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Use your creativity to bring connection, belonging, and hope to life.

At Bright Connections, we believe in a simple but powerful truth: no one should feel alone.

We are a brand new small, volunteer-led charitable project with a big heart and an even bigger mission, to break social isolation for people living with disabilities. Through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community rooted in belonging, we create spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels truly seen and valued.

Our story began with one family’s love for a sister whose world had become quiet and isolated. From that love came a movement, one that believes friendship is a human right, and that connection can transform lives.

Now, we’re looking for a volunteer Graphic Designer to help us take our next step.

What we need

We’re seeking someone who can design a logo that captures the spirit of Bright Connections, our warmth, inclusion, joy, and the power of human connection. This logo will become the visual heart of our project, helping us reach more people and grow our community.

Why this matters

Your design won’t just be a logo.

1. It will be a symbol of belonging for people who often feel forgotten. A beacon of hope.
2. It will help us tell our story, raise awareness, and open doors to new opportunities.
3. It will help someone, somewhere, feel a little less alone.

Who you are

• A graphic designer (professional, student, or self-taught) with a passion for meaningful work.

• Someone who believes in the power of community and inclusion.

• Able to volunteer your time for a short-term, high-impact project.

What you’ll gain

• The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

• A meaningful project for your portfolio.

• Recognition as a founding creative contributor to a growing charitable initiative.

• The knowledge that your work is helping build something truly special.

Together, we shine brighter, and with your help, we can reach even further.

If you’d like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.

Help us create a symbol of connection, hope, and belonging.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic.
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• General tasks
• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A portfolio of illustrations or another graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks.
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Volunteer Graphic Designer – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Flexible • Founding Creative Role• REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a talented, imaginative, and aesthetically minded volunteer Graphic Designer to join our founding team and help shape the visual identity of this new cultural charity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To present this mission with clarity, elegance, and visual harmony, we are seeking a designer who can help craft our brand identity and bring our aesthetic values to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s visual identity, including logo, colour palette, typography, and brand guidelines.

• Create elegant, cohesive design assets for digital platforms, print materials, and public‑facing communications.

• Support the design of promotional materials for exhibitions, events, and educational programmes.

• Help ensure that all visual outputs reflect the Foundation’s classical aesthetic and artistic values.

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Communications, trustees, and advisors.

• Full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for classical beauty and design.

This is a rare opportunity to define the visual character of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Graphic Designer will help ensure that this vision is expressed with clarity, refinement, and artistic integrity.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your design expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship — one that will flourish for generations.

Design the Identity of Change: Join Us as Volunteer Graphic Designer

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We need you to help us tell a story of transformation.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building a movement to empower NEET adults (18+) across East London. We have the mission, the passion, and the drive—now, we need the visual spark to make our voice heard.

We are looking for a creative Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us build our brand from the ground up. Whether you are looking for a high-impact one-off project to sharpen your portfolio or a regular role to help us grow, your work will become the face of social mobility in our community.

The Canvas: Our Brand, Your Vision

We are a small organisation with a big heart, and we’re sticking to our bold Orange roots. Why? Because orange represents energy, optimism, and the "stop-and-look" urgency that our mission demands.

What you’ll be building:

• The Blueprint: Helping us refine and standardise our Logo and Brand Identity so we look as professional as the services we provide.

• Digital Presence: Creating social media assets and website graphics that grab attention and inspire sign-ups.

• The "Paper Trail": Designing print-ready flyers, posters, and brochures to reach adults in local community hubs and Jobcentres.

• Impact Reports: Visualising data and success stories that will help us secure our official charity status.

Are You the One?

We aren’t looking for "just a designer"—we’re looking for a storyteller who uses shapes, fonts, and that signature orange to spark hope.

• The Creative: You have an eye for clean, modern design and a portfolio that proves it.

• The Communicator: You can take our core values—empowerment, community, and growth—and translate them into a visual language.

• The Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma.

• The Local Hero: You love East London and want to use your skills to give back to your neighbours.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Creative Freedom: Help set the visual tone for a brand-new organisation.

• Social Impact: See your designs on the streets of East London, helping real people access career coaching and wellbeing support.

• Flexibility: We can work around your schedule—whether you want to do a "Brand Sprint" or support us for a few hours a month.

• Portfolio Gold: Build a full brand identity from scratch for a social justice cause.

Ready to Paint the Town Orange?

If you’re ready to help us look as impactful as we feel, we want to hear from you. Please send us a link to your portfolio or a few samples of your work, along with a quick note on why you’re interested in the role.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us design a future where no one is left behind.

Role Title: Graphic Designer

Role Purpose

Quilombo UK is looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.

Quilombo UK works in collaboration with QMC Capoeira School, giving you the chance to support QMC Capoeira which is one of the most awarded Capoeira Schools in UK (UK Coaching Awards, Gillette Sports Awards, Kingston Council Sports Awards).

By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.

Ideal candidates will use their passion to promote Quilombo UK and raise its profile, while attracting new members. They should create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Essential Skills

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A portfolio of illustrations or other graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Must be UK resident

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate

Job Type: Volunteer