Operations volunteer volunteer volunteer roles in Birmingham
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Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Working Relationships: C-Level Executives, National Research, Policy, Ethics, Research Reporting, and Local Operations
Location: Remote, UK-based
Time Commitment: Part-time | Flexible hours | Long term commitment
About the Role
We are seeking a volunteer Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across our national and local operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective delivery of projects and research, maintaining ethical and operational standards, and driving continuous improvement across all organisational systems and processes.
This is a senior voluntary position ideal for an experienced operations or strategy leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make an impact in the not-for-profit or research sector.
Please note: This is a voluntary and unpaid role. There is no direct financial compensation or future paid opportunity attached.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide executive oversight of Policy, Ethics and Research Reporting, National Operations, and Local Operations (including projects and research).
• Oversee operational delivery to ensure smooth, ethical, and effective implementation of all projects.
• Lead the optimisation of systems, structures, and processes to maximise organisational efficiency.
• Ensure resource allocation is effective and aligned with strategic goals.
• Support and collaborate with C-Level colleagues to drive organisational progress.
• Attend high-level meetings and provide regular operational updates and recommendations.
• Act as a key decision-maker in operational strategy, compliance, and performance management.
• Support and coach department heads and senior managers to strengthen internal leadership capacity.
• Step in to provide hands-on support to other C-Level officers and direct reports when needed.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a confident, experienced, and adaptable leader who can bring structure, strategy, and calm to a dynamic environment. You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:
• Significant experience in operations management, project delivery, or organisational leadership.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple teams or departments in complex environments.
• Strong ethical grounding and commitment to compliance and transparency.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Experience mentoring or managing senior leaders or functional heads.
• Comfort working remotely with cross-functional, volunteer-led teams.
• A collaborative, supportive leadership style and openness to learning and adaptation.
• An understanding of the not-for-profit, research, or policy sectors (advantageous but not essential).
What You’ll Gain
• The opportunity to lead national operations for a values-led organisation making a tangible impact.
• Executive-level experience within a collaborative, mission-driven C-Suite.
• The chance to refine strategic and operational leadership skills in a complex, real-world setting.
• Recognition through:
o LinkedIn testimonial and reference
o A public thank you post
o Permission to list the organisation as an employer on your CV/LinkedIn
o A written reference upon completion of your commitment
Important Information
This is a voluntary position. There is no financial payment, benefits, or employment status. This opportunity is ideal for seasoned operations leaders or executives seeking to contribute their expertise to a meaningful, values-driven mission and support the growth of an impactful organisation.
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If you’re ready to help shape the strategic and operational backbone of a growing organisation and support our mission through effective leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you able to volunteer some time to make a difference to a national cancer charity? We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant that has some time each month to work remotely with occasional in person opportunities if desired, as a volunteer to support the governance of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK.
About the Charity
We exist to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, supporting patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of neuroendocrine cancers. Through awareness, research, better funding and support, we can give our community the attention it deserves.
Our vision is for a world in which people know how to recognise, diagnose, treat, care for, and cure patients with neuroendocrine cancer.
We are a Charity driven by strong values of equity, excellence, collaboration, honesty, transparency and integrity
The Role
We currently have a Board of 7 Trustees that supports the Chief Executive and Leadership Team in the development and implementation of its Strategic Plan and the governance of the charity. The Board is currently reviewing whether the current governance structure requires some development as the charity continues to grow.
The Executive Assistant to the Board is a new post to assist the smooth operation of the governance of the charity, in particular with the running of Board meetings.
Working remotely, you will assist the Chair and Chief Executive by organising hybrid and remote Board meetings, ensuring agendas are accurate and clear and distributed in a timely manner, confirming attendance, attending meetings remotely and providing summary minutes for approval.
Presently, there are 2 remote Board meetings each year, which last up to 2 hours and an away half day in London, which is a hybrid meeting. It is likely that the number of meetings will increase to in the region of 5 a year.
You will be able to attend all these meetings remotely, although you will be encouraged to join the away half day meeting, but this will not be mandatory, and your travel and subsistence expenses will be paid.
As the Board embarks on a governance review, you will be given the opportunity to contribute your experience and thoughts to this process and assist the Chair with future Trustee recruitment.
It is envisaged that in addition to attendance of Board meetings, there will be an annual time requirement in the region of 20 to 30 hours a year, managed in your own time.
Skill Sets/Experience
Essential:
· Executive Assistant or Board Secretary experience
· Attention to detail
· Strong organisational skills
· Good verbal and written communication
· Microsoft products including Word, Excel and Forms
· Agenda setting
· Compiling PDFs of reports on shared drives/remote access
· Minute taking
· Remote meetings via Teams and Zoom including assisting with presentations
Desirable:
· Charity/third sector governance
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
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!
The Children's Book Project is a national charity on a mission to tackle book poverty. We passionately believe that every child should have the opportunity to own a book and have, in the last year, celebrated gifting our 1 millionth book! We are looking for some wonderful volunteers to help us in managing book sorting and packing with a range of amazing corporate volunteers at our three HQs in Birmingham, Leeds and London.
We gift beautiful pre-loved and new books to schools and we gift within prison settings in order to reach children who may not otherwise have access to book ownership.
We are looking for volunteers in Birmingham, Leeds and London able to help us in the running of our book sorting days at each of our three HQs. Ideally you will be able to commit to 2-3 days per half term. (We work term-times only). Our hours are 10am - 2:30pm.
We work with a range of amazing corporate volunteer teams who come to organise, sort and then pack our books in preparation for delivery. These corporate days are always full of energy and fun and we are looking for energetic and passionate people to support these events as Volunteer Coordinators - helping to make sure that there is a warm welcome, a clear plan for the day and that our one-off visitors can contribute productively.
What is required:
- On average, a commitment to 2 days per half term
- Flexibility to travel to your local HQ for sorting and corporate volunteering days
- A can-do attitude and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
In return, you’ll get to be part of an extraordinary family of volunteers as we make a real and lasting difference to young lives – there is almost an immeasurable benefit to empowering a child to read for pleasure and we believe that no child should be denied access to a book through poverty. We would love your support!
The Children’s Book Project is a national grassroots charity on a mission to end book poverty.



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The Animal Partnerships team, based at Battersea's London site, is a team who are there for dogs and cats who require a different, specialised environment. For those under socialised cats, for whom a traditional ‘pet home’ wouldn’t be suitable, the Animal Partnerships team are on hand to provide rural homes; often on farms and stables, with the Working Cats Coordinator working in the community finding new homes.
We are looking for volunteer support based in and around Essex. This volunteer will support in researching and sourcing suitable homes in and around Essex, likely on farms, stables and other rural settings for working cats. They will support in positively promoting our Working Cat Programme to achieve happy outcomes for both the cats and their new owners, whilst being supported by the Working Cat Co-ordinator.
This volunteer role is a non-animal facing role meaning it would have no interaction with Battersea Working Cats.
What the role would entail?
This role is based in Essex with very occasional travel into Battersea, London. Please take this into consideration before applying. It is essential for the role that the candidate has a full clean driving licence and an own vehicle. An ideal candidate would live in Essex or within a short distance of Essex.
- Researching and sourcing rural homes within Essex, suitable for potential working cats rehoming.
- Passing on new contact details to the Battersea Working Cat Team.
- Informing and educating members of the public about Battersea’s Working Cats Programme.
- Helping working cat homes to understand how to securely settle and maintain working cats, through sharing advice and support.
- Attend country shows and events to promote Battersea's Working Cat Programme.
- Supporting members of the public in completing applications, via the website, to rehome a Battersea Working Cat.
- Observe the Working Cat Co-ordinator settle working cats into their new homes, in which you were monumental in sourcing.
What skills and experience would be useful?
- Full clean driving licence.
- Your own vehicle – travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Good cat welfare and behaviour knowledge.
- Good personal skills to communicate well with potential homes and members of the public.
- An interest in Battersea’s Working Cats Programme and a passion to support by finding homes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the support of a volunteer mentor.
- Basic computer skills.
What skills will I gain?
- All volunteers will have an induction with the volunteering team and then a role related induction and training with the Animal Partnerships Team.
- You will learn about working cats, their behaviour, their needs husbandry and habitats.
- You will learn how to positively interact with the farming/equestrian community.
Where and when would I be volunteering?
- One day a week, driving to rural areas in Essex.
- The role will be based in Essex – an ideal candidate would live in Essex or within a short distance of Essex.
- Trial for 6 months with regular check ins with the Working Cat Co-ordinator and Animal Partnerships Officer (Cats).
- Induction and training will take place at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London.
We strive to create an inclusive environment and ensure that our volunteers are involved in all aspects of our work, are valued for their commitment, and recognised for the extraordinary things they do for us. We are accredited by ‘Investing In Volunteers’, the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and value diversity for all current and prospective employees, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. At Battersea, we provide reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or neurodiversity to ensure individuals can achieve the best out of their role.
If you require support with your application or wish to discuss reasonable adjustments further please email us. Any declaration of any disabilities or differences will be treated confidentially and compassionately.
KEY DATES:
26/01/26 - Application Deadline
W/C 02/02/26 - Volunteer Interview
W/C 09/02/26 - Volunteer Induction & Start Date
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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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!
Who We Are
MINDSET Charity is a brand new start-up, volunteer‑run organisation dedicated to transforming men’s lives across England. We will support men on their journeys of mental wellbeing and self‑improvement through workshops, creative programmes, community‑based activities, and online groups.
We are building a movement rooted in resilience, dignity, and brotherhood. As we grow from start‑up to national force, we are seeking a dynamic, committed Managing Director to work closely with our Founder/Executive Director and help drive the charity forward.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the systems, culture, and momentum of a charity at the very beginning of its journey.
The Role of Managing Director
As our Volunteer Managing Director, you will play a central role in turning vision into action. You will:
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Work side‑by‑side with the Founder/Executive Director to lead, shape, and grow the charity.
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Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring programmes, volunteers, and systems run smoothly and effectively.
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Drive forward key strategic priorities, helping transform ideas into sustainable, impactful initiatives.
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Build and support a positive, motivated volunteer team culture rooted in trust, clarity, and shared purpose.
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Strengthen internal processes, governance, and organisational structure as we scale.
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Support fundraising, partnerships, and external relationships that amplify our mission.
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Troubleshoot challenges with calm, creativity, and a solutions‑focused mindset.
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Represent the charity when needed, championing our values and strengthening our credibility.
This is a volunteer role — but your leadership will directly shape the growth, stability, and long‑term success of a national movement.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from leaders who share our passion for men’s mental wellbeing and believe in the power of community.
You may have experience in charity leadership, operations, management, or start‑up environments — but what matters most is your ability to:
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Lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence
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Build strong, positive relationships across a volunteer team
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Bring structure, organisation, and momentum to a growing charity
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Work collaboratively with a Founder/Executive Director in a fast‑moving environment
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Navigate challenges with resilience and strategic thinking
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Inspire others and keep the mission at the heart of every decision
If you thrive in building something meaningful from the ground up, this role will energise you.
Why Join Us
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Play a defining role in shaping a pioneering charity at its foundation stage.
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Work closely with the Founder/Executive Director to build a national movement.
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Lead with purpose, impact, and creativity.
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See your work directly empower men and communities across England.
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Join a team united by vision, dignity, and brotherhood.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help lead MINDSET Charity into its next chapter — driving growth, strengthening operations, and building a movement — we would love to hear from you.
This is more than management. It’s leadership, culture‑building, and movement‑building. Join us, and help shape the future of MINDSET.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
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!
GHRI is seeking a Remote Volunteer Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and coordinate other volunteers. This role is key to keeping communication smooth, tasks organized, and volunteers aligned across projects.
✨ Important part: You’ll help manage and support volunteers remotely, not just handle admin tasks.
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️ Key Responsibilities
Handle remote administrative tasks (scheduling, documentation, follow-ups)
Coordinate and oversee other volunteers remotely
Assist with internal communication and task tracking
Maintain accurate digital records and reports
Support GHRI programs and ongoing initiatives
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✅ Requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Basic knowledge of Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
Experience managing or coordinating people is a plus
Passion for humanitarian and health-focused work
(No commuting. No traffic. Just responsibility.)
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What You’ll Gain
Remote work experience in a global humanitarian organization
Leadership and administrative skill development
Exposure to digital health and nonprofit operations
Volunteer certificate and recommendation (where applicable)
A meaningful experience you’ll actually be proud of
Our mission is to deliver affordable, quality healthcare to underserved communities via telemedicine, hospital links & humanitarian aid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We’re looking for reliable, tech-savvy people who’d like to use their digital or IT skills to help improve our online systems and website.
As a Web and IT Support Volunteer, you’ll help us keep our website up to date, support digital record-keeping and assist with maintaining efficient systems that help us work effectively. You’ll play an important role in helping us stay connected, accessible and organised across our programmes.
This role is ideal for someone with an interest in IT, websites or digital operations who wants to make a practical contribution to community-focused work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Updating website pages with new events, news and programme information
- Supporting the layout and accessibility of website content
- Uploading photos, articles or updates to digital platforms
- Helping staff and volunteers use digital tools
- Assisting with digital forms, data collection and record management
- Providing basic troubleshooting support or referring technical issues to the appropriate person
- Helping test and improve the digital tools and systems used by the team
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For
- Confidence using websites, IT systems and digital tools
- Good understanding of basic data management and online platforms
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Clear communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and organised approach to tasks
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality principles
What You’ll Gain
- Experience supporting the digital operations of a community charity
- Opportunities to develop IT, web management and problem-solving skills
- Insight into digital tools used in the voluntary sector
- The satisfaction of helping improve online access and efficiency
About Us
We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.
Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.
Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.
A catalyst for overcoming poverty at its root by empowering marginalised people and developing sustainable communities.



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Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You just need the ability to listen, strong IT skills and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of support they need. You will listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help those serving, who have served and their families to navigate life in and beyond military service. Some examples of support are securing funding for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. We’d love the general public to understand what we do and how they can help us.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical, and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but you can complete the administration part of the role from home as long as you have access to IT equipment and the internet.
What would you be doing?
- Contacting beneficiaries and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time.
- Meeting beneficiaries and completing a form to assess their circumstances, using good communication skills, empathy and understanding.
- Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice.
- Applying for funding on the behalf of the beneficiary through a specific process and system
- Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
- Keeping the beneficiary informed of their case progress.
- Liaise with the branch and regional office, regarding your availability.
- Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer, or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA
- Adhering to SSAFAs policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, volunteering policy, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – confidentiality and boundaries, personal safety, caseworker training, and caseworker IT system training. The caseworker training takes 3 days and a further half a day for the other training.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
- Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact.
- Regular opportunities to meet and share best practice with other caseworkers.
- Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable with good listening skills, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Good communication skills both written and verbally.
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach with beneficiaries, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
- Willingness and ability to use IT systems for initial and on-going training and to enter cases on the Casework Management System. Willingness and ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role.
- Ability to make enquires on behalf of beneficiaries by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms.
- Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to friendship or giving advice
- Reliable, prompt and trustworthy.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to appointments with clients.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? Yes, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer. This role requires an enhanced check (including checks against the children and adults barred list)
*A disclosure certificate that contains convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, or other information may not automatically mean that you are not able to volunteer. All certificates will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, where possible, a modified or alternative role will be offered.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Actively Interviewing
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Tribu World is revolutionizing the nonprofit sector by addressing the critical challenges of outdated technology, limited resources, and fragmented operations. Many nonprofits struggle with inefficiencies, financial constraints, and lack of centralized spaces to engage stakeholders—barriers that weaken their ability to scale and sustain long-term impact. These challenges not only limit organizational growth but also hinder progress toward global goals such as sustainable communities (SDG 11) and effective partnerships (SDG 17). Tribu was built to change that by making digital transformation accessible, enabling nonprofits to focus more on their mission and less on operational roadblocks.
As an all-in-one SaaS platform, Tribu streamlines operations with tools for membership management, payments, data visualization, and integrated fundraising systems, including crowdfunding campaigns. It enhances stakeholder engagement through community forums, communication spaces, and collaborative project tools. Beyond efficiency, Tribu fuels growth by introducing nonprofits to new revenue streams and fostering inter-organizational collaboration through its “meta community” model. By combining innovation with accessibility, Tribu empowers nonprofits to thrive, build resilience, and drive lasting social impact at scale.
Community Engagement Volunteer
We are looking for a passionate Community Engagement Volunteer to help nurture, activate, and grow the VOWI community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys people-centered work, believes in inclusive innovation, and wants hands-on experience in building and managing a purpose-led global community.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with community members across platforms (WhatsApp, LinkedIn, email, etc.)
- Support planning and coordination of community activities such as polls, discussions, campaigns, speaker series, and masterclasses
- Welcome and onboard new community members, ensuring a warm and inclusive experience
- Encourage participation, conversations, and collaboration within the community
- Assist in sharing updates, announcements, and opportunities with members
- Collect feedback and insights from the community to improve engagement initiatives
- Collaborate with the VOWI core team on ongoing and upcoming campaigns
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Chair of Trustees to lead East London Waterworks Park for three years, with the possibility to remain on the board for two further terms of three years. This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering environmental charity and to work with the first paid Chief Executive Office to shape this next phase of our development.
The new Chair will have the opportunity to recruit new and additional trustees to create a board that provides appropriate strategic scrutiny of the charity’s work, strengthening our ability to realise our ambition to purchase the Thames Water depot side in East London, and our capacity to deliver community-led rewilding and nature-recovery projects across London in partnership with landowners, local authorities and other stakeholders. This could involve appointing Nature to the board.
About East London Waterworks Park
East London Waterworks Park is a community-led charity working to reconnect people and nature. Starting from nature-first principles, and with inclusivity at the heart of everything we do, we work with communities to co-design spaces to unlock a chain of positive changes that culminate in the long-term transformation of people and place.
Our work includes:
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co-designing East London Waterworks Park with the East London community, working towards purchasing a 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest and transforming it into a biodiverse urban park with free, accessible wild swimming and welcoming community spaces
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co-designing other nature-first spaces on disused or brownfield land in London, returning land to nature in collaboration with local communities to encourage long–term community stewardship
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hosting engagement, education, and empowerment activities that build skills, confidence and deeper connections to nature.
East London Waterworks Park is a sociocratic organisation, with a decentralised organisational structure and a transparent and collaborative approach to decision making. We have grown organically since 2019, responding flexibly to the challenges we have encountered but always committed to our core vision: creating a new kind of urban green and blue space: one that is ecologically rich, inclusive, and shaped by the people and wildlife who use it.
East London Waterworks Park is currently entirely run by volunteers, and volunteers involved in day-to-day operations also sit on the board of trustees. However, we recognise the need to transition to a more sustainable structure and introduce a formal separation between the board of trustees and day-to-day operations. We are recruiting for a paid Chief Executive Officer and also want to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to ensure we have the capacity and strategic oversight to deliver the exciting projects planned in 2026 and beyond, while retaining our strong community-led ethos.
More information
If this sounds exciting, please review the attached recruitment package.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces



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Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Cotteridge shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Lead Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Supporting the daily operation of the shop and stepping up to run it when needed.
- Delivering outstanding customer service and creating a warm, welcoming experience for every visitor.
- Guiding and supporting our amazing volunteers, offering direction and encouragement.
- Handling cash and completing banking tasks — full training provided, of course.
- Getting creative with merchandising, ensuring our displays always look their best.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and helping with the smooth, day-to-day running of the store
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- Achieve a sense of wellbeing that you are helping your local community
- To connect with like-minded people and make new friends
- To enhance your CV by learning new skills and gain valuable experience
- We’ll give you a reference for future work or volunteering
- You’ll get Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and awards
- You’ll receive free mandatory and role specific training
Full training will be provided
About the Degrees Initiative
The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade, and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim.
The charity was founded in 2021, now has around 20 staff members and is growing. We seek a volunteer trustee with significant financial experience including an accounting qualification to join an existing five-person board to help guide a growing initiative that is changing the field of SRM.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to apply their financial expertise in a high-profile governance role, shaping strategy and supporting a mission that empowers Global South researchers to lead in one of the world’s most important climate debates.
Role
The volunteer trustee will complement and further strengthen an existing five-person volunteer trustee board including the Chair & Treasurer. The role will entail strategic leadership, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities. Alongside the Treasurer they will predominantly be advising the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the rest of the senior management team (the Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Staff) to ensure the robust financial health of the charity. This will include:
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Maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs by overseeing the annual financial planning and budgets proposed by the senior management team
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Monitoring and evaluating financial progress against budgets and forecasts from staff reporting at quarterly board meetings, acting a voice of financial expertise during board discussions
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Approving the audited annual accounts and financial statements presented by the senior management team alongside the rest of the board
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Strategic input by reviewing risk assessments alongside financial implications and advising on the organisation of financial resources and reserves to support the long-term goals of the charity
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Confirming transparency and accountability in financial operations, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place in addition to compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Advising on how the charity can most effectively conduct its international work, especially providing grants to organisations in the Global South
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Confirming that the charity has an appropriate investment policy, and that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity
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Sitting on any board sub-committees as required
A dynamic charity working on climate change and global development



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Are you an organised and proactive leader who enjoys bringing people together to achieve meaningful results? Join us as a Volunteer Project Manager and play a key role in coordinating our remote volunteers across multiple teams.
You’ll be at the centre of ensuring projects run smoothly, collaboration stays strong, and our initiatives continue creating impact in youth empowerment and skills development.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Project Manager, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle — from planning to successful delivery. You’ll coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication across various volunteer teams, supporting team leads and maintaining project momentum.
This is a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership, coordination, and communication skills in a mission-driven, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate progress across multiple volunteer teams and projects.
- Plan and manage project timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups.
- Support team leads in maintaining engagement, motivation, and productivity.
- Track progress, analyse outcomes, and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Identify and address challenges to ensure efficient project execution.
- Foster collaboration and effective communication between volunteers and management.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven experience managing projects or teams (remote experience is a plus).
- Comfortable using digital tools and project management platforms.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Genuine interest in youth development and social impact.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in leadership and project management.
- The opportunity to collaborate with a global, values-driven community.
- Mentorship and guidance from the management team.
- A meaningful role contributing to youth empowerment and skills development.
- A professional reference and recognition for your contribution.
Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for creative and organised people who enjoy visual design and want to use their skills to support meaningful community projects.
As a Creative Design Volunteer, you’ll help create eye-catching digital and print materials that promote our programmes, campaigns and events. From social media graphics to posters and newsletters, your designs will help us communicate clearly and consistently with our audiences.
This is a flexible opportunity for anyone who enjoys bringing ideas to life through design and wants to use their creativity for social good.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing digital and print materials such as posters, flyers and social media graphics
- Creating templates and layouts for newsletters, presentations or reports
- Adapting designs to meet accessibility and brand guidelines
- Supporting the visual design of campaigns and community events
- Helping organise and manage design files and templates
- Contributing creative ideas for visual storytelling and community engagement
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For
- Creative eye for layout and design
- Confidence using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar
- Attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Reliable, organised and able to manage time effectively
- Interest in community, social impact or charity communications
What You’ll Gain
- Experience designing materials for community campaigns and events
- Opportunities to develop and showcase creative skills
- A chance to build a portfolio of design work for a good cause
- The satisfaction of helping a charity communicate its impact
About Us
We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.
Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.
Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.
A catalyst for overcoming poverty at its root by empowering marginalised people and developing sustainable communities.



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Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Remote
Department: Human Resource
Reports To: Head Of Department
About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a dynamic organisation that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. We believe in a People First approach, ensuring our strategies and operations align with our mission to create equitable workplaces and communities. Join us during this exciting phase of growth as we amplify our impact through innovative people practices.
Role Overview
As a HRBP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational culture by driving initiatives in organisational development, change management, employee engagement, and recognition. You’ll act as a strategic partner to all departments, ensuring their goals align with our People First philosophy. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social justice, D&I, and building inclusive environments where every voice matters.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Development & Change Management
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Design and implement OD initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, agility, and alignment with QuilomboUK’s mission.
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Lead change management projects, ensuring smooth transitions during organisational growth or restructuring.
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Develop strategies to foster leadership capabilities and a culture of continuous learning.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
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Create innovative engagement programs (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to elevate employee voice and belonging.
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Design recognition frameworks that celebrate contributions aligned with our values, especially in D&I and social justice.
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Analyse engagement data to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.
People Partnership & Collaboration
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Partner with department leaders to integrate People First strategies into their operations and objectives.
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Provide coaching to managers on inclusive leadership, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
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Ensure departmental policies reflect QuilomboUK’s commitment to equity and social justice.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
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Embed D&I principles into talent processes, from recruitment to career development.
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Lead initiatives that advance social justice internally (e.g., ERGs, bias training) and externally (community partnerships).
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Track and report on D&I metrics to measure progress and identify gaps.
Compliance & Best Practices
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Stay updated on employment law and HR trends, ensuring compliance while advocating for progressive practices.
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Promote a culture of accountability and inclusivity through equitable policies.
Qualifications
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Experience: 5+ years in HR, organisational development, or as a People Partner, ideally in mission-driven sectors.
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Skills:
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Expertise in change management, engagement strategies, and OD frameworks.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Proficiency in HR analytics and project management.
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Knowledge: Deep understanding of D&I practices, employment law, and social justice principles.
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Alignment: Passionate about QuilomboUK’s mission and values.
Personal Attributes
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A champion for equity and inclusion, with empathy and cultural competence.
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Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.
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Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative spirit.
Why Join QuilomboUK?
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Impact: Drive meaningful change in D&I and social justice through your work.
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Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team where innovation and authenticity thrive.
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Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a scaling organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.