Safeguarding trustee volunteer volunteer roles in Bristol

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a real difference, change lives, and help create a positive, supportive environment?

Hidayah is a volunteer-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims through community support, advocacy, education, and wellbeing initiatives. It creates safe, inclusive spaces where people can connect, feel empowered, and have their voices heard, while promoting equality and positive change across the UK and beyond.

The Wellbeing Officer Trustee provides guidance, support, and signposting on mental health and wellbeing to volunteers and service users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement proactive wellbeing strategies to reduce harm and support volunteers in public-facing roles. 

• Manage and respond to wellbeing queries via the designated inbox, including triage and signposting. 

• Create and maintain wellbeing resources for service users and volunteers. 

• Use feedback and data to identify wellbeing needs and improve support provision. 

• Build and maintain relationships with external mental health and wellbeing services. 

• Attend Trustee Board meetings and provide regular updates. 

• Support planning, events, and organisational activities where possible. 

• Assist with fundraising and promotion of Hidayah initiatives. 

• Participate in internal communications and maintain shared systems (e.g., Google Drive). 

• Contribute to the Annual Report. 

• Respond to communications promptly. 

• Uphold Hidayah’s values and mission. 

• Serve until the next AGM (subject to a 6-month probation period).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of mental health, wellbeing, or emotional support in a community or voluntary setting. 

• Experience supporting individuals through advice, signposting, mentoring, or similar roles. 

• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and boundaries when working with vulnerable people. 

• Experience working or volunteering in collaborative or community-based environments. 

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong listening, communication, and empathy skills. 

• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to sensitive or emotional situations. 

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage inboxes, queries, or tasks efficiently. 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision. 

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. 

• Basic IT skills (email, Google Workspace, or similar tools). 

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, approachable, and non-judgmental. 

• Reliable, responsible, and consistent in availability. 

• Committed to equality, inclusion, and supporting LGBTQ+ Muslim communities. 

• Able to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional boundaries. 

• Passionate about improving wellbeing and community support

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18+ and based in the UK. 

• Willingness to commit to a voluntary trustee role (approximately 4–5 hours per week minimum, with flexibility for additional time when required).

WHAT BENEFITS DO I GET FROM THIS ROLE?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in LGBTQ+ Muslim wellbeing. 

• Governance and leadership experience. 

• Opportunity to shape wellbeing support services within the community.

• Training and development

SECRETARY / GOVERNANCE LEAD — SUNSHINE CHARITY

The organised heartbeat of a joyful, human‑driven movement.

Be the steady hands behind the SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE Charity is a bold, vibrant, people‑powered start‑up on a mission to tackle loneliness through joy, connection and community. We’re building something warm, human and full of heart — and we need a Secretary / Governance Lead who can help us stay organised, compliant and confident as we grow.

If you love clarity, structure, tidy records and being the person who quietly keeps everything running smoothly… you’ll fit right in.

This is your chance to join a passionate, positive, community‑driven Board and help shape a charity that will genuinely change lives.

Why this role matters

Good governance isn’t boring — it’s the backbone of trust, safety and impact. As our Secretary / Governance Lead, you’ll make sure SUNSHINE is built on solid foundations so our volunteers can shine, our programmes can grow, and our community can thrive.

You’ll help us stay aligned with our Constitution, meet our legal responsibilities, and operate with transparency and integrity — all while being part of a warm, joyful, human‑centred team.

Your key responsibilities

• Minute-taking with meaning — capturing decisions, actions and ideas clearly and accurately.

• Regulatory filings — ensuring we meet deadlines and stay compliant with UK charity standards.

• Constitution guardian — helping us follow our governing document and stay true to our mission.

• Board support — keeping meetings organised, records tidy and communication smooth.

• Governance champion — promoting good practice, accountability and clarity across the charity.

Who you are

You’re someone who brings:

• A love of organisation, accuracy and structure

• A positive, can‑do attitude

• Reliability and integrity

• Warmth, kindness and a human touch

• Passion for community, connection and making a difference

• Experience in admin, governance or trustee work (helpful but not essential)

Most importantly, you care about people — and you want to help build a charity that puts humans at the centre of everything.

What you’ll be part of

SUNSHINE is not just a charity — it’s a movement. A community. A team of passionate volunteers building something joyful from the ground up.

You’ll join a Board that is supportive, energetic, ambitious and deeply committed to creating a London where no one feels forgotten. You’ll be welcomed, valued, listened to and encouraged to bring your ideas, your voice and your spark.

Ready to help us shine?

If you want to use your organisational superpowers to support a warm, uplifting, human‑driven charity — we’d love to meet you.

• Step into a role that matters.
• Join a community that cares.
• Help us build SUNSHINE.

Let’s make London brighter together.