Event Coordinator Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
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Volunteer Fundraising Events Helper
Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about the role
As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our Fundraising Event Helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!
What can you expect to be doing
● Help set up and/or man stalls at events
● Help on collection days like supermarket collections events or street collections
● Help at fundraising events such as Quiz nights, cake sales and dances
● Promoting a professional image of Cats Protection at events
● Free text as bullet points
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You’ll meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. By being the link between members of the public and Cats Protection, the money you collect will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens
We’re looking for someone with
● A friendly, outgoing outlook
● An affinity with people
● Willingness to be part of a team
● A passion for feline welfare
Time expectation
This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.
We’ll keep you up to date with upcoming local events where volunteers are needed. You’ll then be able to choose which events you’d like to volunteer at and how many hours you’d like to give. However much time you can give, your contribution will help raise much needed funds to continue the work of Cats Protection.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Fundraising Events Helper
Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about the role
As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our Fundraising Event Helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!
What can you expect to be doing
● Help set up and/or man stalls at events
● Help on collection days like supermarket collections events or street collections
● Help at fundraising events such as Quiz nights, cake sales and dances
● Promoting a professional image of Cats Protection at events
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You’ll meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. By being the link between members of the public and Cats Protection, the money you collect will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens
We’re looking for someone with
● A friendly, outgoing outlook
● An affinity with people
● Willingness to be part of a team
● A passion for feline welfare
Time expectation
This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.
We’ll keep you up to date with upcoming local events where volunteers are needed. You’ll then be able to choose which events you’d like to volunteer at and how many hours you’d like to give. However much time you can give, your contribution will help raise much needed funds to continue the work of Cats Protection.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking volunteers to help us with our fundraising efforts in the North and Kent regions. As a Regional Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the face of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) in your local community. Working with the Trust's Community Fundraiser, each Regional Coordinator will be asked to:
· Attend 2 or more events per year in their local community. These events could include fairs, local military events (such as Armed Forces Day), or larger county shows. The Community Fundraiser will assist with researching potential events and discuss a shortlist with the regional coordinators. Event bookings and relevant paperwork including payments where needed will be handled by the Community Fundraiser.
· Engage with local supermarket community champions to investigate opportunities for bucket collections and encourage local shops/restaurants to display a donation tin on their counter.
· Assist GWT with the recruitment of volunteers to attend community events and cheer at challenge events within their region, such as the Doko Challenges and Trailwalker.
· Encourage people to sign up to receive our monthly e-news or Samachara newsletter.
· Encourage supporters within their area to take part in GWT fundraising campaigns (e.g., Curry Night fundraiser).
· Represent the GWT at cheque presentations, award ceremonies, etc. within the region.
· Deliver presentations or give talks about GWT and our work to local groups such as Rotary Clubs, Masonic Lodges etc.
· Help to promote larger GWT-led events happening in their region.
Skills & Experience
To be able to undertake the Regional Coordinator voluntary role, the following qualifications, skills set and experience would be helpful:
· Excellent communication skills
· the ability to inspire others
· Approachable and comfortable with talking to members of the public about GWT and our work in Nepal
· Driving licence with access to your own vehicle
· A reasonable level of fitness (e.g. to be able to set up gazebos etc)
· Basic IT skills and internet access (ideally via a tablet, laptop or PC)
Previous volunteer experience may be beneficial, but is not required as guidance will be provided.
What you can expect from us
· A comprehensive Induction to the role
· Regular meetings with other regional volunteers and the Community Fundraiser.
· An “Event Pack” including GWT branded gazebo size: (3 x 3 m), tablecloth, pop-up banner, flags, and card reader to take donations.
· Support from our Community Fundraiser, providing advice, materials (i.e., leaflets, pens, wristbands, pin badges and stickers), and advertising and administrative support.
· We welcome your feedback to help us analyse the success of the fundraising activity.
We hope you will enjoy being GWT's local representative
· You will be playing a vital role enabling GWT to make a real difference to the lives of our Gurkha veterans, their widows, families, and communities in Nepal
· Access to a new Volunteer & Community Fundraisers’ Facebook group where you can meet likeminded individuals and develop friendships with other volunteers.
· Exclusive access to the Trust’s Workplace, with real time updates on our projects and staff activities in Nepal.
· Exclusive GWT Volunteer Coordinator polo shirt.
· 10% discount on all online shop purchases.
· Reimbursement for mileage and expenses (within agreed guidelines).
· Ability to network with fellow Coordinators from other regions to share successes and ideas for improvements.
We aim to hold a Regional Coordinators forum annually to update you on our work and brief you on our fundraising events and activities.
To provide welfare and support to ex-Gurkhas, their families and their communities in Nepal to enable our beneficiaries to live their lives in dignity




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The Fundraising Coordinator will plan and oversee fundraising initiatives to generate financial support for Light Up Children’s projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute creative fundraising campaigns.
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Organise community events, online fundraising drives, and corporate partnerships.
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Engage with donors and supporters to encourage long-term giving.
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Track fundraising progress and ensure compliance with charity regulations.
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Work closely with the Grants Officer and Communications team to maximise fundraising efforts.
Ideal Candidate:
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Passion for fundraising and charity work.
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Strong communication and networking skills.
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Experience in event planning, corporate sponsorships, or online fundraising (preferred but not required).
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Students4Students is a member led national organisation which has c.100 members split across 4 branches. As a CIO it has a duty to engage with members and provide members the opportunity to elect trustees and hold the leadership to account for decisions at an AGM. Students4Students wants to improve the level of participation in our internal democracy and ensure that AGMs are appealing and relevant to all members.
We also want to increase engagement with its members, all year round, outside of the AGM. Students4Students is looking to build new channels of engaging with members, including developing an alumni programme for our volunteers who have graduated from our core programmes.
Responsibilities and duties
The post-holder will be responsible for engaging members in Students4Students internal democracy and ensuring the organisation meets its responsibilities as a CIO
- Organising the AGM
- Improving engagement in Students4Students internal democracy
- Improving engagement with the organisation’s members
- Improving dialogue between Trustees and members
- Promoting members interests within the organisation
- Owning and managing the processes for how S4S interacts with existing members of our alumni network
- Working with our community and events lead to create engaging events for alumni and current members.
- Design and execute a multi-year alumni network strategy.
- Overall, owning and overseeing communication between and to our members, ensuring their rights are upheld and they are kept informed and engaged with S4S operations
We are idealy looking for somebody with experience of member led organisations and and understanding of the processes associated with them.
We are looking for somebody with experience and skills in people and project management, who are keen to get involved in desgning and implementing new programmes, and supporting organisation-wide communications.
Key requirements
i. Experience managing key relationships and stakeholders
ii. Experience with comms
iii. Experience running events
Optional requirements
i. Experience working in a non-profit setting
ii. Experience working in an educational setting
iii. Experience working with student volunteers (Preferred but not essential)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VSS Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator (Part-Time)
Job Title: Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator (Part-Time)
Organization: VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools)
Location: United Kingdom (Remote working options available)
VSS Mission:
VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools) promotes positive societal change amongst the disadvantaged youth, communities and organisations globally by connecting elite professional football players, managers, coaches to focus on mental health and well-being themes to empower, inspire and educate the next generation using virtual communication platforms.
VSS Summary:
VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools) is a UK based charity that has revolutionized the way professional athletes impact lives by connecting football stars with children, communities, and organizations worldwide through cutting-edge virtual communication platforms. Founded in January 2021 by Tom Lamb and driven by Tim Ream (Charlotte FC / USMNT) as our Global Athlete Liaison and Mental Health & Well-Being Advocate, VSS has already made an extraordinary impact.
In the past few years, we have reached over 70,000 attendees (aged 11 – 18) delivering 180+ events spanning 70+ countries across 6 continents, involving over 50+ elite footballers. Our initiatives focus on mental health and well-being, empowering, inspiring, and educating the next generation.
We invite you to join us in this unparalleled journey, leveraging the global passion for football to create lasting positive change. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for youth around the world.
Position Overview:
VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools) is looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals. This critical role supports our mission to empower the next generation through innovative programs that connect football and mental health.
This part-time volunteer position requires approximately half a day per week, with flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Research and identify grants, sponsorships, and donor opportunities.
2. Create, edit, and submit compelling funding proposals and applications.
3. Collaborate with the VSS team to align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals.
4. Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and funding organizations.
Why Join VSS?
- Be part of a trailblazing charity working with Premier League stars to transform the next generations mental health.
- Gain invaluable experience in fundraising, grant writing, and non-profit operations.
- Flexible working arrangements tailored to your schedule.
- Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives worldwide through football and mental health.
Application Process:
Ready to join the movement? Interested candidates should submit a CV/resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience, qualifications, and motivation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to apply.
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Barbara Bus North Wales is a Satellite Branch of The Barbara Bus Fund. Started in 2009 BBNW operates 4 wheelchair accessible vehicles from bases around North Wales and on Anglesey. Vehicles are available for loan by wheelchair users who are unable to transfer, and can be used by friends and family who have completed the registration process.
BBNW is recruiting a part-time Coordinator on a voluntary basis. The role will be based from the candidate's home.
Essential
Fluent in Welsh and English
Self-motivated
Computer literate (MS Office, Access)
Full manual driving licence
Daily Operations
Register new passengers and drivers and enter onto the database
Maintain Access Database
Arrange vehicle demonstrations for new users
Take bookings and keep the diary up to date
Volunteer management
Liaise with volunteers to arrange vehicle servicing and repairs
Support volunteers (3) in their role
Other
Liaise with Head Office
Attend 6-weekly online Committee Meeting
Prepare and circulate management report in advance of meeting
Promote the charity by way of attending events and distributing literature
Please register your interest by contacting the Operations Manager
To apply for the role please send a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae
Apply with a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
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International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.
Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.
Join Our Team as a Volunteer Social Media and Facebook Group Coordinator and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a flexible, rewarding volunteer role? Help us raise vital funds for our cause by managing and growing our Facebook group where we host monthly fundraising auctions!
As a Social Media and Facebook Group Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our online community, creating engaging content, highlighting auction items, and helping raise awareness for our charity. Your work will directly support our efforts to provide care, rescue, and rehoming for animals in need.
What You'll Do:
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Manage and grow our Facebook group: Keep the group active by posting engaging content that promotes our auctions and other fundraising initiatives.
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Create and schedule posts: Highlight auction items, share updates from our main charity page along with engaging relatable content to keep the group active.
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Design eye-catching graphics: Use Canva to create appealing posts and event graphics to attract attention and engage followers.
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Engage with the community: Respond to comments, messages, and encourage group interaction to build a supportive environment. Share our group with relevant community pages and work to increase followers.
Why Volunteer with Us?
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Make a real impact: Your contributions will directly support our mission to improve the lives of animals in need. Every post you create, every auction you promote, helps us raise funds for vital care and rescue operations.
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Flexible commitment: You can volunteer from home and work around other commitments. We’re looking for around 1-3 hours per week, and while some tasks may be time sensitive the majority of the role will be flexible.
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Support & Training: Join a small, friendly volunteer team who share your passion for animal welfare. We provide guidance and support to help you succeed in the role.
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 role: Our scholars are eager to meet graduates and professionals who can support them in achieving their ambitions. Mentors are mainly responsible for providing support and career advice to pupils. Mentors must also be committed to supporting us at our events, which take place in the evenings and on Saturdays throughout the term. These events include our scholar enrichment days, our parent and pupil information sessions and our volunteer social events which are held in London.
Availability: Mentors must be available for approximately 2-3 hours a month to meet with their mentee, and discuss via phone, email or in person. There is a minimum commitment of one year (three terms).
In addition to this, you will need to support a minimum of 2 events throughout the year. Enrichment and skill-building events for our scholars usually take place in the evenings and at weekends, with events ranging from 2-8 hours in length.
Location: Mentoring sessions and events can take place online or in person.
Responsibilities:
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Working collaboratively with parents to give students guidance and advice on how to achieve their aspirations
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Informing pupils of opportunities to them so that they can achieve their aspirations
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Meeting with pupils for one to one mentoring sessions
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Supporting pupils with university, sixth form or job applications
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Monitoring and reporting on each pupils progress
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Giving feedback to parents and programme coordinators
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Working collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Supporting at events including:
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Collaborate effectively with other volunteers within the events team
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Assist with setting up and clearing up at events
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Support workshop facilitators with managing groups of young people or parents
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Assist with the coordination of lunch or refreshments for attendees
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Assist the event coordinator with ensuring the health and safety of attendees and overall risk management at events
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Give feedback to the event coordinators and programme managers at the end of each event.
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Person specification:
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Be passionate and committed to tackling educational inequality
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Enjoy working with children and young people
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Be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent
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Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
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Be punctual and organised
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Be able to remain calm under pressure
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Have excellent time management skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main purposes of job:
Create Impactful Visual Content: Develop engaging, accessible, and visually appealing graphics to enhance Mast Cell Action’s social media presence, increase awareness of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and support the charity’s campaigns and communications strategy.
Foster Community Engagement: Contribute to building a supportive and informed community by designing visuals that resonate with audiences, promote key messages, and encourage interaction across social media platforms.
Support Organisational Goals: Provide creative input and design expertise to ensure Mast Cell Action’s branding and communication goals are met, helping the charity to effectively connect with its audience and achieve its mission.
Key tasks:
Content Creation:
Design graphics for social media posts, including infographics, campaign visuals, event promotions, and educational materials.
Ensure all content adheres to Mast Cell Action’s branding guidelines.
Adapt designs based on feedback to ensure clarity and effectiveness.
File Management:
Organise and maintain a library of graphic assets for easy reuse by the team.
Accessibility:
Incorporate accessibility best practices into all designs (e.g., color contrast, alt text).
Ensure visuals are suitable for a range of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
Key results/objectives:
Increased Engagement:
Social media posts consistently feature high-quality graphics, resulting in improved follower interaction and engagement rates.
Brand Consistency:
Visual content reflects Mast Cell Action’s identity, ensuring a cohesive online presence.
Enhanced Awareness:
Visual assets effectively communicate key messages, raising awareness of MCAS and the charity’s initiatives.
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International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.
Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.
Join Our Team as a Volunteer Auction for Animals Fundraising Champion and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding way to contribute? Become a key part of our monthly fundraising auctions and help raise vital funds for our cause!
As a Fundraising Champion, you'll play a crucial role in collecting items for our online auctions, which take place in our Facebook group each month. The funds generated help us continue our important work, supporting animals in need.
What You'll Do:
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Engage your network: Reach out to friends, family, and colleagues to gather preloved items for auction. You’ll help give things a second life while raising funds for animals in need!
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Connect with your community: Tap into local Freecycle groups, social media, and even your neighborhood to find exciting items to auction.
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Spread the word: Share the auctions within your network to encourage bidding and excitement around the cause.
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Admin support: Organise and help to maintain our donation inventory, ensuring that all items are properly cataloged, stored, and ready for auction or sale.
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Make a direct impact: Every item you help secure means more funds for our charity, which go toward animal care, rescue operations, and rehoming programs.
Why Volunteer with Us?
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Make a real impact: Your efforts help raise essential funds to save and care for animals in need.
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Flexible commitment: You can volunteer from the comfort of your own home and set your own pace. We are looking for around 1-3hrs per week.
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Support & Training: You’ll join a small friendly volunteer team and we will provide guidance to help you succeed in your role. Experience of Google Workspace and previous fundraising roles is desirable but not essential. Just a passion to help is all that's required!
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have professional experience in coding and computing? Could you support young people in learning how to code?
Are you passionate about equipping the next generation with the skills and strategies needed to succeed?
About us: GT Scholars is a social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people the support, skills and strategies they need to achieve their aspirations.
We believe that all young people are gifted and talented, regardless of their background. We run a wide range of programmes that help young people achieve their academic and career aspirations, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds.
What makes us different? There are many organisations that offer programmes to improve the life chances of young people. However, our programmes use a unique 3:1 model which means that we’re able to sustainably use our profits to provide additional places on our programmes, to young people from low-income homes.
Our mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for workshop facilitators that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives!
Responsibilities: Facilitators are responsible for designing creative and interactive workshops for our young people, and delivering these workshops with our young people. We run some of our workshops online and other workshops are held in London. All workshops are held during the school holidays, in the evening and on weekends.
The workshop facilitator role is flexible and as part of your role, you may be involved in:
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Delivering and leading short workshops or courses, on behalf of GT Scholars (Online or offline)
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Designing engaging, interactive and educational workshops and short courses for young people and ensuring that the content is targeted to suit different abilities and capabilities
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Running your own bespoke workshops, eg. workshops in coding and technology
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Managing short activities and Q&A sessions during our workshops
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Working collaboratively with other event coordinators, volunteers, ambassadors, workshop facilitators and speakers at our events
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Following the agreed timings and content for workshops and courses
Person specification:
As workshop facilitator, you will need to:
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Have passion, knowledge and experience in coding, computing and technology
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Have strong presentation skills
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Have strong communication skills
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Be personable and able to confidently communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and professions.
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Be passionate and committed to tackling educational inequality
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Be punctual and organised
Availability: Workshops will run during the day on school holiday dates, on Saturdays or in the evening (5pm-8pm).
Additional information: We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 2 years old.
Rate of pay: This is a self-employed role. You must be aged 18 or above. Facilitator sessions range from 2 to 6 hours. The rate of pay will vary based on the budget of the funder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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National Organiser - National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA)
Are you passionate about community empowerment and protecting the rights of waterway residents? Join the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) in our mission to strengthen solidarity and self-organising for boat dwellers of the UK.
About Us:
The National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to upholding and defending the rights of itinerant boat dwellers on Britain's inland and coastal waterways. We exist because boat dwellers in the UK face significant challenges:
- Increasing restrictions on mooring and movement
- Limited access to essential services like healthcare and education
- Misinterpretation and inconsistent application of waterways laws
- Pressure on traditional ways of life on the water
Our efforts have become increasingly crucial as pressures on boat dwellers grow and navigation authorities tighten their enforcement. By helping the NBTA, you'll be at the forefront of protecting this unique community and preserving our cultural heritage. Learn more about our impactful work by googling us.
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a dynamic National Organiser to support our newly established Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch and expand in other areas outside London. This role offers a unique chance to strengthen grassroots activism and foster a sense of community among boat dwellers across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide crucial organisational and administrative support to the newly set up Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch
- Develop and implement strategies to encourage NBTA members outside London to form local action groups
- Empower and support NBTA activists in organising their own initiatives and events
- Collaborate with existing team members to enhance our national presence and effectiveness
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between local groups and the wider community
The Ideal Candidate:
- Passionate about social justice and community organising (essential)
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills (essential)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others (essential)
- Understanding of democratic organisational systems (essential)
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team (essential)
- Experience of grassroots activism or community organising (preferred)
- Familiarity with the challenges faced by boat dwellers, particularly on the Kennet and Avon canal (advantageous)
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of boat dwellers and other waterways stakeholders across the UK
- Flexible working arrangements (24 hours per month)
- Competitive compensation (£15 per hour)
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The chance to develop your skills in community organising, advocacy, and project management
Contract Details:
- Self-employed basis
- 24 hours per month
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
Join us in our mission to protect the rights and improve the lives of boat dwellers throughout the UK. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please email us to express your interest by tell us why you suited for the job. You can find our email if you google National Bargee Travellers Association. The deadline for applications is: end of the day on 24th March 2025.
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Volunteer role - Cat Fosterer
Volunteer manager - Volunteer Coordinator
Where you will be based - Home
Why we want you:
We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.
Our fosterers play a vital role by providing a temporary home for animals that are in the care of the RSPCA, either during rehabilitation or whilst they are waiting for a suitable permanent home to be found.
You could be fostering an animal for just a few weeks, or it could be a longer-term placement for several months or more.
What you will be doing:
- Providing care and suitable housing in a safe environment for cats while they are in foster care in accordance with Society policies and guidelines
- Feeding, watering, providing enrichment and grooming cats (as appropriate)
- Keeping accurate records of expenditure on fostered animals, via receipts and completed expense forms
- Completing records/daily observations in relation to behaviour and health and liaising with your Foster Coordinator when needed
- For cats ready for rehoming: raising awareness about animals in your care with the hope of rehoming them (including sharing images and videos with your local contact/team)
- For cats' subject to an RSPCA case: using discretion (where needed) if the animal has specific needs or reasons for being in your care
- Offering a separate room to keep the cat/s in and your family/household must be fully supportive (and checked/confirmed that there are no cat allergies within the household)
- Transporting your foster cat for appointments, vet consultations, etc
The skills you need:
- Volunteers must be aged 18 or over
- Previous experience of fostering would be beneficial, and experience caring for cats is essential
- If you have existing cats, it is preferred that they be spayed/neutered and vaccinated (unless there are medical reasons why they can't be), but this can be discussed on a case by case basis
- If in rented accommodation, permission from the landlord must be obtained
What's in it for you:
- Meet like-minded people and get to know more about the work of the RSPCA
- Add an important animal welfare role to your CV
- A great induction and training relevant to your role
- Support from our local and national teams
- You’ll be making a huge difference to the welfare of animals
Disclaimer:
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and introductory period. Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to complete our suite of eLearn training including a simple online Health & Safety assessment.
Some cats simply don’t respond well to cattery life becoming stressed that affects their health and wellbeing, whereas they thrive in a quiet loving foster home. Kittens, with and without their mums, often need foster homes, until they are weaned and old enough for permanent adoption. Some cats looking for foster homes are subjects of an ongoing criminal investigation, so are in our care whilst the case progresses. With these cats we will not know how long the case will take to resolve and, occasionally, animals may have to be returned to their owner, in accordance with a court ruling.
As a cat fosterer you will play a vital role in looking after the cats in our care until their case is resolved or they find a new home. You'll be providing all the daily care for cats/kittens in your own home, ensuring a safe environment that will cater for their individual (sometimes complex) needs. RSPCA staff will match cats/kittens with foster homes, and will give you all the information and support that you need for each fostered animal. The time commitment for each foster placement can vary from a couple of weeks to many months, with support provided to accommodate holidays and emergencies.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the welfare of cats and kittens in our care.
What is required:
- Be able to transport the cat/kittens to vet appointments and the RSPCA establishment as required.
- Have time to spend with them or be around them.
- A spare room/space at home for fostering a cat is ideal, although not essential (they will not be allowed outside of your home environment, so will need a specific space)
- Have lots of love, time and patience to give the animal whilst they are with you.
If your application is successful, you'll be asked to record and upload a short video, or take some photos of your home environment to accompany your volunteer profile. A home visit may also be required prior to and/or during your time fostering. You’ll get online access to all the necessary training for your role, and we ask you to keep this up to date. You will also receive training from the RSPCA establishment that your foster animal is from, and they will provide you with a point of contact and ongoing support, training and advice. We have a suite of wellbeing resources available and can make reasonable role adjustments to support you in your volunteering.
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Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time.
What is a Branch Fundraiser?
As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent SSAFA at events, and in public. The role includes helping at fayres, street collections, concerts, quizzes, raffles, sporting events etc.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
SSAFA branches rely on regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity, and grants for clients in urgent need. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community, so everyone knows who we are and how we can help.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role involves being out and about at public events and would suit someone looking to give the occasional day, half day or evening to support SSAFA; when and where would be flexible to suit you.
What would you be doing?
- Be part of a team with collection/buckets tins at events, supermarkets, shopping centres, etc.
- Acting as a marshal at a public event e.g., handing out water to runners, supervising parking etc.
- Being part of a team running a stall at an event, Armed Forces Day, fayre, county show etc.
- Helping with putting up posters, building gazebos, serving refreshments, packing/unpacking cars etc.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA, engaging people of all backgrounds and interests
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clients.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - fundraising workshops.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance, and marketing materials
- Local Fundraising Coordinator
- Fundraising Manager (per region)
- Access to the Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people
- Confident people who feel happy to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
- Reliable attitude, staying connected the Fundraising Coordinator about your availability.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
- Access to public transport or a car to get to events.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 16
Please note: If you are under 18 you are not allowed by law to volunteer at a street collection, raffle or an event serving alcohol. If you are under 16, please contact us, you will need to volunteer with a parent or adult responsible for your safety.
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.