Support volunteer volunteer roles in clapham common, greater london
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Citizens Advice Barnet’s twin aims are to help people in our community resolve the problems they face and campaign to change the policies and practices which affect their lives. As a Research and Campaigns Volunteer, you will enable us to achieve the second aim, using the experience of the people we help to influence lasting change that makes a real difference to our community.
Duties include
- Supporting the Research and Campaigns Lead to identify opportunities to improve local policies and practices that affect people we help.
- Gathering evidence to support local and national campaigns.
- Undertaking research to build a campaign.
- Writing monthly updates for local councillors on what we're seeing in their ward.
- Writing up reports to present your research and recommendations.
- Researching and writing reports to raise awareness of local problems.
- Representing Citizens Advice Barnet at external meetings to campaign for change.
- Working with the Communications team to raise awareness of Research & Campaigns work.
Person Specification
No previous experience is required; this role would suit you if you have an interest in social policy, or would simply like to make a difference in our local community, and have the following skills and attributes:
- IT skills, especially Word and Excel at a basic level (sort, filter, basic formulas), and willingness and ability to learn to use our CRM to run reports.
- Strong research skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who they are
Citizens Advice Richmond is a local charity that has helped the people of Richmond since 1940. They offer generalist advice on any issue and specialist debt advice. Citizens Advice Richmond is a member of the national Citizens Advice service, a network of around 300 local advice centres.
The role: What will you do?
● Complete an induction for your role.
● Maintain an awareness of how the local Citizens Advice is operating.
● Plan the board meetings, including the dates and the agenda, with the Company/Charity Secretary and the Chief Officer.
● Read papers for board meetings and attend six board meetings per year.
● Facilitate the trustee board meetings by leading the meeting, ensuring that agenda items are discussed, enabling all members to contribute their views and take part, and seeking clarification where necessary.
● Ensure that decisions and actions taken at board meetings are carried out.
● Ensure that the board decisions are made within the remit of the Citizens Advice membership agreement, governing documents, and policies.
● Monitor attendance and commitment of all trustees.
● Provide or arrange training or support for trustees if needed.
● With other trustees and the Chief Officer, recruit a trustee board with a diverse range of skills, experience, and knowledge, with an aim to promote trusteeship to underrepresented groups that represent the community.
● Ensure that all trustees receive an induction and the training needed for them to fulfil their role.
● Be proactive in recruiting successors to key positions such as Chair, Treasurer, etc.
● Arrange or provide support and supervision for the Chief Officer, including an annual appraisal.
● Together with the Treasurer, ensure proper management and control of local Citizens Advice finances.
● Together with the Chief Officer, represent the local Citizens Advice in relationships with funders or potential funders, at local events, and in the community.
● Work together with all trustees to ensure that the board can:
♦ Set policy and strategy direction, set targets, and evaluate the performance of Citizens Advice Richmond.
♦ Monitor the financial position of Citizens Advice Richmond, ensuring that it operates within its means and objectives, and ensuring there are clear lines of accountability for day-to-day financial management.
♦ Monitor whether Citizens Advice Richmond complies with its governing document and meets the required standards.
♦ Seek the views of all sections of the community and monitor how well the service meets the needs of the local community.
♦ Ensure the service plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers.
♦ Review their own work and how effectively they operate, including action for improvement.
♦ Work on specific projects to further the strategic objectives of Citizens Advice Richmond.
What’s in it for you?
● Make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring the local Citizens Advice is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community.
● Meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff, and other volunteers.
● Build on your governance, leadership, and strategy skills.
● Increase your employability.
And they will reimburse expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You’ll need to:
● Understand the type of work undertaken by a local Citizens Advice.
● Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees.
● Be non-judgmental and respect views, values, and cultures that are different from your own.
● Have a good basis of leadership skills.
● Be able to facilitate and lead meetings.
● Have good interpersonal skills.
● Have good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
● Be able to exercise good independent judgment.
● Have good numeracy skills to understand accounts with the support of the Treasurer.
● Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles, and policies, including confidentiality and data protection.
● Be willing to undertake training in your role.
How much time do you need to give?
You will need up to one day a week for the regular activities, but this will vary. Trustee boards usually meet in the evenings, and you’ll likely need to give 12-15 hours per year to attend these. Sub-committees meet quarterly and a further 4-6 hours per year are required for these.
Valuing inclusion
Their volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and they particularly welcome applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
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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!
As a Volunteer Education Mentor, you'll join a dynamic team to deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks aimed at building group rapport and covering essential topics like communication, goal setting and problem solving. These sessions will be with a consistent group of young people, ensuring you can build meaningful connections and see their progress over time.
You'll be supported throughout this process by a King's Trust Youth Development Lead, who will provide guidance and resources to help you succeed.
The sessions will typically last 1 hour and will take place face-to-face in a secondary school environment. The frequency and timing of these sessions will be determined by the school, and you will choose a school that fits your availability, as your consistent attendance is crucial.
School location and dates: Vauxhall, London
- Friday 6th June
- Friday 13th June
- Friday 20th June
- Friday 27th June
- Friday 4th July
- Friday 11th July
- Friday 18th July
An educational background is not required, but a genuine interest in engaging with and developing the skills of young people is essential. Session content will be provided, and you will be expected to develop and review the plans each week. Key skills required include preparation, organisation and reliability.
Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared, please be expected to commit to 2 hours in person training, as well as some virtual training.
Take a look at this video to see the impact this programme makes …https://youtu.be/dmf7fG1c69Y
In return for your valuable time, you'll become part of a dedicated community of volunteers. You'll experience the satisfaction of directly impacting the success of young people, many of whom face significant barriers and challenges.
Additionally, you'll enjoy personal development and the pleasure that comes from working for a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Join us at The King's Trust and make a lasting impact!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The People and Culture (P&C) Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for oversight of the People and Culture Strategy and its effective implementation, including the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda. The scope of the P&C Committee includes HQ volunteers as well as the staff workforce. It sets and reviews the salary of executive management; oversees the annual cost of living review, is focused on developing the right working culture for the organisation and scrutinises and approves HR policies.
The role of an Independent Member is to provide the People and Culture Committee with advice, guidance and scrutiny to assist the Committee in making key decisions.
Main Responsibilities
Along with other members of the Committee:
- Review the People & Culture Strategy which supports the organisational strategy and recommend it to the Board
- Act as advisor to ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations for staff and HQ volunteers underpin the objectives within the People & Culture strategy
- Conduct high level monitoring and oversight of the achievement of objectives within the People & Culture strategy
- Oversee the HR function to assure that we are legally compliant, effective and responsive to the needs of the organisation and its people
- Ensure that the culture of the organisation is appropriate to achieve its objectives and support its values
- Monitor HR key performance indicators to assure the Committee and the Board that the Scouts is a good employer
- Ensure that robust and suitable HR policies and procedures are in place, that ensure fairness, equality and best practice in the management of staff, including an effective Reward Policy to underpin the successful recruitment and retention of staff
- Recommend to the Board the annual staff pay award
- Ensure the effective recruitment of ELT members via the Chair of the Committee
- Approve remuneration for ELT (with the exception of the Chief Executive whose remuneration is determined by the Board)
- Ensure an effective performance management policy and appraisal process is in place for ELT
- Assure itself that staff/volunteer relationships are effective
- Oversee the wellbeing of our people, working in collaboration with the HQ Health, Safety and Welfare Committee.
The person
A commitment to the vision and values of Scouting and the ability to challenge the Association’s policies and practices positively are essential.
Candidates should:
- Have a strong track record of achievement, especially in the area of Reward and Recognition
- Have experience of contributing to, supporting and or/leading HR policy formulation and culture setting across a large organisation or movement
- Have experience of designing and managing pay, benefits and non-financial incentives to motivate people
- Have a breadth of vision and a grasp of governance issues alongside an eye for detail
- Have unquestioned integrity, effective communications skills and experience of high-level discussion
- Have an understanding and commitment to The Scout Association’s evolving strategic plan and vision
- Be able to digest and act upon large amounts of written material, and have the ability to consider and constructively challenge the performance, strategy and objectives of The Scout Association
- Have experience of the Scout Movement and, ideally, the role of HQ volunteers
- Have experience of working at, or volunteering with, a charitable organisation
Time Commitment
For this role, the appointed candidate should expect to spend the equivalent of a day per quarter on The Scout Association’s work after the induction phase. This is based on preparation for and attendance at the scheduled People and Culture Committee meetings (three in each year, generally two meetings online and one face to face in London)
Appointment term
Appointments are typically for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of a further term of three years subject to a satisfactory appraisal.
Remuneration and expenses
In common with other registered charities, there is no remuneration directly associated with the role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties in accordance with the Association’s Expenses Policy.
We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team. As a volunteer you will play a crucial part in helping us raise awareness of different topics. You will write and develop blogs and articles to showcase different EDI related awareness days, weeks or months. You will help us to represent different parts of the MS and our staff communities and increase awareness and knowledge of different issues. For example, can you tell us more about Diwali or shine a light on mental health awareness week?
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work. We work with volunteers, professionals and people with lived experience of MS to guide and direct our approach to EDI. An important part of this work is to discuss EDI related issues more openly and in a more authentic way.
This role is a home-based role, which will require attending two online monthly meetings, and up to 10 hours of writing to develop the blogs and articles.
What the role involves
- Attending two monthly, online meetings
- Researching topics which may be outside your lived experience and writing blogs and articles
- Being open to constructive feedback on your writing and working to deadlines
- Representing the MS community and raising awareness of issues and topics that are important to this community
- Regular 1:1 catch ups with our EDI programme manager
What you need for this role
- Excellent and engaging writing and communication skills.
- Passion for the MS Society and for EDI in our work
- Good IT skills
- A good understanding and awareness of the current discussions, debates and development regarding EDI
What you may gain from this role
- A good understanding and awareness of the current discussions, debates and development regarding EDI
- Working in a professional environment
- References
- Training
- Improve understanding of EDI in corporate environment
In order to volunteer in this role, you will need to undertake:
Must do training Role specific training Data protection eLearningInduction with your volunteer Manager Cyber Security training
EDI training
Sources of support:
We will ensure that whist volunteering with us you will have access to all the support you need to feel comfortable, confident with what you are doing, and able to achieve the most impact though your time with us.
Your staff contact is here to support you, answer any questions you might have about what you’ll be doing, your learning and where you can get more information.
Additional information about our volunteering programme:
- When you volunteer with us, you join our powerful community of people
- living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers.
- Our shared commitments help keep our volunteering programme enjoyable, meaningful and safe for everyone.
Download Our Commitments here.
Communications Board Member
YAF’s Communications Team underpin all of the organisation's outputs by managing our communication channels and brand identity. They are instrumental in providing a voice for our Board, our members and our industry peers.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a creative and proactive team, with the autonomy to devise innovative content plans and company-wide messaging. It’s a great opportunity to develop a combined fundraising, marketing and digital skill-set, offering tangible and versatile professional experience.
What you’ll gain:
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Fantastic opportunity to develop new skills and experience outside of your work and boost your CV
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Chance to work with a friendly team and like-minded people that are passionate about transforming the landscape of voluntary professional development in arts fundraising
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Develop your network with leaders in arts fundraising and in the cultural sector
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Attend all YAF’s events and networking opportunities
A peer-led professional network for early-career fundraisers in the arts sector
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!
Volunteer: Volunteer Community Outreach Officer
Location: Off-site with occasional in-person activities
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Support Connect and Inspire Local Volunteers for ROLDA UK!
Are you interested in animal welfare and want to make a positive difference in your community? ROLDA UK are now seeking Volunteer Community Outreach Officer to help reach out to local volunteers, facilitate small activities in the community, and raise awareness of our charity's mission to rescue and rehabilitate stray and abandoned animals.
Your Role
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Help ROLDA UK build a local presence within your community by networking and growing local volunteers who are interested in animal welfare and ask them to join you.
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Create new opportunities within your local community and grow a network of volunteers who can get involved in local fundraising events like charity walks, bake sales, and helping to run local stalls etc.
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Inspire and encourage local volunteers to join your community group, collaborate, share ideas, and plan effective activities.
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Help raise awareness about ROLDA UK within your community by recruiting for volunteers to join your hub and help build local networks.
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Support your local community hub by organising regular online and in-person gatherings. Attend community events to discuss ROLDA UK’s work and encourage others to support the cause.
What We’re Looking For
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Friendly and approachable people who enjoy meeting and engaging with people.
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Good communicators who can share information and encourage others to get involved.
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Passionate about animal welfare and interested in fundraising locally to help support stray and abandoned animals.
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Organised and enthusiastic to help with planning local activities, promotion and helping out at local events.
Who Should Apply?
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Anyone interested in helping animals and becoming a part of their local community.
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Individuals who enjoy working with others and bringing people together.
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People looking for a rewarding way to volunteer and make a difference at home.
Time commitment and what’s in it for you
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Flexible volunteer hours (for this role we just ask for a minimum of 5 hours+ a week) and give as much or as little time as you like.
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Meet like-minded people and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
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Gain valuable experience in community engagement, activities, and event planning.
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Make a difference by helping ROLDA UK grow its local presence and support more animals in need.
If you’d like to connect with others, support a great cause, and help make a difference for animals, we’d love to hear from you!
Join us today and be part of something special.
ROLDA does not support visa applications for volunteers. All in-person volunteers must have the legal right to volunteer in the country where they are located. It is the volunteer's responsibility to ensure they meet the necessary visa and work authorisation requirements before participating in any activities with ROLDA. However, remote volunteer roles do not require a visa, as they can be performed from anywhere.
Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by advocating for them and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.




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About us: GT Scholars is a charitable social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people the support, skills and strategies they need to achieve aspirations. We run a wide range of programmes that help young people achieve their academic and career aspirations, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds.
What makes us different? We run tutoring, mentoring & career insight programmes that help our scholars, aged 11-18, discover their strengths, develop their mindsets and design their own futures.
There are many charitable organisations and social enterprises offering programmes to improve the life chances of young people.
However, our programmes use a unique 3:1 model which means that we’re able to sustainably use our profits to provide additional places on our programmes, to young people from low income homes.
We believe that all young people are gifted and talented, regardless of their background.
Our mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for volunteer tutors that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives!
If you are an undergraduate or graduate, you could make a difference by joining us as a volunteer tutor. As a volunteer tutor, you’ll need to:
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Have a passion for helping children and young people
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Provide online one-to-one tutoring support for 1 hour week
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Build pupil confidence in Maths.
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Have strong subject knowledge (confident enough to tutor up to GCSE)
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Work collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Have a minimum of an undergraduate degree or be working towards this
Volunteer tutoring can be extremely rewarding and volunteers with GT Scholars benefit from:
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A flexible schedule - you can choose online tutoring hours to suit your schedule
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The chance to grow your contacts and meet like-minded volunteers
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The chance to make a real difference in the life of a young person.
Additional information: We’re looking for tutors that can commit to a minimum of 2 academic terms of volunteering.
We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 3 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At a glance
Join our team of amazing volunteers and help us at various fundraising collections, special events and sporting challenge events throughout the year.
What will I do?
Roles vary depending on the event. You may be involved with:
- Collecting donations with our collection buckets
- Manning a charity stand at an event
- Cheering on our challenge event participants at a race
- Marshalling a race route
- Welcoming guests at events
- Selling raffle tickets
- Offering general information about the charity and our services to the public
- Speaking at events, collection cheques
- Being a friendly face to represent the charity!
Time commitment
No minimum commitment is required but we would be grateful if you could attend at least three events a year. You will be emailed when opportunities come up to then discuss availability.
Location
The majority of events take place in the Borough of Bromley but we also have some events in south London and Kent.
What will I gain?
- Experience of supporting charity events (all proceeds come to The Maypole Project)
- Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project
What skills will I need?
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Reliability & Punctuality
*We always welcome specialist skills, so please do let us know if you are confident with any of the following/or anything you think may be of use (facepainting, balloon modelling, public speaking etc.)
About The Maypole Project
The Maypole Project provides a lifeline of support for children with complex and life threatening illnesses and their whole family; aiming to relieve and help preserve the mental and physical well-being of children and young people who have complex medical needs. We provide a range of support services to all members of the family from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Thanks for your interest in volunteering for The Maypole Project
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.
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Would you like to become an Ambassador for knus? We've introduced our new arm-chairing volunteer position.
If you're interested arm-chair volunteering (our most flexible, low commitment role) and applying to volunteer at knus, simply read through the information on this page and apply.
- Are you over 18 and living in the UK? You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.
- Do you have a mobile phone or laptop? You can do this role whether you are, whether it be on a sofa or on a plane.
- How much time can you give? As much as you want to do. We are flexible and like to work around you.
- Do you like to learn? We provide training for all volunteers that join us. You'll have access to our CPD courses to help you advance your knowledge and certificates to add to your CV.
How does it work?
In 2025 we launched our arm chair volunteering initiative to help us spread the word about our service and to give people the opportunity to take part in surveys and projects to help us deliver the best mental health support to the UK public.
We'd like to embrace what you love doing, whether that be sharing on socials, proof reading, surveys, sharing experiences or getting involved in our fabulous projects.
Important information:
In order to volunteer for knus as an ambassador, you will need to complete a brief application form and a ID check. A DBS is not required for this role, however, if you wish to progress to another role you may need a disclosure. We do this to ensure of service remains a safe place to volunteer for all. Please do not worry about this, we will help you as much as we can.
Training is provided by us and our training partners. You will be required to attend this training using online conferencing software such as zoom or teams.
To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Children With Voices
Children With Voices (CWV) is a grassroots non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through community-driven programs. We run holiday clubs, healthy lifestyle education, and intervention projects for children aged 5–11 to combat childhood obesity, antisocial behaviour, and gang involvement.
Our goal is early intervention – giving children the tools to lead healthier, safer, and more empowered lives.
The Role – Board Member (Volunteer)
We are seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a board member, you will provide oversight, guidance, and strategic support to help CWV grow its reach and impact. You don’t need previous board experience – just the drive to make a difference and bring your unique skills, networks, or community insight to the table.
Key Responsibilities
•Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings and occasional strategy sessions.
•Support the development of CWV’s strategic vision and community impact.
•Use your professional expertise or lived experience to inform board decisions (e.g. education, youth work, business, legal, HR, marketing, fundraising, etc.).
•Leverage your personal or professional network to promote CWV’s work and connect us with funding, partnerships, or opportunities.
•Ensure CWV operates in line with its charitable aims, legal obligations, and good governance practices.
•Act as an ambassador for CWV at events, with funders, and across your networks.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome board members from a wide range of backgrounds. You may have experience in:
•Community development or youth services
•Education, social work, or mental health
•Fundraising, business development, or marketing
•Finance, governance, HR, or legal
•Lived experience of the issues CWV addresses
•Or a strong passion for helping children and communities thrive
Commitment
•Time required: 6–10 hours per month (flexible)
•Location: Remote and/or London-based meetings (hybrid)
•Term: Minimum one-year commitment (renewable)
•Training and induction provided
What You’ll Gain
•A chance to help shape the future of a growing, impactful charity
•Experience in governance and leadership within the non-profit sector
•Meaningful connections with like-minded individuals
•Personal fulfilment from empowering children and families
How to Apply
Interested? Please email your CV or a short expression of interest to:
Subject: Board Member Application
Bring your voice to Children With Voices – and help us build healthier, safer, and stronger communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be Part of our Communication Team at Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership
Location: Hybrid - charity based in Watford, Hertfordshire
Commitment: 5-7 hours a week
Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership is dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers by providing immigration services, advocacy, a social hub and ESOL classes. As Communication Volunteers, you will play a key role in sharing the stories of refugees and asylum seekers, raising awareness about their challenges, and promoting the charity’s mission. As part of a team you will develop and implement communication strategies to engage supporters, attract donors, and build partnerships. This role involves managing social media, creating compelling content, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop engaging content for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok), newsletters, blogs, and website updates whilst monitoring engagement and responding to comments.
- Write press releases, articles, and promotional materials to raise awareness.
- Develop partnerships with influencers, community groups, media outlets and other charities and organisations.
- Support campaigns that promote refugee rights, integration, and policy change.
- Help develop communication guidelines that ensure respectful and ethical storytelling.
- Assist in volunteer and donor engagement through impactful messaging.
- Provide updates on the charity’s work through reports, newsletters, and event promotions.
Skills & Experience
- Passion for refugee rights, humanitarian work, or social justice.
- desirable to have experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field (volunteer or professional).
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with sensitivity to refugee experiences.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp).
- Basic graphic design or video editing skills (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we offer
- Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and advocacy.
- Help amplify refugee voices and raise awareness about critical issues.
- Expand your professional network and build valuable skills.
How to Apply:
Please apply via Charity Job and someone will give you a call/email to discuss further.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a passion for supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse? This is a rewarding opportunity to facilitate weekly story reading sessions with the children in our refuges over the summer holidays! During the school summer holidays, Hestia runs a six-week Summer Play Scheme providing activities and outings for mothers and their children across our refuges. Funded through generous donations from the public, the Summer Play Scheme provides women and children with a safe and supportive space to reconnect by having fun and sharing happy memories together as family.
What you will be doing
- To develop positive relationships with the children and women, maintain professional boundaries and keep accurate records.
- Facilitating weekly story reading sessions for children
- Provide opportunities for the group to collaborate on books for future sessions
The skills you need
- Understanding of Domestic abuse and its impact on children and women
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with people from different backgrounds
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




Who they are
Citizens Advice Richmond is a local charity that has helped the people of Richmond since 1940. They offer generalist advice on any issue and specialist debt advice. Citizens Advice Richmond is a member of the national Citizens Advice service, a network of around 300 local advice centres.
The role What will you do?
● Complete an introduction for your role.
● Maintain an awareness of how the local Citizens Advice is operating.
● Read papers for board meetings and attend six board meetings per year.
● Work on specific projects with other trustees or staff within the local Citizens Advice to further the strategic objectives of the local Citizens Advice.
● Provide support and assistance to the Chair and the Chief Officer in carrying out their responsibilities, acting as a ‘critical friend’ and sounding board.
● Take on specific responsibilities delegated by the Chair, e.g., supporting new trustees with their induction.
● Carry out the Chair’s duties in their absence, with the acknowledgment of the board as being capable and suitable to do so.
● Be prepared to take over as Chair in the near future.
● Be open to approaches, where appropriate, from other trustees about the work or judgment of the Chair. The Vice Chair will then discuss any issues arising with the Chair or National Citizens Advice.
● Take an active role in discussions during board meetings and work with other trustees to:
● Set policy and strategy direction, set targets, and evaluate the performance of the local Citizens Advice.
● Seek the views of all sections of the community and monitor how well the service meets the needs of the local community.
● Ensure that the service plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers.
● Review their own work and how effectively they operate, including action for improvement.
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Across the UK, our Regional and Community Development teams work alongside our local groups to play an active role in increasing awareness of and engagement with the MS Society locally.
As our Regional Cultural Connector Volunteer, you’ll help to identify and plan our involvement and support of regional or local activities and events aimed at minority, hidden and culturally specific groups, to provide information for people living with MS as well as help us to engage with those communities to understand their priorities and needs.
We want to show that we’re here to support everyone and to do that we need to reach and connect with people within their own communities. You’ll help us do that with a welcoming and friendly attitude and ability to reach and promote us within your region.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills.
About you
Confidence in speaking to new people, networking skills and the ability to influence would be fantastic. We would work to your strengths, however and some training will be available.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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All applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their submission.