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The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.
The role is court based and will involve providing support to witnesses, and their supporters, by explaining the court procedures and legal terminology, showing them around the courtroom before trial and sitting in the courtroom with them, when permitted.
What will you do?
- Give witnesses and their supporters emotional support, guidance and information at court (e.g. explain court procedures and legal terms, support them with completing expense forms).
- Show witnesses and others around the courtroom before a trial so they are familiar and at ease in the environment.
- Go into the courtroom with a witness on trial day if permitted.
- Identify additional support to which we can signpost or refer witnesses.
- Work as part of a team with other Witness Service volunteers and staff as well as liaising with court personnel.
What skills do you need?
You don’t need specific qualifications but you’ll need to:
- Be caring, mature, supportive and empathetic towards others.
- Be friendly and approachable with good listening and verbal communication skills.
- Be non-judgemental, impartial and have a confidential approach to supporting others.
- Have respect for the diversity of all people, which includes commitment to the service’s objective of ensuring equal access is offered to all witnesses and and their supporters.
- Be committed, trustworthy, discreet and prepared to adhere to Citizens Advice Witness Service standards to ensure we deliver a high standard of service to our witnesses and victims.
- Have the ability to handle challenging situations and use your initiative, experience and training to solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome application from people with physical or mental health conditions, and people from Black, Asian Minority Ethnic (Global Majority) and LGBTQIA+ communities. We are committed to offering a welcoming and inclusive environment to witnesses, staff and volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
Education Outreach Volunteers support the Reptile Centre by assisting with community education sessions, school visits, events, and public engagement activities. Volunteers help promote reptile welfare, conservation awareness, and responsible pet ownership. This role is ideal for people who enjoy working with the public, have an interest in animals, and want to make a positive impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Support Educational Sessions
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Assist staff during school visits, workshops, and community outreach events.
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Help set up and pack away educational materials, displays, and activity stations.
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Support the delivery of interactive demonstrations (with or without live animals, depending on training).
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Engage with visitors, answer basic questions, and help create a welcoming learning environment.
Animal Handling (Optional Based on Training)
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Handle reptiles safely during sessions once trained and approved by senior staff.
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Support welfare checks and ensure animals are comfortable during events.
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Help maintain safe handling practices with the public.
Community Engagement
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Represent the Reptile Centre positively at fairs, open days, fundraising events, and exhibitions.
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Share information about the centre’s conservation work, rescue stories, and how people can get involved.
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Encourage visitors to support fundraising campaigns and ongoing community initiatives.
Event Support
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Assist with coordinating groups during onsite and offsite sessions.
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Help manage queues, guide groups, and provide general visitor support.
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Prepare craft materials, activity sheets, or demonstration equipment.
Practical Support
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Help maintain the cleanliness and organisation of education and outreach equipment.
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Support the preparation of educational resources and displays.
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Assist with basic administrative tasks such as feedback collection or session records.
Skills & Qualities Needed
Essential
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Friendly, reliable, and comfortable speaking with the public.
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Enthusiastic about reptiles, wildlife, conservation, or animal education.
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Willingness to learn and follow safety and welfare guidelines.
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Good teamwork skills and a positive, helpful attitude.
Desirable
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Experience working with animals, children, or in an educational setting.
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Confidence handling reptiles (training will be provided).
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Knowledge of reptile care, conservation, or science communication.
What We Provide
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Full training in reptile handling, welfare, and safe educational practice.
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Safeguarding and health & safety guidance.
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Support from staff and fellow volunteers.
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Opportunities to develop skills in public speaking, education, and animal care.
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Experience that can support future employment or studies in animal care, conservation, or education.
Time Commitment
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Flexible volunteer shifts available (weekdays, weekends, or event-based).
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Volunteers can offer as much or as little time as they are comfortably able to.
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Outreach events may require occasional travel with staff.
Additional Requirements
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Minimum age (centre-specific, often 16+ or 18+).
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Willingness to undergo basic training and follow centre policies.
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Some roles may require a DBS check (depending on involvement with children).
Benefits of Volunteering
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Make a meaningful contribution to reptile welfare and conservation education.
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Gain confidence and skills in presenting and public engagement.
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Work closely with a variety of reptiles and learn from experienced handlers.
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Join a supportive team and become part of the centre’s community.
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Opportunities to assist in fundraising that supports vital veterinary and rescue work.
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Volunteer Social Media Managers
Company Description
The Wisdom Trust is a UK-registered charity (Charity No. 1112323) dedicated to building a global network of people and organisations who share knowledge and resources to tackle poverty, healthcare challenges, environmental protection, human rights, and community development.
Role Description
We're on a mission to inspire people everywhere to take action on the issues that matter most: ending poverty, protecting our planet, improving global healthcare, and defending human rights for all. Social media is one of our most powerful tools for creating awareness, sparking conversation, and mobilising communities worldwide.
We’re looking for volunteers who can help us share stories, craft compelling messages, grow our audience, and engage supporters across all platforms. If you’re passionate, creative, and eager to be part of a global movement for positive change, we’d love you to join us. Together, we can turn inspiration into action.
Currently we use facebook, instagram, X, Linkedin and youtube, but we're keen to expand our reach and do more. Within our website, we even have our own social network and community and without doubt we can make better use of that too.
There's so much we can do and we firmly believe social media, when used correctly, could allow us to grow an army of members on every continent who can help us on both a local and an international level so we can make communities everywhere safer, happier, healthier, better aware and more sustainable places to live.
So now we are seeking a dynamic and creative Volunteer Social Media Manager to oversee our organisation’s online presence across various digital platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing engaging content, managing social media campaigns, and fostering positive relationships with our online community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our brand image and connect with audiences in innovative ways. The ideal applicant will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for trends, and experience in public relations and social media management.
Duties
- Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with the charity's goals.
- Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
- Monitor social media channels for customer interactions, comments, and messages; respond promptly to foster community engagement.
- Analyse performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and optimise content accordingly.
- Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to ensure brand consistency and maximise outreach efforts.
- Manage online reputation by addressing feedback and managing crisis communications when necessary.
- Stay informed on the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to keep the organisation at the forefront of digital engagement.
Skills & Experience
- Social Media Management, Content Creation, and Strategy Development skills
- Knowledge of Analytics, Social Media Metrics, and trend analysis
- Creativity and ability to design engaging campaigns for diverse platforms
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Understanding of online activism or passion for creating positive social change is a plus
- Access to a reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely
- Prior experience with social media platforms, tools, and scheduling software is beneficial
- Proven experience in social media management with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
- Excellent written communication skills with an ability to craft compelling content tailored to different audiences.
- Strong understanding of public relations principles and how they apply within digital environments.
- Proficiency in social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social.
- Ability to analyse data analytics to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate campaign success.
- Organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Creative flair combined with strategic thinking to develop innovative approaches that enhance brand visibility. This position offers an engaging environment where creativity meets strategic communication, providing opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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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The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.
The role is court based and will involve providing support to witnesses, and their supporters, by explaining the court procedures and legal terminology, showing them around the courtroom before trial and sitting in the courtroom with them, when permitted.
What will you do?
- Give witnesses and their supporters emotional support, guidance and information at court (e.g. explain court procedures and legal terms, support them with completing expense forms).
- Show witnesses and others around the courtroom before a trial so they are familiar and at ease in the environment.
- Go into the courtroom with a witness on trial day if permitted.
- Identify additional support to which we can signpost or refer witnesses.
- Work as part of a team with other Witness Service volunteers and staff as well as liaising with court personnel.
What skills do you need?
You don’t need specific qualifications but you’ll need to:
- Be caring, mature, supportive and empathetic towards others.
- Be friendly and approachable with good listening and verbal communication skills.
- Be non-judgemental, impartial and have a confidential approach to supporting others.
- Have respect for the diversity of all people, which includes commitment to the service’s objective of ensuring equal access is offered to all witnesses and and their supporters.
- Be committed, trustworthy, discreet and prepared to adhere to Citizens Advice Witness Service standards to ensure we deliver a high standard of service to our witnesses and victims.
- Have the ability to handle challenging situations and use your initiative, experience and training to solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome application from people with physical or mental health conditions, and people from Black, Asian Minority Ethnic (Global Majority) and LGBTQIA+ communities. We are committed to offering a welcoming and inclusive environment to witnesses, staff and volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for a volunteer who would like to play a role in helping others to express themselves through writing. Would you like to support others to use their imagination to portray a message?
Creative writing is a great way to express yourself using your own creativity and imagination through story telling or poetry. It is an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and put it down on paper. Creative writing has been shown to improve emotional and mental well-being. Through creative writing, we can gain insight into our emotions, develop self-expression and communication skills, cultivate empathy and understanding of others, boost our imagination and creativity.
What you will be doing
- Lead and facilitate a weekly Creative Writing Group, encouraging participants to explore their thoughts and feelings through writing exercises, prompts, and storytelling.
- Guide a subsequent Feelings Forum where participants can share and discuss emotions sparked by the writing session or current experiences in a respectful and supportive atmosphere
- Foster an inclusive, non-judgmental environment where all voices are heard and valued
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding and mental health protocols
- Prepare session materials and adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse participants
The skills you need
- Prepare session materials and adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse participants
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to mental health challenges
- Ability to facilitate group discussions and manage diverse emotional responses constructively
- Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Training or experience in mental health, counselling, social work, or a related field is advantageous but not essential
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 - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Role Description
Role Description Fundraising & Grant Writing Specialist Role Description Fundraising & Grant Writing Specialist Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid) Call for Volunteers: Fundraising & Grant Writing Specialist Are you passionate about driving impact through strategic fundraising? Do you have experience in securing grants, sponsorships, and donor contributions for social impact projects? UNIMAC is looking for a Fundraising & Grant Writing Specialist to help us expand our reach and empower more women and youth through education, advocacy, mentorship, and leadership development. About UNIMAC: It is a purpose-driven nonprofit organization committed to empowering women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship, leadership training, and personal development. Our programs provide life-changing opportunities, but we need dedicated fundraising experts to help us sustain and scale our impact. What You’ll Do Grant Writing & Applications – Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to potential funders. Partnership Development – Identify and engage sponsors, donors, and corporate partners who align with our mission. Fundraising Campaigns – Plan and execute online and offline fundraising initiatives to support program sustainability. Donor Engagement – Develop strategies to maintain relationships with existing supporters and attract new donors. Impact Reporting – Assist in tracking and reporting fundraising outcomes to ensure transparency and effectiveness. Who We're Looking For ✅ Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or sponsorship acquisition. ✅ Strong research and proposal-writing skills. ✅ Ability to create and execute strategic fundraising plans. ✅ Passion for social impact, women’s empowerment, and leadership development. ✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Why Join Us? Work with a global team of changemakers across Cameroon and beyond. Gain hands-on experience in fundraising for a high-impact social nonprofit. Be part of a mission-driven organisation transforming lives through education, advocacy, training, and mentorship. Help scale life-changing programs for women and youth.
UNIMAC is a nonprofit organization empowering young women through education, digital skills and gender equality advocacy



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Become an Independent Visitor to be matched one to one with a young person in care. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to do fun activities together. This is an opportunity for our young people to develop a healthy relationship with a trusted adult, have fun and share their worries and feelings if they are ready to do so.
We'll provide full training, all your expenses and ongoing support from dedicated staff.
This is an opportunity for you to build skills and knowledge within social care and test yourself with real life experience of a young person in care.
We're looking for enthusiastic, committed people to bring their experience, skills and positivity to the lives of young people who have been through tough times. We will be providing training on the following subjects.
Session 1 Introduction to IV and the Care system
Session 2 Trauma, Attachment and Growth
Session 3 Safeguarding
Session 4 Communications and Boundaries
Session 5 The Role Of The IV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for community engagement and urban planning? Perhaps you have recently retired and would like to help the next generation of planners to gain some experience?
Planning Aid for London is seeking dynamic individuals to join us as a Lead Volunteer Caseworkers. This role is a great opportunity for experienced town planners to help communities to shape the future of London's neighbourhoods and contribute to positive community development.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals with at least 5 years experience in:
- Urban planning
- Development management
- Planning policy
- Planning enforcement
- Planning applications (understanding the terminology, responding to planning applications)
- Navigating planning committee meetings
If you have proven leadership skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to empowering communities, we want to hear from you!
Diversity Statement
Planning Aid for London's main aim is to help support greater diversity and inclusion for residents as part of the planning system. We work to empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environment and communities and welcome opportunities from anyone who would like to help us to achieve that.
Planning Aid for London is aware that discrimination based on sex, race, ability, sexuality, class, gender, religion, age, maternity, parenthood or other characteristics can be consciously or subconsciously replicated in its undertakings and will eliminate any form of discrimination in its activities. To achieve this Planning Aid for London regularly reviews and monitors their work and practises.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident
- Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance
- Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity
- Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines
- Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group
- Organising and chairing team meetings
- Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Make a real difference in one person’s week, one visit at a time.
Adult carers in Solihull often put their own lives on hold to look after a family member. Many feel isolated or find it hard to get out to local activities. We are looking for Community Befriender Volunteers who can give a small amount of time to help carers reconnect with their community and build confidence again.
As a Community Befriender, you will meet adult carers aged 25 and over, get to know what interests them, and support them to attend local groups, classes, or social opportunities. Some may want to try a hobby they stopped years ago. Others may need help getting to an appointment or a wellbeing activity. Your support helps them take the first step.
Your role will include:
• Meeting carers in person in safe community settings.
• Helping them find suitable activities, groups, or events in Solihull.
• Supporting them to attend, using your own transport or public transport.
• Giving encouragement and practical help so they feel confident.
• Working towards the goal of them attending independently.
• Staying in touch with the Befriending Coordinator for guidance.
You choose the time you can offer. The role is flexible and fits around your life. We provide training, ongoing support, and clear guidance throughout.
This role suits you if you enjoy meeting people, know your local area, and want to support adults who care for loved ones. You do not need previous experience, only patience, reliability, and a kind approach.
People search terms included for Google: community befriender volunteer Solihull, adult carer support volunteer, volunteer with unpaid carers, flexible community volunteering, befriending roles Solihull.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $7.9 trillion into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint through technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 500,000 times by bank customers worldwide, and we have shifted over $50m towards banks that are financing a greener future.
Through transparency, engagement and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
As our Fundraising Director (volunteer), you will play a pivotal role in securing the resources that drive our mission forward. Success in this position means identifying and pursuing the right funding opportunities and coordinating our fundraising team to achieve clear goals. Through this role, you will gain significant experience of the entire fundraising process for both nonprofits and mission-driven entities, as well as learn about sustainable finance and how technology can positively contribute to it.
Commitment
- This role is currently volunteer-based.
- We are seeking a commitment of 5–8 hours per week.
- We are looking for someone to join us long term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess new funding opportunities for suitability using our CRM and training resources.
- Lead our fundraising strategy, setting goals for the team and adjusting course where needed.
- Manage our fundraising volunteers working across multiple workstreams and approaches.
- Meet individually with fundraising volunteers to discuss opportunities and unblock issues.
- Support the team with grant writing and the grant application process.
Desired Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a remote team.
- Proactive and organised, able to move work forward with limited supervision.
- Passion for climate and social impact.
- Experience in fundraising, or willingness to learn about grant applications, crowdfunding strategies and donor communications.
- Comfortable coordinating and motivating a small team.
Volunteer Benefits
As a volunteer-driven organisation, we are focused on making roles as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we offer:
- Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and developments in climate advocacy through continuous learning.
- The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, strengthening your professional connections.
- Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your CV and skill set.
- Recognition for positive performance, including supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
- A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to shift financial institutions towards greener lending practices by empowering their customers to advocate for change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer (Non-Uniform Role)
Organisation: Ranger Cadets
Location: REMOTE Flexible / National
Commitment: Volunteer Leadership Role
About Us
Ranger Cadets is a new, independent, non-profit uniformed youth organisation with a bold mission: to engage young people in their communities, equip them with essential life skills, and unlock their full potential. We are non-political, non-religious, and proudly inclusive – open to all, regardless of background.
We believe every young person deserves the chance to shine, to belong, and to grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Ranger Cadets in a non-uniform position. This is a pivotal volunteer role for someone who can bring strategic clarity, operational leadership, and inspirational energy to a growing national movement.
As CEO, you will:
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Provide overall leadership and direction for Ranger Cadets.
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Build and sustain partnerships with communities, schools, and youth organisations.
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Oversee governance, safeguarding, and operational excellence.
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Inspire and support volunteers, trustees, and staff to deliver our mission.
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Champion our values of inclusivity, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Who We’re Looking For
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A proven leader with experience in charity, youth work, education, or community development.
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Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Passion for youth empowerment, social mobility, and community impact.
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Commitment to our values: non-political, non-religious, inclusive, and open to all.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to shape and grow a national youth organisation from its earliest stages.
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The opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for young people across the UK.
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A role that blends vision, leadership, and community impact.
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead with purpose and help unlock the potential of young people, we would love to hear from you.
RANGER CADETS
#PreparedForLife
To empower young people through structured, uniformed experiences that build life skills, leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role: Our scholars are eager to meet graduates and professionals who can support them in achieving their ambitions. Mentors are mainly responsible for providing support and career advice to pupils. Mentors must also be committed to supporting us at our events, which take place in the evenings and on Saturdays throughout the term. These events include our scholar enrichment days, our parent and pupil information sessions and our volunteer social events which are held in London.
Availability: Mentors must be available for approximately 2-3 hours a month to meet with their mentee, and discuss via phone, email or in person. There is a minimum commitment of one year (three terms).
In addition to this, you will need to support a minimum of 2 events throughout the year. Enrichment and skill-building events for our scholars usually take place in the evenings and at weekends, with events ranging from 2-8 hours in length.
Location: Mentoring sessions and events can take place online or in person.
Responsibilities:
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Working collaboratively with parents to give students guidance and advice on how to achieve their aspirations
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Informing pupils of opportunities to them so that they can achieve their aspirations
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Meeting with pupils for one to one mentoring sessions
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Supporting pupils with university, sixth form or job applications
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Monitoring and reporting on each pupils progress
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Giving feedback to parents and programme coordinators
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Working collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Supporting at events including:
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Collaborate effectively with other volunteers within the events team
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Assist with setting up and clearing up at events
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Support workshop facilitators with managing groups of young people or parents
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Assist with the coordination of lunch or refreshments for attendees
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Assist the event coordinator with ensuring the health and safety of attendees and overall risk management at events
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Give feedback to the event coordinators and programme managers at the end of each event.
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Person specification:
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Be passionate and committed to tackling educational inequality
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Enjoy working with children and young people
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Be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent
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Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
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Be punctual and organised
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Be able to remain calm under pressure
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Have excellent time management skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage.
By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.
What will I be doing?
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Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.
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Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.
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Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.
What you'll gain:
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Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.
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Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
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Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.
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Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
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Free DBS check.
This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:
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Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.
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Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.
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Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.
We look for volunteers with:
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Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
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The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.
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A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.
We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.
We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)
Our volunteers say:
" The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"
"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Marketing & Creative Manager
Inspire. Create. Transform.
Unlock YOUR Potential – Empowering Adults Across the UK
Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives?
Do you want to help shape a movement that restores dignity, unlocks opportunity, and builds resilience for adults from low-income backgrounds?
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are seeking a Volunteer Marketing & Creative Manager, a visionary communicator who will guide our charity’s storytelling, branding, and outreach. This is not just a role; it is a calling to craft campaigns that inspire, strengthen communities, and ensure every message flows with clarity, impact, and ceremonial dignity.
Your Role
As Marketing & Creative Manager, you will:
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Lead the creative direction of Unlock YOUR Potential’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
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Design and deliver marketing campaigns that promote our programmes in Employability, Personal Development, Life Skills, Mentoring, and Wellbeing.
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Create compelling content — from social media posts to recruitment adverts — that resonates with diverse adult audiences.
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Collaborate with the Head of Business Development and Operations to expand reach, partnerships, and visibility.
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Be the steward of our charity’s voice — ensuring every asset reflects dignity, opportunity, and transformation.
Why Join Us?
- Impact lives: Your creativity will inspire adults to unlock their potential and embrace opportunity.
- Grow together: Collaborate with a team of leaders, facilitators, and wellbeing coaches.
- Belong: Join a movement rooted in warmth, clarity, and empowerment.
- Legacy: Help build a charity that restores hope, resilience, and opportunity for generations.
Step forward. Lead as Marketing & Creative Manager. Together, we will unlock potential, restore dignity, and create opportunity across the UK.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.