Governance volunteer roles
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're Building a Movement. Want to Help?
Are you tired of the old conversations about what it means to be a man? Do you believe that true strength lies in showing up, being vulnerable, and committing to personal growth? We do, too.
We're a new charity on a mission to redefine men's well-being in the UK. We're not about quick fixes; we're about deep, lasting change. We’re creating a space for men to find community, get the tools they need for self-improvement, and build a life of purpose.
But to get this movement off the ground, we need a team of passionate, remote volunteers to help us get ready to launch. We're looking for big hearts and sharp minds to help us behind the scenes, from your kitchen table, your home office, or wherever you feel most inspired.
We need help with:
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Social Media: Crafting powerful, engaging posts that change the narrative.
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Administration: Keeping our project organised and on track.
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Outreach: Building connections with potential partners and supporters.
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Website: Helping us tell our story online.
And so much more!!!
This isn't just about ticking off tasks; it's about being part of something bigger. Every email you send, every post you write, and every connection you make will help us reach a man who needs a space to be heard.
If you have a few hours a week and a fire in your belly for this mission, we want to hear from you. No fancy qualifications needed - just a belief in a better future for men.
Ready to help us build a community of courage and growth?
Let's build this together.
MINDSET Charity
@MINDSETCharity
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!
Hey, London!
Are you a passionate, experienced youth worker ready for an exciting challenge?
We're Urban Youth, a brand new charity, starting our journey and we're looking for a volunteer Youth Work Manager to help us build something truly special from the ground up.
This isn't just a role; it's a chance to shape our entire programme. You'll take the lead in designing, organising, and running a range of dynamic activities for young people aged 11-19. If you have a passion for creating positive, engaging spaces and want to make a huge impact on young people across London, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
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Programme Development: Use your expertise to create a diverse and exciting schedule of workshops and adventures.
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Team Leadership: Lead and mentor our team of dedicated volunteers.
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Hands-On Youth Work: Get stuck in and run activities that help young people discover new skills and build lasting friendships.
You’ll be instrumental in bringing our vision to life—getting young people off their screens, boosting their confidence, and giving them the tools they need to succeed.
Why Volunteer With Us?
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Make a Direct Impact: Your work will directly shape our programmes and the lives of young people across London.
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Creative Freedom: You'll have the creative freedom to help build and grow our charity from the very beginning.
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Join a Positive Community: Work alongside other passionate volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference.
If you're an experienced youth worker ready to lead the change and create a positive legacy, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for Urban Youth.
URBAN YOUTH
Your City. Your Vibe. Your Leadership.
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
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Join the Team That's Building a Better Future.
We're not just starting a charity; we're building a movement. A movement designed to change the conversation around men's well-being and personal growth in the UK. We believe that true strength lies in a person's courage to be vulnerable, and we're creating a space where men can find community, get the tools they need for self-improvement, and build a life of purpose.
But to make this vision a reality, we need you.
We're looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our core team and help us manage and grow this new charity. This isn't about busywork; it's about being a vital part of our journey. You'll be one of the first people on the ground, helping us build the foundation of something truly special. Your contributions, no matter how big or small, will directly impact lives.
We need a variety of skills and passions who can lead us with heart and courage.If you have a few hours a week and a burning desire to help. Whatever your experience, your empathy and commitment are what matter most.
If you've ever felt the fire to make a genuine, lasting difference, this is your moment. You won't get a salary, but you'll get the satisfaction of helping build a place where men can heal, grow, and thrive.
Ready to help us manage this movement?
MINDSET Charity
@MINDSETCharity
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!
Help Us Build Something That Matters
Volunteer with MINDSET Charity – Empowering Men, Transforming Lives
Right now, somewhere, a man is struggling in silence. With self-doubt. With isolation. With the weight of expectations.
We believe he deserves better.
At MINDSET Charity, we’re just beginning - but our mission is bold: To empower men through mental well-being, personal growth, and real connection. We’re a small start-up charity with a big heart, passion and an even bigger vision.
But we can’t do it alone.
We need passionate volunteers who believe in change. People who want to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. Whether you’re a designer, a strategist, a listener, or a doer - your time, your skills, and your voice can help us build a movement that uplifts men and reshapes futures.
Why Volunteer With Us?
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Be part of a purpose-driven start-up charity.
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Support mental health and personal development for men.
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Help create safe spaces for growth, healing, and transformation.
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Use your talents to make a real impact from day one.
This isn’t just volunteering. It’s legacy-building. It’s standing up for those who’ve been told to stay silent. It’s helping men become the best version of themselves.
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something powerful, raw, and real - this is your moment.
Join us. Help us grow. Help us change lives.
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!
Dive into lasting impact: Fundraise for East London Waterworks Park to create and shape natural swimming ponds, ecological habitats and community gardens
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
Do you have experience organising events, or would you like to get some? Our past fundraising activities have included pub quizzes, a photography competition and exhibition, sale of locally made jeans and more. If you’re buzzing with ideas of how to raise money or are keen to get stuck in and help to make some events happen, we would love to hear from you.
The Fundraising Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Thursday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely. We understand that people may not have a lot of time to give, so we want to find volunteers who could give us one-off or ongoing strategic advice and support.
East London Waterworks Park is an exciting and ambitious project that offers many rewarding opportunities for our volunteers. You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds and forest schools.
By leading fundraising projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, web developers, community researchers etc.) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community.
Without funding we won’t be able to make it happen. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability. So you will be directly contributing to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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!
We're Building a Movement. Want to Lead It?
You know that feeling when you see a problem and know, deep down, that you have to be part of the solution? That's where we are right now. We're launching a movement to change the way men in the UK think about their well-being and personal growth. This isn't just about starting a charity; it's about building a space where courage is celebrated, vulnerability is a strength, and no man feels like he's on his own.
But a movement needs leaders with heart, determination, dedication and courage.
We're looking for our founding Board of Trustees. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit on the sidelines. It's for the person who wants to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. It’s a chance to be at the very beginning of something that will change lives. You'll be the guiding force that turns our vision into reality.
We're looking for a mix of skills - maybe you're a whiz with finance, have a background in law, or you're a genius at marketing and fundraising. But what we really need is your passion, your time, your dedication and a rock-solid belief in our mission.
If you've ever felt the fire to make a genuine, lasting difference, this is your moment. You won't get a salary, but you'll be part of a team that's building a legacy. You'll be the reason a man finds the courage to speak up, to seek help, and to finally live a life of authenticity.
Are you ready to lead with us?
MINDSET Charity
@MINDSETCharity
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!
Dive into lasting impact: Fundraise for East London Waterworks Park to create and shape natural swimming ponds, ecological habitats and community gardens
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
If you are a good writer and seller of ideas, would you like to join our mini-team of funding bid writers? We would especially love to hear from you if you have experience of writing funding applications, and we are happy to share the skills we have developed with you if you would like to learn.
The Fundraising Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Thursday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely. We understand that people may not have a lot of time to give, so we want to find volunteers who could give us one-off or ongoing strategic advice and support.
If you have experience in writing grants and funding applications, corporate fundraising, philanthropy, or any other aspect of fundraising, it would be great to hear from you.
We are keen fundraisers but we are lacking professional expertise and experience and we would love your help and input. We would welcome one-off advice on the phone or in person, as well as longer term volunteers.
We would also love to hear from potential volunteers without experience but with transferable skills.
East London Waterworks Park is an exciting and ambitious project that offers many rewarding opportunities for our volunteers. You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds and forest schools.
By leading fundraising projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, web developers, community researchers etc.) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community.
Without funding we won’t be able to make it happen. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability. So you will be directly contributing to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




Do you have a heart of gold? We do, too. Help us build a real home for kindness.
Lockdown ended, but loneliness didn't. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should ever feel alone. We're a brand-new start-up charity born from those tough times, and we're building a community where everyone feels connected.
We've got the passion, but to bring our mission to life, we need a special group of people with a passion for creating and measuring real change. We're looking for volunteers to form our first Programme & Impact Committee. This isn't just about strategy; it's about making sure every single thing we do truly helps people and brings sunshine into their lives.
What you'll do:
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Pioneer our programmes: Help us design and develop the services that will bring people together.
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Measure our success: Help us figure out the best ways to measure our impact, making sure we're truly helping people feel less alone.
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Tell our story with data: Use what we learn to help us show donors and supporters the real difference they're making.
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Be a sounding board: Provide guidance and feedback as we grow, ensuring our work is always as effective as it can be.
We're looking for people who:
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Are driven by kindness and a love for our mission.
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Have experience in programme development, community work, data analysis, or social research.
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Are creative, empathetic, and excellent problem-solvers.
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Believe that kindness and connection can truly change the world.
This is a unique opportunity to use your skills for good and make a profound difference.
We don't currently have a website as its being finalised at the moment but we are on social media @SUNSHINEChty
Are you ready to help us lead with heart and be the SUNSHINE in people's lives?
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a heart of gold? We do, too.
Let's face it: lockdown ended, but loneliness didn't. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should feel alone. We're a brand new start-up charity born from those tough times, and now we're building a community where everyone feels connected.
We're looking for someone special to join our family as our first ever Volunteering Manager. This isn’t a typical job; it's a chance to build something beautiful from the ground up. You’ll be the heart behind the scenes, creating a home for our volunteers and helping us spread a little sunshine.
What you'll do:
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Build and launch our entire volunteering programme.
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Find, welcome, and train new volunteers.
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Create a culture of kindness and joy.
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Make sure every volunteer feels valued, engaged, and like they belong.
We're looking for someone who:
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Loves people and community.
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Has experience in leading or coordinating teams.
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Is creative, empathetic, and full of team spirit.
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Believes that kindness and connection can truly change the world.
What you'll help create:
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A place where loneliness is met with friendship and every act of service radiates warmth.
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A team that feels inspired, happy, and uplifted after every shift.
Location: London-based with some remote flexibility.
Time Commitment: Flexible volunteer hours.
We don't currently have a website as its being finalised at the moment but we are on social media @SUNSHINEChty
Are you ready to join us and be the SUNSHINE in people's lives?
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a heart of gold? We do, too. Help us spread a little sunshine, from anywhere.
Lockdown ended, but loneliness didn't. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should ever feel alone. We're a brand-new start-up charity born from those tough times, and now we're building a community where everyone feels connected.
We need a few special people to join our family as remote volunteers. This isn't just a role; it's a chance to build something beautiful from the ground up, all from the comfort of your own home. You'll use your skills, experience, and talents to help us behind the scenes, getting us set up and ready to launch.
Here's how you can help:
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Bring your talent: Use your skills in marketing, social media, admin, or design to help us get organised and noticed.
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Be a pioneer: Help us shape the early days of our charity.
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Work with heart: Support us in creating a community of kindness and connection.
We're looking for someone who:
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Is driven by a love for people and community.
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Is creative, organised, and ready to roll up their sleeves.
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Believes that kindness and connection can truly change the world.
We don't currently have a website as its being finalised at the moment but we are on social media @SUNSHINEChty
Ready to join us and be the SUNSHINE in people's lives?
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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!
Dive into lasting impact: Fundraise for East London Waterworks Park to create and shape natural swimming ponds, ecological habitats and community gardens
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are creating a fundraising strategy for our next phase of work: an exciting programme of community projects. If you have experience of planning or running fundraising campaigns, we would love to hear from you. Our community-led strategic process, as well as all of our work, is open for everyone to participate in.
The Fundraising Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Thursday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely. We understand that people may not have a lot of time to give, so we want to find volunteers who could give us one-off or ongoing strategic advice and support.
If you have experience in writing grants and funding applications, corporate fundraising, philanthropy, or any other aspect of fundraising, it would be great to hear from you.
We are keen fundraisers but we are lacking professional expertise and experience and we would love your help and input. We would welcome one-off advice on the phone or in person, as well as longer term volunteers.
East London Waterworks Park is an exciting and ambitious project that offers many rewarding opportunities for our volunteers. You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds and forest schools.
By leading fundraising projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, web developers, community researchers etc.) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community.
Without funding we won’t be able to make it happen. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability. So you will be directly contributing to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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!
Dive into lasting impact: Fundraise for East London Waterworks Park to create and shape natural swimming ponds, ecological habitats and community gardens
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
If you would like to help us develop our digital fundraising and our online offer, would you like to join our fundraising and communications teams in creating and implementing a strategy? We would love to hear from anyone with experience of fundraising online or with enthusiasm and a desire to test things out and learn as you go along. Recently we raised over half a million pounds through our Crowdfunder. Now we are looking to create a sustainable medium term income stream online.
The Fundraising Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Thursday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely. We understand that people may not have a lot of time to give, so we want to find volunteers who could give us one-off or ongoing strategic advice and support.
If you have experience in writing grants and funding applications, corporate fundraising, philanthropy, or any other aspect of fundraising, it would be great to hear from you.
We are keen fundraisers but we are lacking professional in digital fundraising expertise and experience and we would love your help and input. We would welcome one-off advice on the phone or in person, as well as longer term volunteers.
East London Waterworks Park is an exciting and ambitious project that offers many rewarding opportunities for our volunteers. You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds and forest schools.
By leading fundraising projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, web developers, community researchers etc.) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community.
Without funding we won’t be able to make it happen. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability. So you will be directly contributing to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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!
We Need You – Operations Managers!!!
In the heart of London, a new movement is rising - one that refuses to let postcode or circumstance define a young person’s future. We are REMIX, a bold youth social mobility charity on a mission to "remix young lives" from disadvantaged backgrounds across London by breaking down barriers and building up belief. Together, we can create something beautiful - a future full of hope, opportunity, and dreams.
Be a Leading Force Behind a Movement That Transforms Lives!!!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for purpose?
Do you thrive on bringing structure to vision, and turning ideas into action?
We’re looking for a Volunteer in the role of Operations Manager to join our exciting new youth charity and work closely with our Founder to help steer REMIX through its early growth. You’ll be the backbone of our operations, helping us build a strong foundation for impact, sustainability, and scale.
Why REMIX?
At REMIX, we walk alongside young people as they journey into adulthood, offering mentorship, opportunities, and a powerful support network of role models who believe in their potential. We’re not just building a brand - we’re building a movement, a community, a future.
What You’ll Do:
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Work directly with the Founder to manage day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
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Help coordinate volunteers, partnerships, and programme logistics.
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Support with fundraising, budgeting, and reporting.
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Develop systems and processes that keep REMIX running smoothly.
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Be a key voice in shaping the charity’s direction and growth.
Who We’re Looking For:
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A highly organised, proactive individual with a heart for social impact.
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Experience in operations, project management, or charity administration.
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A collaborative spirit and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
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Someone who can balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail.
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Passion for youth empowerment and social mobility.
What You’ll Gain From Volunteering With Us:
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A chance to help build a charity from the ground up.
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Leadership experience and strategic involvement.
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A meaningful reference or statement for your future career.
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The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping change young lives.
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A front-row seat to a movement that’s rewriting futures.
Ready to remix the future?
Join us in building a charity that doesn’t just run well - it runs with purpose. Let’s inspire, empower, and transform - one system, one young life, one breakthrough at a time.
Get Involved. Shape A Future. Change Young Lives.
REMIX
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a heart of gold? We do, too. Help us build a family of kindness.
Lockdown ended, but loneliness didn't. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should feel alone. We're a brand-new start-up charity born from those tough times, and we're building a community where everyone feels connected.
Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. We are after all a 100% volunteer run charity. We need a compassionate and organised team to help us build a joyful and supportive environment for them. We're looking for volunteers to join our first HR & Volunteer Management Committee. This is a chance to use your people skills to create a community of dedicated change-makers, making sure our family feels supported and valued from day one.
What you'll do:
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Pioneer our volunteer programme: Help us create the policies and systems that will allow us to find, train, and support our volunteers.
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Build a culture of kindness: Work with us to make sure every volunteer feels heard, appreciated, and connected to our mission.
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Help our family grow: Use your skills in recruitment and retention to help us build a sustainable and thriving team.
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Create a home for volunteers: Ensure we have the right structures in place to make every volunteer feel like they belong and are making a real difference.
We're looking for people who:
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Are driven by kindness and a love for our mission.
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Have experience in HR, volunteer coordination, or team leadership.
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Are empathetic, organised, and great at building relationships.
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Believe that kindness and connection can truly change the world.
This is a unique opportunity to use your skills for good and make a profound difference.
We don't currently have a website as its being finalised at the moment but we are on social media @SUNSHINEChty
Are you ready to help us lead with heart and be the SUNSHINE in people's lives?
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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!
the3million is currently seeking up to three new non-executive directors to strengthen its dynamic board and support the work of this passionate organisation at the forefront of migrants’ rights in the UK.
Nine years after the Brexit referendum, we are navigating ongoing challenges affecting EU citizens’ communities. We are continuing to build power from the ground up, empowering people to get their voices heard. Your contribution will be crucial to making change happen.
These positions are voluntary and therefore unpaid.
About the3million
We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens in the UK. Our vision is a world where EU citizens can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. Our work ranges from informing people of their rights and community organising of EU citizens’ communities, to holding the Government to account on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and promoting access to justice.
We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors and the media on specific issues affecting migrants’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change.
We were formed through the efforts of volunteers from many different backgrounds who came together in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum in 2016. We hold on to that can-do, nimble spirit and friendly and non-hierarchical collegiality.
In 2024, the3million’s contribution towards creating lasting and significant change for EU citizens living in the UK was recognised at the EmpowerEU Awards, in the "Outstanding Achievement” category.
the3million was incorporated as a limited by guarantee not-for-profit company with Companies House in November 2017. As such, the role of members of the Board of Directors is similar, though not identical, to that of Charity Trustees.
What does the role involve?
You will join a small board of professionals committed to helping EU citizens in the UK. We are specifically seeking directors with expertise, skills and knowledge in any or several of the following backgrounds: fundraising, legal compliance, HR, risk management, community organising, racial justice and safeguarding.
As a the3million non-executive director, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the organisation on track with its objectives. You will apply your professional experience towards shaping our strategy on fundraising, governance, campaigning and other areas of work.
The main purpose of your role:
As directors at the3million, you will have responsibility to:
- Ensure the3million is meeting its aims and objectives and acting in line with any relevant legislation or regulations
- Act in the best interests of the organisation
- Ensure the3million applies its resources exclusively in line with its strategic aims
- Ensure the financial viability of the3million
- Contribute effectively to the Board of Directors in giving clear strategic direction, and evaluating performance against set targets
- Support the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance
- Act with reasonable care and skill
What you will gain:
- An insight into how the organisation runs;
- Confidence in building relationships with a wide range of people, and the opportunity to learn from the varied experiences that other Board members bring to the table;
- An opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to the benefit of the organisation and the communities we serve;
- A sense of pride when hearing about the difference our campaigning and organising efforts make, knowing you have had a role in protecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK.
Being a director is a voluntary role and is not paid, but expenses including for travel are reimbursed.
Director Person Specification
Key skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out the core responsibilities of being a director (please note that onboarding and support is available to new Board members, particularly those who have not served on a Board before)
- Timeliness and clarity in your communication on and around meetings or projects
- Strategic vision: an ability to think about the ‘bigger picture’ and longer term (5 years ahead) as well as the ‘here and now’
- A willingness to act as an ambassador for the3million, promoting our work to friends and colleagues
- An ability to work as a member of a team, to comment, challenge or question in a way that is helpful, supportive and constructive
- A good sense of judgement
Qualification and experience
You will ideally have one or more of the following:
- Experience of working in senior teams, preferably at board level;
- Experience of volunteering/working in the third sector;
- Fundraising;
- HR;
- Community organising;
- Safeguarding;
- Racial justice;
- Experience working in the migration field would be an advantage.
Personal attributes
- Integrity and honesty
- Proactiveness
- A demonstrable commitment to the3million's aims and values
- Team player, flexible and adaptable
Time commitment
- A two hour evening board meeting every two months (online)
- Regular discussion and meeting with fellow directors (online)
- Follow up to meetings – reading and commenting on minutes, carrying out any agreed actions.
- One to two away-days per year (in-person);
Restrictions
- Over 18
- Must be currently based in the UK
- Not bankrupt
- Subject to satisfactory DBS check and references
- Not excluded by Companies House or Charity Commission
- Conflicts of interest that would be so significant as to undermine the role in general, such as being a member of a group that discriminated against people based on gender, ethnicity or nationality.
Who should apply?
Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Having worked in the migration sector or in campaigning is not necessarily required. We recognise that many other settings offer transferable skills.
One of the3million’s core values is equity - we are people-led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people.
We are particularly eager to hear from candidates with lived experience of migration. If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector we also strongly encourage you to apply. This could include coming from a community that experiences racism, living with a disability or not having been to University.
We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.
Please send your CV along with an accompanying letter explaining your reasons for applying. We highly recommend going through the role specifications below before you start your application.
Next steps
Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience. If you would like to speak to someone on our current Board or a staff member to find out more about us before applying, you are welcome to do so.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a one-hour interview. Interviews may be carried out over the weekend.
Successful applicants will be onboarded by other Board members, ensuring they are welcomed into the organisation.
Application Instructions
Please send your CV along with an accompanying letter explaining your reasons for applying. Applications submitted without a covering will not be reviewed.
If you are on LinkedIn, please share with us the URL of your profile.
Please also download and fill in the equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million fairer. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.
Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk.
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