Environment volunteer volunteer roles
Join the Wheels for All Volunteer Team – Help Us Make Cycling Inclusive for Everyone!
Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and having fun outdoors? Join Wheels for All, a national charity making cycling accessible for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
We believe everyone should experience the joy, freedom, and empowerment of cycling. Our inclusive cycling sessions are only possible thanks to a diverse team of dedicated volunteers—and that’s where you come in!
What You’ll Get Involved with:
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Support people to use adapted cycles during sessions
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Help with setting up and packing away equipment
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Provide a friendly, welcoming environment for participants and families
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Be part of a fun and supportive volunteer team
Volunteer Benefits
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Claim reasonable expenses in line with our Volunteer Expense Policy
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Receive a Wheels for All branded uniform
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Access volunteer training courses to support your development
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Be part of an inspiring, positive, and supportive charity culture
No experience? No problem!
We provide full training, including disability awareness and safety, and ongoing support from our team and fellow volunteers.
What are we looking for?
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An approachable and friendly nature
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Empathy and an understanding of individual needs
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Patience and an inclusive approach to engagement
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Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations
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A team-oriented attitude
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Positivity, honesty, and integrity
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative
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Some cycling experience is helpful but not essential
Why volunteer with us?
“The best thing about volunteering is seeing the happy faces! The riders come back beaming—it’s amazing to be a part of that joy.” – Dave, Volunteer
“People that aren’t normally able to get out cycling can come here and join in and enjoy the great outdoors. I really enjoy volunteering with Wheels for All because I can visibly see how the simple act of cycling brings a lot of happiness” - Vince, Volunteer
You’ll Gain:
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Confidence and new skills
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Connections and friendships
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Improved mental wellbeing
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A chance to be part of a national movement for inclusive cycling
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Recognition through social events, newsletters, and volunteer awards
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Wheels for All Volunteer Team – Help Us Make Cycling Inclusive for Everyone!
Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and having fun outdoors? Join Wheels for All, a national charity making cycling accessible for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
We believe everyone should experience the joy, freedom, and empowerment of cycling. Our inclusive cycling sessions are only possible thanks to a diverse team of dedicated volunteers—and that’s where you come in!
What You’ll Get Involved with:
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Support people to use adapted cycles during sessions
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Help with setting up and packing away equipment
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Provide a friendly, welcoming environment for participants and families
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Be part of a fun and supportive volunteer team
Volunteer Benefits
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Claim reasonable expenses in line with our Volunteer Expense Policy
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Receive a Wheels for All branded uniform
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Access volunteer training courses to support your development
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Be part of an inspiring, positive, and supportive charity culture
No experience? No problem!
We provide full training, including disability awareness and safety, and ongoing support from our team and fellow volunteers.
What are we looking for?
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An approachable and friendly nature
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Empathy and an understanding of individual needs
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Patience and an inclusive approach to engagement
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Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations
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A team-oriented attitude
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Positivity, honesty, and integrity
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative
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Some cycling experience is helpful but not essential
Why volunteer with us?
“The best thing about volunteering is seeing the happy faces! The riders come back beaming—it’s amazing to be a part of that joy.” – Dave, Volunteer
“People that aren’t normally able to get out cycling can come here and join in and enjoy the great outdoors. I really enjoy volunteering with Wheels for All because I can visibly see how the simple act of cycling brings a lot of happiness” - Vince, Volunteer
You’ll Gain:
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Confidence and new skills
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Connections and friendships
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Improved mental wellbeing
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A chance to be part of a national movement for inclusive cycling
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Recognition through social events, newsletters, and volunteer awards
Join us—and help make cycling accessible for all!
Chief Operating Officer (COO) – VOLUNTEER
5–10 hours per week | Shoreditch, London | Start‑Up Youth Social Mobility Charity
About REMIX
REMIX is a start‑up, youth‑led social mobility charity transforming young lives across London. Based in Shoreditch, we empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to unlock their potential, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through nurturing mentorship, inspiring role models, and transformative opportunities.
We are in the exciting early stages of building something bold, vibrant, and community‑powered — and we’re looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial COO to help shape REMIX’s operational heartbeat from the ground up.
The Role
We are seeking a driven, organised, and people‑centred Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead REMIX’s operations and work closely with the CEO to guide the charity through its start‑up phase and beyond. This is a hands‑on, strategic, and highly collaborative role for someone who thrives in early‑stage environments and loves turning vision into reality.
As COO, you will help build the systems, processes, culture, and operational foundations that will allow REMIX to grow sustainably and deliver high‑impact programmes for young Londoners.
Time commitment: 5–10 hours per week, including:
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Bi‑monthly Board meetings
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Working groups and leadership sessions
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COO duties, operational planning, partnership building, and organisational development
Key Responsibilities
As COO, you will:
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Lead REMIX’s day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth, effective, and values‑driven delivery.
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Work closely with the CEO to develop and implement organisational strategy, systems, and processes.
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Build operational frameworks for programmes, safeguarding, volunteer management, and quality assurance.
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Support the development of policies, procedures, and internal structures as the charity grows.
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Oversee operational risk management and ensure compliance with charity regulations.
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Foster a positive, collaborative culture across volunteers, mentors, and Trustees.
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Drive innovation, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement across all areas of the charity.
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Represent REMIX with professionalism, warmth, and credibility when engaging with partners and stakeholders.
This role blends leadership, operations, people management, and strategic development — perfect for someone who enjoys variety, pace, and impact.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous COO experience — we welcome people stepping into senior leadership for the first time. What matters most is your passion, your drive, and your ability to lead with purpose.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social mobility, youth empowerment, and fairness.
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Entrepreneurial, proactive, and excited by building something new.
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A strong communicator with excellent people skills.
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Confident working collaboratively with the CEO, Trustees, volunteers, and partners.
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Equally comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
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Organised, reliable, and able to create structure in a start‑up environment.
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Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and community‑minded.
Experience in operations, programme delivery, charity management, safeguarding, or organisational development is beneficial — but not essential if you bring strong leadership potential and a willingness to learn.
Why Join REMIX?
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Play a central role in shaping the operational foundations of a start‑up charity with huge potential.
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Help build a movement that champions equity, compassion, and opportunity.
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Influence culture, systems, and long‑term sustainability from day one.
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Work with passionate Trustees and volunteers who care deeply about young people.
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Gain senior leadership experience in operations, strategy, and organisational development.
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Make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of young Londoners.
This is your chance to build the engine of a movement.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm
REMIX
To empower. To inspire. To transform.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
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!
Role Purpose
The Manager leads the Ethics Team as a volunteer, ensuring that all research conducted across the organisation meets high ethical standards. They translate strategic goals into practical plans, support volunteers in their development, and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture. The Manager provides oversight, guidance and operational leadership to ensure ethical, responsible and consistent research practice.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate and support the Ethics Team to deliver high‑quality ethical oversight.
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Translate strategic objectives into clear operational plans and manageable tasks.
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Allocate volunteer capacity effectively and ensure smooth day‑to‑day functioning.
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Provide expert guidance on ethical standards, research integrity and data management.
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Support project teams in designing ethically robust research methodologies.
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Make operational decisions that maintain compliance and effective team performance.
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Monitor and evaluate volunteer performance, supporting development and confidence‑building.
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Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive volunteer environment.
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Resolve conflict, encourage collaboration and strengthen team cohesion.
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Supervise Senior Officers/Senior Researchers/Senior Advisors and provide ongoing support.
Competency Requirements (Manager)
To succeed in this volunteer leadership role, the Manager should demonstrate:
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Strong ethical awareness and the ability to guide others in applying ethical principles.
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Clear, confident and sensitive communication skills.
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Collaborative leadership that encourages shared responsibility for ethical practice.
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Professionalism, integrity and fairness in all interactions.
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Confident problem‑solving and risk‑aware decision‑making.
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The ability to translate strategy into practical, achievable plans.
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Supportive people‑management skills, including coaching, feedback and conflict resolution.
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Effective resource and capacity management.
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A commitment to volunteer wellbeing and positive team culture.
Role Requirements (Manager)
Because this is a senior volunteer leadership role, the following experience is required:
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At least 4 years of experience conducting research and managing ethical considerations, including applying ethical frameworks and handling data responsibly.
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A minimum of 2 years of progressive supervision experience in a research or ethics‑related context (e.g., supervising researchers, overseeing ethical review processes, or leading project teams).
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A strong understanding of research governance, ethical risk and responsible data management.
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Experience supporting others’ development, ideally in a volunteer or mixed‑experience environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you use your mechanical skills to support your local community?
Join the team at our Bristol-based Hub! You’ll work on our award-winning environmental and social initiative, Bikes Beyond Bars.
About the role
As a volunteer at Life Cycle’s community bike shop, you’ll be part of a friendly, hands-on team that refurbishes donated bicycles and supports sustainable cycling in the local community.
You’ll work alongside professional mechanics and fellow volunteers to:
- Refurbish bikes ready for sale and reuse
- Strip bikes for parts or scrap
- Support Hub staff with bike sales to the public
- Help with online sales (eBay) and general Hub activities
- (Optional) Work alongside people on release from prison to support them with bike repairs
This role is a great opportunity for people who enjoy practical work, love bikes, and want to make a meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability and community impact.
About Bikes Beyond Bars
Life Cycle is a Bristol-based charity that transforms lives and the environment through cycling.
At Bikes Beyond Bars, we take donations of unwanted bikes to our prison workshops across the UK, where their workshop tutors teach men how to refurbish them. Prisoners earn a bike mechanics qualification, gain employable skills, and find a new sense of purpose and hope.
Bikes leave the prison workshop and are taken to our Bristol Hub. There, Life Cycle’s mechanics and team of volunteers check, tweak, and prepare them for sale.
"Life Cycle helped me massively in prison, keeping me occupied and out of the celI. I felt respected and treated as a valued member of society, not just an ex-con." – Jon (name changed).
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Practical, positive and ready to get stuck in
- Has good mechanical skills – if you’re unsure, get in touch!
- Enthusiastic about Life Cycle’s mission, vision and values
- Believes in the possibility of change for those who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
We’re a charity that transforms lives and the environment through cycling



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!
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.



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!
Are you passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and communities?
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join our founding volunteer team. This role is central to designing, structuring and delivering educational programmes that support survivors, young people and marginalised communities to access knowledge, develop skills and achieve personal and collective growth.
Purpose of the role:
The Volunteer Instructional Designer supports our mission by designing engaging, effective and learner-centred educational materials. In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, program staff and other volunteers to transform ideas and content into structured learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive and impactful.
About the Role:
As Instructional Designer, you will work closely with the Membership Director, Book Club Coordinator, and Social & Digital Media Education Lead to develop structured learning pathways, modules, and resources for our membership programmes. Your work will ensure that all learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and aligned with our anti-capitalist, community-driven, and survivor-centred mission. This is a hands-on, impactful role combining strategy, creativity, and operational delivery.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential Technical Competencies:
- Experience in instructional design, curriculum development or educational programme creation in formal or informal learning environments.
- Proven experience designing and delivering community-based education, training or learning programmes.
- Experience using content creation tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Canva).
- Basic familiarity with e-learning tools, learning management systems or content creation software is a plus.
- Ability to develop structured learning pathways with clear outcomes and assessments.
- Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible and inclusive learning materials.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design best practices.
- Hands-on experience contributing to open-source projects.
- Implementing security, accessibility or system optimisation practices in real-world projects.
Desirable / Can Be Developed:
- Experience in instructional design, learning design or educational content creation.
- Developing skills in structuring learning objectives, activities and simple assessments.
- Willingness to collaborate with facilitators, subject matter experts and community members.
Qualifications:
- Formal qualifications are not required but desirable.
- Experience in education, instructional design, learning and development or a related field is valued.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Design and develop educational programmes, courses and learning resources for members and volunteers.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, facilitators and leadership to ensure content is accurate, relevant and impactful.
- Structure learning experiences with clear objectives, assessments and progression pathways.
- Integrate digital platforms, multimedia resources and interactive tools to enhance accessibility and engagement.
- Evaluate learning outcomes and gather participant feedback to continuously improve programmes.
- Ensure all learning programmes comply with safeguarding, accessibility and data protection standards.
- Ensure all integrations follow best practices for security, data privacy and performance, maintaining
- compliance with GDPR and other relevant standards.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer by providing clear resources for onboarding new volunteers, team members and technical contributors.
- Maintain documentation of course materials, learning pathways and instructional guides for internal use.
- Support capacity-building by training facilitators, volunteers and community members in programme delivery.
- Collaborate with leadership, technical teams and stakeholders to define the long-term vision and goals for digital platforms and systems.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, including new features, technologies, tools or workflows that improve platform functionality, user experience and operational efficiency.
- Continuously monitor the open-source platform to ensure optimal performance, uptime and reliability, using monitoring tools, analytics, and performance metrics.
- Identify and diagnose technical issues, bugs, or system errors promptly, assessing root causes and prioritising fixes based on impact and urgency.
What This Role Offers You:
- Leadership experience in designing and delivering learning initiatives that directly impact communities.
- Personal and professional growth through hands-on instructional development and facilitation.
- The opportunity to shape transformative learning systems within a pioneering, values-led CIC.
- The satisfaction of empowering survivors, young people, and community members through education.
What This Role Is Not For:
- Individuals seeking purely administrative or content curation work without engagement.
- Those unwilling to adapt learning resources to diverse audiences and community needs.
- People expecting pre-packaged or rigid course structures—this role requires creativity, collaboration, and active problem-solving.
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to
- A values-led conversation.
- If you are ready to design meaningful learning experiences that empower communities and foster personal transformation, we want to hear from you.
- Apply now and help build education systems that create lasting social impact.
A Final Word
Design learning turns knowledge into action. Shapes the path from curiosity to competence.
If you know that: Education is the bridge between knowledge and action.A bridge between knowing and doing
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!
The Fixing Factory is a community repair hub where we teach repair skills, repair and refurbish electrical waste, and help people keep their electrical items in use for longer.
Our work is made possible with the support of a team of volunteers who help people to get their electronic items fixed, learn repair skills and provide valuable support to environmental charities Possible (The 10:10 Foundation) and The Restart Project.
We’re looking for a Volunteer Videographer to help film our events, workshops and behind-the-scenes moments at the Haringey Fixing Factory — and turn them into engaging video content that helps grow the Fixing Factory brand.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling, wants to build their portfolio, and cares about sustainability, community and reducing waste.
What you’ll be doing:
- Filming events and activities
- Capturing short interviews and testimonials
- Editing footage for social media and promotional use
- Working with our team to showcase the impact of what we do
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience with videography (filming and basic editing)
- Is organised, reliable and comfortable working independently
- Enjoys working with people and putting them at ease on camera
- Wants to use their creative skills to make a positive difference
What you’ll gain:
- Real-world videography experience for a purpose-driven organisation
- Portfolio-building content and creative freedom
- Training, support and references (after 3+ months volunteering)
- A welcoming team of like-minded people working towards a more sustainable future
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!
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
- Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
- 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 Essex
As a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:
- Organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
- Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
- Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
- Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
- Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.
What we ask of you?
In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per month, for at least 6 months.
- Complete a 3-day workbook.
- Undertake a DBS check where required
- 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.
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!
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
- Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
- 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 Essex
As a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:
- Identifying fundraising opportunities, organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
- Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
- Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
- Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
- Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.
What we ask of you?
In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per week, for at least 6 months.
- Complete a 3-day workbook.
- Undertake a DBS check where required
- 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.
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!
RSPCA South London Branch
Our charity shop in the heart of CRYSTAL PALACE is looking for a friendly volunteer to join our team and help make our shop a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!
As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team working with the shop manager and 1-2 other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare.
About Our Charity Shop
The shop plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items. We have positions available on the shop floor and in our stock room or you could volunteer to do a mixture of both.
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities
- Helping customers in the shop find what they need.
- Accepting donations of items and money from the public.
- Processing sales through the till and card machine, including Gift Aid.
- Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell.
- Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging and items.
- Merchandising stock on the shop floor.
- Creating attractive shop window displays.
What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
- Friendly volunteers who are confident talking to people.
- Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given.
- We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment.
- Good communication and numeracy skills.
- You will need to be aged 16 or over.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
- A way to meet new people and make new friends in your local area.
- A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more.
- An excellent induction and training programme relevant to your role.
- The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals.
- Reimbursement for any reasonable travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us.
How to Apply:
If you’ve got the drive and compassion to volunteer with the RSPCA and are passionate about improving animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you!
Please visit our website to learn more about what we do.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our Crystal Palace store.
Join us in making a real difference to the lives of animals in need.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following the success of the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards last year, Climate Emergency UK is looking to create the third edition of the Action Scorecards. Analysing council climate action only becomes valuable if you track the progress that has been made. Therefore, we are looking for volunteers to assist us in managing the Freedom of Information (FOI) requests we are sending to councils to answer some of the Scorecard questions.
Why are we doing this?
We’re in a climate and ecological crisis and local councils have the power and influence over around 30% of emissions in their local area. Councils are uniquely placed to make a real impact on emissions within their area. We know that councils are listening to the Scorecards results and taking more effective action. The average score in the 2025 Action Scorecards increased by 7 percent points. The Scorecards are a campaigning tool that residents can use to hold their council to account on their climate action, and lobby for specific, targeted change. We have also found evidence of 34% councils using and referencing the Scorecards in committee meetings, reports or in their own press releases and organisations across the sector are utilising the data from the Scorecards as well. Finally, this UK wide assessment will demonstrate where the UK and devolved governments need to provide more support to local authorities in order for them to take even further action.
How can you help?
We need at least 200 volunteers to pull this project off! We are sending councils a small number of FOI requests in order to answer some of the Scorecard questions. We have already written the FOI requests, and we need volunteers to manage the FOI request responses from all 400 councils and input their answers into our Scorecards.
What experience do I need?
We will provide training so you don’t need any experience. If you have previous experience of sending FOI requests using WhatDoTheyKnow or reading responses to FOI requests that would be useful but not necessary in order to apply.
What will I gain?
This is a great opportunity if you want to work with FOI/EIR requests in the future. As you’ll be processing a variety of FOI requests from different council types across the UK, you will gain a deep understanding of the FOI request process and strengthen your analytical skills as you read and interpret the responses. By helping with this project you will be making a real contribution to the fight against the climate crisis.
What we need from you
You will need to be available to attend the following sessions:
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Volunteer induction
You will only need to attend an induction session on either Tuesday 19th May or Thursday 21st May 2026. -
FOI Training
You will need to attend the training session on 26th May 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Scorecard FOI requests volunteers will be carrying out crucial tasks to manage the thousands of FOI responses we will be submitting. Using WhatDoTheyKnow you will be logging whether a council has responded to an FOI request and extracting the answers to create a data set of answers that will be used to mark councils in the Scorecards. Every volunteer will be trained and supported to manage the FOI responses.
Each FOI request will take between 10-30 minutes to classify and extract responses and the more you do, the quicker you will become. This can be done flexibly according to your scheduling needs. Our core FOI volunteers should be able to give 10 hours per week for 5 weeks between 25th May 2026 and 19th June 2026. You will need access to a laptop or computer with good internet for this volunteer position in order to access WhatDoTheyKnow.
Note: We will not accept current Councillors or Officers (Parish/Town councillors/officers are free to apply).
How it works
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You will receive training on how to use WhatDoTheyKnow and manage the FOI responses.
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You will use WhatDoTheyKnow Projects to first classify and then extract information from FOI requests as we receive responses from councils across the country.
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You will be supported through online communication with other volunteers across the country.
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You will be supported on Slack so at any point you will be able to ask questions of CE UK staff and other volunteers. There will also be an optional weekly FOI team co-working session, where you can work with CE UK staff and other volunteers, ask questions and get to know the other volunteers.
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!
As a Tigrinya Interpreter Volunteer, you will be supporting women who speak little to no English and helping them to communicate with others in society. This role is necessary for our service user to feel included as well as supported. This would be a great opportunity for you to meet someone new and make a difference in their time at Hestia!
What you will be doing
- To maintain strict confidentiality and good working relationships
- To be able to meet with client when required for appointments and other professional meetings when needed
- Speech translating along with translating written documents from English to Tigrinya
The skills you need
- Fluent in Tigrinya
- Be understanding and patient, as well as sensitive to service user’s emotions
- A good communicator who is able to create a relaxing and nurturing environment
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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!
GHRI is seeking a Remote Volunteer Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and coordinate other volunteers. This role is key to keeping communication smooth, tasks organized, and volunteers aligned across projects.
✨ Important part: You’ll help manage and support volunteers remotely, not just handle admin tasks.
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️ Key Responsibilities
Handle remote administrative tasks (scheduling, documentation, follow-ups)
Coordinate and oversee other volunteers remotely
Assist with internal communication and task tracking
Maintain accurate digital records and reports
Support GHRI programs and ongoing initiatives
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✅ Requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Basic knowledge of Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
Experience managing or coordinating people is a plus
Passion for humanitarian and health-focused work
(No commuting. No traffic. Just responsibility.)
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What You’ll Gain
Remote work experience in a global humanitarian organization
Leadership and administrative skill development
Exposure to digital health and nonprofit operations
Volunteer certificate and recommendation (where applicable)
A meaningful experience you’ll actually be proud of
Our mission is to deliver affordable, quality healthcare to underserved communities via telemedicine, hospital links & humanitarian aid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Wheels for All Volunteer Team – Help Us Make Cycling Inclusive for Everyone!
Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and having fun outdoors? Join Wheels for All, a national charity making cycling accessible for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
We believe everyone should experience the joy, freedom, and empowerment of cycling. Our inclusive cycling sessions are only possible thanks to a diverse team of dedicated volunteers—and that’s where you come in!
What You’ll Get Involved with:
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Support people to use adapted cycles during sessions
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Help with setting up and packing away equipment
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Provide a friendly, welcoming environment for participants and families
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Be part of a fun and supportive volunteer team
Volunteer Benefits
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Claim reasonable expenses in line with our Volunteer Expense Policy
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Receive a Wheels for All branded uniform
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Access volunteer training courses to support your development
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Be part of an inspiring, positive, and supportive charity culture
No experience? No problem!
We provide full training, including disability awareness and safety, and ongoing support from our team and fellow volunteers.
What are we looking for?
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An approachable and friendly nature
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Empathy and an understanding of individual needs
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Patience and an inclusive approach to engagement
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Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations
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A team-oriented attitude
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Positivity, honesty, and integrity
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative
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Some cycling experience is helpful but not essential
Why volunteer with us?
“The best thing about volunteering is seeing the happy faces! The riders come back beaming—it’s amazing to be a part of that joy.” – Dave, Volunteer
“People that aren’t normally able to get out cycling can come here and join in and enjoy the great outdoors. I really enjoy volunteering with Wheels for All because I can visibly see how the simple act of cycling brings a lot of happiness” - Vince, Volunteer
You’ll Gain:
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Confidence and new skills
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Connections and friendships
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Improved mental wellbeing
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A chance to be part of a national movement for inclusive cycling
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Recognition through social events, newsletters, and volunteer awards
Join us—and help make cycling accessible for all!



