Volunteer Roles

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store in Tooting High Street which is located in the popular shopping area of Tooting. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on Bute Street which is located in the popular shopping area of South Kensington. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on High Street Kensington Road which is located in the popular shopping area of Kensington. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on Kings Road. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

Role Profile Trustee – Private Sector Fundraiser (Voluntary Position)

Barking and Dagenham Youth Zone, named as Future by young people, was opened in May 2019.The Youth Zone is an independent Charity, but we are proud to be part of the growing OnSide Network whereby we have adopted a set of principles that guide our work with young people.

Our offer is focussed around a state-of-the-art, multimillion pound facility that is purpose built and remains dedicated to young people. We work with young people aged from 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) and offer an array of activities for young people to get involved in.Our services are affordable for young people who can access the provision for just a £5 annual membership and 50p entry fee.Whilst our building and activities provide a hook for young people to initially engage with us, the relationships they develop with our team of Youth Workers ensures they return night after night.We pride ourselves on being open when young people need us the most, during evenings and weekends, whenever schools are closed.

Since we opened in May 2019 the Youth Zone has had over 12,000 young people sign up as members.At times during our opening year 1,600 young people were visiting the Youth Zone every week, making it a go to destination for the next generation. From March 2020 through to January 2022 the Youth Zone operated under a variety of restrictions and challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.During that period, we were able to continue to support young people using new and innovative forms of engagement, whilst we also extended our support to the wider community when they needed it the most.

More recently we have been able to return to a full universal offer for young people despite the prevalent challenges around the lasting impact of the pandemic, young people feeling isolated and the cost-of-living crisis.

Barking and Dagenham sits on the edge of the aspirational Canary Wharf and wider City of London and we want to inspire young people who visit the Youth Zone to mirror that same aspiration.We’re looking for a Trustee who can help us to explore potential individual and business networks in the City that will help to drive our fundraising campaign, ensure the Chairty is sustainable for years to come and give young people the very best Future. 

As a Trustee you must: 

• Always act in the best interests of the Youth Zone exercising the same duty of care that a prudent person of business would in looking after the affairs of someone for whom he/she had responsibility. 
• Act as a group and not as an individual

Duties of a Trustee Board Member: 

• Ensure that the Youth Zone complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that the Youth Zone pursues its objectives as defined in the OnSide DNA and other provisions as outlined in the OnSide Network Agreement and in the overall Youth Zone Strategy and Business plans 
• Ensure that the Youth Zone applies its resources wisely and applies ‘best value’ principles 
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the Chief Executive in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Contribute actively to Board Meetings and other appropriate events/ Youth Zone activities 
• Safeguard the reputation and values of the Youth Zone 
• Ensure the financial stability of the Youth Zone 

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, scrutinising board papers, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. 

Duties of Trustee – Private Sector Fundraiser

To support the CEO and Head of Fundraising to cultivate relationships with businesses and individuals with the capacity to support the Youth Zone 

To support a fundraising and stewardship events programme

• To ensure proper control of funds where people are raising money on the Youth Zone’s behalf
• To ensure that funds are spent (or earmarked) for the purposes for which they were raised.
• To be aware of and promote good fundraising practices 
• To ensure openness and honesty about the costs of all such fundraising, including events, and explain in the Annual Report the effectiveness of fundraising at the Youth Zone

Person Specification

Each Trustee must: 

• Have commitment to the mission, values and DNA of the Youth Zone 
• Show willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Act with integrity and have a willingness to speak their mind
• Employ a strategic vision 
• Have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 
• Have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the Youth Zone. 
• Be sufficiently experienced in the area of specialism as outlined above

 Commitment 

• Trustees are expected to attend an induction meeting with the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive prior to attendance at their first board meeting. 
• Trustees are expected to undertake an induction process, as designed by the Youth Zone. 
• Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings, which are held at the Youth Zone once every quarter, normally on a Monday evening from 6pm – 8pm.
• The Board of Trustees will get together for an annual ‘away day’ to take the opportunity to strengthen governance, collaborate with the Senior Management Team and review our progress.
• Trustees are expected to meet/talk with their link members of staff for 30 minutes every month to review progress in relevant areas and where appropriate offer advice and support.
• Trustees are expected to serve a minimum of one, and a maximum of two, 3 year terms.
• Trustees may also be asked to take part in governance training and development opportunities
• Papers are distributed one week in advance of meetings – trustees are expected to have read them in advance of the meeting.
• In addition to reading the Board pack and attending meetings, it is important trustees get to know the organisation, key members of staff and understand the context that the Youth Zone operates within
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In return we will promise you

• An opportunity to network with other Trustees from across the OnSide Youth Zone Network.
• The chance to directly see the impact of your support and involvement in the Charity.
• The chance to work with a dedicated and passionate group of Trustees and employees.
• An opportunity to utilise your professional skills and experiences to positively transform young people’s lives.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on Kentish Town Road which is located in the iconic former 'Blustons' ladieswear shop, which closed in 2015 after trading for 84 years. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on South End Road which is located in the popular shopping area of Hampstead. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on Fulham Road which is located in the popular shopping area of Chelsea. We need dedicated volunteers to join our friendly team at our store on Wilton Road in the popular shopping area of Victoria. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on Finchley Road which is located in the popular shopping area of South Hampstead. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

Swindon City of Sanctuary are a charity that focusses on campaigning for and educating about the needs of individuals seeking sanctuary primarily within Swindon.   We are a small registered charity, founded in 2016 and registered in 2018, operating in the Borough of Swindon and immediate area to promote a culture of welcome, inclusion and support for everyone in Swindon, with a focus on those seeking sanctuary.  We do this by bringing people and organisations in our community together, providing practical support through initiatives and projects, raising awareness and campaigning for social justice, contributing to the wider, national movement that is City of Sanctuary UK. Swindon City of Sanctuary (referred to throughout as The Charity) has grown steadily since it began, and is currently receiving core funding from The National Lottery Community Fund which will continue until 2026.   We currently have one full time Charity Manager and three part time Co-ordinators leading specific designated areas of our work.  We are supported by a diverse group of volunteers without whom we could not fulfil our Charitable Objects.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our Chiswick store on Chiswick High Road. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our Flagship store on Brompton road which is located in the popular shopping area of Knightsbridge. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are they looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our Askew Road store. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are they looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

BREAKING BARRIERS

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Do you love fundraising and making a difference?

Become a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator at Unlock YOUR Potential!

Unlock YOUR Potential is a start-up not-for-profit organisation with a powerful vision - to break down barriers, unlock potential and empower individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, grow, and achieve their dreams. Our mission is to provide a wide range of services, from mentoring and employability skills to self-improvement, leadership, mental health support, and entrepreneurial programmes. At Unlock YOUR Potential, we’re on a journey to boost social mobility and create a brighter future for all. Join us in unlocking the untapped potential in every individual, one life at a time.

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Volunteer to join our team at Unlock YOUR Potential as our Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator. As a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting our fundraising efforts and helping us reach our goals.

Your main tasks will include:

• Researching and applying for funding opportunities from various sources, such as grants, donations, sponsorships, and events.
• Assisting with creating and managing fundraising campaigns, activities and events.
• Communicating and engaging with existing and potential funders and supporters.
• Working closely with the leadership team and other team members.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator:

• Good fundraising and financial management skills and experience.
• Interest in nonprofit or startup environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to our mission and values.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, work with a passionate team, and be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on improving social mobility.

If you’re excited to unlock your potential as a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator and help us make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us on our exciting journey to transform lives!

To apply or inquire, please send your CV and a brief introduction to us.

Together, let’s make a difference!