data and assumptions.
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Monitor budgetary performance throughout the year, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures as necessary.
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Provide financial projections and scenarios to support decision-making processes related to project funding and resource allocation.
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Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of potential changes in project plans, market conditions, or funding sources.
Grant Management and Reporting
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Research and identify potential grant opportunities to support community energy projects.
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Prepare grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and requirements, with the support of the Board and other volunteers.
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Manage the financial aspects of grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with grant terms.
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Generate accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting project progress and financial performance.
Financial Governance and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
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Coordinate with external auditors or accountants to facilitate annual audits or reviews.
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Maintain appropriate internal controls and procedures to safeguard the organisation's financial assets.
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Provide guidance and support to the board of directors and executive team on financial matters.
Qualifications
Even if you don’t feel you meet 100% of the requirements, please don’t be deterred from applying - we would still love to hear why you’re the right person for the role!
Essential
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and record-keeping.
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Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
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A high level of integrity and a commitment to ethical financial practices.
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Passion for renewable energy and a strong desire to contribute to community-based initiatives.
Desirable
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Professional financial qualifications such as a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field are preferred.
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Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
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Familiarity with nonprofit financial management practices and compliance requirements.
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Proficiency in financial software and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
By joining CCE as a voluntary Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial viability and success of our renewable energy projects. Help us drive sustainable change and create a greener future for our community.
Terms and Conditions
Length of contract: 12 months (until next AGM)
Salary: Voluntary, expenses covered inline with our expenses policy
Hours/days: Approximately 15 hours per month
Place of work: Remote, with occasional face-to-face meetings in Croydon
Upon taking the position, you will be required to sign a Director’s agreement including a commitment to attend monthly Board meetings and monthly wider volunteer meetings (giving reasonable notice if you can’t), and the agreement to log time spent on CCE activities.
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.



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The Guildford Institute is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to serve as Chair of its Board of Trustees. This important role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a charity that has been a pivotal part of the community for over 130 years.
Based in our beautiful Grade II listed building since 1892, we provide the local community with accessible cultural education and opportunities to build meaningful connections with others.
We’re seeking a distinguished leader with the following qualities:
• Leadership & Governance
• Passion for the Arts, Education & Community
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Play a vital role in guiding The Guildford Institute to continue to grow, secure its longevity and thrive.
Additional Documents:
Please read our Candidate Brief to find out more about us and the role of the Chair.
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About Us
Frank Parkinson was a pioneering electrical engineer, notable for the early development of electric lighting and motors. He and his brother established a company in their hometown of Guiseley, West Yorkshire, which prospered and became Crompton Parkinson. When he died in 1946, Frank left a large part of his considerable fortune to establish the Trust, and we focus on the following:
- Providing inclusive, low-cost accommodation to older adults (and others by exception) registered as living in the wards of Leeds and Bradford who are experiencing socio-economic deprivation and/or adverse consequences of increased costs of living.
- Investing in the local community to help address the wider determinants of health and wellbeing.
- Providing educational opportunities for the local population in the fields of information technology and engineering through working with partner organisations (e.g. voluntary and community social enterprises, higher education institutions).
Under the wider objectives of the Trust, we also make grants to other registered charities within the Guiseley area, where their aims align with ours. For example, we have provided ongoing support to a local charity catering for the needs of older adults with living disabilities by funding the purchase of a minibus. This facility has enabled them to go shopping and access other local amenities.
Background to the roles
The Board of the Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust currently comprises five Trustees including the Chair. We recognise the need to enhance the Board and welcome new Trustees who will bring energy and a range of knowledge and skills to support our important work. We are seeking motivated people who live locally or in the surrounding areas and who share our commitment to honour Frank Parkinson’s legacy by providing housing for older people and supporting local charities.
We’re looking for one or more trustees with a finance background as well as someone with a legal background, possibly in property law. Applications would also be welcome from people interested in our work who bring other skills and experience, for example, social housing, property, charity governance, or older people.
Main Responsibilities
Finance Trustees(s)
The role of the Finance Trustee(s) is to oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts, and financial statements as well as the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the board. In addition, ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and liaise with the Operations Manager about financial matters.
Legal Trustee (property)
This role will provide expert legal advice on property-related matters, including leases, compliance, and risk management. You will support the strategic oversight of our property portfolio, ensuring legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with charitable objectives.
General Trustees
These roles will support our work by bringing professional skills and experience from other areas such as social care, work with older people, buildings and property, and charity governance. You will support our work, ensuring we deliver on our strategy and are providing the best, most appropriate care to our residents. Trustees are valued ‘critical friends’ and your input will be invaluable.
Person Specification
Finance Trustee
- A recognised financial qualification
- The ability to take a strategic approach to financial planning and oversight and to help non-financial colleagues understand these
- Analytical ability and good independent judgement
Legal Trustee (property)
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including charity and company law
- Supporting governance processes related to property and estates
- Contributing to board-level discussions on risk, sustainability, and legal frameworks
General Trustees
- Analytical ability and good independent judgement
- The ability to think strategically and understand the importance of The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust’s role
- The ability to work effectively as a team member and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop
Diversity
Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the under-representation of some groups of people on boards and in leadership teams.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting the Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter both in Word doc. format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee, and why with the Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust
- How can you contribute to the Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust as a Trustee? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the role description and person specification, if applicable.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 June with shortlisting interviews taking place as applications are received. The interviews with the Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust will take place on Thursday 17 July.
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Background
First Step is a Charity based in the London Borough of Havering, working with families of children with special needs and/or disabilities. For more than 35 years, we have supported in excess of 1,500 families and their children.
Families are referred or self-refer to us at a moment of crisis or uncertainty, normally pre-diagnosis, where they have concerns about their child. We provide a range of family-centric services tailored to each family’s and child’s needs.
During our history we’ve had highs and lows, including overcoming a challenging time following the withdrawal of funding from the Local Authority in 2017 as part of their own austerity cuts. Despite this, we’ve managed to sustain the charity through increased fundraising.
Our current Board has more than 80 years of experience, and over the next couple of years we’re looking to add some new and dynamic Trustees to strengthen the team and bring refreshed critical and creative thinking to our Charity.
The Chair of Trustees Role
Our Chair is looking to stand down after 10 fulfilling years, and we are looking for a new Chair to work with our Board and CEO to further strengthen our organisation long into the future.
The new Chair should be ambitious for our Charity and have the vision and energy to help it extend its reach and impact, along with being an experienced leader who has empathy for our families, and lives our values.
They will need to have the ability to lead from the front in a collaborative style that builds consensus amongst the board, so we can meet the challenges ahead.
First Step are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities.
For further information or an informal conversation please contact Mark Halls, CEO.
Supporting families of babies and young children with special needs and/or disabilities
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chair of the Board to lead the next chapter of our growth.
We have a clear mission: the prevention or relief of poverty in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock in particular, but not exclusively, by providing emergency food supplies and financial support to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to relieve poverty.
Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
Our strategy is not to stand still, but to increase our reach and impact, and we require a Chair that shares our ambitions and will help drive a clear strategy forwards with the Trustees, working closely with the Foodbank Director.
What are we looking for?
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A Chair with knowledge of and commitment to tackling and relieving poverty.
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Experience in leadership, governance, and board-level roles (charity or voluntary sector preferred).
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unite people.
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An understanding of the challenges faced by small charities and grassroots organisations.
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A strategic thinker with sound judgment and an inclusive leadership style.
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An understanding of safeguarding, equality, and community engagement principles.
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Experience of financial management and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.
At Letchworth Foodbank, we champion diversity. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.
#Chair #Leadership #Endfoodpoverty
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An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work to support the Restoring Bartonsham Meadows’ Project a national Lottery Heritage Funded project run by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Training will be provided in many aspects of reserve management and community engagement and can include the gaining of qualifications in relevant skills according to the candidate’s background.
For maximum benefit to both the trainee and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, a consistent commitment to the programme is expected, and the trainee is required to adhere to the terms in the Trust’s volunteer policy as applicable.
Term: 6 months Placement 3 days a week Ideally Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
This is not a salaried role however there is a budget of £1600 for training and expenses, of which at least half will be available for training and is based on the relevant applicants needs for externally accredited training. Reasonable expenses are paid which include travel expenses to work.
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Ganddee
The app to find second-hand shops, car boot sales, flea markets and pop-ups.
We're fixing the climate crisis by addressing the underlying consumption crisis. Our mission is to help people shop local and 2nd-hand.
We're the marketplace connecting shoppers to 2nd-hand shops and thrifting events in the UK.
Content Creator
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Ganddee is the UK's discovery platform connecting shoppers to local second-hand shops, car boot sales, flea markets and thrifting events - think 'google maps for thrifting'.
We're building the UK's biggest thrifting community. To that end, we're looking for volunteers who share our love for thrifting and circularity.
Even if everyone works from home/remote in our team, living in the UK is a requirement for this opportunity. (If you live somewhere else and love what we do, we're happy to chat to see how you can join the team and help out!)
The time commitment and "duration of the role" aren't set in stone! Happy to chat and see what works for you if you're excited by this opportunity!
The role entails:
Creating content for our Tiktok You're perfect for the role if you love (and often go) thrifting to charity shops, vintage shops, car boot sales etc.
We're not looking for someone with a big following base or "professional influencer skills". But, you should be comfortable in front of a camera, and willing to share your thrifting adventures with our community of thrifters! :)
We love authentic content of people sharing their thrift hauls, speaking in front of the camera etc.
Keen to chat if you love what we do and want to be part of the journey
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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Role purpose:
To contribute to the board’s role by...
- Acting in the best interest of Hospiscare and its beneficiaries
- Acting as an ambassador and spokesperson for the charity.
- Providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining desired outcomes, setting targets, and evaluating performance against targets
- Working closely with the Executive Team, whilst retaining independent oversight of activities
- Holding the Executive Team to account
- Ensuring that Hospiscare complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensuring that Hospiscare pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
- Ensuring that resources are used exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, charitable purposes, long-term financial viability, and the safeguarding of assets.
Role details:
Time commitment/location:
Trustees will be expected to attend four board meetings, circa four
committee meetings and one to two away days a year and be fully
prepared for these meetings. These meetings start at 4pm on a
Tuesday and are held at Searle House in Exeter. We also have sub-
committees and trustees are encouraged to join where their
skills/experience will had specific value.
Trustees are expected to travel within the area served by
Hospiscare and occasionally out of area.
Term:
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term and may serve a
maximum of three terms.
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The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is about making everyday things in life more affordable for people in low income households. We do this through a membership scheme that offers regular provisions such as food and toiletries.
People apply for membership through our community hubs. Hubs are projects that are already doing great work in the community throughout the Northeast. TBBT requires volunteers at our warehouse in Chilton to collect food from our suppliers.
We get food from industry surpluses that might otherwise become waste and we use it to put food in the homes of people in need. Every day we collect food or have it delivered into our warehouse at Chilton.
What we do really makes a difference to thousands of families, but we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers.
If you are keen to work with great people whose common goal is to help support local communities, then we would love to welcome you into our team of volunteers.
You’d need to be over 25 with a full, clean UK driving licence, with various shifts Monday to Friday starting from 7am.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Chilton, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
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About Croydon Community Energy (CCE)
Croydon Community Energy is the only community energy organisation in Croydon, combining grassroots climate action with real-world renewable power projects. Since launching in 2021, we’ve built a passionate volunteer-led team and are in the process of our first major initiative: installing rooftop solar across three community sites. In early 2025, we successfully raised over £120,000 in community investment in just eight weeks — a huge vote of confidence in our mission to cut carbon, lower energy bills, and empower local people. As a Community Benefit Society, everything we do is rooted in social impact, from delivering free energy advice to creating hands-on opportunities for residents to lead the energy transition.
Job Purpose
As the Chairperson, you will play a crucial role in working alongside the CEO and managing the Board of Directors at Croydon Community Energy (CCE). This voluntary position presents a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership, foster effective governance, and guide our organisation toward achieving its mission of advancing renewable energy and sustainability within the community.
Responsibilities
Board Leadership and Governance:
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Provide leadership to the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance and adherence to the organisation's mission, values, and strategic goals.
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Facilitate board meetings, setting the agenda, and ensuring productive discussions and decision-making.
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Foster a positive and inclusive board culture that encourages collaboration, diversity of thought, and constructive engagement.
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Guide the development and implementation of governance policies, procedures, and best practices.
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Collaborate with the CEO and board members to assess and mitigate organisational risks.
Relationship Management
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Establish and maintain strong working relationships with board members, fostering open communication, trust, and mutual respect.
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Support the CEO in their role, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
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Represent the community energy group at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance the organisation's reputation and influence.
Strategic Planning and Execution
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Collaborate with the CEO and board members to develop and refine the organisation's strategic plan, setting long-term goals and objectives.
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Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission and vision.
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Regularly evaluate the organisation's progress toward strategic objectives, making adjustments and recommendations as needed.
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Support the CEO in developing and implementing operational plans, policies, and initiatives to achieve strategic goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
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Serve as a key spokesperson and advocate for the community energy group, promoting its mission, values, and impact to stakeholders, including government officials, partners, funders, and community members.
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Collaborate with the CEO and board members to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.
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Actively engage with the local community, attending relevant events, building relationships, and representing the organisation's interests.
Qualifications:
Even if you don’t feel you meet 100% of the requirements, please don’t be deterred from applying - we would still love to hear why you’re the right person for the role!
Essential
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Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
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Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to represent the organisation effectively in various settings.
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Familiarity with the renewable energy sector and a passion for sustainable development.
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Commitment to the organisation's mission and willingness to contribute time and expertise voluntarily.
Desirable
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Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably as a board chairperson or similar position.
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Strong understanding of nonprofit governance principles and practices.
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Experience in working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including board members, executives, community members, and government officials.
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Strategic and critical thinking abilities, with a track record of developing and executing successful organisational strategies.
Join our community energy group as a voluntary Chairperson and help shape the future of sustainable energy in our community. Together, we can lead the way in promoting renewable energy and building a greener future for all.
Terms and Conditions
Length of contract: 12 months, (until next AGM)
Salary: Voluntary, expenses covered inline with our expenses policy
Hours/days: Approximately 15 hours per month
Place of work: Remote, with occasional face-to-face meetings in Croydon
Upon taking the position, you will be required to sign a Director’s agreement including a commitment to attend all Board meetings and monthly wider volunteer meetings (giving reasonable notice if you can’t), and the agreement to log time spent on CCE activities.
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.



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IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.
IAPWA are currently seeking an Events Co-ordinator to join their UK team to help them develop their range of adrenalin pursuits within their Adventures for Animals fundraising initiative. From identifying ways to find animal lovers to take part in our 2025 skydiving challenge to creating new, exciting events for our adventure community to engage with, you will be part of a charity who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of animals in need.
Please note: All expenses are covered, including free places on our Adventures!
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need

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The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is about making everyday things in life more affordable for people in low income households. We do this through a membership scheme that offers regular provisions such as food and toiletries.
People apply for membership through our community hubs. Hubs are projects that are already doing great work in the community throughout Stoke and the midlands. TBBT requires volunteers at our warehouse in Stoke to collect food from our suppliers.
We get food from industry surpluses that might otherwise become waste and we use it to put food in the homes of people in need. Every day we collect food or have it delivered into our warehouse at Stoke.
What we do really makes a difference to thousands of families, but we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers.
If you are keen to work with great people whose common goal is to help support local communities, then we would love to welcome you into our team of volunteers.
You’d need to be over 25 with a full, clean UK driving licence, with various shifts Monday to Friday starting from 7am.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Stoke, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
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Volunteering as part of our Cycle Hire addition to Ickworth's Visitor Experience, this role is to shape and develop the cycling culture at Ickworth and support with customer service as well as hiring out bikes.
By getting involved you could:
- Join an enthusiastic and varied team and form new friendships
- Volunteer at this beautiful and inspiring property
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
- Let your personality shine, and build connections with our visitors and wider property team
- Know you have made a difference to someone’s day out
What's involved:
To support the Cycle Hire Supervisor in the day to day running of the cycle hire hub
- Meeting and greeting visitors and understanding their requirements
- Following the protocols for hiring and returning bikes
- Sizing bikes for visitors and supporting with trailer and balance bike hire
- Helping visitors navigate and plan their cycle route across the estate
- Basic bike repairs (if you can, training can be provided)
- Supporting housekeeping, cleanings equipment and facilities for use
- Developing a cycling culture across the Ickworth Team
- Being part of the ideas team for what else Ickworth can offer as part of our cycling offer
*As part of this role you will have the opportunity to learn basic cycle maintenance, but it is your choice if you opt in to taking on this training and no one should attempt to fix an Ickworth bike without having this training signed off*
This role will suit you if you:
- Are friendly, cheerful and have a positive outlook to welcome everyone and inspire others
- Enjoy providing exceptional service
- Are able to adapt their skills and knowledge to suit different situations and people
- Have a passion for the outdoors and for helping people access Ickworth and the National Trust
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.




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About The Role
Can you help inspire our future conservationists and connect young people to nature? Help us to shape unforgettable experiences for our family visitors of all ages. We believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them.
Our team delivers a variety of fun and educational seasonal activities, which the whole family can enjoy together. So, from pellet-dissecting to spotting their first wigeon, setting up trails to pond-dipping for waterlife, you will help bring awe-inspiring nature up close to families and spark that connection.
This is a great role for those who will enjoy getting involved behind the scenes and face to face with all of our visitors; ensuring they have with a great day out with us, encouraging them to understand the work we are doing, and supporting our work.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email us or leave a message, with your name and number.
About You
This role will suit you if:
- You are keen to support our work and be part of a visitor-facing role
- Love to share their knowledge and passion with visitors, particularly families
- Like to make family visits really memorable.
- Have an approachable, warm and friendly manner
- Are happy to work both as part of friendly, busy team and lone-working at times
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you'll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
Practicalities
Where will you be based? WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Who will you volunteer with? Family Events Team, led by Emma Brand, Marketing &
Events Officer
Time commitment? We are looking for volunteers to help us over weekends, bank holidays and school holidays - timings
to be agreed.
What we offer:
We want your volunteering to be a positive and fun experience. You’ll get a warm welcome, and any essential information on training, equipment etc. needed. This will include risk assessments based on your role and any particular support you need. Volunteers receive access to our all of our UK sites, and discounts in our shops and cafes. Some roles include a uniform or may require the use of equipment or protective clothing. We also will keep you up to date with what’s happening across WWT and the difference you will be helping to make happen. If you are based at a particular site or office location, you’ll need to be able to get yourself there and back. Information on locations can be found on our website.
Interested?
If you are interested in this role, please visit our website and complete an application form online and we’ll get in touch to talk it through further with you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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