Programme manager volunteer roles in west end, greater london
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Teachers and educational facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are seeking experienced teachers and educational facilitators to lead workshops and deliver engaging environmental education sessions to children and young people. Sessions may take place at schools or around the perimeter of the site we want to transform into East London Waterworks Park.
This role would include:
- Leading hands-on outdoor learning workshops
- Delivering nature-based activities to school groups
- Supporting the creation of ELWP’s Under 18s volunteering policy
- Supporting outreach efforts to promote ELWP’s existing learning programmes
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Waltham Forest College
- Henry Maynard Primary School, Walthamstow
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney
- Daubeney Primary School, Hackney
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely
You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By volunteering in this role, you will help shape the future of East London Waterworks Park as a community-led environmental learning space. This will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
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 Digital Inclusion & Skills Coordinator – Share Your Heart of Gold with SUNSHINE
Loneliness is one of the fastest-growing epidemics of our time. Across London, thousands of people feel isolated, disconnected, and unseen. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should feel alone. Our mission is to bring sunshine into people’s lives through grassroots, community-led programmes that spark joy, foster friendships, and transform lives.
We are now seeking a Digital Inclusion and Skills Coordinator with a Heart of Gold to lead the set-up, delivery, and coordination of our recurring programme, running once a week over 6 weeks.
Why This Role Matters
In today’s world, digital skills are essential for connection. Many people experiencing loneliness also face barriers to accessing technology, leaving them further isolated. As Coordinator, you will empower participants to gain confidence online—helping them connect with loved ones, access services, and feel part of the wider community. Your leadership will ensure this programme is uplifting, practical, and transformative.
What You’ll Do
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Lead the programme: Organise and oversee the set-up, delivery, and coordination of the 6-week Digital Inclusion & Skills sessions.
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Support participants: Teach and guide individuals in building confidence with digital tools, online safety, and everyday technology.
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Empower volunteers: Coordinate and inspire the team supporting delivery.
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Ensure impact: Gather feedback, track progress, and adapt sessions to meet participant needs.
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Champion inclusion: Create a welcoming, positive environment where everyone feels supported and valued.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with a Heart of Gold who believe in community, joy, and togetherness. Ideally, you will bring:
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Experience in digital skills training or facilitation within charities, education, or community projects.
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Patience and communication skills to support participants at different levels of confidence.
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Organisational ability to manage schedules, resources, and delivery with precision.
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Commitment to impact and a passion for tackling loneliness.
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Warmth and positivity to inspire participants and embody SUNSHINE’s joyful spirit.
Join Us
At SUNSHINE, the Digital Inclusion and Skills Coordinator is more than a trainer—they are the builder of confidence, the bridge to connection, and the architect of empowerment. Together, we can turn the tide on loneliness and create a London where everyone feels part of something bigger, brighter, and more joyful.
Step forward. Shine bright. Share your Heart of Gold. Because when you lead our digital programme, you’re not just teaching skills—you’re bringing sunshine into countless lives.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
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!
Learning and curriculum designers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for volunteers to develop learning content and resources, such as lesson plans and educational materials, to support our environmental learning goals. This role will focus on creating school-friendly resources for our website and collaborating with educators to enhance our offerings.
The role would include:
- Developing online learning resources for our website (on-going project)
- Designing or tailoring existing lesson plans and activities for schools
- Supporting the creation of ELWP’s Under 18s volunteering policy
- Supporting outreach efforts to promote ELWP’s existing learning programmes
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Waltham Forest College
- Henry Maynard Primary School, Walthamstow
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney
- Daubeney Primary School, Hackney
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
Ideal candidates have experience in curriculum design, teaching, or educational resource development. Creativity, strong writing skills, and an understanding of outdoor or environmental education will be valuable. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By volunteering in this role, you will help shape the future of East London Waterworks Park as a community-led environmental learning space. This will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces



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!
Learning and curriculum designers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for volunteers to develop learning content and resources, such as lesson plans and educational materials, to support our environmental learning goals. This role will focus on creating school-friendly resources for our website and collaborating with educators to enhance our offerings.
The role would include:
- Developing online learning resources for our website (on-going project)
- Designing or tailoring existing lesson plans and activities for schools
- Supporting the creation of ELWP’s Under 18s volunteering policy
- Supporting outreach efforts to promote ELWP’s existing learning programmes
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Waltham Forest College
- Henry Maynard Primary School, Walthamstow
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney
- Daubeney Primary School, Hackney
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
Ideal candidates have experience in curriculum design, teaching, or educational resource development. Creativity, strong writing skills, and an understanding of outdoor or environmental education will be valuable. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By volunteering in this role, you will help shape the future of East London Waterworks Park as a community-led environmental learning space. This will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
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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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!
Monitoring, evaluation and learning coordinators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for a volunteer to track the impact of our educational initiatives, gather data, and support continuous improvement in our learning programs. This role ensures that our learning activities are effective and contribute meaningfully to ELWP’s overarching goals.
This role would include:
- Developing measures of success of existing environmental education initiatives
- Collecting and analyzing feedback from programme participants
- Recommending improvements based on data insights
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Waltham Forest College
- Henry Maynard Primary School, Walthamstow
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney
- Daubeney Primary School, Hackney
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
Individuals with experience in research, programme evaluation, data analysis, or education assessment are encouraged to apply. Attention to detail and an interest in measuring impact will be key strengths in this role. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By volunteering in this role, you will help shape the future of East London Waterworks Park as a community-led environmental learning space. This will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
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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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!
Volunteer Campaign Manager – Help Us Paint London Yellow with SUNSHINE
Loneliness is one of the fastest-growing epidemics of our time. Across London, thousands of people feel isolated, disconnected, and unseen. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should feel alone. Our mission is to bring sunshine into people’s lives through grassroots, community-led programmes that spark joy, foster friendships, and transform lives.
We are now seeking a SUNSHINE and Loneliness Campaign Manager with a Heart of Gold to boost our presence across London, helping us paint the city yellow and spread joy far and wide.
Why This Role Matters
Campaigns are how SUNSHINE shines beyond our events and programmes. As Campaign Manager, you will lead the charge in raising awareness of loneliness, inspiring communities, and ensuring SUNSHINE’s message of joy and connection reaches every corner of London. Your creativity and leadership will help us build a movement that uplifts thousands.
What You’ll Do
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Lead campaigns: Design and deliver inspiring campaigns that tackle loneliness and celebrate community.
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Boost visibility: Help SUNSHINE stand out across London, online, in print, and at events.
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Paint the city yellow: Create vibrant, uplifting initiatives that embody SUNSHINE’s identity and spirit.
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Engage communities: Connect with local groups, partners, and supporters to spread our message.
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Champion fundraising: Develop promotional drives that inspire giving and sustain our programmes.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with a Heart of Gold who believe in community, joy, and togetherness. Ideally, you will bring:
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Campaigning experience in communications, marketing, or grassroots movements.
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Creative flair to design uplifting, vibrant campaigns across digital and print.
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Strategic vision to grow SUNSHINE’s presence and impact across London.
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Passion for social impact and a commitment to tackling loneliness.
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Energy and positivity to inspire others and embody SUNSHINE’s joyful spirit.
Join Us
At SUNSHINE, the Campaign Manager is more than a communicator, they are the voice of hope, the spark of joy, and the architect of a movement. Together, we can turn the tide on loneliness and create a London where everyone feels part of something bigger, brighter, and more joyful.
Step forward. Shine bright. Share your Heart of Gold. Because when you lead our campaigns, you’re not just promoting a charity—you’re painting London yellow and bringing sunshine into countless lives.
SUNSHINE
London Loneliness Charity
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Divisional Officer (Uniformed Role)
Organisation: Ranger Cadets
Location: London (local unit)
Commitment: One evening per week, 7–9pm
About Us
Ranger Cadets is a new, independent, non-profit uniformed youth organisation with a bold mission: to engage young people in their communities, equip them with essential life skills, and unlock their full potential. We are non-political, non-religious, and proudly inclusive – open to all, regardless of background.
We believe every young person deserves the chance to shine, to belong, and to grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
The Role
We are seeking committed Divisional Officers to serve in a uniformed volunteer position, managing one of our weekly cadet units in London. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can inspire young people, coordinate adult volunteers, and deliver our cadet syllabus programme with energy and dignity.
As a Divisional Officer, you will:
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Lead a local Ranger Cadets unit one evening per week (7–9pm).
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Wear the Ranger Cadets uniform with pride, embodying our values of dignity, inclusivity, and service.
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Manage and coordinate adult volunteers, ensuring clarity and support in their roles.
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Deliver and oversee the cadet syllabus programme, helping young people gain essential life skills.
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Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and organisational standards are upheld.
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Build a welcoming, inspiring environment where every cadet feels valued and motivated.
Who We’re Looking For
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Enthusiastic leaders with experience in youth work, education, or community engagement.
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Strong organisational and people-management skills.
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Ability to inspire and guide both young people and adult volunteers.
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Passion for youth empowerment, social mobility, and community impact.
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Commitment to our values: non-political, non-religious, inclusive, and open to all.
What You’ll Gain
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The honour of serving in a uniformed role that represents dignity, pride, and community impact.
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The chance to directly shape the lives of young people in your community.
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A role that blends leadership, teaching, and community service.
How to Apply
If you are ready to serve in uniform, lead a weekly cadet unit, and help unlock the potential of young people, we would love to hear from you.
RANGER CADETS
#PreparedForLife
To empower young people through structured, uniformed experiences that build life skills, leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits Our Mission
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.
BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
Core Expectations
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Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful). -
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning. -
Ambassadorship:
Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions. -
Governance & Accountability:
Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations. -
Strategic Leadership:
Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility. -
Passion for the Mission:
Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
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Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
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Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
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Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
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Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
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Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
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Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)
We are looking for leaders who are:
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Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
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Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
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Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
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Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
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Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Vice-Chairperson (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Responsibilities:
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Support the Chairperson and act in their absence.
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Ensure all board decisions are actioned efficiently.
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Oversee special committees and task forces.
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Assist with performance evaluations of executive staff.
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Provide leadership continuity during transitions.
Requirements:
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Strong leadership and organisational skills.
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Prior experience in management or board governance.
Benefits:
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Executive leadership recognition.
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Key role in succession planning and governance strategy.
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Access to leadership networks and visibility opportunities.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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Job Title: EPAfrica Summer Team – Project Manager (PM)
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Duration: Approximately 1st July – 13th September 2026, with limited flexibility on start and finish dates.
Start Date: UK-based training and preparation begins in June, with travel to Kenya for final pre-summer preparation in late June.
Compensation: Non-salaried placement,
About EPAfrica
EPAfrica (Education Partnerships Africa) is a volunteer-led charity working in partnership with rural secondary schools in East Africa. Our focus is on a win:win approach to skills development and capacity building. We recruit, train and support graduates in the UK to develop leadership and project management skills, while working in partnership with rural schools in East Africa to create sustainable improvements in education by investing in people, resources, infrastructure, and local capacity. Project Managers play an essential role in this work, engaging directly with schools, developing a strong understanding of the local context, and supporting meaningful, long-term projects.
Our volunteers work closely with schools to co-create solutions that enhance educational quality and expand opportunity for young people.
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you’ll be a central leader within EPAfrica’s Summer Team. You’ll oversee Project Associates in their school placements, deliver high-impact training, coordinate programme delivery, and act as a key link between our UK team and our in-country projects. It’s a dynamic leadership role that blends operational management, pastoral care, and strategic decision-making.
Most importantly, you will help develop future global leaders, guiding PAs through experiences that shape their confidence, judgement, and understanding of international development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Directly manage volunteers in-country, including Project Associates and the coordinator team.
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Lead Project Associates through their summer placements, offering guidance, structure, and motivation.
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Build strong partnerships with schools, managing expectations and setting boundaries for accommodation, travel and other logistics. This can include discussions around finances, travel and dietary requirements.
Training & Capacity Building
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With the support of coordinators, deliver training on project management, risk management, cultural awareness and responsible international capacity building.
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Create a psychologically safe and collaborative space for all volunteers and facilitate reflective discussions that strengthen leadership, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding.
Pastoral Support
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Act as the first point of contact for PA wellbeing, helping volunteers navigate challenges and thrive during their placements.
Programme Oversight
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Monitor project progress and help PAs resolve operational issues.
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Ensure investments align with EPAfrica’s mission and theory of change.
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Conduct school visits to assess impact and gather data for future decision-making.
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Visit potential partner schools and support long-term organisational learning.
Risk Management
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Respond to in-country issues with maturity, calm, and strong judgement.
Coordination & Communication
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Maintain clear and constructive communication with the UK charity team and local partners.
What We’re Looking For
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Alignment with EPAfrica’s values and operating model.
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A strong interest in building international partnerships - experience preferred.
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Evidence of leading and supporting teams with empathy and clarity.
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Strong communication skills across diverse cultural contexts.
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Facilitation skills and the ability to create psychologically safe and collaborative learning spaces
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Ability to stay calm under pressure, take initiative, and make sound decisions.
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Willingness to embrace semi-rural living and fast-paced environments.
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Experience and willingness to act with resilience and adaptability in new cultural contexts and settings (food, travel, communications, cultural expectations, etc.)
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Prior PA or Summer Team experience is a significant advantage.
What You’ll Gain
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Build on existing leadership experience with responsibility, influence, and visibility.
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Hands-on exposure to International Partnership building.
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The chance to help develop globally-minded young leaders.
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Deep cultural immersion in Western Kenya.
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Some candidates are able to have a mid-programme holiday to explore Kenya’s incredible landscapes (Mombasa, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, and more).
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A strong professional network within EPAfrica.
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Experience that stands out on a CV many alumni go on to roles at the FCDO, WHO, UN, Civil Service, and major consultancies.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to step into a challenging, meaningful role, one that shapes communities, strengthens schools, and develops young leaders.
You’re welcome to apply with a friend and complete your summer placement together, just let us know in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Monthly Coffee Mornings Coordinator – Share Your Heart of Gold with SUNSHINE
Loneliness is one of the fastest-growing epidemics of our time. Across London, thousands of people feel isolated, disconnected, and unseen. At SUNSHINE, we believe no one should feel alone. Our mission is to bring sunshine into people’s lives through grassroots, community-led programmes that spark joy, foster friendships, and transform lives.
We are now seeking a Monthly Coffee Mornings Coordinator with a Heart of Gold to lead the set-up, delivery, and coordination of one of our most uplifting programmes.
Why This Role Matters
Our Monthly Coffee Mornings will be the beating heart of SUNSHINE—simple yet powerful gatherings where people come together, share conversation, and leave feeling connected and uplifted. As Coordinator, you will ensure these mornings run smoothly, radiate warmth, and become a cornerstone of our mission to tackle loneliness.
What You’ll Do
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Lead the programme: Organise and oversee the set-up, delivery, and coordination of Monthly Coffee Mornings.
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Create welcoming spaces: Ensure every participant feels valued, included, and part of the community.
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Support volunteers: Guide and inspire the team helping with refreshments, logistics, and hospitality.
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Promote joy: Bring creativity and positivity to each event, making every gathering memorable.
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Gather feedback: Listen to participants and help shape future sessions to meet community needs.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with a Heart of Gold who believe in community, joy, and togetherness. Ideally, you will bring:
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Organisational skills to manage logistics and coordinate volunteers.
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Warmth and hospitality to make participants feel welcome and uplifted.
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Leadership qualities to oversee delivery with clarity and positivity.
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Commitment to impact and a passion for tackling loneliness.
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Flexibility and creativity to adapt and grow the programme.
Join Us
At SUNSHINE, the Coffee Mornings Coordinator is more than an organiser—they are the host of joy, the steward of connection, and the architect of community spirit. Together, we can turn the tide on loneliness and create a London where everyone feels part of something bigger, brighter, and more joyful.
Step forward. Shine bright. Share your Heart of Gold. Because when you lead our Coffee Mornings, you’re not just serving tea and coffee—you’re bringing sunshine into countless lives.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
We’re looking for Social Media Manager volunteers to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will work with us and our partners to strengthen our online presence and attract organic traffic.
Responsibilities
Increase traffic to digital channels
Grow brand messages, visions and online presence.
Requirements
Working experience with online digital marketing & Social Media
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, Dedicated and willing to learn.
The role could be entirely remote and is unremunerated but all reasonable expenses will be met.
About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
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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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!
About the Role
We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Business Development Volunteer to help drive our growth and expand our reach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, business development, and relationship management while making a meaningful contribution to our cause.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sales & Business Development Volunteer, you'll work closely with our team to identify new opportunities and build lasting partnerships. Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching and identifying potential clients, business leads, sponsors, partners, and business opportunities.
- Supporting the development of sales strategies and outreach campaigns.
- Helping to create compelling proposals and presentations.
- Conducting initial outreach to prospective clients via email, phone, and social media
- Help maintain the contact database with updated leads and follow-up notes.
- Analysing market trends and competitor activities.
- Contributing ideas to improve our sales processes and materials.
- Reach out to companies, NGOs, and institutions to introduce TESYouth’s initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in sales, marketing, fundraising or business development
- Comfortable with technology and learning new systems
- Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a social impact organisation.
(Previous experience in sales, customer service, social media for business purposes, marketing, or or business development is a plus, but not required.)
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience in sales and business development
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to build your professional network
- Development of valuable transferable skills
- Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
- This is a voluntary role and can be carried out entirely remotely.
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing youth unemployment. Through training programmes, work experience, interactive workshops, and volunteering opportunities, we support young people in developing their skills and achieving their career aspirations.
Together with our collaborators and partners, we aim to make a lasting positive impact in the community.
TESYouth is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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.
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!
While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging and will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.
If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.
Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise opportunities.
- Assist with review applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our values and visions.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment process.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
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.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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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Use Your Commercial Skills to Change the World — Volunteer Ecommerce & Commercial Managers Wanted
Job Summary
Company Description
The Wisdom Trust is a UK-registered charity (Charity No. 1112323) dedicated to building a global network of people and organisations who share knowledge and resources to tackle poverty, healthcare challenges, environmental protection, human rights, and community development.
Role Description
Imagine if everyday online (and in many cases, in-store) shopping could help end poverty, protect the planet, improve healthcare, and strengthen human rights. Through our website, it can. With over 10,000 shopping partners who donate a commission every time our members make a purchase, we have the power to turn ordinary shopping into extraordinary impact.
The Wisdom Trust is on a mission to inspire people everywhere to take action on the issues that matter most: ending poverty, protecting our planet, improving global healthcare, and defending human rights for all. And almost everyone, regardless of age, background or location, can take part with just the click of their mouse - helping us to make communities on every continent safer, happier, healthier, better-aware and more sustainable places to live.
We’re seeking passionate Volunteer Ecommerce & Commercial Managers to help grow this unique programme. You’ll work to encourage more people to shop through our platform, strengthen relationships with retail partners, and help us maximise the funding we receive from every transaction.
Your expertise will directly support our campaigns to build a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable world. If you have experience in ecommerce, business development, online retail, or commercial strategy, we’d be thrilled to have you join our mission.
Duties
- Manage and maintain the company’s online SHOP page, ensuring all store/product listings are accurate, engaging, and up-to-date
- Develop and manage our online partnerships to ensure maximum benefit to the charity.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive traffic and maximise sales through various digital channels
- Analyse sales data and customer behaviour to identify trends and opportunities for growth
- Coordinate with the marketing and social media teams to create compelling content, promotions, and campaigns
- Oversee customer service and member interactions related to online orders, ensuring prompt resolution of issues
- Monitor website performance, optimise user experience, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
- Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of products
- Train and mentor team members on best practices in e-commerce operations and customer engagement
- Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and competitors’ activities
Qualifications
- Proven experience in managing e-commerce platforms or online retail operations
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on clear and professional interaction
- Experience or background in teaching is advantageous, demonstrating strong instructional abilities and adaptability
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools, analytics software, and content management systems
- Ability to analyse data to inform strategic decisions
- A proactive attitude with problem-solving capabilities
- Knowledge of current e-commerce trends and best practices
This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are passionate about digital sales channels and eager to make a significant global impact working within the charity.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

