Volunteer Designer Volunteer Roles in Birmingham

Are you passionate about graphic design and want to use your skills to make a difference? At Children With Voices, we’re looking for a creative Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us develop eye-catching promotional materials. Your designs will play a vital role in communicating our mission and enhancing our brand presence.

What You’ll Do:

• Design engaging graphics for flyers, brochures, social media, and event banners.
• Ensure designs align with our brand guidelines and effectively convey our message.
• Collaborate with our team to understand design needs and deliver creative solutions.
• Revise designs based on feedback to meet project requirements.
• Stay updated on design trends to bring fresh, innovative ideas to our materials.

Skills We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Design Software: Experienced with graphic design tools and software.
• Strong Portfolio: Showcase of previous graphic design work.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain brand consistency and design quality.
• Creativity: Good understanding of design principles and visual storytelling.
• Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Collaborate effectively and incorporate feedback.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact.
• Gain valuable experience in grant writing and fundraising within a charitable organisation.
• Develop and enhance your skills in communication, research, and project coordination.
• Travel expenses are paid and you will have a healthy meal!

Note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Children With Voices is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for all volunteers.

If you’re ready to bring your design skills to a meaningful cause and help us create impactful visuals, we’d love to hear from you!

JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in the power of design to inspire, engage, and connect people?

If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is looking for a talented and creative volunteer to join us as a Graphic Designer. Our mission is to make a significant impact on the lives of people aged 18 and above who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in London, with plans to expand beyond the London area.

Role Overview:

As our Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in creating visually compelling materials that will help SUNSHINE stand out. Your creative work will help us raise awareness, engage the community, and establish a strong visual presence for our charity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design eye-catching and impactful graphics for social media, campaigns, and promotional materials.

• Develop a consistent brand identity for SUNSHINE, including logos, templates, and design guidelines.

• Collaborate with the team to create engaging content that supports our marketing and communications efforts.

• Assist in designing digital and print materials to promote our initiatives and events.

• Use your skills to communicate SUNSHINE’s mission and vision effectively through design.

What We Offer:

• The chance to join and make a meaningful contribution to a grassroots initiative in its start-up phase.

• The opportunity to showcase your creativity and develop your portfolio for a worthy cause.

• The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.

• The opportunity to get hands on and use your skills, experience and expertise for a good cause.

Who We Are:

We are SUNSHINE, a new community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. We aim to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement built on compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate people like you at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Please send your CV, a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and your portfolio of design work. Let us know your availability.

Let’s make a difference, one connection at a time.

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

TechUp Africa

TechUp Africa empowers young Africans to start, thrive and succeed in Tech Careers by addressing the following challenges:

• Youth Unemployment: Equipping young Africans with in-demand tech skills directly addresses high youth unemployment rates. Poverty Reduction: Tech careers offer high-growth potential, enabling improved livelihoods.
• Social Inequality: TechUp Africa bridges the digital divide, providing equal access to tech education and opportunities. Brain Drain: By creating attractive tech careers within Africa, it helps retain talented individuals within the continent.

TechUp Africa addresses these challenges by providing Africans with access to world-class learning platforms, enabling them to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to launch successful tech careers and contribute to the continent's growth.

Website designer

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Looking for a Web Developer with expertise in modern web technologies to refine and update our website. You'll play a key role in improving user experience and optimizing website performance.

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

1-2 months

Empathos Foundation is seeking a creative and passionate Social Media Graphics Designer to help us create engaging and visually appealing posts for our social media platforms, including Instagram and LinkedIn. As a remote volunteer role, you'll work approximately 4 hours per week, designing content that aligns with our mission and campaigns.

You’ll have access to Canva Pro and be part of a supportive team that values your input and creativity. This role is perfect for someone eager to gain experience in the non-profit sector, build their design portfolio, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

What You’ll Do:

• Design graphics for social media posts in line with our branding.
• Collaborate with the team to align content with ongoing campaigns.
• Create visually compelling content that resonates with our audience.

The Impact of Your Work:

As a Social Media Graphics Designer at Empathos Foundation, your work will directly support our efforts to raise awareness, engage our community, and inspire action.

• Amplify our message: Your designs will communicate our campaigns and bring attention to initiatives in healthcare, education, and poverty relief.
• Increase engagement: By creating eye-catching content, you’ll help us reach more people and encourage interaction with our platforms.
• Shape our online presence: Your contributions will strengthen our brand and elevate our visibility, ensuring our message reaches those who need it most.

Skills, Experience, and Qualities:

• Graphic Design Skills: Proficient in tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Social Media Savvy: Understanding of Instagram and LinkedIn trends and best practices.
• Passion for Making a Difference: Enthusiastic about supporting impactful causes through creative design.
• Fast Turnaround: Able to deliver high-quality designs quickly and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Consistency with branding and a strong eye for design aesthetics.
• Collaboration: Willingness to work with a team and incorporate feedback.
• Time Management: Commit to 4 hours per week and effectively manage tasks.

Your designs will not just be graphics—they’ll be catalysts for change, inspiring others to join our mission and make a difference.

Join us as a Social Media Graphics Designer to use your creativity for good and help Empathos Foundation make an even greater impact.

Ready to unleash your creativity and make a lasting impact?

Join us on an exciting journey to empower young people and transform their futures through design!

Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible! Based on your availability.

We are Urban Youth:

A brand-new youth work organisation with a bold vision—to empower young people from disadvantaged urban areas in London to thrive, grow, and shine as resilient and confident members of their community. Through innovative and impactful projects, we aim to nurture personal growth, foster community spirit, and create a ripple of positive change. Together, we can challenge perspectives, unlock potential, and build a brighter future.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Changemaker: Use your design expertise to help us establish a strong visual identity and amplify our mission.

• Flexible Commitment: Contribute on your own schedule with a tangible impact.

• Collaborate with Passionate People: Work with a team dedicated to transforming young lives.

• Showcase Your Talent: Your designs will play a central role in building our brand presence.

Your Role as a Graphic Designer:

As a key volunteer, you will:

• Design an impactful logo and brand identity that reflects Urban Youth’s values and vision.

• Create branding assets, including colour schemes, fonts, and visual guidelines.

• Collaborate with our team to ensure the designs align with our goals and messaging.

• Contribute ideas for enhancing Urban Youth’s overall visual representation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in graphic design and brand development.

• A creative mindset with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.

• A passion for Urban Youth’s mission and values.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ready to Create Change?

Join us in shaping the future of Urban Youth and help us create a strong, inspiring, and memorable brand identity that supports our mission to empower young people. Your contribution will not only build a brand but will also transform lives.

Send your portfolio—we can’t wait to see your creative magic!

Let’s build something extraordinary, together.

About Roots Academy 

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and motivated UX Designer to collaborate closely with our UX  Design Lead and Digital team in building and enhancing the Roots app, website, as well as the instructor, student, and partner portals. This role is crucial in ensuring our platforms are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with the needs of our user base. The ideal candidate will also bring user research capabilities to the team, ensuring that our design decisions are informed by real-world insights and user feedback.

Key tasks

• Support the UX Design Lead to create intuitive and user-centred designs for the Roots app and portals - Student and Instructor.

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that align with user needs and project goals.

• Conduct user research/workshops to gather insights and identify user needs, pain points, and behaviours.

• Create user personas, journey maps, and other research artefacts to guide design decisions.

• Test and validate design concepts through user testing and feedback sessions.

• Work closely with the Digital team and our developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.

• Ensure all design work meets brand guidelines and project objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in Figma

• Previous experience with Android, Apple and web applications design

• Knowledge using illustrator and photoshop is a plus

• Knowledge of user-centred design principles and best practices.

• Ability to translate user research findings into actionable design solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.

• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform. 

• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen. 

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy. 

Seek and Sight

Seek and Sight is a web-based educational platform that teaches sight words to children with learning disabilities through STEM concepts, social-emotional learning, and personalized, curriculum-aligned tools.

Seek and Sight addresses critical social and educational challenges that impact children with learning disabilities, their families, and underserved communities.

Graphic Designer

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

User Interface (UI) Design:

Create wireframes and UI mockups for the Seek and Sight platform, ensuring it is visually appealing, child-friendly, and accessible. Game Assets and Illustrations:

Design engaging, multisensory visuals for the educational games (e.g., characters, environments, and interactive elements for "Word Explorer Adventure"). Ensure that visual elements align with the learning goals of sight word recognition. Marketing and Promotional Materials:

Design visuals for social media, crowdfunding campaigns, and YouTube content. Create flyers, banners, and other promotional materials to attract users, educators, and investors. Collaborative Input:

Work closely with developers, educators and virtual assistants to ensure the visual designs enhance usability and meet the educational objectives. Provide input on how to maintain accessibility for children with learning disabilities.

Weekly Time Commitment

10+ hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

One-off project

Join Us in Transforming Young Lives – VOLUNTEER Graphic Designer Needed!

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

If you're a creative individual with a passion for design and you believe in empowering, inspiring, and transforming the lives of young people and you want to be part of something extraordinary, then we would love to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE:

We are REMIX, a brand-new youth charity based in London, currently being set up to provide positve workshops, training and development dedicated to providing life-changing services in Employability, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Personal Development, and Mentoring. Our mission is to challenge, develop, and grow young people, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in today’s society and helping them become confident, self-reliant, and resilient.

WE NEED YOUR DESIGN SKILLS!

We’re looking for a talented and driven volunteer Graphic Designer to join our team. Your creativity will play a pivotal role in shaping the identity of Remix, visually communicating our mission, and helping us make a greater impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and banners for events and programmes.

• Create eye-catching graphics for social media, web, and print.

• Develop branding elements to give Remix a unique and recognisable visual identity.

• Collaborate with the team to bring our vision to life.

Your designs will inspire and engage our community, spreading the word about Remix and the incredible work we will be doing to transform young lives.

Ready to Make an Impact? Let’s Connect!

Email us for an application form, or why not stay up to date and follow us on social media:@RemixYC

Together, we can empower young people, one design at a time. Let’s inspire, create, and transform lives—starting today.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR FAMILY. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY.

REMIX

Overview

Elevate your impact by joining the International Humanity Foundation (IHF), a distinguished 501(c)(3) International Non-profit, on a mission since 2001. We are actively seeking accomplished Graphic Design Firms and Individual At-Home Volunteers to join our dynamic Graphic Design Team. For over two decades, IHF has relentlessly pursued its mission to educate marginalized children, nurture communities, and enlighten global citizens about the realities of marginalized communities. Your creative prowess can make a significant difference in our global initiatives!

�� Our Commitment to Transparency

At IHF, we stand on the pillars of absolute transparency and unwavering dedication from hundreds of unpaid volunteers worldwide. Embrace a unique opportunity to leverage your creative skills and visual communication expertise to give voice to the voiceless.

��️ Volunteer Responsibilities

As an At-Home Graphic Designer, you'll collaborate directly with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. Your responsibilities include:

• Elevating visual content for social media platforms and website design in collaboration with the Media Team.

• Crafting impactful materials for the Fundraising Team, from eye-catching posters to compelling infographics.

• Pioneering original campaign materials for volunteer recruitment.

�� What We Offer

• IHF provides comprehensive support and background information for your success in this position.

• Gain practical experience with an international organization, contributing to global marketing efforts.

• Join a distinguished network of IHF volunteers, augmenting your graphics CV while making a tangible difference in children's lives.

�� Eligibility Criteria

We seek individuals committed to dedicating a minimum of 2-4 hours per month, with a fervor for visual communication and inventive thinking. Ideal candidates possess:

• Proficiency with Canvas, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (preferred).

• Strong English language skills (spoken and written).

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (beneficial).

• Empathy for the challenges faced by impoverished children and their communities.

• Dedication to upholding our Core Values.

�� How to Apply

Submit your application and be a catalyst for positive change!
Benefits to join IHF's esteemed Graphic Design Team.

�� Join IHF - Where Your Creativity Fuels Transformative Change!

Seize this opportunity to showcase your talents on a global stage, creating a world where every child's happiness shapes a brighter tomorrow. Apply now and become the visual voice for those who need it most!

Social Media experts and enthusiasts needed. If you enjoy the positive impact social media can have in our world, and want to help improve it: We need you! Are you concerned about our world’s future? You can have a positive impact and meet people Internationally, from your home, as you have a spare hour here and there each month. 

As an online “ At Home” Volunteer, you will be working with people from a wide variety of countries and cultures, all believing in passing on the right to basic education, the importance of cultural exchange, and giving voice to the voiceless. 

The Position: We ask Volunteers to contribute a minimum of one hour a month. Within our Media Division we are seeking Volunteers with an expertise or a love for social media in all its platforms and aspects. Whether as a social media tech, researcher, graphic designer, manager, YouTuber, editor or writer. You will be working with volunteers from a variety of countries, cultures and backgrounds, Learning from each other what works best in their communities and countries. 

IHF Overview

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501 c3 International Non- profit, founded in 2001. Our two-fold mission is (1) to Educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. The happiness of our worlds children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our worlds happiness tomorrow. — (2) to Educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless. 

For over twenty years, IHF has offered children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills. 

    IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love, working toward a better world for all, one child, one human, at a time. We believe caring, quiet growth produces deep healthy roots.

Web developers and designers wanted to support East London Waterworks Park in continuing to improve its website and digital infrastructure.

East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for web developers and designers to contribute to our community-led working group who are working on coordinating content and infrastructure for the East London Waterworks Park website. 

There is opportunity to lead on projects across web development and UX and web design, and facilitate the direction of the working group.

The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.

You should be experienced in HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript and SQL, and or UX and web design. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role. 

Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your skills in web design and development will be crucial in creating a visually engaging and user-friendly online presence that effectively communicates the park's biodiversity and mission. By designing engaging websites and interactive platforms, you'll help us connect with our community, inspire action, and secure the necessary support for the park's future.

The 1st 28 Foundation

The 1st 28 Foundation provides trauma survivors with free guided journaling resources and empowerment programs to support their healing and personal growth.

The 1st 28 Foundation bridges the gap in trauma recovery by providing free guided journaling tools and empowerment programs to sexual assault survivors—and all trauma survivors—particularly those in underserved communities. By making healing resources more accessible, we work to reduce inequalities in mental health support and self-recovery opportunities.

Marketing & Design Volunteer 

Help Us Spread the Word & Empower Survivors

The 1st 28 Foundation is looking for creative and passionate volunteers to help design impactful marketing materials that support trauma survivors. This is a great opportunity for graphic designers, marketers, and content creators who want to use their skills for a meaningful cause.

What You’ll Work On:

• Community Partner Kit – Informational materials for potential nonprofit partners
• Sponsor Proposal Packet – Professional proposals for corporate sponsorships
• Crowdfunding Campaign Page – A compelling online fundraising page
• Brochures & Flyers – Awareness and fundraising materials
• Postcards for Journals – Inspirational inserts for survivors
• Infographics for The Next Chapter Program – Visual guides for program steps
• Volunteer/Donor Thank You Cards – Personalized appreciation materials
• Press Kit – Media-friendly content for PR and outreach
• Social Media Graphics & Templates – Branded visuals for online platforms
• Email Newsletter Design – Engaging layouts for donor and survivor updates

Who Should Apply?

✅ Graphic designers (Canva, Adobe, or similar) ✅ Marketers and branding professionals ✅ Social media content creators ✅ Anyone passionate about supporting trauma survivors

What You’ll Gain:

✨ Build your portfolio with nonprofit marketing projects ✨ Make a direct impact on survivors’ healing journeys ✨ Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful contribution

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-5 months

East London Waterworks Park is looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to help campaign in the creation of our new park with natural swimming ponds.

East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to contribute to our community-led working circle who are working on coordinating our digital marketing. 

There is opportunity to lead on projects across content creation, social media, film or any other channels of interest, and facilitate the direction of the working circle.

The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.

While technical skills are essential, we also value your ability to think creatively and strategically. You should have experience in creating engaging visual content for various platforms that will engage stakeholders and decision makers, such as public reports, presentations for decision makers, social media and websites. A strong understanding of storytelling and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively through visuals will be invaluable. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role. 

Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.Your creative talents will be invaluable in bringing the park’s biodiversity to life. Through your illustrations, animations, and graphic designs, you’ll help us create visually captivating content that inspires, educates, and engages our community, stakeholders and decision makers. Your work will play a vital role in fostering a strong connection between people and nature, ultimately creating the park’s future.

Educators and facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.

East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for educator and facilitator volunteers to participate in our community-led working group, who are collaborating with schools, universities and youth groups that help the design of the park. 

Examples of projects are: 

• collaborating on nature walk activities for schools
• supporting university students interviewing teachers
• creating lesson plans to co-design the park. 

Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:

• Buxton School, Leytonstone
• Kingsmead School, Enfield 
• UCL 
• Royal College of Art
• University of Westminster 
• Project Zero
• Voyage Youth 
• Loyola University Chicago 
• Vanderbilt University Nashville. 

We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.

The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.

You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role. 

Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. 

Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.