Support volunteer volunteer roles in weston super mare, north somerset
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment – Welcoming new members to the group and encouraging participation.
• Supporting group conversations – Instigating dialogue based on eye health related days/events or more interest-based topics.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator and engagement Team to create engaging content for the Group.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• A chance to build a strong community; by engaging with the people with sight loss and local and national organisations.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people, sharing information and working as a team to create and share content.
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups, both with your manager and your fellow moderators and engagement volunteers.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers through regular moderator meetings.
How often will I be needed?
- 5 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- This role requires 1 reference
Location
Region
- North East, West Midlands, South West, Wales, Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater London, South East, Northern Ireland, Scotland, East Midlands, North West
Home based
- This role is home based
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Join HELPING CHILDREN INC – Make a Global Impact from Anywhere
HELPING CHILDREN INC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in California, USA, is seeking committed, passionate, and qualified individuals from every country to serve as Online Volunteer Country Directors. This is a remote leadership opportunity to represent HELPING CHILDREN INC in your country and play a key role in advancing our mission to protect, support, and empower children globally.
About HELPING CHILDREN INC
We are a global nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through health, education, protection, and empowerment programs. From humanitarian aid to policy advocacy, our work spans continents and cultures – driven by a commitment to equity and justice.
Role: Online Volunteer Country Director
Location: Your country (fully remote)
Time Commitment: Flexible (minimum 5–8 hours per week)
Compensation: Volunteer / Unpaid
Reporting to: Global Volunteer Coordinator, HELPING CHILDREN INC
️ Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the official country representative of HELPING CHILDREN INC
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Establish and grow a network of volunteers in your country
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Identify local needs and opportunities to implement or partner on child-focused projects
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Organize virtual awareness campaigns, fundraising, and outreach events
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Coordinate with the international team for reporting and alignment with global strategy
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Represent HELPING CHILDREN INC in local forums, events, or online platforms
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Promote HELPING CHILDREN INC through local partnerships and media
✅ Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who are:
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Passionate about child rights, education, health, and protection
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Fluent in English (basic proficiency required)
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Active in their local communities or online networks
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Strong communicators with leadership or coordination experience
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Able to commit time consistently and responsibly
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Tech-savvy and capable of using email, Google Drive, and Zoom
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Students, professionals, educators, activists, and retired individuals are welcome
Benefits to You
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Serve a meaningful cause from the comfort of your home
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Gain global nonprofit leadership experience
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Receive a Certificate of Appointment as Country Director
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Access to exclusive training, resources, and networking opportunities
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Be featured on HELPING CHILDREN INC’s website and social media as an ambassador
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Contribute ideas to global child development projects
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Opportunity to lead your own team of volunteers in-country
Join Us and Be the Voice for Children in Your Country
Together, we can create a better world for children—no matter where we are. Become an Online Country Director with HELPING CHILDREN INC and help bring lasting change.
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"HELPING CHILDREN INC is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth worldwide.
Actively Interviewing
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Throughout the UK, we provide essential services and support for individuals impacted by MS. We connect people to resources that foster a sense of belonging, community, and shared experiences.
We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding from Wales and West Utilities for a 'test and learn' Community Connections project, which will operate until March 2026 and cover Wales and the South West of England.
The goals of Community Connections are:
- To link individuals with, and affected by, MS throughout Wales and the South West of England (including Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire) to services, activities, and resources that promote living well with MS.
- To establish connections with local service providers that enable people with, and affected by, MS to access support and activities in their communities, while enhancing community connections.
- To offer information and guidance on various topics, including financial advice, cost of living information, energy efficiency tips, carbon monoxide awareness, and the Priority Service Register.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Community Connections Volunteer to assist in directing people affected by MS to information about relevant local and national services. This could involve helping someone access information on benefits or supporting them with grant applications. This role will be conducted from home, providing assistance over the phone and via email.
Here’s a summary of what the role entails:
- Guiding individuals to sources of support, such as our Living Well services, Helpline, health and social services, MS professionals, and local group activities.
- Referring any complex support needs to our Community Connections project team or Helpline.
- Occasionally assisting individuals who need help with grant applications and gathering necessary paperwork.
- Communicating relevant information to our Community Connections Project Administrator to maintain and update our service signposting lists.
- Staying in contact with referrals to ensure they are progressing with the support provided.
- Listening to and gathering feedback on the service as individuals conclude their involvement with the Community Connections project.
We will provide you with the necessary training and support to develop the skills required for this role, including an induction covering all outlined areas. Please note the role requires a DBS Check.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your role and any additional needs you may have with us.
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Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Bristol and South Gloucestershire Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Please apply online.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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Sharing Seeds
We are a not for profit organization supporting community-based organic Arabica coffee Farming and Women Empowerment through community-based tourism.
In every Nepali village, many youths have been flown away, mostly to the Middle- East & other developed country for a better quality of life and income. Sadly, lots of youths need to do very hard & risky jobs just for few hundred dollars salary a month and sometimes they lost their life while working a harsh condition on these countries. Our organization is slowly motivating these local youths and rural women to engage in sustainable cash crops farming, like arabica coffee farming and Beekeeping and other income-generating works within their village and reusing their land with modern Agriculture practices and also offering local women’s a fair pay job to make them financially independent to support their families.
We are not for profit organization registered with the Nepal Government based in Sarangkot Pandeli village near the Tourism capital of Nepal (Pokhara) which aims at giving the knowledge to Local farmers to produce Organic Arabica Coffee,Organic Bee Farming and also offers new opportunities to the rural womens by involving into the community based tourism.
Graphic Designer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
This is the role for the interested volunteer who has great experience in graphic design and can create an outstanding sticker for our locally produced Bee Pollen from our community farmers. We need this sticker to design and print as a label on our Glass jars to sell Bee pollen in the market and to travelers who come to our place for a visit.
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-4 weeks
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spectra is a Community Interest Company (CIC), working to improve the choices, health, and well-being of structurally excluded communities across London, particularly in relation to their sexual health, emotional resilience, and well-being, and to combat isolation and minimise risk.
Under the steer of its Chief Executive and Board of Directors, Spectra’s outstanding staff team provides supportive, knowledgeable, and non-judgemental services, all of which are peer-led, meaning they are delivered by people with lived and learned experience. Spectra strives to proactively identify the needs of all its service users, supporting them appropriately and effectively.
We are now seeking suitably experienced and committed individuals to join our Board as Directors of the CIC.
Director with Fundraising Experience: You will provide strategic direction for the organisation around fundraising, including helping to shape and support our fundraising strategy around diversifying our funds and growing our individual giving. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services, help us in advancing our vision, and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
Director with Communications, Marketing, and PR Experience: You will provide strategic direction for the organisation around communications, marketing, and PR. You will support our plans to increase our reach and brand, further our communications work and strategy, including social media marketing and campaigning, and enhance our PR opportunities. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services, help us in advancing our vision, and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
Spectra is based in Vauxhall, South London. It is expected that you will attend five meetings (in the evening, currently online on a Monday evening) and two SMT/Board Away Days each year (currently in person). In addition, it is envisaged that you will contribute your expertise outside of Board meetings on occasion, e.g., to review service or planning reports, to input into a focus group, etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
This is a Senior Leadership team role.
The Base Camp Manager has responsibility for many of the logistical aspects of the expedition,
including equipment, food, and managing the environmental impact at base camp. You will need to be ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks, acting as the ‘fixer’ for the expedition and supporting the expedition team with all aspects of expedition life.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Market Researcher Volunteer
Are you curious, do you enjoy exploring ideas, researching trends, delivering insights and eager to make a meaningful impact?
We're looking for a volunteer Market Researcher to support planning across various initiatives and projects by gathering, analysing, and reporting information that informs smart decisions.
Whether you’re gaining experience, switching paths, or simply want to contribute your skills meaningfully, this is your chance to work on purposeful projects in a flexible and rewarding opportunity.
We’re passionate about what we do and value every person who helps us do it better.
Let’s explore something meaningful together.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research on topics ranging from markets, industries, customer needs, or competitors, depending on the project.
• Gather and organise information from credible online sources, industry reports, surveys, and interviews
• Analyse findings to identify opportunities, trends, and challenges
• Deliver written reports that are clear, structured, and meaningful to help decision-making in the project
Requirements
• A curious mind with an eye for detail
• Strong skills in online research and information synthesis
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time
• Strong communicator, especially in writing
• Experience in research or reporting is helpful
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.
Actively Interviewing
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We are seeking a new Chair to provide strategic leadership at a time when demand for our advice services is at an all-time high. Help shape our vision, champion our mission, and make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing challenges.
About Citizens Advice East Berkshire
Citizens Advice East Berkshire offers crucial help and advice when people need it most. No one but Citizens Advice sees so many people with so many different kinds of problems, and that gives us a unique insight into the challenges people are facing today.
What will you be doing?
We are at an important stage in our development and we are seeking a new Chair to replace our current Chair who will be standing down as her term finishes. We have ambitious plans for our future and we are looking for a Chair who can help drive our mission forward.
Building on our successes to date, we want a new Chair to lead us through the next exciting phase of our journey. You will have a strong background and track record of providing leadership at board and/or senior executive level and will have a passion for supporting people facing tough life challenges. You should have the judgement and vision to operate effectively at strategic level and you should demonstrate the skills and expertise to help drive our mission forward. We are looking for someone with 3 years+ professional experience in one of the fields of Fundraising strategy, Governance, Operations management or Advice / Advocacy.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Passion for supporting people facing tough life challenges
- Ideally has served as a Chair or Vice Chair and is familiar with leading a Board
What are we looking for?
You’ll need to:
- Understand the type of work undertaken by a local Citizens Advice and the Citizens Advice network
- Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities of a trustee
- Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
- Have a good basis of leadership skills (and preferably you have served within a Board, ideally as Chair or Vice Chair or led a Committee)
- Have the ability 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 mandatory training in your role
- Line manage and support the Chief Executive Officer
What difference will you make?
Citizens Advice East Berkshire makes transformational differences to people who need support when facing life crises. As Chair you will play a significant part in ensuring we are able to expand and grown our services to make a significant difference to many more individuals and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barefoot and Free is a small UK-based charity that gifts unforgettable staycations to families with neurodivergent children or children affected by trauma.
We are seeking creative and committed UK based Volunteer Social Media Designers to help us share our story and grow our online presence.
This is a remote volunteer role ideal for someone looking to use their design skills and social media knowledge to make a meaningful impact.
Role Overview
As a Volunteer Social Media Designer at Barefoot and Free, you will be responsible for creating engaging visual content for our social media platforms. You will work closely with the team to develop visuals that reflect our mission values and ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design social media content for use on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn
- Help maintain a consistent visual identity across all content
- Support campaigns events and awareness days with tailored designs
- Edit photos and create simple animations or videos where appropriate
- Collaborate with other volunteers to schedule and publish content
What You’ll Bring
- Proven commercial experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar design tools
- A background in design, marketing or content creation (relevant qualifications are a bonus but not essential)
- A good understanding of visual storytelling and social media trends
- Creativity, attention to detail and the ability to work to a brief
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
- A passion for charitable work and a willingness to contribute time and skills
Time Commitment
This is a flexible remote role. We ask for a commitment of 2 to 5 hours per week. We are happy to work around your availability.
What You’ll Gain
- A chance to use your skills for a good cause
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Portfolio development and references on request
- Being part of a friendly supportive team making a difference
To apply please send a recent C.V along with a short note about yourself & with samples of your design work or a portfolio.
Applications that do not include a C.V & portfolio / examples of work will be rejected.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please be sure to include examples of previous design work in your application.
Providing funded respite breaks for families of neurodivergent children and children affected by trauma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a bold new start-up charity on a mission to transform lives and empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. As we prepare for our official charity registration, we are laying the groundwork for a movement that will redefine opportunity, inclusion, and personal growth.
About Us
We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering holistic programmes that foster employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. With the new government's emphasis on getting people back into work and training, this is a pivotal moment to launch a charity that can truly make a difference.
Our Vision
A world where every individual—regardless of background—can unlock their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our Mission
To empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers through tailored programmes that build skills, confidence, and networks for success.
Our Values
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Passion: Deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: Driven by the tangible achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: Always seeking new ways to enhance impact.
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Collaboration: Inclusive partnerships that amplify change.
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Integrity: Professional, ethical, and transparent operations.
The Role: Chief Executive Officer - VOLUNTEER ROLE
We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and purpose-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead Unlock YOUR Potential through its foundational phase and into a future of transformative impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership: Shape and drive the charity’s vision, mission, and long-term strategy.
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Operational Oversight: Establish core systems, governance structures, and operational frameworks.
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Team Building: Recruit, inspire, and lead a passionate team of volunteers and future staff.
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Partnership Development: Forge relationships with funders, community leaders, and stakeholders.
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Programme Design: Oversee the development of impactful programmes aligned with our values.
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Fundraising & Sustainability: Lead fundraising efforts, grant applications, and income generation strategies.
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Public Representation: Act as the face of the charity, championing our cause across media, events, and networks.
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Charity Registration & Compliance: Guide the organisation through its registration and ensure ongoing legal and ethical compliance.
Ideal Candidate
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Proven leadership experience ideally in the charity, social enterprise, or start-up sector but not essential.
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Strategic thinker with a passion for social mobility and systemic change.
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Skilled communicator and relationship builder.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to innovation and impact.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building from the ground up.
Why Volunteer as CEO?
This is a rare opportunity to shape a charity from its inception, embedding your vision and values into its DNA. You’ll gain unparalleled experience in charity leadership, governance, and social innovation—while making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Join Us
If you believe in breaking barriers and unlocking potential, we invite you to lead this movement.
Together, we can build a future where opportunity is not a privilege, but a right.
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RSBC are looking for volunteers to help out at our Audiobook club. At Audiobook club, the children and young people decide on an audiobook they want to listen to and then discuss its themes afterwards.
We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the clubs admin, make sure everyone feels involved and occasionally assume character voices when we do live readings!
Role: Online Activities Volunteer
Commitment: Currently, sessions are run both during the week (mostly in the afternoon) and at weekends (usually on a Saturday). Activity volunteering is a flexible commitment, and you will be able to sign up for the session you like and when you have time. It really is up to you and your availability.
Location: Remote
Availability: RSBC Events · https://lu.ma/rsbc
Age: 18+
Our Mission Statement:
RSBC believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits.
By giving young people the essential skills and confidence to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.
Our success depends on our values
Underpinning all RSBC’s work are values embedded in trust and excellence:
TRUST: Respect and accountability
ENERGY: Straight talking and constantly learning
AMBITION: Confronting reality and driving results
MOTIVATION: Vision impaired children and young people are our number one priority, and we look for solutions, not problems
What will I be doing?
Our amazing Activity Volunteers play a key role in supporting blind children and young people to take part in a variety of activities. These range from sports, creative (singing, performing, art), audiobook club and day trips. Our activities are designed for blind young people to meet new friends, gain confidence, learn new skills/sports, and become more independent. The skills you have developed in your career and personal life will be invaluable to our young people.
Key Tasks and Main Duties
Online activities:
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support the session timetable
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facilitate the communication and social interaction between participants
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encourage members of the group to participate and share their opinions
Who are you?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow RSBC’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for RSBC. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of sight problems.
What’s in it for me?
RSBC offers the opportunity to gain insight and experience into helping others with sight issues. As part of your volunteering, you will have access to Sighted Guide training, a training session designed to help you understand the issues and complexities of sight problems and give you the ability to help others navigate the world.
RSBC also provides paid expenses for your volunteering experience, you can claim up to £10 per day.
RSBC can also provide references and impact reports from your volunteering if required.
You will be fully supported in your role by our team of expert and compassionate service delivery team.
Develop or utilise your skills – As a volunteer, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to develop new skills or use those you already have, which can help to build your CV, boost your employability and give you a sense of satisfaction.
What's in it for the Community?
Make a difference to people’s lives
Help in your community
Help deliver creative services to help people with sighted issues feel included in the world around them.
Make a direct and tangible difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children and young people.
Safeguarding:
Due to the nature of the role, before you can begin volunteering with RSBC there are some required safeguarding checks which will need to be completed.
All RSBC volunteers undergo an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by RSBC) and must provide two references.
All volunteers will also be booked onto safeguarding training.
RSBC risk assesses all its services and activities.
Next Steps:
If this sounds like you, please fill out an expression of interest, and one of our volunteer team members will get back to you!
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
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IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.
IAPWA are currently seeking a Community Fundraising Co-ordinator to join their UK team to support their development of volunteer community fundraisers throughout the UK.
From identifying ways to engage with potential animal lovers who would be interested in supporting our cause to nurturing those relationships and helping them to make an impact, you will be part of a charity who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of animals in need.
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment by welcoming new members to the group and encouraging participation.
• Supporting group conversations – Instigating dialogue based on eye health related days/events or more interest-based topics.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring group rules are followed and that content is appropriate by alerting managers when inappropriate content is posted or when there is a safeguarding issue.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community by by engaging with the people with sight loss, local and national organisations.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers through regular moderator meetings
Time commitment
• This volunteering role requires a commitment of around 5 hours a week, there is the option to volunteer for a greater number of hours but this isn't essential.
How often will I be needed?
- 5 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Location
Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, North West, South East, West Midlands, North East, South West, Greater London
Home based
- This role is home based
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Volunteer General Manager - Mindset Charity
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for mental well-being and a desire to make a tangible impact? Mindset Charity is seeking a dedicated and experienced Volunteer General Manager to lead our exciting new start-up and help us empower men across the UK.
About Mindset Charity:
Mindset is a brand new UK charity committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where men can talk openly, learn vital life skills, and build the resilience needed to thrive. We believe that true strength lies not in silence, but in connection, personal growth, and the courage to seek and offer support. Our unique approach focuses on proactive mental well-being and holistic self-improvement, offering practical workshops, peer support groups, and a vibrant community.
Our Vision:
A society where every man feels empowered to openly address his mental health, pursue personal growth, and live a life of purpose and fulfillment.
The Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic individual to take the helm of a new charity, shaping its strategic direction, operations, and growth from the ground up. As our Volunteer General Manager, you will be instrumental in bringing Mindset's vision to life, building a strong foundation, and reaching men who need our support.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the charity's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
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Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations, including programme delivery, volunteer management, and resource allocation.
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Fundraising & Development: Drive fundraising initiatives, seek out grant opportunities, and build relationships with donors and partners.
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Financial Oversight: Manage the charity's budget, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
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Governance & Compliance: Ensure the charity operates in full compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices.
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Team Building & Management: Recruit, motivate, and manage a team of dedicated volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, and the wider community.
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Advocacy & Awareness: Represent Mindset Charity externally, raising awareness of men's mental health and our unique approach.
Who We Are Looking For:
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Proven Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in a senior management or leadership role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector (though commercial experience with a strong transferable skillset will be considered).
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Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, with a clear vision for growth and impact.
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Operational Excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage diverse operations effectively.
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Financial Acumen: Experience in budget management and fundraising.
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Excellent Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Passionate & Committed: A genuine passion for men's mental health and a deep commitment to Mindset Charity's mission and values.
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Proactive & Resourceful: A self-starter who can navigate the challenges of a start-up environment with initiative and problem-solving skills.
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Team Player: Ability to inspire, motivate, and work collaboratively with a volunteer team.
Time Commitment:
This is a significant volunteer role, requiring a substantial time commitment (e.g., 10-15 hours per week, flexible depending on needs and agreed upon schedule). We are seeking someone who can dedicate the necessary time to drive the charity forward.
Why Volunteer with Mindset?
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Shape a New Charity: Play a pivotal role in establishing and growing a vital new organisation.
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Make a Real Difference: Directly impact the lives of men across the UK by improving mental well-being and fostering personal growth.
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Leadership Opportunity: Gain invaluable experience leading a charity at a strategic level.
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Be Part of a Movement: Join a passionate team dedicated to changing the narrative around men's mental health.
To Apply:
If you are ready to lead and inspire, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about this opportunity.
Application Deadline: Friday 8th August 2025 before 5:30pm
Join us in building a stronger Mindset for men!
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