Safeguarding volunteer roles
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The Africa Health Organisation (AHO) seeks to engage in bidding and tendering to deliver health and social care services effectively. Our goal is to ensure sustainability and positively impact the lives of more people. We want assistance in developing an ambitious strategy.
What will you be doing?
We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a talented Bid Manager to join our passionate team at the Africa Health Organisation (AHO)! Since 1999, we've been dedicated to delivering health and social care to millions across Africa and the Diaspora, and now we're ready to further elevate our impact.
This year, we're embarking on a mission to broaden our funding strategy by incorporating bid and tender opportunities. Our goal is to engage with governments in Africa and the UK, the public sector, and the public, providing essential, practical, and emotional support to those facing chronic conditions. We need a visionary like you to help us achieve our goals.
We're seeking a dynamic, experienced Bid Manager to develop and execute a winning strategy to secure the necessary financial backing. There are numerous exciting possibilities ahead, including central government tenders, local and statutory opportunities. We're eager to explore them all.
In this pivotal role, you'll plan and execute our bids and tender writing efforts, ensuring that our bid proposals not only shine but also come to life in meaningful ways. If you're a bid writer who thrives on creativity and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and mentor volunteers within our bid and tender team, making a positive impact together. Join us on this exciting journey!
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Role Description:
Bid Management: Lead and manage the entire bid and tender process, ensuring submissions meet deadlines and align with client requirements across the UK & Ireland.
Proposal Development: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop tailored, high-quality, and persuasive proposals that align with our value proposition.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with sales, operations, legal, and clinical teams to gather critical input and ensure accurate, compliant, and compelling submissions.
Market Analysis: Stay informed on market trends, tender opportunities, and competitor activity to identify and secure strategic opportunities.
Compliance: Ensure all submissions adhere to company standards, client specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Continuously refine bid processes, content libraries, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Post-Submission Activities: Manage debrief processes and gather feedback to inform future submissions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead AHO bids: Manage the whole bid process with a hands-on approach.
- Create strong responses: Tailor solutions that clearly show our value.
- Support growth: Work with Business Development and Marketing to boost propositions.
- Drive best practice: Lead bid qualification, governance, and reviews.
- User-focused: Understand needs and clearly present our solutions.
- Know the landscape: Medical, research industries, and opportunities.
- Know our strengths: Stay sharp on our services and competitors.
- Seal the deal: Coordinate smooth contract closures.
- Stay tidy: Keep the bid library updated and accessible.
- Keep comms clear: Align stakeholders throughout the process.
- Stay compliant: Follow governance and secure approvals.
- Push for quality: Lead reviews to ensure high-standard submissions.
- Maintain the opportunity pipeline: utilising CRM and creating reports for management.
- Taking the lead on other business development activities, such as award submissions, whitepapers, and sales collateral.
- Supporting every stage of the sales funnel: by working closely with marketing, sales, implementation, and operations teams.
What are we looking for?
Person Specification: What You'll Bring:
- At least two years of proven experience in bid and tender management, preferably within the healthcare (NHS & private), medical, or technology sectors.
- End-to-end bid management experience: A minimum of 4 years' experience leading the whole bid process.
- Preferred qualifications include a degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, Creative Writing, English or equivalent.
- APMP Certification is also desirable.
- Sector versatility: Experience with both public- and private-sector bids in the medical, biotech, biomed, health, and social sectors is preferred.
- Industry knowledge: Understanding of contact centres and/or customer experience is essential.
- Commercial acumen: Strong business sense, negotiation skills, and a hands-on approach.
- Resilience under pressure: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail orientation: High attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Growth mindset: Self-motivated, proactive, and focused on continuous improvement.
- Strong communicator: Confident and articulate, with the ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholders.
- Time management: Skilled at prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines.
What difference will you make?
In this exciting role, you will lead the strategic process for winning new business through competitive bids, tenders, and proposals, ultimately elevating AHO's success. Your specialised knowledge will enhance our win rates and maximise revenue by bringing clarity, quality, and coordination to what can be a complex and high-stakes journey. impact
Your primary mission is to boost AHO's tender win rates and strengthen our strategic advantage. By diligently overseeing each step of the bidding process—from initial evaluation to final submission—you will significantly improve the quality and persuasion of our proposals, directly increasing our chances of securing valuable contracts.
You'll provide key insights to help AHO target the most promising opportunities by implementing a thoughtful "bid/no-bid" process. This approach will ensure we focus only on lucrative and winnable contracts that closely align with our strategic goals, ultimately saving time and resources and allowing us to prioritise high-potential projects.
In this role, you will orchestrate a well-coordinated process that drives operational efficiency. As the central point of contact, you will gather input from diverse internal teams—sales, finance, legal, and technical—ensuring everyone collaborates smoothly to meet critical deadlines.
As a leader, you'll elevate the quality of our bid content. By overseeing the creation of compelling, polished materials, you'll ensure our final submissions are professional, cohesive, and error-free. You will utilise a centralised content library containing valuable resources, such as case studies and CVs, to streamline efforts and enhance our proposals.
You will keep projects on track by developing detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed on time—especially critical in the fast-paced environment of tender submissions. Your effective management will ease colleagues' workloads, allowing the entire team to shine.
To foster long-term business growth, you'll create a wealth of knowledge around our tenders and bids. By conducting insightful post-submission debriefs and analysing feedback, you will capture invaluable lessons from both successes and setbacks. This ongoing improvement process will enhance our bidding capabilities for future opportunities.
You also have the opportunity to enhance AHO's brand reputation by submitting well-organised, accurate, and compliant bids. By doing so, you'll showcase our professionalism and reliability to clients, building trust and solidifying our credible standing in the market.
Strategic alignment is vital for sustaining consistent, stable business growth. Together, we can make a remarkable impact on development.
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how they meet the role description and the person specification.
Interviews will be arranged and conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Interview dates are agreed with the applicant.
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer: The PR Officer of Hidayah plays a vital role in raising the profile of the organisation. The PR Officer will take the lead in managing relationships with external media, agencies, and partners to help Hidayah achieve its strategic aims. The PR officer will work closely with the Chair and two digital trustees, and focus on increasing visibility, strengthening our public image, and supporting advocacy through effective communication.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
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Act as the main point of contact for external media outlets, journalists, and PR agencies on behalf of Hidayah.
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Work with the Chair to help implement their media strategy and PR aims.
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Draft, review and issue press releases, statements, and media content as needed.
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Identify media opportunities that can help platform Hidayah’s work, voices, and campaigns.
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Cultivate and manage relationships with media partners, influencers, and relevant organisations.
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Provide PR advice and guidance to the Chair and help ensure consistent messaging.
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Contribute to the development of key messaging and ensure alignment with organisational policies and values.
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Help monitor media coverage and report back to the Chair on PR impact and reach.
What do we expect from the PR Officer of Hidayah?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Knowledge:
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Experience in PR, communications, journalism, or media relations, ideally in the voluntary, charity or advocacy sector.
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Understanding of media landscapes, both mainstream and community-based, with an awareness of LGBTQ+ and/or faith-sensitive contexts.
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Knowledge of reputation management and crisis communications.
Personality:
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Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to represent Hidayah with professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity.
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Friendly, enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to Hidayah’s mission and values.
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Creative thinker who can identify innovative ways to promote Hidayah’s work.
Personal Skills:
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Strong writing and editing skills for creating press releases and media content.
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Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with external partners.
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Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity in communications.
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Ability to respond to media challenges and opportunities with diplomacy and care.
Administration Skills:
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Organised and methodical in managing media contacts and communications records.
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Competence in using email, social media platforms, and shared systems such as Google Drive.
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Ability to draft reports on PR activity for Board meetings.
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Familiarity with digital tools to track media coverage and public engagement.
How much commitment is required?
We are flexible around your own schedule. One average the role will require 2-4 hours per week. The following commitments are in place for all Hidayah volunteers:
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To be available for media requests or to coordinate timely responses as needed.
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To support Hidayah events through PR activity and promotion.
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To help with fundraising efforts by securing media coverage for campaigns and initiatives.
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To check and respond to PR-related emails promptly.
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To maintain clear records of media engagement and press materials in the organisation’s shared systems (Google Drive).
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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Guardian Light Foundation (Social Enterprise)
Remote / Hybrid / In-person (depending on location)
Flexible hours – approximately 20 hours per month
This is a voluntary position (unpaid)
About Guardian Light Foundation
Guardian Light Foundation is a social enterprise dedicated to helping children, teenagers, and single-parent families affected by homelessness, abuse, and financial hardship.
Our mission is to create safe spaces and brighter futures through education, emotional support, skill-building, and empowerment programs.
We are building a compassionate team of professionals and volunteers who believe every child and family deserves stability, dignity, and hope.
About the Role
We are seeking a Volunteer Counsellor to provide compassionate, confidential, and professional emotional support to children, teenagers, and parents in need.
This role is ideal for a qualified counsellor, trainee therapist, or psychology professional seeking to make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in the charity and community support sector.
You’ll work alongside our multidisciplinary team to provide one-to-one and group sessions that help service users build resilience, self-esteem, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide confidential emotional support and active listening to clients affected by trauma, abuse, or family hardship.
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Conduct initial assessments to understand client needs and determine appropriate support pathways.
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Deliver one-to-one or group counselling sessions (online or in-person).
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Maintain accurate and confidential client records, in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies.
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Work collaboratively with the wider Guardian Light Foundation team (including social workers, program coordinators, and legal advisors).
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Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns following the organisation’s procedures.
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Participate in regular supervision meetings and ongoing professional development.
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Support awareness campaigns, community outreach, and mental health education initiatives when possible.
Essential Requirements
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Recognised qualification or training in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (students and trainees are also welcome).
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Empathetic, non-judgmental, and trustworthy.
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Strong understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
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Excellent communication and active listening skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
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A genuine passion for helping children, teenagers, and families facing hardship.
Desirable Skills
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Experience supporting survivors of abuse, neglect, or trauma.
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Knowledge of family dynamics, youth issues, or homelessness.
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Familiarity with online counselling tools and data confidentiality best practices.
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Membership or trainee membership of BACP, UKCP, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
What We Offer
Although this is a voluntary position, Guardian Light Foundation offers meaningful benefits, including:
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The opportunity to make a real, lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
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Free training and ongoing supervision.
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Experience and professional references to support future employment or career advancement.
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Flexible hours – we work around your schedule.
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The chance to join a caring, inclusive, and inspiring community of professionals and volunteers.
Commitment
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Minimum of 6 months commitment preferred.
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Approximately 5–10 hours per week (flexible scheduling).
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Must attend an online induction and safeguarding briefing before starting.
How to Apply
If you have a heart for helping others and a passion for emotional wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:
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Why you want to volunteer with Guardian Light Foundation
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Your relevant skills or experience
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Your availability
Important Notice:
This is a voluntary (unpaid) position. There is no financial compensation for this role. Travel or approved expenses may be reimbursed where applicable.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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Volunteer Role (10 Positions)
Role: Community & Session Volunteer
About The Cultural Ambassadors Project
Point of Growth is launching The Cultural Ambassadors, a 9-month community project in Greater Manchester beginning September 2025. Our mission is to support newcomers and migrants settling in the UK by co-creating a culturally informed guidebook, running safe conversational and information sessions, and building peer networks. The project is centred in Oldham, Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne (Greater Manchester), with participants drawn from these areas. Volunteers and childcare supporters will play a vital role in making sessions accessible, welcoming, and safe.
Location: Greater Manchester (venues in Oldham / Rochdale / Ashton) — specific session venues will be shared in advance
Time Commitment:
Typically 1–2 days per month (or 3–5 hours per session). Flexibility is built in.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with set-up, registration, and welcoming participants
- Help facilitate group conversation, ice-breakers, or small group breakout sessions
- Support digital or hybrid participants (e.g. help with online forms, Zoom links)
- Distribute materials, refreshments, and cleaning up
- Provide informal signposting or peer support during breaks
- Work under supervision and follow safeguarding and inclusion policies
What You’ll Gain / Benefits:
- A volunteer certificate and reference
- Reimbursement for travel and meal costs (within agreed limits)
- Training in safeguarding, cultural awareness, and digital inclusion
- Experience in community work and event facilitation
- Being part of a meaningful, story-sharing project
Important:
This role is voluntary (unpaid).
Travel and meal expenses will be reimbursed
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Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
· Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
· Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
· Helping at events
· Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
· SSAFA’s speaker programme
· Event administration
· Social media marketing
The skills you need
· Friendly and approachable
· Happy to help
· Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Volunteer
Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
· Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
· Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
· Helping at events
· Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
· SSAFA’s speaker programme
· Event administration
· Social media marketing
The skills you need
· Friendly and approachable
· Happy to help
· Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As branch secretary you help coordinate a range of activities and a calendar of events to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Communication with branch volunteers
- Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
- Co-ordinating a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc..
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Strong administration skills
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Volunteer
Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
· Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
· Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
· Helping at events
· Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
· SSAFA’s speaker programme
· Event administration
· Social media marketing
The skills you need
· Friendly and approachable
· Happy to help
· Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview:
Lead and grow CWV’s community food hubs and outreach initiatives, ensuring families receive support with dignity and connection to wider services.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee day-to-day food hub operations and logistics
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Manage volunteers and coordinate schedules
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Build partnerships with food suppliers, councils, and community organisations
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Maintain records and data for reporting and impact measurement
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Develop community engagement activities around health, wellbeing, and inclusion
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Ensure all health & safety and food hygiene standards are met
Skills & Experience:
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Experience managing community or food distribution programmes
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Strong organisational and leadership skills
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Compassionate and community-focused approach
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Knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding principles
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Childline Volunteer Counsellor- Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.
What you’ll do
You’ll volunteer in our Leeds Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.
What you’ll get
You’ll receive training sessions over 12 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.
What we’ll need from you
Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.
We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.
Who’s right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.
- Passionate about helping young people and children
- Great communication skills
- Empathetic and perceptive
- able to think on your feet
- works well within a team
- emotional resilience
Why volunteer with us?
Not only will you gain valuable experience throughout your volunteering journey, you’ll also have access to useful resources including a catalogue of online training, discount portal and NSPCC inMind – an online mindfulness resource.
You’ll be fully supported throughout your volunteer journey with us and will have a dedicated key contact should you have any questions along the way.
Childline counsellors are there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them- you'll be there to support them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth On The Rise
We train peers to deliver digital, life-skills, menstrual support and career programmes that mobilize communities.
Africa faces youth unemployment that fuels poverty, crime and substance abuse. Primary schools lack computer literacy, widening the digital divide and limiting opportunity. Girls miss school because of period poverty and stigma, while boys face violence, poor life skills and reintegration after detention. Learners also make tertiary choices with poor information. High HIV prevalence demands health education and blood donations. Communities experience unmanaged waste and degraded public spaces.
A systemic, peer-led model under Youth On The Rise that turns risk into opportunity. We run KidsInTech (foundational digital skills), A Man To Remember (life-skills plus sport and reintegration for boys), Girls’ Dignity & Wellness (period support and confidence), and Career Guidance clinics (informed pathways). Each programme uses train-to-lead toolkits, facilitator run-sheets, safeguarding, and impact trackers so schools, churches, and youth clubs can deliver independently. Partnerships—Ministry of Education permissions, Machabeng International College volunteers, local churches for meals, and Kick4Life for certificates—reduce costs and expand reach. Media campaigns, HIV education, blood drives, and city clean-ups link learning to visible community outcomes.
Social Media Manager
• Build and execute a platform strategy aligned to our mission, audience segments, and annual goals
• Own the content calendar across LinkedIn, YouTube, and WhatsApp Channels
• Write, edit, and proof captions with a distinct, consistent brand voice
• Produce short video, photo carousels, and simple graphics using Canva or equivalent tools
• Coordinate content capture at events and with programme leads and volunteers.
• Publish on schedule, optimize posts per platform best practices, and manage hashtags and tags
• Monitor comments and DMs, respond within service standards, and escalate safeguarding issues
• Grow community through interactive formats.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) is looking to appoint a new Trustee to its Board of Trustees (voluntary role) - an individual with CQC/ Healthcare sector experience. MAAC is looking for someone who:
- Has executive experience within a CQC regulated organisation - with extensive CQC knowledge and a strong understanding of governance. Healthcare sector experience is essential.
- Has the ability to make a strong contribution to the governance and success of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (with a track record of successful leadership, and experience of operating at board level or the ability to contribute at board level).
- Has the time to commit to four in person Board meetings per year and four virtual Clinical Standards Committee meetings per year.
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VSO, in partnership with the Uzbekistan government, is looking for experienced teaching professionals to help strengthen the teaching of English language at secondary school level and build the capacity of in-service teachers.
This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise and skills, collaborate with local educators, and contribute to sustainable improvements in English language teaching in schools across Uzbekistan. As a volunteer English language teacher, you will work alongside Uzbek teachers, delivering school curriculum lessons, professional development and coaching workshops. You’ll support teachers and students in enhancing their English language proficiency, adopting student-centred methodologies, and implementing international best practices. Your experience will help shape the future of English language teaching in Uzbekistan.
We bring about lasting change by working through volunteers and partners to empower communities in some of the world’s poorest regions.



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Role Title: Volunteer Youth Team / Youth Support Volunteer
Organisation: Ignite Youth (East London)
Location: Bromley By Bow Youth Club Venue, East London
Commitment: Every Wednesday evening, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (3.5 hours minimum)
Start Date: Immediate
About Ignite Youth (East London)
Ignite Youth is a brand-new youth club dedicated to empowering young people (ages 11-18) in East London. Our core mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and dynamic space for them to socialise, learn new skills, and connect with positive adult role models. Our new Wednesday Night Club is our flagship weekly session!
The Opportunity: Be the Energy of Wednesday Nights
We are seeking reliable, energetic, and engaging Youth Team Volunteers to assist our lead staff in delivering a fantastic weekly programme. This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where you directly interact with our members and help run the evening's activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Activity Facilitation: Help lead and supervise specific activities, such as arts & crafts, board games, indoor sports, cooking, or console gaming (based on your interests!).
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Engagement: Circulate and actively talk to young people, encouraging participation and helping them feel welcome and included.
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Setup & Takedown: Assist in quickly setting up activity stations and tidying the venue at the end of the night.
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Role Modelling: Be a consistent, positive adult presence, promoting mutual respect and good behaviour.
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Safety Support: Help the lead staff ensure the physical and emotional safety of all attendees throughout the session.
What We're Looking For
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Essential Availability: You must be consistently available on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
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Attitude: Enthusiasm, patience, a good sense of humour, and a non-judgmental approach.
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Skills: Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with teenagers.
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Passion: A genuine desire to support young people in the East London area.
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Experience: Experience working with youth (whether through schools, sports, or other clubs) is helpful but not essential.
What We Offer You
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Hands-on Experience: Practical, direct experience in youth work delivery.
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High-Quality Training: Full induction and essential training in Safeguarding.
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Team Support: Consistent support and guidance from our experienced Lead Youth Workers.
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Community: The chance to be part of the pioneering team establishing this vital new club.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your energy to our Wednesday nights?
Please email your CV and a brief Covering Letter confirming your Wednesday evening availability and why you want to join the Youth Team.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and mandatory Safeguarding training.
Join us and make Wednesday the best night of the week!
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available across England.
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom?
By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills—while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you
Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving—from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role
- Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
- Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
- Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What you’ll do
As part of a governing board, you’ll:
- Set strategic direction: Help define the college’s mission and goals
- Hold leadership to account: Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes
- Ensure governance excellence: Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders
- Act as a charity trustee: Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance
You’ll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Finance, Audit & Risk
- HR, People & Culture
- Strategy, Transformation & Operations
- Technology, AI & Digital
- Legal, Governance & Compliance
- Marketing, PR & Communications
- Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses
What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed.
Time commitment
Expect to give approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
- Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or hybrid)
- Reading papers and preparing questions
- Participating in training and occasional college visits
The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role—and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development.
Where you’ll be needed
We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly. We’ll work with you to match your skills and location with a college in need of your expertise.
What’s in it for you?
· Enhance your board-level and governance experience
· Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role
· Expand your professional network
·Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact
· Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors
Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role?
If you’re ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.
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