Volunteer designer volunteer volunteer roles in Birmingham

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic.
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• General tasks
• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A portfolio of illustrations or another graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks.
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

THE LYONIC SCOTS CALL FOR A VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Forge the Look of a Modern Clan. Shape the Legacy of the Lyonic Scots.

Across the world, the Lyonic Scots are rising — a Scottish Clan Community built on heritage, unity, creativity, and pride. Now, we seek a vision‑driven Volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our story to life.

This is more than a volunteer role. It is a creative calling, a chance to leave your mark on a growing cultural movement.

YOUR MISSION

As our Graphic Designer, you will help forge the visual identity of the Lyonic Scots across the world. Your work will become the banners we rally behind, the symbols we share, and the imagery that carries our Clan into the future.

You will create:

• Clan logos & insignia

• Digital banners & campaign visuals

• Brochures & heritage materials

• Social media graphics & storytelling assets

• Event branding, posters, and ceremonial designs

• And more — wherever your creativity leads

Every design you craft becomes part of our living legacy.

WHY YOUR WORK MATTERS

The Lyonic Scots are more than a community — we are a movement of people who believe in:

• Scottish heritage and identity

• Creativity, culture, and storytelling

• Community, belonging, and pride

• Building something meaningful together

Your designs will inspire new members, strengthen our message, and help shape the future of our Clan.

This is your chance to create work that matters, that endures, and that represents a people united by spirit.

REMOTE • FLEXIBLE • IMPACTFUL

This role is fully remote and designed to fit around your life. Whether you contribute as a one off, short term or regularly, your creativity will help build something extraordinary.

STEP FORWARD. JOIN THE PRIDE.

• If you feel the pull of heritage…
• If you want to design with purpose…
• If you’re ready to help shape the identity of a modern Scottish Clan…

We welcome you.

Send us a message and take your place among the Lyonic Scots.

Your creativity. Our Clan. One legacy.

VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER WANTED — HELP SHAPE A MOVEMENT THAT WILL CHANGE MEN’S LIVES

If you’ve ever wanted to use your creative talent for something that truly matters, this is that moment.

MINDSET Charity is at the very beginning of its journey — a bold, heart‑driven start‑up on a mission to transform the way men understand, manage and strengthen their mindset around mental wellbeing. We exist to empower men with practical, action‑based tools, skills and approaches that help them navigate life with resilience, confidence and clarity. We are non‑clinical, non‑therapeutic and prevention‑focused — a space built on empowerment, not diagnosis.

And right now, we’re looking for a Volunteer Graphic Designer who wants to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

WHY YOU MATTER TO THIS MISSION

We already have a logo. What we need now is a visual identity that breathes life into it — a brand that speaks to men with honesty, strength and hope. A brand that feels like a hand on the shoulder saying, “You’re not alone. You can do this.”

Your creativity will help shape:

• Our full brand identity and visual language.

• Colour palettes, typography and design guidelines.

• Templates for social media, programmes and campaigns.

• A cohesive look and feel that inspires trust, courage and connection.

This isn’t just design work. It’s legacy work. You’ll be helping to build the visual foundation of a charity that will support thousands of men to take control of their wellbeing and step into better versions of themselves.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re someone who:

• Wants to use your design skills for genuine social impact.

• Loves the idea of shaping a brand from its earliest days.

• Understands how powerful visual storytelling can be.

• Can bring creativity, consistency and heart to your work.

• Believes men deserve better support, better tools and better spaces to grow.

Whether you’re an experienced designer or an emerging creative looking to build your portfolio, if you have passion and purpose, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• A chance to define the visual identity of a brand-new charity.

• Real creative freedom and the opportunity to lead the design direction.

• Portfolio‑ready work with meaningful impact.

• The knowledge that your talent is helping men build healthier, stronger lives.

JOIN US AT THE START OF SOMETHING POWERFUL

Every movement begins with a spark. Every charity begins with a handful of people who believe change is possible.

If you’re ready to help us build a brand that inspires men to take action for their mental wellbeing, we’d be honoured to have you on this journey.

Be the creative force behind a charity built on courage, compassion and growth. Be part of MINDSET.

If this speaks to you, we’d love to connect.

We’re REMIX, a Shoreditch‑based social mobility charity on a mission to help young people rewrite the stories they’ve been handed and remix their lives with confidence, creativity, and community. This September, we’re launching something big — and we need a Graphic Designer with energy, imagination, and a love for bold youth culture to help bring it all to life.

This VOLUNTEER Role

We’re looking for a volunteer Graphic Designer who can help us shape the visual identity of our launch. You’ll create a set of key design assets that will help us show the world who we are and what we stand for. Think vibrant, street‑inspired, future‑leaning visuals that feel at home in Shoreditch — and speak directly to young people who are ready to rise.

What You’ll Be Creating For REMIX

You’ll help design items such as:

• Launch event visuals.

• Social media graphics.

• Flyers, posters, and digital promo materials.

• Templates our team can use going forward.

• Any other creative pieces that help us show up loud and proud in September.

What You Bring To REMIX

• A passion for youth culture, creativity, and social impact.

• A design style that feels fresh, expressive, and culturally aware.

• Confidence using your preferred design tools.

• The ability to collaborate with a small, friendly team.

• A desire to use your skills to open doors for young people.

What You Get From VOLUNTEERING With REMIX

• A chance to shape the visual identity of a brand‑new charity.

• Portfolio‑ready work with real‑world impact.

• Creative freedom and space to experiment.

• A community that values your ideas and your craft.

• The knowledge that your work will help young people step into their power.

• Your work with us showcasing in your portfolio with a thank you testimony from us.

Ready to Remix?

If you want to use your creativity to spark change — and help us launch something meaningful this September — we’d love to hear from you.

Tell us a bit about yourself and share a link to your work.

Let’s build something powerful together.

Calling All Creative Souls!

Bright Connections Needs a Volunteer Graphic Designer!

We’re building a brand‑new community charity called Bright Connections, and our whole mission is simple but powerful: bringing people together and helping break social isolation.

We’ve got the passion, the people, and the purpose — now we just need the look.

We’re looking for someone who can help us:

• Create our first ever logo

• Build a bright, friendly brand identity

• Capture the feeling of connection, warmth, and community

• Help us look like the hopeful, people‑powered charity we’re becoming

If you love colour, creativity, and designing things that make people feel something — we’d love you on board. No pressure, no corporate vibes, just a small group trying to make a big difference.

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just someone with a good eye and a big heart, come help us shape the visual identity of Bright Connections.

Let’s make something beautiful together

About this Role: Volunteer, unpaid

Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours a week

Engagement Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment (renewable upon mutual agreement)

Schedule: Flexible, with availability for at least one weekly team check-in

Mode of Engagement: Fully remote; virtual collaboration via Slack and Google Meet.

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering at Solution Community is a skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.

Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

About Solution Community:

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person can thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Summary of Role:

As our volunteer Graphic Designer, you will be the creative force behind our visual storytelling, transforming ideas, campaigns, and social impact initiatives into compelling graphics that inspire engagement, amplify awareness, and strengthen our global brand presence across digital platforms.

What Will You Do?

• Create Engaging Social Media Content: Design high-impact graphics, carousels, infographics, banners, story templates, reel covers, and promotional materials for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and emerging social channels.

• Bring Campaigns to Life: Collaborate with other volunteers to develop visually compelling campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, volunteer participation, and community growth.

• Strengthen Our Brand: Ensure visual consistency across all digital touchpoints while continuously evolving creative assets that reflect Solution Community's mission, values, and global impact.

• Transform Complex Ideas into Visual Stories: Convert social issues, nonprofit initiatives, research, and impact reports into accessible, engaging, and shareable visual content.

• Innovate and Experiment: Stay ahead of social media design trends, audience preferences, and platform best practices, introducing fresh creative concepts that maximize reach and engagement.

• Build Design Systems: Develop templates, asset libraries, and scalable design resources that empower teams and volunteers to maintain a cohesive visual identity.

• Collaborate Across Cultures: Work closely with diverse volunteers and leaders from around the world to create graphics that resonate with global audiences and communities.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Creative Visual Storytellers: You have strong graphic design skills and a portfolio demonstrating exceptional social media content creation, branding, digital campaigns, and visual communication.

• Social Media Design Experts: You understand how design performs across different social platforms and can create content optimized for engagement, reach, and audience growth.

• Proficient Design Professionals: You are experienced with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Figma, or similar design platforms.

• Mission-Driven Collaborators: You are passionate about using creativity for social impact and enjoy working with multicultural teams united by a common purpose.

• Detail-Oriented Creators: You possess a strong eye for typography, layout, color, composition, and brand consistency while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Innovative Thinkers: You bring fresh ideas, creative energy, and a willingness to experiment with new formats, trends, and visual storytelling approaches.

What You'll Gain

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies

• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities

• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries

• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

• Flexible work life with full autonomy

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.

�� Build technology that actually changes lives.

We’re looking for a Senior Developer to join the team behind Unify Giving.

Unify Giving is building technology that helps people support verified individuals experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty and other forms of vulnerability through direct, transparent digital giving.

We’re a small team with a big vision and we’re looking for someone who wants to use their skills to help build products with genuine social impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside our product and leadership team
• Helping shape technical architecture and future product direction
• Supporting feature development across web and mobile platforms
• Contributing ideas, not just code
• Helping us build scalable technology that can reach thousands of people

We’re looking for someone who

• Has strong experience as a software engineer or senior developer
• Enjoys solving complex problems
• Is comfortable working in a startup environment
• Believes technology can be a force for good
• Can commit a few hours per week

What you’ll get

• Real ownership and influence over the product
• Experience working on meaningful social impact projects
• A chance to build alongside founders, designers and volunteers from around the world
• References and recognition for your contribution
• The opportunity to help shape something from an early stage

If you’ve ever wanted your technical skills to contribute to something bigger than another dashboard or marketing platform, we’d love to hear from you.

THE LYONIC SCOTS CALL FOR A VOLUNTEER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD 

Shape the Voice of a Modern Clan. Inspire a Movement. Lead the Story of a People.

Across Scotland and around the world, the Lyonic Scots are rising — a living Clan Community built on heritage, unity, creativity, and pride. As our Clan grows, so does our need for a powerful voice. A storyteller. A strategist. A leader.

Today, we call for a UK‑based Volunteer Marketing & Communications Lead — someone ready to guide our message, amplify our presence, and help bring the spirit of the Lyonic Scots to the world.

This is more than a role. It is a creative mission, a leadership opportunity, and a chance to shape the identity of a modern Scottish Clan.

YOUR MISSION

As our Marketing & Communications Lead, you will become the architect of the Clan’s public voice — crafting the stories, campaigns, and messages that inspire people to join, engage, and belong.

You will:

• Develop and lead our marketing and communications strategy

• Shape the Clan’s tone, voice, and storytelling across all platforms

• Oversee social media content, engagement, and community growth

• Create compelling campaigns that attract new members and volunteers

• Support recruitment drives, cultural initiatives, and Clan events

• Collaborate with our Graphic Designer and Council to build a unified brand

• Ensure consistent, inspiring messaging across all channels

Your leadership will help the Lyonic Scots be seen, heard, and remembered.

WHY YOU MUST BE UK‑BASED

For coordination, governance, and alignment with UK community‑group standards, this role requires someone living in the United Kingdom. The work is fully remote — but your location ensures smooth collaboration and compliance.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Lyonic Scots are more than a community — we are a movement built on:

• Heritage and identity

• Creativity and culture

• Belonging and kinship

• A shared mission to build something meaningful

Your words, campaigns, and ideas will shape how the world sees us. You will help build a brand that inspires pride, unity, and connection.

This is your chance to lead with creativity. To tell a story that matters. To help build a legacy that lasts.

REMOTE • FLEXIBLE • IMPACTFUL

This role is fully remote and designed to fit around your life. Whether you contribute weekly or monthly, your impact will echo across the entire Clan.

STEP FORWARD. FIND YOUR VOICE. LEAD OUR STORY.

• If you believe in heritage…
• If you love storytelling…
• If you want to help shape the identity of a modern Scottish Clan…

We welcome you.

Join the Lyonic Scots. Lead our message. Inspire our future.

Your voice. Our Clan. One legacy.

Role Title: Graphic Designer

Role Purpose

Quilombo UK is looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.

Quilombo UK works in collaboration with QMC Capoeira School, giving you the chance to support QMC Capoeira which is one of the most awarded Capoeira Schools in UK (UK Coaching Awards, Gillette Sports Awards, Kingston Council Sports Awards).

By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.

Ideal candidates will use their passion to promote Quilombo UK and raise its profile, while attracting new members. They should create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Essential Skills

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A portfolio of illustrations or other graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Must be UK resident

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate

Job Type: Volunteer

�� Design products that make a difference

We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer to help us create beautiful, accessible and human-centred experiences across our social impact products.

At Unify Giving, we’re building technology that connects generosity with people who need support most. We believe great design can play a huge role in creating trust, dignity and accessibility for both donors and beneficiaries.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing user journeys and product experiences
• Creating wireframes, prototypes and UI concepts
• Helping improve accessibility and usability across our platform
• Working closely with founders, developers and volunteers
• Influencing product direction from an early stage

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience in UX, UI or product design
• Is comfortable using tools such as Figma
• Enjoys solving real-world problems through design
• Understands user-centred thinking
• Can contribute a few hours per week

What you’ll get

• A strong portfolio project with real-world impact
• Ownership over meaningful product work
• Collaboration with a passionate international team
• References and recognition for your contribution
• The chance to help shape products that support vulnerable communities

If you’re looking for a project that’s more meaningful than another e-commerce checkout flow, we’d love to chat.

About Roots Academy. 

Roots Academy’s Vision.

A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.

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 Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.

Why Does Roots Academy Exist?

Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline. 

Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.

Role Summary.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Email Marketing Officer to support the planning and delivery of email campaigns that engage and inspire our audience. You will be responsible for creating, scheduling, and optimising emails to strengthen communication with students, parents, and supporters. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the email marketing efforts of a growing international education platform.

Key tasks

• Design, build, and schedule email campaigns using email marketing tools.

• Manage audience segmentation and ensure email lists are accurate and up to date.

• Collaborate with copywriters and designers to deliver engaging, on-brand email content.

• Conduct A/B tests to improve open rates, click-through rates, and overall performance.

• Monitor and report on email campaign performance, suggesting improvements.

• Ensure all email content complies with data protection and GDPR guidelines.

What we’re looking for

• Passion for Islamic education and the development of young Muslims.

• Some experience or training in email marketing platforms (such as Mailerlite or similar).

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Good understanding of email marketing best practices (design, copy, segmentation, scheduling).

• Ability to work collaboratively with writers, designers, and marketers.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.

• 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.

• Professional development and practical experience in digital marketing and communication.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah (personal & spiritual development) 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.