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Volunteering for Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
What your role will involve
You’ll get the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
- Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
- Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
- Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
- Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
- Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.
When you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
- Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
- Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
- Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.
If you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
- Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
- Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
- Opening and closing the shop when needed.
- Cashing up at the end of the day.
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
- Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
- A team player who enjoys working with others.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
- Respectful of others.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
- A chance to meet new people.
- A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
- The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
- A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
- Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



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Come and make a difference to some young people who really need your input.
Go Beyond are a national UK charity giving children who have been bereaved, abused or bullied, who are living in poverty or caring for loved ones the chance to escape their worries and pressures through free breaks in the countryside. We need volunteers to help us deliver fun, creative and adventurous activities throughout the year.
Go Beyond’s centres in Essex, the Cornish coastline, and on the edge of the Peak District are where vulnerable young people facing various challenges in their life come for a week of freedom and fun. Running Monday-Friday throughout the year, our breaks give children and young people the chance for time away from the worries of their everyday life, to make friends, try new things, build confidence, and ultimately go home inspired by what the world can offer them and what they, in turn, can offer the world.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As a breaks volunteer, you will be part of a team, including trained Break Leaders, and will support by being an extra pair of eyes and ears, and a helping hand where needed. You will spend time with the young people attending Go Beyond and help ensure they have a positive week full of experiences and memories that will last a lifetime!
Full training and support will be given throughout. We have a wide variety of volunteer roles available and key responsibilities can include:
- Helping the Break Leaders with day-to-day tasks, such as setting up activities and keeping the centre tidy
- Assisting at mealtimes with preparing, serving, and cleaning
- Leading planned activities based on your skills with support from Break Leaders (such as baking, sports games, gardening, arts and crafts etc.)
- Capturing photos of special moments for the young people (using Go Beyond cameras only)
- Accompanying our driver to collect or drop off groups and supervise behaviour on the buses
- To be a positive role model and lead by example at all times
- To be encouraging and supportive to the young people and take an interest in each child
- To take part in the activities alongside the young people
- To be aware of boundaries and know when it is important to enforce these
- To inform the Break Leaders of any issues or concerns you have relating to the young people or the break experience
- To contribute to personalised messages which the young people receive in their goody bags as a lasting memory of their Go Beyond break
- To read, sign and ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies and Reporting Procedures are followed, and contribute to Go Beyond Hazard Analysis Critical Control Principles, Risk Assessment and Quality Assurance processes.
Qualities & Skills
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to help
- Good communication skills and a positive, friendly attitude
- Non-judgemental and approachable
- Experience of working with young people
- Willingness to work flexibly, adapting tasks to suit the needs of the group
- Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
What you can gain from volunteering with Go Beyond
- Gain new skills and experience in a professional environment
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Join an enthusiastic team of people who want to make a difference, just like you
- We will happily provide a reference for volunteers who complete training and reach the agreed number of volunteer hours
- Have a rewarding experience making a difference to children living in desperately difficult circumstances across the UK
Time commitment
A break will run Monday to Friday, various weeks throughout the year
Application process
- Complete the application form online
- Two successful references will be required
- A successful DBS check would need to be completed (we pay, but you will need to prove your ID at the Post Office, which costs £12)
- A 30 minute online induction session
- Discussion of which break, where and when.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
- Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Description
Would you like to support our Volunteer Training Team in a varied admin role? We're looking for someone to help us with booking and managing training and meetings, updating training records and post training evaluation. There will also be the opportunity for you to get involved with developing and delivering some of our volunteer training.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop or refresh their admin skills and gain confidence and experience. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers with plenty of support and opportunities such as mentoring and coaching.
We are looking for a commitment of between 2 and 4 hours per week for the next six months. This role will be home based, you’ll need a computer and access to the internet and have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Teams and Excel. You’ll be joining a fun, friendly and supportive team and helping us to make sure every volunteer has a great experience with RNIB.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- 1 reference
Location
Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, South West, South East, North West, North East, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, East Midlands, East of England
Home based
- This role is home based
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- You’ll need a computer and access to the internet and have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Teams and Excel. You’ll be given an RNIB email address, template emails and access to all the information you need to carry out your role.
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We are looking for volunteers to spend some time with our clients in and around Central London or to speak to them over the phone. Our current needs are in Tulse Hill and Stepney Green, and we are looking for someone to call, then potentially meet with a client in Bromley.Locations often change as new referrals come in, so if you are interested in befriending someone and making a positive difference to their emotional well being, please contact us, we may have a client in your area!
Meetings are regular, usually weekly or fortnightly, for at least 6 months although most of our volunteers stay involved for much longer than this, only because they enjoy what they do! Phone calls are usually up to one hour and are made once a week from any quiet space in your home or office.
Befriending is a simple way to make a positive difference to someone who feels lonely or is socially isolated. Your gift of time and companionship will give them, and you, something to look forward to. As one of our volunteers once said,“this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!”
Meetings are held in the local community, having a friendly chat in a coffee shop, visiting places of interest together, or in our client’s home.Our clients are older Scots, (60 plus ) who simply want to do the activities that most of us take for granted.
We provide training before you start, ongoing support once you are matched, out of pocket expenses, references, social events and newsletters.
This could be the ideal opportunity for you to gain practical experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting, or for anyonewho simply enjoys meeting new people and making their lives a little brighter.
Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role and applicants must be living in the London area.
Please contact us for more information, and a very warm welcome!
Skills & characteristics required for befriending are:
- English speaking, clear communication for coversation
- Good listening skills
- Friendly, warm and non-judgemental
- Honest, reliable and committed
- Empathy
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality (covered in training)
An enhanced DBS check will be processed for successful applicants and two references are required.
To improve the lives of Scots and the children of Scots in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birmingham Cathedral is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join its Safeguarding Committee as a voluntary member. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all who engage with
the cathedral from worshippers and visitors to staff and volunteers.
As an independent member of the Safeguarding Committee, you will help oversee and support the cathedral’s safeguarding practices, ensuring they reflect best standards and promote a culture of safety, transparency, and care. You will work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and external partners to uphold the cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, and all members of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend committee meetings, three times a year (usually February, May and October) held at Birmingham Cathedral.
- Review safeguarding policies, procedures and casework.
- Provide independent advice and scrutiny.
- Champion safeguarding awareness and training.
Birmingham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. As the Church of England cathedral chur
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
Our cat admissions volunteers ensure the smooth running of our admissions process, helping our volunteer groups and teams admit cats into our care in the most effective and stress-free way possible for both people and cats. This role is undertaken from your own home. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administration experience, a passion for cats, or both!
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Responding to email and telephone enquiries regarding cats coming into care
- Managing the cat waiting list and prioritising accordingly
- Liaising with other volunteers, employees, local vets and members of the public
- Using our administrative systems to record cats coming into care
Time expectation
Our cat admissions volunteers usually spend two to four hours a week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Job description:
"We are looking for 10 volunteers to join our volunteer human resource programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field. While we only have 10 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
About the Volunteer Programme:
The HR Programme Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our flagship professional development initiative. This volunteering role is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of the HR programme, ensuring seamless coordination between participants, Heads of Department (HoDs), and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional organizational skills with a passion for fostering professional growth, ensuring participants remain engaged and supported throughout their development journey.
Key Responsibilities of the sucessful volunteer:
Programme Management
- Oversee the effective implementation of the HR programme, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Welcome participants to the programme, providing orientation materials and clarifying expectations.
Participant Support & Progress Tracking
- Conduct initial skills assessments to identify individual development needs.
- Monitor and document participant progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings between participants and their respective Heads of Department (HoDs).
Coordination & Communication
- Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling sessions, sending reminders, and maintaining programme documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, addressing queries and resolving issues promptly.
Engagement & Feedback
- Design and organise feedback sessions to gather insights from participants and HoDs, using data to refine the programme.
- Develop strategies to ensure active engagement (e.g., interactive workshops, milestone celebrations).
Reporting
- Prepare progress reports for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Required Skills of a successful volunteer:
- Keen Eye for Detail: Ability to manage complex schedules, track progress meticulously, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to liaise effectively with participants, HoDs, and stakeholders.
- Relationship Building & Networking: Proven ability to foster trust and collaboration across departments.
- Organizational Agility: Skilled in multitasking, prioritization, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to addressing challenges and improving programme delivery.
Preferred but not essential:
- Experience in coordinating professional development programmes or similar initiatives.
- Familiarity with data analysis to assess programme effectiveness.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you sure you can commit to this being a non-paid role?
- Can you commit to 16 weeks?
- Do you have access to personal PC or laptop?
Work Location: Remote
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Volunteer Fundraiser (Remote)
Duration: Three months (potential extension)
Type: Volunteer (Flexible Hours, 10-20/week)
Join Our Mission to Save Animals in Cambodia – Gain Proven Fundraising Experience!
AOOW is the only vegan animal sanctuary in Cambodia working towards animal rights!
We need someone like you to grow our team and protect our rescued animals by growing our supporter base in order for us to expand our care and mission.
Are you a fundraising student or experienced fundraiser with a burning passion for animals and a drive to make a real difference? Animals of Our World Sanctuary, a vibrant animal rescue in Cambodia, is seeking enthusiastic Remote Volunteer Fundraisers to help us expand our impact. Work directly with our Head Fundraiser, Founder, and Social Media Team to supercharge online campaigns that save lives – from pigs and dogs to cows and chickens.
Operating our House of Strays Sanctuary in Cambodia presents unique hurdles that make your expertise vital. Challenges we face involve extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, and high veterinary costs for our rescues. Economic pressures mean every donation counts double, fueling emergency care, home and enrichment improvements, and expansion—your fundraising efforts will directly overcome these barriers to amplify our lifesaving work.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop and execute innovative online fundraising tactics (e.g., email drives, social media appeals, crowdfunding boosts).
• Collaborate on content creation for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to engage global vegan and animal-loving communities.
• Analyse campaign results and brainstorm fresh ideas to grow donations and awareness.
• Track progress and report on the tangible difference your work makes for our sanctuary residents.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Current university students, recent graduates or experienced fundraisers (ideal for building your resume with proven nonprofit experience).
• Self-starters with initiative, basic fundraising knowledge (or eagerness to learn), and a genuine love for animals.
• Comfortable with digital tools (Google Workspace, Canva, social media analytics).
• Strong English communication skills; bonus for creative storytelling or graphic design.
• Available 10-20 hours/week on a flexible schedule – perfect around studies or other commitments.
Based in Cambodia but open to volunteers worldwide, this role lets you demonstrate your skills from anywhere. No prior professional experience required – just your passion and willingness to hustle for animals!
How to Apply: send your CV, a short cover letter explaining why you love animals and how you’d fundraise for us, and links to any relevant social media or projects.
Let’s amplify your voice for animals – apply today and be the change our sanctuary needs!
Animals of Our World is an equal opportunity sanctuary. We celebrate diversity in our global volunteer team.
We are a UK-registered charity built on compassion for animals, and dedicated to ending and preventing animal suffering.



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1. POSITION SUMMARY
At Release Therapy for Women, our mission is to ensure every woman in Sussex has access to high-quality therapeutic support. The Community Outreach & Inclusion Ambassador acts as a vital "bridge" between our charity and the local community. This is an active, relationship-focused role. You will work to build trust within diverse neighbourhoods, speak with healthcare professionals, and ensure that women who might not find us on social media are aware of the free, safe, therapeutic spaces we offer.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Mapping & Trust Building
* Local Mapping: Research and identify multicultural community groups, faith centres, and women’s organisations in your specific area (Worthing, Peacehaven, or Brighton).
* Networking: Attend local coffee mornings, community festivals, and group meetings to introduce Release’s services in a warm, accessible, and non-clinical way.
* Targeted Engagement: Actively work to engage all communities by building relationships with respected community leaders.
Health & Social Prescribing Liaison
* GP Practice Outreach: Visit local GP surgeries to ensure Social Prescribing Link Workers and Practice Managers have our latest flyers and understand our referral process.
* Pharmacy & Hubs: Place information cards in local pharmacies and community health hubs, particularly in Peacehaven and East Worthing.
* Removing Barriers: Briefly chat with potential participants to help diffuse any initial anxiety about "joining a group," explaining the supportive nature of our sessions.
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Abilities
* Strong Interpersonal Skills: You are a "people person" who can start warm conversations with individuals from all walks of life.
* Active Listening: The ability to listen without judgment and empathise with the diverse experiences of women.
* Independence: You are a self-starter who is comfortable managing your own local schedule and reaching out to organisations.
* Local Knowledge: You must have strong ties to, or a deep understanding of, Worthing, Peacehaven, or Brighton & Hove.
Knowledge and Experience
* Diversity & Inclusion: An understanding of (or lived experience of) the barriers that prevent marginalised women from accessing mental health support.
* Community Awareness: Knowledge of local community hubs, faith centres, or health services in your area.
* No professional clinical experience is required, but a passion for women's mental health and wellbeing is essential.
4. WHAT WE OFFER YOU
* A Supportive Home: Join a volunteer team that is 19% neurodiverse and 25% ethnically diverse.
* Training & Induction: We provide a comprehensive induction into our therapeutic model, safeguarding, and cultural competency.
* Expenses: We reimburse reasonable travel and out-of-pocket costs incurred during your outreach.
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We are looking for volunteers to become members of our local fundraising groups across the UK. Our groups are dedicated to raising funds so that Marie Curie can continue to care for people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in our hospices. Along with other group members, you will organise collections, fundraising events and encourage support for Marie Curie in your local community.
In addition to group members, there are other roles available within the groups including Chair, Secretary and Treasurer – talk to us about what you are interested in.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Help to organise collections, events and other fundraising activities
- Help to promote the work of the charity and encourage support from the local community
- Regularly attend and participate in group meetings
- Complete agreed action points following meetings
Certain roles would have additional tasks – you can discuss these when you apply for a role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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"We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
Job description
Quilombo UK is looking for a Bid Writer (Grant & Funds), who loves to face work challenges; to join their growing team.
The Bid Writer (Grant & Funds) will play a critical role by assisting the manager to prepare the proposal that helps the organization to further develop and establish.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; love to 'give back to their community'. The role is for you if you are looking for flexibility and autonomy. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Apart from writing proposals, you will also be reviewing and editing previously written content wherever necessary.
- Working with other team members to produce bid responses and writings
- Helps in writing funding applications for the varied projects that we run in order to meet our organisational objectives.
- Also helps in presentations and all supporting documentation.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
- You must be based in the UK
- You will need to have good written skills
- Able to write effective, concise and compelling content
- You will be self-starting and willing to research and look for new funding opportunities that match our aims and objectives;
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Well organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
The volunteering program with Quilombo UK requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday (2 times a week).
Please note that this is a volunteering unpaid role.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits: Work from home
Experience:
- Technical Writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Make a difference where it matters most. Help save young women’s lives.
Georgia’s Voice is a suicide prevention charity providing vital mental health support to young women aged 18–25 across Cornwall. Founded in 2020 following the tragic death of 19-year-old Georgia, the charity exists to ensure that no young woman feels unheard, unsupported or alone at her most vulnerable moment.
Georgia’s Voice offers safe, compassionate and non-judgemental support through weekly groups, a welcoming drop-in hub, counselling, workshops and community-based activity. Our work is grounded in lived experience, empathy and trust, and for many young women our services are a lifeline
As the charity enters an exciting new phase, with an ambitious five-year strategy focused on strengthening impact, sustainability and reach, we are seeking to appoint a new Chair and several Trustees to help shape our future and strengthen our governance at this critical time
The Opportunity
This is a powerful opportunity to join a values-led organisation making a real and measurable difference to young women’s lives in Cornwall. We are refreshing and growing our Board to ensure it has the breadth of skills, experience and perspective needed to support the charity’s next stage of development.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who share our commitment to equality, safeguarding and lived-experience-informed practice, and who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute their skills to a cause that truly saves lives.
Chair of Trustees
Purpose of the role
The Chair will provide leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, strong decision-making and a constructive, supportive relationship with the Founder and senior team.
We are seeking someone who brings:
- Board-level experience, ideally within a charity or purpose-driven organisation
- Strong leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Confidence handling risk, complexity and sensitive issues
- A values-driven approach aligned with Georgia’s Voice’s mission
The Chair role is suited to someone able to take an active, hands-on governance role.
Trustees
We are particularly interested in Trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance or accounting
- Fundraising and income generation
- Marketing, communications or PR
- Legal, regulatory or government
- Digital and technology
We also warmly welcome applicants with lived experience relevant to our work, who can help ensure the voices of young women remain central to our governance.
Commitment and Practicalities
- Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, renewable up to three terms
- Time commitment is approximately one day per month (Chair slightly more)
- The Board meets four times per year, in person or online
- An annual in-person Strategy Day is also held
- Reasonable expenses are reimbursed
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Organisation: Easy Housing Association (EHA) – Registered Social Landlord
Location: Remote
Type: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Closing Date: 5th April 2026
Join EHA’s board of trustees – provide strategic oversight for a safer, stronger social housing future.
Easy Housing Association (EHA) is a progressive, mission-driven Registered Social Landlord (RSL), committed to delivering safe, secure, and affordable homes for those who need them most. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our governance and seeking two experienced and strategic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will provide high-level oversight, ensuring strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and financial resilience.
We are specifically looking for trustees with senior-level expertise in one or both of the following areas:
- Health & safety within the social housing sector
- Finance and strategic oversight in the charity or housing sectors
As a trustee, you will advise, challenge, and support EHA’s leadership, helping us meet our legal obligations, protect tenant wellbeing, and maintain long-term sustainability.
��️ Trustee oversight role: health & safety (social housing focus)
We are seeking a trustee to provide strategic oversight and governance on health and safety systems across EHA. You will help ensure we meet the highest safety standards for tenants, staff, and volunteers, and remain fully compliant with housing regulations.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Interpreting and overseeing compliance with H&S laws relevant to RSLs
- Ensuring robust systems for fire, gas, asbestos, and communal area safety
- Providing risk management insight across housing stock and services
- Understanding the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) expectations
- Reviewing inspection, audit, and incident-reporting frameworks
- Championing a strong, proactive safety culture across the organisation
Your contribution will help ensure EHA protects people and property through effective governance.
�� Trustee oversight role: finance & charity sector governance
We are also recruiting a trustee with the financial acumen to guide EHA’s strategic financial direction, ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability across operations.
This role suits someone with financial leadership experience in charitable housing providers, housing associations, or social enterprises.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring long-term financial strategy, planning, and risk
- Understanding Charity SORP and RSL financial standards
- Overseeing reserves policy, budgeting, and funding management
- Ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and RSH
- Supporting transparent and effective financial reporting
- Holding executive teams to account while enabling performance
Your insight will strengthen the board’s ability to govern with integrity and impact.
⏱️ Time commitment
Trustees are expected to attend monthly board meetings (approximately 2.5 hours online) and commit an additional 4 hours per month to board-related duties, including reading papers, joining sub-committees, or contributing expertise.
�� What you’ll gain
- A high-impact role in a values-led, tenant-focused RSL
- Opportunities to shape policy, compliance, and social impact
- Professional development in governance, housing, and regulation
- The fulfilment of helping improve lives through safe, secure housing
EHA is proud to be an inclusive and tenant-focused RSL. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds especially those with lived experience of social housing.
Your leadership and strategic oversight can help us build homes and futures that are safe, equitable, and resilient.
By joining our Board, you will help change lives—ensuring that safe, secure, and affordable housing is not a privilege, but a right.
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!
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Impact?
IHF invites passionate individuals, both experts and learners, to join our dynamic Fundraising & Grant Writing Team. Volunteer globally from the comfort of your home, dedicating as little as an hour a month. Your contribution, big or small, will help children reach for a brighter future.
About IHF
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IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit, has been actively making a difference since 2001.
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Our mission is two-fold: To educate impoverished children, activating their highest potential, and nurturing healthy, loving communities. Additionally, we educate global citizens through real-life experiences, both online and in person, fostering an understanding of impoverished communities, practical skills, and the value of diverse cultures.
Why Join Our Fundraising & Grant Writing Team?
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Global Impact: Connect with diverse cultures and backgrounds while contributing to a brighter future for children.
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Learning Hub: Acquire real-world experiences in fundraising and grant writing, regardless of your level of expertise.
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Sponsor & Donor Relations: Engage in meaningful relationships that drive positive change.
Active Teams Seeking Your Support
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Fundraising Team
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Grant Writing Team
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Sponsor & Donor Relations
How to Apply.
Application Requirements
Please provide the following:
- Country of residence or driver's license
- Police clearance for countries requiring it (such as Kenya)
- Date of graduation, name of institution, department, and diploma category (undergraduate, two-year degree, master's)
- A photo of your diploma or further details if your diploma is not available
Our dedicated team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

