Homelessness volunteer roles
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Enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteers with good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. Confident working with young people between the ages of 16 - 24.
To provide social and practical support to customers. Helping towards improving the life chances of people with experience of homelessness.
Clarion Housing Group operate a number of supported housing schemes, to support people to live independently, by providing residents with the life skills they will need to eventually go on to their own tenancy.
This opportunity is based in Strood, Rochester and Gillingham (Medway).
Volunteers empower our customers to identify their existing strengths and skills so they can achieve their goals and aspirations. As a volunteer, you can support customers to achieve their full potential by developing new skills and accessing opportunities.
Activities:
-Building an empathic and person-centred relationship with a young person who may be socially isolated or lack confidence.
-Provide opportunities for young people to become more self-confident, maintain contact with important people in their lives and build-up their social networks.
Practical activities could also include:
-Empowering young people to develop independent living skills and to access educational and employment opportunities
-Helping the young people to complete forms and paperwork including developing their CV and job applications
-Helping the young people to build important life skills e.g. cooking, cleaning and budgeting
-Organising activities within the schemes i.e. art/painting, games/quizzes, cooking
Support for Volunteers:
- To attend four half days of training, receive an induction and have access to any other relevant in house and external training
- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Volunteers will have a check in with the Volunteering Officer every 3 months to ensure they are happy with the role and to resolve any issues
Actively Interviewing
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You’ll play an important role in taking time to listen to people in crisis, understanding what’s driving their poverty and identifying agencies they can be referred to for specific help. You’ll enjoy being alongside an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Using your empathy, confidentiality and motivation to support others you will truly make a difference and help to change lives.
What you will be doing;
- Listening to clients who visit the centre for food – providing a non-judgemental ear
- Looking at ways we can help them further
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!
Do you have experience working with people who have suffered from any of the following? Or you may have some lived experience yourself?
• Homelessness
• Substance misuse and/or addiction recovery
• Ex-offending
• Mental health concerns or learning disabilities
Would you like to use some of your free time to mentor vulnerable adults settle down in their local community within the London and/or the Surrey areas?
We have some exciting new hybrid working opportunities in London and Surrey which will enable us to support people into the private rented sector.
We will help them settle into their properties, their local community, and help manage their tenancy by making a positive and influential impact on their lives. Our overall aim is to provide the tenancy sustainment support and ensure they have the tools they need to live in their new property comfortably.
There will be occasions where meeting face to face will be necessary, so having some flexibility is important to us.
As a Mentor, you will be providing essential additional support, information and guidance to Forward clients that you have been allocated to. You will help mentee/s address in a holistic/person centred manner, to formulate their goals, draw a realistic plan and support them to review their achievements and overcome any barriers that they may have, particularly when it comes to running their own private tenancies.
You will be matched with a case load of mentees whom you will meet on a regular basis (we require a minimum of at least 3 hours a week up to a maximum of 3 days a week depending on your availability) to support them with their specific needs and signpost them to additional services where necessary.
The role can be remote but in certain areas and as stated, we may need an occasional face to face meeting.
You will:
*provide advice and guidance
*have good knowledge of the welfare and benefits system
*understand what is involved in setting up and sustaining tenancies
*will be able to signpost your mentees to appropriate additional services and ensure they are engaging with their current additional support networks
*help them overcome their barriers, (whether that be from solving maintenance issues, budgeting to personal barriers)
The list is not exhaustive. As you may understand, every individual Will have their own challenges or goals.
If this opportunity sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply today. The mentor coordinator will contact you to discuss the opportunity further and give you Information about the training and support that will be offered to you.
Actively Interviewing
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As the welcoming face of the food bank you’ll be sociable, enjoy meeting people and able to offer friendly and caring support to those in crisis. You’ll receive and check food vouchers, prepare food parcels and make refreshments for the people who visit the food bank. You’ll provide a listening ear and support people in accessing other services with compassion and dignity.
Why we want you
We are committed to ensuring anybody visiting a food bank is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity. Volunteers take time to share a warm drink, discuss food requirements, offer a listening ear and, when appropriate, signpost people for further support and help.
As a Food bank centre helper you will play a vital role giving direct support to people who use food banks, meeting and greeting people coming into the food bank, packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate.
In this role you can make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support to those in crisis in your local community.
What you will be doing
- Welcome clients to the foodbank centre
- Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists
- Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
- Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets
- Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor
The skills you need
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Has an eye for detail
- Organised and self-motivated
What's in it for you
- Using your existing skills to make a difference
- Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community
- Make a real difference to the running of your food bank
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Are you a people person? Would you enjoy helping clients with their problems, as well as developing employability skills or putting your spare time to good use? Then look no further!
Our friendly team are looking for volunteers for our Adviceline which offers the general public information to empower them to find a solution to their problems in areas such as welfare benefits, housing and debt. For more complex issues you would be arranging an appointment with our advisers who will be using the information you have already gathered from the client.
You will need to be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as being non-judgemental and respect views, values and cultures that are not your own. Full training will be given.
We cover travel expenses within the boundaries of Enfield.
Interested? Great, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Join the Fight for Change – Help Us Build Stronger, More Inclusive Communities
WBC Cares UK is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of boxing. We use sport to empower young people, support those with disabilities or mental health challenges, and uplift individuals facing poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion. From community-based gyms to school outreach, mentoring, and essential aid, our mission is rooted in compassion, inclusion, and resilience.
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Fundraising Manager to help amplify our impact. In this role, you'll be instrumental in securing the financial support needed to expand our programmes, delivering hope, empowerment, and practical help to communities across the UK.
Your Role:
- Identify and apply for grants, local authority funds, and trust funding
- Develop small campaigns or appeals to engage donors and the wider community
- Build relationships with sponsors, funders, and partner organisations
- Support the team with fundraising reports and income tracking
- Help promote giving via digital and in-person channels
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience with fundraising or grant writing (desirable but not essential)
- Strong writing and organisational skills
- A passion for tackling inequality and helping vulnerable people
- Ability to commit around 6 - 10 hours per week (flexible and hybrid/remote possible)
What You’ll Gain:
- Be part of a grassroots charity with a growing impact
- Directly support crisis response and long-term transformation
- Gain valuable charity-sector experience in fundraising and strategy
- Work with a small, passionate, supportive team
WBC Cares UK empowers lives through accessible boxing. "Boxing belongs to everyone, and everyone belongs in boxing."
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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!
Who are LRMN?
We offer refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants a specialist and holistic service. We advocate for people’s rights, campaign for wider change, meet their basic needs and help them improve their wellbeing.
Why do we need you?
Advocacy volunteers are an essential part of our team, making sure that clients are able to access the right service. You will deal with initial client enquiries (in person, over the phone or by email), assess what support clients need and help them access the right service for them. This might be with us, a partner or another external service.
Our admin team is integral to the smooth running of LRMN. Without them our advisors wouldn’t be able to provide life changing support to the people who access our services.
Our admin team are the first people that clients will talk to so it is essential that we offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space and give them the right information about the services we offer. Given the demand that we face, volunteers help us do that.
What activities will you be involved in?
As an Advocacy Volunteer, you will work alongside staff and fellow volunteers to provide practical support, advocacy, and guidance to individuals accessing our services. Your role is essential in helping service users navigate various systems, simple applications, access key entitlements, and receive the support they need to improve their circumstances.Your key responsibilities will include:
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Client Support:
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Assist clients in completing applications for:
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Free bus transportation
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Oyster cards (60+ and 65+)
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National Insurance Number (NIN)
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Nursery, school, and college admissions/registrations
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Signposting and Referrals:
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Ensure service users who cannot access our services are signposted or referred to appropriate external organizations.
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Information and Guidance:
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Help clients and referrers understand the services we offer and how to access them effectively.
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Administrative Support:
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Undertake various administrative tasks as identified by the team.
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Expanded Duties (as experience grows):
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Assist with additional basic applications not listed above.
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Support clients with simple letter writing and documentation.
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Take on other relevant duties as needed.
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Location & Schedule:
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This role is based in our Deptford office, specifically during Thursday drop-in sessions.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
By volunteering with LRMN, you will:
• Make a difference to the lives of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in south-east London
• Be part of a diverse, knowledgeable and proactive team in an organisation that has been running for over 25 years
• Gain experience of admin work in a business environment
• Gain an understanding of the issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants • Have regular support and supervision from the Business and Operations Officer • Be provided out of pocket expenses to the value of £6 for lunch per day (4+ hours) & up to £15 travel expenses (when volunteering in the office for 4+ hours)
Is there induction and training?
Yes, we provide a comprehensive induction to all new volunteers. This covers roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, record keeping and use of our client management system (Advice Pro).
You will be provided with the training needed to perform the role and will have the opportunity to join training with the whole LRMN team.
Who are LRMN looking for?
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
• Friendly and approachable and can manage professional boundaries
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and able to use own initiative
• Organised and methodical in their work
• Respectful of client confidentiality
• Experienced in working with multicultural communities
• Able to use their digital skills to make referrals and manage online systems
LRMN is committed to equality and diversity. We pride ourselves on having a diverse team with a range of experiences. We encourage people with lived experience of the asylum and/or immigration system to apply. If you need additional support to apply or volunteer, please contact us.
What commitment do you need to make?
We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering one day a week during office hours (Mon-Fri) for at least six months.
How can you apply?
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via CharityJobs.
Volunteers will be required to provide two referees and undergo a basic DBS check.
This is an unpaid volunteer role.
If you need this information in a different format or have any questions, please get in touch.
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!
London City Mission (LCM) shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
Webber Street is LCM’S Day Centre for people who are homeless - based just around the corner from Waterloo station. We welcome up to 70 guests a day - we seek to give them not only relief from life on the streets, but also help in taking the first step out of homelessness.
We also seek to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of guests, as well as the physical ones, to help restore some of the dignity that life on the streets has taken from them and to share the life-transforming news of Jesus!
Role Description:
Morning Volunteer (Mondays to Thursdays 8:00-12:30)
This role involves serving our guests breakfast at our morning sessions when we usually have around 60-80 guests each session. Our volunteers come from many walks of life, backgrounds and church traditions, we want to make the best use of your gifts to connect with all of our guests and provide relevant support to them.
No. of volunteers required: 3 each morning
Afternoon Volunteer (Mondays to Thursdays 13:00-16:00)
You can also join us in helping at our weekly afternoon sessions when we have a smaller number of guests. Perhaps you have a gift of listening and coming alongside others; maybe you have artistic gifts where you can come up with new ideas for art and crafts activities and taking the lead in making these happen; maybe you have the skills to help the men with their CVs; maybe you like to show hospitality in welcoming our guests or have a heart serve drinks and refreshments; you can also join or be the lead of our weekly Bible Group.
Our weekly afternoon schedule are as follows:
Mondays- Arts group
Wednesdays- Bible group
Thursdays- Drop in (fortnightly)
No. of volunteers required: 2 each afternoon
Women only space (Fridays 9:00-12:30)
This is a designated safe space for women guests which operates once per week at our centre. You can join our team if you would like to support our women guests.
Note: This is for female volunteers only
Centre Team
This role involves supporting the centre practically by working in our clothes store, assisting in the kitchen, and doing other practical jobs around the building such as maintenance. It's a hands-on type of role but a vital part of the ongoing ministry of Webber Street.
General Tasks
The role of volunteers at Webber Street Day Centre is to welcome and care for our guests from homeless communities. You will help to ensure smooth operation of the Day Centre by preparing the space and leaving, to help with respective activities based on its weekly programme. Specific duties will include some of the following:
Morning sessions:
o Meeting and welcoming the people who come to Webber Street Day Centre
o Assisting our staff and other volunteers in preparing the room for our guests and leaving it clean and tidy at the end of the session
o Socialising and chatting with those who attend
o Having gospel conversations with our guests
o Praying with guests at their request
o Signposting guests to where they can get help and advice
Afternoon sessions:
o Similar to the tasks in morning session, while volunteer may lead or help with art and craft activities, lead or help with bible group, welcoming guests and help with refreshments.
About You
We are looking for Christians have a compassionate heart to care for those on the margins of society and want to put their faith into action by serving.
We want to make the best use of your gifts and experience, as well as finding a time that fits with your schedule, so we’ll work with you to define how we can serve best. We have volunteers commit to come weekly, fortnightly or monthly etc.
You should be comfortable sharing your faith with guests at natural opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Peer Mentor (Lived Experience of Substance Use)
Make a Difference Through Your Recovery Journey
We are looking for passionate individuals with personal lived experience of substance use recovery to join our team as Volunteer Peer Mentors within the RhEST (Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment) service.
As a Volunteer Peer Mentor, you will help bring visible recovery to people experiencing homelessness and substance misuse. Your lived experience can inspire hope, build trust, and help others take meaningful steps toward change.
In this role, you will:
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Accompany individuals to appointments and group activities
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Provide one-to-one peer support
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Help shape and improve the services we deliver
This role is open only to those with personal lived experience of substance use and recovery. We believe that your insight and experience are vital to the work we do.
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Support others in their journey
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Build your skills and confidence
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Be part of a compassionate and dedicated team
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Find out more by contacting us at or emailing
Service Area
RhEST – Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment
Town
London
Status
Part-time
Contract Type
Volunteer
About RhEST
The RhEST service recruits, trains, and develops Peer Mentors and Volunteers to support and engage individuals who sleep rough in London. Our work removes barriers to accessing treatment, helping clients navigate substance misuse services from scripting to inpatient care.
Our Peer Mentoring Program is a key part of RhEST. Built on compassion, empathy, and empowerment, it enables individuals with lived experience to help others on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into society.
Purpose of the Role
As a Peer Mentor Volunteer, you will:
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Support the running and delivery of services.
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Facilitate group sessions and activities.
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Provide support and encouragement to people accessing community services.
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Use your lived experience to help design and co-produce services and support new initiatives.
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Offer one-to-one peer mentoring to service users referred to the program, where appropriate.
What We Offer
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Comprehensive six-day training and ongoing support for Peer Mentors.
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Regular supervision every 4-6 weeks.
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Opportunities to develop new skills in communication, group facilitation, and leadership.
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The chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of others and your community.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Summary
Could you combine nursing skills, compassion and faith to offer care in body, mind and spirit?
Could you support people experiencing homelessness?
Detailed description
You could be part of our exciting pilot project as a volunteer Parish Nurse offering life-transforming whole-person healthcare, working alongside Chaplains, Complex Needs and Housing Support Workers.
As a YMCA Parish Nurse you would:
- Help service users identify issues and self-manage their wellbeing so they flourish in body, mind and spirit. This might be 1:2:1 or in a group setting.
- Signpost, support, and provide information and reassurance enabling service users to access NHS and other professional or community support as well as internal support from YMCA colleagues and projects.
- Offer spiritual care from a Christian perspective, such as prayer or acts of worship
- Be instrumental in supporting the project develop in this pilot phase
Training for this role is provided by PNMUK as part of their on-going programme of support and personal development for Parish Nursing nationally. The next course is 15-17th November with follow-up online sessions.
This project is being developed and lead by One YMCA’s Chaplaincy Team, together with our Medium Complex Intensive Support Service (MCISS) and supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK).
The Chaplaincy Team offer life-transforming spiritual care and pastoral support. For us Chaplaincy is about journeying with people, inspired by the life, example and teaching of Jesus. Our vision for Chaplaincy is to see even more of our service users and staff thriving through experiencing the love of God for themselves. Following a re-shaping of our work, Chaplaincy is now part of the newly formed Christian Mission team, which is at the heart of this growing charity.
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive, and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute, and thrive.
What volunteers need Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
Reimbursement of costs Extra support
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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!
Position: Research, Communications and Project Intern
Location: UK home-based (remote)
Commitment: Flexible hours (voluntary)
About Lived Expert
Lived Expert, founded by Mark Johnson MBE, is a pioneering social enterprise focusing on harnessing the power of lived experience. We've led transformative projects in areas like addiction, homelessness, neurodiversity, and the justice system, and now seek an enthusiastic intern to contribute to our mission.
Role Purpose
As a Research, Communications and Project Intern, you'll play a supportive role in our dynamic team, helping to convey powerful stories and assist in project coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about social change and looking to gain experience in the social enterprise sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Research Tasks: Help in data entry, collection and analysis.
- Assist in Communications Tasks: Support in creating content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
- Project Support: Help in coordinating various projects, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
- Consultation Assistance: Aid in gathering and analysing insight from peoples’ lived experience for ongoing projects.
- Collaborative Work: Work closely with the team to support various initiatives and campaigns.
Person Specification
· A keen interest in social enterprise, research, communications, and project support.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Organised and detail-oriented, with a willingness to learn.
Benefits
· Gain valuable experience in communications and project coordination.
· Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
· Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a meaningful sector.
· Receive guidance and support from an experienced team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in volunteering in a role supported, supervised and guided by experienced Integration Casework Coordinators to provide telephone and/or face to face advice about welfare and housing rights and pathways to refugee clients, including assistance with filling forms, liaising with government agencies and council offices, drafting letters, among other assistance to newly granted refugees?
Would a varied role where you could help clients by researching housing options updating client information on our casework database and much more throughout your volunteering enhance your skills and experiences to achieve your goals whilst making a difference?
Would you like to be a part of a busy team, working with experience Integration Casework Coordinators to provide much needed support to their caseload of clients?
Are you able to commit to at least 1 day (10:00 – 17:00) per week on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays consistently, ideally for a minimum of 6 months in this role?
If yes, then this could be the perfect voluntary role for you within the Refugee Council.
You will be a part of our friendly and supportive London Integration & Housing Pathways team and will receive regular support and supervision from Integration Casework Coordinators. As part of a comprehensive induction process, you will receive training on working with refugees and people seeking asylum, including an introduction to the asylum process and the legal framework, rights and entitlements, and on how to support people practically whilst volunteering as a Refugee Integration & Housing Pathways Volunteer. If you are successful in this role, you must be available to attend the below in person training sessions.
- Tuesday 2nd September -
AM - Induction & Working with refugees – move on period
PM - Working with refugees – confidentiality, boundaries, working with interpreters
- Wednesday 10th September -
AM - Housing pathways training – to include homelessness law and housing pathway options
PM - Universal Credit & other benefits options
- Tuesday 16th September -
AM - Practical systems training
PM - Client database training
You will also receive support and information throughout your role and will have access to organisational training sessions that are accessible to staff and volunteers. We will also reimburse you with lunch and travel expenses, in line with our volunteer expenses policy.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, myself and the team would love to hear from you. Please email me your completed application form by 23:59 pm on Sunday 27th July 2025.
We are looking for a number of volunteers for this role and will be holding MS Teams interviews from Monday 4th - Thursday 21st August. This would be a great opportunity for us to virtually meet you and find out more about you and for you to ask as many questions as you have – the more the merrier.
Please note, due to GDPR all volunteers must be located within the UK whilst volunteering and any offers of a place will be subject to character references and a basic level DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee Role
Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Bristol (mix of online, blended in person meetings)
Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Our client Second Step, a leading not-for-profit organisation rooted in Bristol and operating across the South West of England, now seeking a Trustee to join the Board.
Second Step has been promoting mental health and wellbeing for over 30 years, supporting individuals and communities to build brighter futures. They specialize in recovery-focused, trauma-informed services for people with complex needs, including mental health challenges, homelessness, and substance misuse. Their vision is a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future.
The Role: As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of Second Step, ensuring they deliver high-quality, sustainable services. You will work collaboratively with other Board members to oversee governance, financial planning, risk management, and organisational performance.
Who we’re looking for:
· Success in contributing to decision making at a strategic level.
· Motivating people to deliver the vision, aims and objectives.
· Senior professional and/or management experience, including business planning and budgeting.
· Experience in mental health delivery at a senior strategic/operational level (desirable)
· Personal experience of using mental health services (desirable)
· From a protected characteristic (desirable)
This is an exciting time to be part of Second Step, as a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those they support while gaining valuable experience in governance and leadership.
Time Commitment: Approximately one day per month
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Further information and an application pack can be requested via email FAO Sandy Hinks or Leighann Beck quoting ref MC2603
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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!
Who are LRMN?
We offer refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants a specialist and holistic service. We advocate for people’s rights, campaign for wider change, meet their basic needs and help them improve their wellbeing.
Why do we need you?
Triage volunteers are an essential part of our team, making sure that clients are able to access the right service. You will deal with initial client enquiries (in person, over the phone or by email), assess what support clients need and help the access the right service for them. This might be with us, a partner or another external service.
Our triage team is integral to the smooth running of LRMN. Without them our advisors wouldn’t be able to provide life changing support to the people who access our services.
Our triage team are the first people that clients will talk to so it is essential that we offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space and give them the right information about the services we offer. Given the demand that we face, volunteers help us do that.
What activities will you be involved in?
As part of our triage team, you will volunteer alongside staff and fellow volunteers to:
• Welcome clients to our office/Migrant Hub and speak to them about their needs • Help clients and referrers understand the services we offer and how to access them • Respond to new referrals and upload them onto our case management system
• Contact clients to book in appointments and follow up referrals
• Take on other administrative tasks as identified from time to time
As you become more experienced, you may be involved in giving basic advice, providing support letters and other duties.
Our triage volunteers can be based at our office (in Deptford Monday-Friday), or our Migrant Hub drop-in service (in Woolwich on Tuesdays), or both! Just let us know in your application form what interests you.
You will be supervised by the Business and Operations Manager and/or Migrant Hub Coordinator but will liaise with staff across the organisation as appropriate.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
By volunteering with LRMN, you will:
• Make a difference to the lives of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in south-east London
• Be part of a diverse, knowledgeable and proactive team in an organisation that has been running for over 25 years
• Gain experience of admin work in a business environment
• Gain an understanding of the issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
• Have regular support and supervision from the Business and Operations Officer
• Be provided out of pocket expenses to the value of £6 for lunch per day (4+ hours) & up to £15 travel expenses (when volunteering in the office for 4+ hours)
Is there induction and training?
Yes, we provide a comprehensive induction to all new volunteers. This covers roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, record keeping and use of our client management system (Advice Pro).
You will be provided with the training needed to perform the role and will have the opportunity to join training with the whole LRMN team.
Who are LRMN looking for?
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
• Friendly and approachable and can manage professional boundaries
• Excellent communicatiuon skills
• Proactive and able to use own initiative
• Organised and methodical
• Respectful of client confidentiality
• Experienced in working with multicultural communities
• Able to use their digital skills to make referrals and manage online systems
LRMN is committed to equality and diversity. We pride ourselves on having a diverse team with a range of experiences. We encourage people with lived experience of the asylum and/or immigration system to apply. If you need additional support to apply or volunteer, please contact us.
What commitment do you need to make?
We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering one day a week during office hours (Mon-Fri) for at least six months.
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 grow a movement – one post, one story, one child at a time.
About Us
Unify Giving India connects donors directly with education opportunities for underprivileged children through trusted local charities. We believe giving should be personal, transparent, and impactful – and we’re building the digital tools to make that happen.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a Digital Marketing Volunteer to help shape our online presence and grow a vibrant, engaged community of changemakers. You'll have real ownership, creative freedom, and the chance to help us scale something meaningful.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Running our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X)
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Creating and managing smart, targeted ad campaigns
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Optimising our website content and boosting SEO
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Bringing our mission to life through powerful digital storytelling
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Tracking progress and learning what works – and what doesn’t
What We’re Looking For
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2+ years of digital marketing experience
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Comfortable across social media and ad platforms
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Great communicator in English (and ideally Hindi too)
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Creative, curious, and detail-oriented
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Genuinely passionate about social impact
What You’ll Get Out of It
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A chance to create real change in Indian communities
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Portfolio-worthy projects and new skills
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A flexible, remote setup (5–10 hours per week)
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A growing global network of purpose-driven people
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Certificate of volunteer service (and lots of gratitude!)
Sound like you?
Drop us a message – we’d love to chat
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