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Training Designer / Trainer (Learning & Development) - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Ranger Cadets

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

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Volunteer Role: Training Designer / Trainer (Learning & Development)

Location: Remote (UK‑based)

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Heart of Our Development

Do you believe in the power of great training to transform confidence, skills, and futures? As the Ranger Cadets expand across England, we are building a world‑class Learning & Development function to support both our adult volunteers and our cadets (young people).

We are seeking passionate Training Designers and Trainers who can help us create engaging, practical, and inspiring learning experiences — all delivered remotely.

Whether you are an experienced L&D professional or a natural educator with a flair for designing learning journeys, this role is central to our mission of preparing every young person to be truly “Prepared for Life.”

Your Strategic Impact

As part of our Learning & Development Team, you will shape the training that underpins our entire organisation. You will help ensure our volunteers feel confident and supported, and that our cadets receive high‑quality, age‑appropriate learning experiences.

You may choose to focus on adult volunteer training, cadet programme development, or both.

You will lead on:

Training Design

Creating engaging, accessible training modules for adult volunteers (e.g., safeguarding, leadership, youth engagement, first‑night readiness).
Designing fun, structured, and developmental sessions for cadets aged 8–17 (e.g., life skills, teamwork, resilience, outdoor skills).
Developing lesson plans, facilitator guides, e‑learning content, or activity packs.

Training Delivery (Optional)

Delivering virtual workshops or induction sessions for new volunteers.
Supporting cadet units with remote masterclasses or specialist sessions.

Curriculum Development

Helping shape a national training framework that supports consistent standards across all Ranger Cadet units.
Working with the Chief Ranger and Programme Leads to identify training needs and create solutions.

Quality & Evaluation

Reviewing existing training materials and improving clarity, engagement, and accessibility.
Gathering feedback to ensure our training remains relevant, modern, and impactful.

What We Are Looking For

Creative Learning Designers

You enjoy turning ideas into structured, engaging learning experiences.

Clear Communicators

You can explain concepts simply and confidently, whether in writing or during live sessions.

Organised & Reliable

You can manage your own workload and deliver training materials to a high standard.

Passionate About Development

You care deeply about helping volunteers and young people grow, thrive, and discover their potential.

Experience (Any of the Following):

Learning & Development
Teaching or youth work
Curriculum design
Training delivery
Instructional design
Or simply a passion for helping others learn

Why Join the Learning & Development Team?

Shape the Future of Our Organisation

Your work will directly influence the skills, confidence, and safety of every volunteer and cadet.

Build Your Professional Portfolio

Gain experience in curriculum design, e‑learning, facilitation, and youth development within a national charity.

Flexible & Remote

Perfect for those who want to make a meaningful contribution from home, on a schedule that suits them.

Create Lasting Impact

The training you design will empower volunteers and inspire young people for years to come.

Help Us Build a World‑Class Training Programme

Behind every confident volunteer and every thriving cadet is exceptional training. Help us design it.

RANGER CADETS

#PreparedForLife

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To empower young people through structured, uniformed experiences that build life skills, leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

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Posted on: 09 January 2026

Closing date: 06 February 2026 at 18:00

Job ref: L&D

Tags: Training / Learning, Teaching, Operations, Data Entry, Data Protection, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Health and Safety, Information Management, Mentoring / Coaching, Monitoring and Evaluation, Physical Activity, Programme Management, Recruitment, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Talent Acquisition / Retention, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Events / Activities

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Social Media Volunteer - Resources Hub

Beacon: for Rare Diseases

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

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Beacon for Rare Diseases hosts The Resources Hub, a 100% free and accessible e-learning platform created to support the rare disease community, including:

Patient groups, patients and families
Researchers and life science professionals
Rare disease advocates

The Resources Hub brings together over 100 free resources, including written courses, video guides, webinars and recordings from events and conferences. These resources are designed to support people at every stage of their rare disease journey, whether they are just getting started or are part of a well-established organisation.

We are incredibly proud of the breadth and quality of what’s available on the Hub. However, much of our long-standing content is under-promoted, meaning that people don’t always find the right resource at the right time.

“The Resources Hub provides invaluable resources to help patient group leaders navigate challenges such as caring responsibilities, health issues, and employment.”

“It breaks down topics relevant to the rare community in a way that's easy to digest and empowering to take action!”

About the role

We are looking for a social media volunteer to help us shine a light on the wealth of content already available within the Resources Hub.

In this role, you will:

Spend time exploring our existing Resources Hub content
Write 1–3 social media posts per resource, tailored for different platforms
Help us build a reusable library of social media posts that we can draw on to promote resources when they are most relevant

This role is about helping people discover support that already exists, making it easier for patient groups and advocates to find information that could make a real difference to their work.

Who this role would suit

This is a specific, project-based placement and would suit someone who already has experience in communications, social media or content creation.

You’ll be someone who:

Enjoys writing clear, engaging social media copy
Understands how to adapt messaging across different platforms
Is comfortable working independently and managing their own time
Can take guidance on tone and branding and run with it

While we don’t have capacity to provide training, you won’t be left on your own. We will:

Provide clear direction on priorities and approach
Share brand guidance and examples
Review initial work to make sure everything feels aligned
Have routine check-ins, provide feedback, and an end-of-placement review

Time commitment and flexibility

This is a fully remote volunteering role, which we ideally hope can be completed within around three months. We anticipate a minimum commitment of approximately two hours per week, though a shorter, more intensive placement could also be arranged to suit the volunteer. We are open to having more than one volunteer on this project and do not expect a single person to work through the entire Hub.

Please note: we are looking for this placement to begin as soon as possible.

Why volunteer with Beacon?

By volunteering with Beacon, you will:

Help improve access to free, high-quality resources for the rare disease community
Support patient groups, patients and advocates to build confidence and capacity
Gain experience working with a well-established national charity
Take on a clearly defined project with flexible working

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