Volunteer roles

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Our volunteers are a fundamental part of our shops. Any time which they volunteer at our shops and warehouses, help us be there for more people who are experiencing a mental health problem. 

About the volunteer role

To provide our volunteers with opportunities to gain a variety of skills and experience, we offer them a range of volunteer roles to choose from, which include:

• Stock preparation volunteer
• Volunteer stock generation assistant
• Specialist knowledge volunteer (antiques and collectables)
• Specialist knowledge volunteer (books and entertainment)
• Housekeeping volunteer

Key tasks

There is a variety of tasks within the above mentioned roles that our volunteers get involved with, including:

• If you are volunteering in one of our warehouses there may be some variation in your role
• We are looking for ebay listers, including researching items, help with processing and packing our online shop orders.
• Support with our van drivers, collecting and delivering stock to our network of shops and also helping with local street collections.
• Receiving donated items from members of the public
• Sorting, tagging and preparing donated items for sale
• Stock rotation
• Identifying special or valuable items within donated stock

About you

• Passionate about customer service
• Good communication skills 
• Friendly and helpful
• Respectful of others and their diversity

Experience & skills you will gain

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Retail experience 
• Stock organisation
• Selling skills 
• Customer service skills 

Our Commitment

We are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Are you a good listener? Do you care deeply about helping others feel heard, safe, and supported? 

We’re looking for three amazing volunteers to join our Support Service team at the Charity for Action on Spiritual Abuse. This is a meaningful role where you’ll support people who’ve been hurt in religious, spiritual, or faith-based communities. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

As a Support Service Volunteer, you’ll be part of a team offering emotional support and guidance to people who’ve experienced spiritual abuse, or who have been hurt in religious, spiritual or faith-based communities.

You’ll start by arranging an initial call to listen to their story and help them figure out what kind of support they need. If they want more help, you can offer up to five follow-up calls, spaced apart fortnightly or longer. 

You’ll help people by: 

• Listening with care and compassion 
• Explaining what spiritual abuse is 
• Talking through their options if they want to report what happened 
• Helping them focus on what they need now and how to move forward 

What We’re Looking For 

You don’t need to be an expert, but we’re looking for people who: 

• Live in the UK 
• Have experience or training in listening, wellbeing, or safeguarding 
• Communicate clearly and kindly 
• Understand how abuse in faith settings can affect people — through personal experience, supporting others, or training 
• Are emotionally ready to support others (especially if you’ve been through something similar) 
• Can work well in a team and ask for help when needed 
• Have access to a computer and a private space to make calls online 

What You’ll Get 

We’ll make sure you feel supported every step of the way: 

• Full online training and induction 
• Regular supervision and debriefs after calls 
• Opportunities to learn and grow 
• Feedback on the impact you’re making 
• A charity email address and access to Microsoft Teams for your calls 

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Safeguarding team. Safeguarding is central to the work of St John Ambulance because it ensures that the diverse range of services we provide to children and adults at risk of harm, are delivered safely. Safeguarding Team Members do this in a number of ways e.g. by monitoring the implementation of the safeguarding policy, by responding to questions regarding and giving guidance etc.

 Learning is at the heart of St John Ambulance and we offer a very large range of learning and developmental opportunities to our volunteers, including the full professional training that is essential for our Safeguarding Team Members:

·  Safeguarding Awareness

·  Safeguarding in Practice

·  Working safely with Children and Adults at Risk of Harm

This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Closing date for this vacancy is the 30th November 2025

Become an Enter & View Volunteer

Do you want to help improve local health and social care services?
We’re looking for volunteers who live in Barking and Dagenham and can take a fresh, solution-focused approach to assessing how services are run.

As an Enter & View Volunteer, you’ll:

✔️Receive full training from Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham

✔️Visit health and social care settings to gather feedback from patients and residents

✔️Help identify what’s working well and where improvements are needed

What you’ll need:

❤️Good communication and listening skills

❤️Professionalism, reliability, and empathy

❤️Ability to follow guidance and work as part of a team

Time commitment:
Flexible – you can choose when and how often you volunteer.
All reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Please get in touch to express your interest and request an application form.

Derwentside College is supported by a Board of determined, successful professionals who share a collective belief in the transformative power of education. Bring your professional expertise in the area of inclusion and join them in realising their vision to create positive futures for their learners, community and region.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 21st November

Located in a semi-rural location, high on the edge of the Pennines, Derwentside College is based on a single site in the heart of the town of Consett. We offer a diverse range of provision to young people and adults from across the local, predominantly rural, community. We currently deliver education and training to around 4,000 learners across over 200 courses, supported by around 170 staff.

About the role

Our priorities for the future are:

• Leadership, Governance & People
• Curriculum
• Learners
• Partnerships
• Resources & Investment

Our Board is led by our Chair, David Allsop, who has worked tirelessly with our Principal & CEO, Chris Todd, and other colleagues across our leadership team and board to refocus our direction and culture, and to grow our aspirations as a college.

Given the depth of our ambitions, we are now seeking to recruit further governors to our board.  We are now welcoming applications from individuals with professional expertise in inclusion who can bring a new set of questions to ensure we remain a college serving everyone in our community and wider region.

Who we are looking for

To achieve our organisational aims, our Board must continue to consist of experts and experienced professionals who can provide the appropriate levels of challenge and questioning to enable us to grow, develop and improve.

Following a recent successful governor recruitment process and subsequent consideration of the expertise we need across our Board, we have identified that the area of inclusion is a priority for us. We seek candidates who can bring their professional expertise to scrutinise our practice and offer insights on how we can be more innovative in this area of our delivery.

We will welcome candidates from all manner of professional settings, but would be particularly interested in those who are delivering inclusion strategies in educational and charity settings.

• Expectations and Commitment

Time commitment: 10 hours per month

We ask our Board Members to commit to a four-year term of office. Appointed individuals will need to be able to attend five Corporation Board meetings per year, including our strategic away day in May. Board meetings take place on a Tuesday in person at the College and usually outside of the working day.

We estimate that our Governors dedicate around 10 hours per month to their roles, although with this particular focus, we may ask the appointed candidate to take on a ‘link governor’ role, which at times will lead to a need for greater time commitments.

Whilst previous governance experience is welcomed, it is not essential. All new governors are supported through a comprehensive induction and training process, with ongoing support thereafter.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 21st November.

Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.

In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.

This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.

The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.

The main responsibilities will be:

• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.

Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Choice International is a non-profit organisation promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK and overseas. It researches, develops and implements development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.

We are seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support with writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations as well as contacting corporates for sponsorship for events and one-off projects. You will work form our office based in East London to support with raising funds for our events and organisation in the long term.

Your Key responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities, national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations

- Assisting with writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations and other institutes

- Writing emails and speaking with potential partners over the phone about the work of Choice with the aim of securing funds for the organisation.

You will have the following skills and experience:

- A good level of  written and oral communication

- Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage

- Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, marketing would be an advantage

- An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way

We are seeking a motivated and talented volunteer to support us in this role.

Working in a small team, you will be supporting Choice Directors, and will have responsibility for corporate, major donor and other fundraising. You will get involved with some of the largest grant funders in the UK, including the Big Lottery, Comic Relief, London Council and others.

The ideal candidate must have good written communication skills, with experience of writing funding proposals, as well as being motivated to develop a career in fundraising for a good cause.

Further, you should be able to work under your own initiative. We provide a wide array of training, development and guidance for our volunteers. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to support development projects to improve the quality of life of marginalised people.If you are passionate about equality, diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position, with a possibility of contributing to the cost of travel from your home to our office.

Please note due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join Solihull College and University Centre and use your expertise in capital development, strategy or construction to support the College as a Governor, as they inspire everyone to succeed.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 3rd December.

Solihull College & University Centre is a large general further education college with sites in central Solihull, North Solihull and in Stratford-upon-Avon.

We have over 10,000 students and a core population of 16–19-year-olds, the majority of whom come from Birmingham and the West Midlands. We offer a diverse provision across A levels, T levels, apprenticeships and higher education, providing excellent pathways for all our students.

About the role.

The Corporation is comparable to a board of non-executive directors. It is composed of members from the local community, stakeholders, students and staff members. Working closely with the Principal, the Corporation is responsible for approving the College’s mission statement, establishing the College’s strategy and maintaining the overall framework of policies and procedures within which the College operates. Governors help the college to maintain a long-term focus whilst working on its shorter-term goals and plans. The day-to-day management of the college is very much the responsibility of the Principal and the executive management team.

Appointed individuals will need to attend Corporation and Committee meetings throughout the year, as well as strategic planning, training, and development activities.

We estimate that our Governors dedicate around 10 – 15 hours per month (depending on their roles and membership of committees) to their roles which includes Corporation meetings, Special Interest Groups, Financial Oversight Group Committee meetings, two Governors Development mornings per year, online Briefings, Mandatory training, external events/training and supporting the College with Learning Visits and/or Student Focus Groups, mentoring, link governor roles.

Who we are looking for.

The successful candidate will have a passion for education, be committed to the College and its values, and understand the importance of education to all learners and the wider community.

We are particularly looking to engage the following areas of expertise:

• Capital development
• Strategic property development
• Construction

Whilst previous governance experience is welcomed, it is not essential. All new Governors will be supported by our Director of Corporate Governance Risk and Compliance, Sam Bromwich, with a comprehensive induction and training process and ongoing support thereafter.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 3rd December.

Arvon, the UK's oldest and most celebrated creative writing charity, is recruiting up to two finance trustees to join its dynamic board and help shape the charity's future. If you have a passion for the arts and literature, and believe in the positive, even transformative impact creative engagement can have for everyone, then we'd love to hear from you. We have run creative writing courses for young people, disadvantaged adults and the general public at our three writing houses – located in beautiful rural settings across England and now also online – for nearly 60 years. This is an opportunity to play a part in supporting and influencing the future of a unique charity at a time of exciting change.

Location: Virtual / 1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE

Shape the future of one of London’s most historic and dynamic venues, supporting education and innovation in healthcare.

The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is a leading provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals. Its trading subsidiary, RSM Commercial Services Ltd (RSMCS), operates the prestigious club, conference, and event spaces at 1 Wimpole Street. All profits directly support the RSM’s charitable mission to advance healthcare through learning and innovation.

We are seeking an independent Chair to lead the Board of RSMCS and provide strategic oversight of its commercial operations. This is a unique opportunity to guide the development of a thriving business that underpins the sustainability and impact of a respected medical institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the RSMCS Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic alignment with RSM’s mission.
• Support the Managing Director and senior leadership to drive performance, innovation, and income generation.
• Champion collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity across the Board and wider organisation.
• Engage with RSM Council and management to ensure commercial success enhances member and client experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced leaders with:

• A strong track record in hospitality, events, or venue management.
• Commercial acumen and experience overseeing budgets or P&L at scale.
• Excellent chairing and governance skills, with the ability to foster trust and strategic clarity.
• A commitment to the RSM’s values and purpose in advancing healthcare through education.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals whose perspectives are currently underrepresented in our governance structures.

Time commitment

Cumulative yearly average of 1 day per month. The Board of RSMCS (Board) meets four times a year. In addition, the Chair is expected to attend RSM Council meetings to report on the activities of RSMCS, also four times per year, and to offer support and advice to the management team and to attend some social events.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m., Thursday, 27th November 2025

Help Us Support Local Families - 

Do you want to help local families thrive during challenging times? Join Home-Start Guildford and help us build a stronger, more connected community.

As our Fundraising Trustee, you’ll shape the direction of our income generation strategy, helping us reach more families in need.

About Home-Start Guildford

We’re a local charity supporting families with young children through challenging times. Our trained volunteers offer emotional and practical help in the home and connect families with specialist services. We’re part of the Home-Start UK network, benefiting from their quality framework - but we raise our own funds locally.

The Role

We’re seeking a Fundraising Trustee to help shape and deliver our fundraising strategy. You’ll work alongside our small, passionate staff team and fellow trustees to ensure we have the resources to continue supporting families in need.

A little bit about the role…

• To maintain strong relationships with existing donors and supporters.
• To identify, assess and progress new grant sources and fundraising opportunities.
• To coordinate and support the work of the fundraising committee.
• To contribute to fundraising events.
• To maintain knowledge of current fundraising procedures and legislation affecting fundraising activities within the charitable sector.
• To raise awareness of Home-Start Guildford and the work we do with families, galvanizing support from the local community, businesses and organisations.

A little bit about you…

• Passionate and dedicated individual with experience of fundraising in charity, public, and/or corporate sectors, with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively as part of a small, ambitious team.
• Eager to take the initiative and get hands-on with a positive “can do” attitude to bring fundraising projects to fruition.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Friendly and approachable; honest and trustworthy.

Training and Support

• Trustees are fully inducted into Home-Start at the start of their new role; they will receive:
• An online welcome event and e-learning, introducing Home-Start’s service and your responsibilities.
• Training in key areas including safeguarding.
• Reimbursement of paid expenses.
• Access to Home-Start’s online community via Home-Start UK intranet – full of information and guidance on running a local Home-Start.
• Tailored support by other trustees and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, values-driven charity making a real difference to people experiencing homelessness. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will do our best to meet accessibility needs.

Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we support over 100 community-run night shelters, deliver our own services to help people find and sustain tenancies, and influence national policy to create a fairer housing system.

We are now seeking two Finance Trustees to strengthen our Board. We’re particularly keen to hear from people with charity finance expertise who can support our Finance Subcommittee and provide insight and guidance to the wider Board.

For the full role description and requirements, please see the attached JD and Person Specification.

At St Helena, we help local people face incurable illness, frailty, dementia, and bereavement with dignity and compassion. As a Trustee, you will:

• Embody our values (bold, passionate, caring) in every aspect of governance and public representation
• Use your clinical networks to unlock new opportunities and partnerships
• Provide strategic challenge, ask the right questions, and support sustainable growth
• Lead on a topic area and build a relationship with relevant teams within St Helena
• Attend monthly Board meetings and an annual development day
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Teams (used for meetings and papers)

Malaria Consortium are searching for three new Trustees to join the organisation.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Current priority areas include candidates with expertise in at least one of the following:

A. Financial Management and entrepreneurship – commercial finance, fintech, scale-up or entrepreneurial ventures.

B. Fundraising and income generation – high-net worth donor engagement, partnerships or innovative fundraising models.

C. Digital transformation and governance – including AI, ethical innovation, data governance and digital change management in the non-profit sector.

Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing Malaria Consortium, ensuring that it is well-run, financially sound, compliant and effective in delivering its charitable objectives.

Trustees act collectively to:

▪ Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategy and is focused on achieving these, by working with other Trustees, the Chief Executive and senior staff.

▪ Be responsible for the performance of the charity and for its corporate behaviour.

▪ Ensure that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

▪ Be guardians of all the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

▪ Ensure that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.