Housing and homelessness volunteer volunteer roles
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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.
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As part of the Government led Gommunities for Afghans programme, we are looking to recruit individuals or groups to make up a team of 6 volunteers to support an Afghan family - you could be friends, neighbours, colleagues, faith groups, veterans, or community organisations are welcome.
We are currently focussed on supporting families across Wales, West Midlands and Scotland but be keen to support elsewhere geographically where possible. With this in mind, you may live in these areas, but we are also delighted to bring volunteers together remotely to support a family.
You will be at the heart of this programme. It is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference!
The Communities for Afghans programme is a community-led Government initiative supporting families as they rebuild their lives in the UK. It is a Government-approved scheme that enables local people to welcome Afghan refugee famiklies into their community. Volunteers will be supported by us to find housing for a family, provide practical and emotional support enabling them to settle into daily life and feel a genuine sense of belonging in the community.
How community sponsorship work
- Form a Sponsor Group Create a team of six or more volunteers — friends, neighbours, colleagues, faith groups, veterans, or community organisations.
- Training & Ongoing Support Our partners provide full training, so your group feels confident and well prepared. This simple, practical training is offered before you begin and continues throughout the sponsorship journey.
- Identify Suitable Housing With our guidance, your group helps find long-term accommodation. We then match an Afghan family of the appropriate size and ensure the property is suitable and affordable. Government funding is available for rent deposits and related costs.
- Welcome & Support the Family Volunteers help the family register with schools, healthcare, benefits, and local services, while introducing them to the community and supporting them as they adjust to life in the UK.
- Be the Local Point of Contact You act as the family’s trusted guide, helping them navigate the area, understand local systems, and access opportunities that only residents truly know.
- Commit for Three Years Sponsor groups support the family for three years, providing consistency as they grow in independence, confidence, and resilience.
Why Your Support Matters
Volunteering through Community Sponsorship is a powerful act of solidarity. You are not only helping one family — you are strengthening your entire community.
Your support helps families:
- Rebuild their lives in safety and dignity
- Access education, healthcare, and employment
- Learn English and integrate into the community
- Become confident and independent
And your community benefits:
- Stronger local connections
- Celebrated diversity
- Practical meaningful humanitarian action
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Position Title: Deputy Volunteer Lead
Reporting to: Volunteer Leadership Team (VLT) - Volunteer Lead
Organisation: Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees (SWR)
Location: Sevenoaks Town and surrounding areas within the district council area
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week
Remuneration: Voluntary Position (Expenses Reimbursed)
Background to the charity
Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees is a local charity formed in March 2017. We are a small and growing charity, whose volunteers and supporters have come together to welcome and help support the refugees who have fled the fighting and persecution in Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine, and are now resettling in our community.
Starting with just one refugee family, we have expanded our efforts over the years and are proud to have supported about 50 families as they settle and rebuild their lives in our community.
Purpose of Role:
Would you like to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of refugee families as they settle into life in Britain—supporting them to achieve independence and integrate confidently into their new communities?
As Deputy Volunteer Lead, you will be an integral part of the SWR Voluntary Leadership Team (VLT), which oversees both our core services for refugees and the coordination and welfare of our valued volunteers.
Our work spans general support with settling in, integration, building independence, language learning, educational guidance, and assistance in accessing suitable employment. You will work closely with the Volunteer Lead on the VLT, with a particular focus on the general support function.
Each refugee family is supported by a small group of volunteers, led by a designated lead volunteer. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with these volunteer teams, ensuring they are supported, informed, and empowered to deliver high-impact, person-centred support.
This is an opportunity to join a growing, well-regarded, and professional charity, working alongside dedicated and compassionate volunteers who share your passion for helping others.
Key Responsibilities: ● Act as a bridge between the lead volunteers and central SWR services to source the equipment and help needed by the families. ● See over the welfare and requirements of the families which will change incrementally over time. The level of support should gradually diminish as the families become more independent. ● Liaise with local government support workers where families are still receiving support from them. ● Help establish and monitor the family Path to Independence Plans. ● Liaise with Education, Language and Employment specialities. ● Keep the VLT and Volunteer Lead up to date as needed.
Skills & Qualities Needed
You need to be:
● compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental
● good at communication
● organized with good attention to detail.
● flexible and adaptable to different family needs and cultural backgrounds.
● reasonably IT literate
It would help if you had an employment background of teaching, social services or other service related charities - BUT it is not essential.
Support & Training Provided
All SWR volunteers are expected to complete an induction, including mandatory safeguarding training. We also provide training on cultural awareness to help volunteers support families sensitively and effectively.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to highlight any specific adjustments that would enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.
We welcome refugees into Sevenoaks District, supporting social integration and economic independence through practical support and access to services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Guardian Light Foundation
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible – approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Board of directors
About Guardian Light Foundation
Guardian Light Foundation exists to protect, support, and empower children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and extreme hardship.
Many of the individuals we serve are navigating complex legal situations while already dealing with trauma, fear, and instability. Access to safe, ethical, and compassionate legal advice can be life-changing — and that’s where you come in.
⚖️ About the Role
We are seeking a Volunteer Solicitor with experience in family law, safeguarding, or domestic abuse-related legal matters to provide initial legal guidance, signposting, and referrals to vulnerable individuals supported by Guardian Light Foundation.
This role is advisory and supportive, not high-volume casework. Your expertise will help people understand their rights, options, and next steps at critical moments in their lives.
Focus Areas
Children’s Arrangements
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Custody and contact arrangements
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Child safeguarding concerns
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Schooling and parental responsibility guidance
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Early advice on family court processes
️ Domestic Violence Injunctions
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Non-molestation orders
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Occupation orders
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Restraining orders
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Emergency protection guidance and referrals
Single-Parent Legal Support
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Family court guidance
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Child maintenance advice
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Housing rights and homelessness-related legal signposting
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Referrals to specialist legal services where appropriate
What You’ll Be Doing
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Providing initial legal advice and guidance (not ongoing representation)
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Supporting safeguarding decisions where legal insight is required
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Advising on urgent legal options in high-risk situations
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Signposting individuals to appropriate external legal services
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Working closely with GLF’s safeguarding and support teams
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Maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice
️ Safeguarding & Compliance
Because this role supports vulnerable individuals:
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An Enhanced Volunteer DBS Check is required
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DBS checks are conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden)
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All work must align with GLF’s safeguarding policies
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Confidentiality and GDPR compliance are essential
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
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Qualified UK Solicitor (or equivalent legal professional)
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Experience in family law, domestic abuse, or child safeguarding
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
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Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and compassionately
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Commitment to ethical and client-centred practice
Desirable:
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Experience working with charities or vulnerable populations
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Knowledge of housing or homelessness law
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Familiarity with referral pathways and support services
Who We’re Looking For
You are someone who:
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Has a genuine passion for protecting children and families
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Believes access to justice should never depend on income
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Can balance professionalism with empathy
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Understands the emotional impact of legal uncertainty
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Wants to use their expertise to create real social impact
⏰ Time Commitment
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Approx. 20 hours per month
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Flexible scheduling
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Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
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The opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact
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Professional fulfilment through purpose-led legal work
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Recognition and appreciation within a growing social enterprise
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Networking with professionals across counselling, housing, and social care
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Opportunity to join an Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the organisation grows
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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!
Purpose:
Help drive donations, plan small fundraising events, and promote online giving campaigns to support housing and youth development programs.
Responsibilities:
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Support fundraising events and community drives
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Engage with local businesses for donations or sponsorships
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Promote campaigns on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
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Assist with donor thank-you messages and data entry
Skills Needed:
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Confident communicator
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Organised, friendly, and proactive
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Passion for helping vulnerable children and families
Hours: 10–15 hours per month
DBS Check: ✅ Yes – Basic DBS required (£12.50)
Policies to follow:
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Safeguarding Policy
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Fundraising Code of Conduct
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Data Protection Policy
Volunteer Benefits:
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Hands-on fundraising experience
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Training in donor relations and community engagement
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Recognition in our volunteer newsletter and social media
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Outstanding volunteers may be invited to join our Fundraising Advisory Board or future Board of Directors
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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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 are based at our Migrant Hub drop-in service (in Woolwich on Tuesdays)
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
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We are seeking to appoint a volunteer Van Driver, who would work alongside the member of staff responsible for our established Food Bank. They will also be undertaking other tasks related to the Food Bank, e.g. Putting together food parcels and stock rotation.
Maidstone Homeless Care is a well-established charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the Maidstone area . We run an active day centre, busy food bank and a small residential unit supporting homeless people.
The Day Centre and Food Bank are open every morning, Monday to Friday. Cover will be required Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
For further information, please call Nick/Brian at Maidstone Day Centre
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) is seeking to recruit a Chair to support our work and ensure financial and organisational stability as we implement our newly developed Strategic Plan for 2025-2028. Our current Chair is stepping down at the end of her three-year term. We have recently appointed a new Vice-Chair, an experienced Treasurer in post for over a year, and our CEO has now been in post for over 18 months, providing continuity and stability in leadership. This is an opportunity for someone with previous Board experience to coordinate and lead the Board of Trustees and make an important contribution to the work of this well-respected local charity at a crucial time in its development.
HMC was established in 2007 to provide advice and support to migrants to help them overcome problems with their immigration status and in accessing services. We welcome all migrants, regardless of immigration status or nationality. With the help of a team of professional advisors and volunteers, we delivery immigration, housing and welfare advice and provide a range of holistic advocacy and support services in a community setting. We work to support visitors to address urgent problems they are facing, and address long term challenges relating to insecure immigration status, homelessness and destitution.
As the external environment for migrants has become increasingly challenging and funding pressures have intensified, we have had to review and adapt the scope of our work. Over the past two years, the staff team has reduced to a team of five, with most roles being part-time. We now have an annual budget of just over £300,000 and are in the process of reviewing what we can realistically achieve, as well as how we can become more resilient and financially sustainable.
We welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds and experience who would be happy to take up this exciting challenge. We are particularly keen to recruit trustees with lived or learned experience of migration to the UK.
If you would like to be considered, please apply by Monday 2 February 2026, attaching a CV and a brief statement outlining why you are interested in the role and what you could bring to it (no more than two sides of A4).
See the job description below for further details and for more information about our website.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Opportunity at Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is seeking new trustees to help shape the future of our high-performing advice charity.
With offices in Grantham, Spalding and Stamford, plus outreach centres across the region, we support a population of 225,000 people. Last year, we helped 14,000 clients with 60,000 issues and secured over £7 million of additional income for them. We are here for everyone to help people move on with their lives.
As a trustee, you’d join a well-known, respected charity, influence strategy, strengthen governance and contribute to meaningful change. This is an opportunity to share your expertise with other professional, dedicated trustees, gain valuable experience, build on your leadership and strategy skills, and increase your employability. Prior Board experience is not required.
We welcome expertise in digital media, finance, fundraising, HR, IT, law, marketing, PR, risk management, senior management, local government, or strategy.
What do you need to become a trustee?
Trustees don’t need specific qualifications, but we expect all trustees to have six core skills:
● Insight into the organisation: considering CASL’s objects and its public benefit strategically
● Challenging constructively: clarifying facts; stimulating thought
● Analysing issues: being objective; evaluating risks; using evidence; planning ahead
● Weighing up opinions: using evidence; balancing long- and shortterm; prioritising value
● Interpersonal skills: communicating clearly; listening actively; supporting a healthy culture
● Confidence and self-awareness: collaborating with others; treating everyone with respect.
The Board also values specialist skills as assets among its members:
● experience or qualifications in:
‣ business or charity leadership
‣ equity, diversity and inclusion
‣ facilitation
‣ finance and accountancy
‣ human resources
‣ IT, AI or digital media
‣ law or governance
‣ local government
‣ marketing, PR or communications
‣ risk management, or
‣ strategy development
● past experience as a client or service user of this (or a similar) organisation
● a track record of charitable fundraising, or
● being an effective chair.
Finally, competent trustees should have these six personal qualities to some extent, and demonstrate them in their behaviours:
● Committed - motivated, dedicated, persevering; plays an active role.
● Responsible - accountable, independent, reliable; accepts collective responsibility.
● Trustworthy - ethical, principled; is a critical friend and focuses on continuous improvement.
● Collaborative - team-oriented, approachable; builds relationships and seeks consensus.
● Confident - independent; contributes constructively and expresses opinions courageously.
● Thoughtful - curious, adaptable, open-minded; appropriately challenges the status quo
Please see the attached Information Pack for the Trustee Role Description and how to apply.
Also attached is the Trustee Application Pack and Trustee Recruitment Advert
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the financial well-being of the charity as we grow and respond to increasing need. Becoming a Treasurer at Shiloh means more than just numbers. You’ll be helping us build stronger futures for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. It’s a chance to use your skills for good and to be part of a dedicated, friendly team.
As Treasurer, you will:
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Work closely with the Board, Chief Executive, and Finance Manager
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Ensure our finances remain sustainable, compliant, and transparent
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Be part of a passionate team committed to lasting change for people affected by homelessness
General Responsibilities of a Trustee
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Ensure the charity focuses on its purpose and all activities align with its aims and objectives
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Comply with the governing document and meet all legal requirements
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Act in the charity’s best interests
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Prepare for meetings, seek advice when needed, and make informed decisions
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Contribute to Shiloh’s strategy and policies, and support and guide the Chief Executive and staff team
Specific Responsibilities of the Treasurer
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Ensure the charity’s financial affairs are legal, constitutional, and in line with accepted accounting practice and Charity Commission guidelines
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Oversee accurate record-keeping and effective financial procedures and controls
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Lead the Finance Sub-Group (with the CEO and Finance Manager) to monitor financial health and report key updates at Board meetings (e.g. income/expenditure, balance sheet, cash flow, reserves)
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Oversee the timely preparation of the annual budget and recommend its adoption to the Board
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Guide trustees in assessing the financial viability of plans, proposals, and feasibility studies
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Ensure financial resources meet both present and future needs
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Maintain a robust overview of financial risks facing the charity
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Oversee the production of financial reports, returns, accounts, and independent examinations
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge and Understanding
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Experience in charity finance and fundraising
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Financial qualifications (desirable)
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Previous Treasurer experience (desirable)
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Trustee board or committee experience
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Knowledge of restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds
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Knowledge of Gift Aid
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Understanding of governance and the voluntary sector
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Awareness of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
Key Skills and Abilities
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Strong analytical skills to assess proposals and financial implications
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Ability to lead Finance Sub-Group meetings ahead of Board meetings
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Availability to provide occasional ad hoc support to staff on finance-related queries
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Able to build strong relationships and act as an ambassador for Shiloh
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Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives
Personal Attributes
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Commitment to Shiloh’s vision and values
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Good listener, open to feedback and other perspectives
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Positive, problem-solving attitude
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High integrity and commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Service
Our ESOL provision is part of the Centre’s Employment and Learning Service, which also includes digital inclusion and employment support.
We have qualified volunteer ESOL teachers providing 1:1 support to clients who want to improve their English. We also have a couple of volunteers running small conversation classes at the Centre, within our Family Services.
We are expanding our ESOL offer to include learning opportunities offsite in a group setting to adults and young people in temporary accommodation, mainly asylum-seeking families.
What will you be doing?
- Conversational English with a small group
- Find out from your students what areas they want to cover and what skills they want to develop
- Encourage a positive atmosphere where students feel they can make mistakes
- The aim of the groups is to help our clients to become more independent and to pursue their social and professional goals.
- Be aware of the variety of levels within the class, providing support for weaker students and challenge for stronger ones
- Give students encouragement and constructive feedback
- To liaise with the manager of Family Services and communicate any issues that arise with the class
How does this role make a difference?
This support provided by volunteers to our clients really helps them progress with their English. Often clients do not have opportunities to learn English or interact with an English speaking person, so this opportunity is invaluable to them. Improving our clients English also enables individuals to access our other services such as welfare rights and Immigration advice services, digital inclusion, which will in turn, improve their employment prospects and assist in integration in their local community.
Who will you be helping?
Our clients are refugees, migrants and asylum seekers who are unable to afford or access English classes at colleges. We have many clients at the Centre who need support with their English.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in teaching English as a second language to adults in a group setting and to mixed abilities and a range of languages.
- A recognised ESOL/EFL teaching qualification such as CELTA.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- An awareness of some of the issues that affect refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
- A commitment to upholding the Centre’s values of valuing each person, welcoming, encouraging potential, working together, reflecting and improving.
Time Commitment:
The class will run in term times, on Wednesdays from 25th February 2026, from 10.30am – 12/12.30pm. We ask for a commitment to run this 90 – 120-minute class for at least two terms ideally.
How will you be supported?
- You will be supported by the Manager of Family Services and the wider team
- You will receive a Centre induction.
- You will have access to e-learning modules on a range of topics.
- You will be reimbursed for reasonable and agreed ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel.
- You will be invited to social and other events
"The Cardinal Hume Centre is a wonderful charity that has so much to offer. As a volunteer here you are made to feel valued and appreciated, and with everything being so well organised, your skills and time are made the most of." Centre Volunteer
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based applicants only)
Commitment: Approx. 8–12 hours per month (flexible)
About Guardian Light Foundation
At Guardian Light Foundation (GLF), we believe that every child and single parent deserves a chance to rebuild, thrive, and shine again.
We are a growing social enterprise dedicated to helping homeless and abused children/teenagers and struggling single-parent families find hope, healing, and a pathway to a brighter future.
Our mission is to provide safe housing, life-changing mentorship, legal and emotional support, and employment pathways that empower individuals to live with dignity and independence.
As we build our Future Skills & Employment Hub, we’re looking for a compassionate, empowering, and dedicated Life Skills & Confidence Mentor to join our early-stage team and help us shape lives from the ground up.
About the Role
This is more than a freelance position — it’s a calling for someone who truly wants to make a difference.
As a Life Skills & Confidence Mentor, you will guide young people and single parents through the essential tools of everyday living — communication, self-esteem, decision-making, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
You’ll be part of a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where your voice and expertise directly influence the future direction of our foundation and the lives we transform.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver interactive life skills and confidence-building workshops (online and in-person)
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Mentor participants on self-awareness, resilience, problem-solving, and positive communication
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Create a safe and inspiring space where participants feel heard and valued
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Develop session plans, resources, and engaging group activities
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Identify individuals needing emotional or practical support and refer them to our in-house wellbeing or counselling team
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Participate in team meetings via Microsoft Teams and share ideas for program improvement
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Act as an ambassador for Guardian Light Foundation at events or networking opportunities
What We’re Looking For
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Deep passion for helping children, teenagers, and single parents rebuild their lives
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Empathetic, patient, and inspiring communicator
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Experience in mentoring, youth work, coaching, or personal development training
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Understanding of trauma-informed approaches or working with vulnerable individuals
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Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
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DBS Certificate (or willingness to complete a Volunteer Enhanced DBS Check – £12.50)
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Commitment to 8–12 hours per month (flexible scheduling)
What You’ll Gain
Joining at this stage means you grow with us — and your contributions truly matter.
✨ Benefits include:
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Opportunity to become part of our Board of Directors or Advisory Board as the organisation grows
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Being a founding mentor in a groundbreaking, purpose-driven UK charity
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Direct impact on the lives of young people and families who need your guidance most
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Recognition on our website and social media for your incredible contribution
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Invitations to GLF’s future events, training, and community networking sessions
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Professional reference and certificate of contribution
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Flexible hours and remote working options
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Belonging to a warm, passionate, and supportive team dedicated to real change
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
Actively Interviewing
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Based at Camberwell Office with occasional travel
Closing date - Monday, 16th February 2025 at 9:00am
Are you a proactive, dynamic and collaborative individual with a proven record of providing efficient, high-quality administrative support to a range of stakeholders? If so, St Giles is looking for a Volunteer Education Project Coordinator to provide first-class administrative support to our pioneering SOS+ Service.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About SOS+ Education -VEX team
Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.
About this key role
As Volunteer Education Project Coordinator, you’ll take the lead on coordinating project bookings, managing communication with schools and partners, and ensuring smooth delivery of the SOS+ service through first-class administrative, data, and logistical support. Your work will directly contribute to St Giles Trust’s mission to create safer communities and empower young people to thrive.
What you’ll be doing:
· Coordinating bookings for SOS+ education projects and managing the team’s delivery calendar.
· Supporting income generation by bringing in new Spot Purchase bookings.
· Recording accurate project data, monitoring deliverables, and flagging barriers to success.
· Organising travel, accommodation, and logistics for virtual and face-to-face delivery.
· Assisting with data collection, evaluation, and performance reporting.
· Following up on business development leads and supporting project growth.
What we are looking for
· A proven track record of providing efficient, high-quality administrative support
· Experience of coordinating bookings, managing calendars, booking travel and accommodation, and providing high-quality customer service via phone calls, emails, and in meetings
· Experience of project coordination, ideally including partnership work with schools and external organisations to achieve agreed outcomes
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
· A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: Monday, 16th February 2025 at 9:00am
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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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!
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
This role is based in the Hampshire area.
We are looking for Volunteers to help support us with coordinating and delivering activities, tasks will include:
•Organising and delivering activities for service user participation, which may include craft, arts, exercise/sport, education, wellbeing activities.
•Consulting service users to gain their feedback about what activities they would like to participate in.
•Helping to create a varied programme of activities.
•Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service user, showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations for wanting to volunteer with us. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.
This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the activities in line with agreed procedures and systems
Volunteers need to:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Be able to get to the venue in Southampton
•Be computer literate to be able to complete any online training
•Be able to regularly commit to volunteer monthly
•Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check
•Have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn
•Have knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions or willingness to learn
•Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role
•Have the ability to maintain confidentiality
This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following the rotation and retirement of two of our existing board members, we are looking for new trustees to join us at P3 Charity.
If you know P3, you will know we are a charity with a huge sense of purpose. Every day our teams work alongside people who are having a hard time and help them build a life they can feel proud of. Somewhere to live. Someone to love. Something to do. It is simple and it is powerful and it changes lives.
We want people who feel drawn to that mission. Experienced trustees are very welcome, and so are people looking for their very first board role. What matters most is your curiosity, your commitment to good governance and your belief in people.
The commitment is very manageable and designed so people with busy lives and full-time jobs can take part. We hold five board meetings across the year, one away day, and our four subgroups meet online. You will be joining a warm, values led organisation with a strong executive team and a Board that takes its responsibilities seriously while keeping its feet firmly on the ground.
If you want to contribute to something that has real impact in communities across the country, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification.
Please include your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



