Volunteer Roles

Volunteer with us and help transform support for the suicidal

In just three years, the number of people we support each year has increased from 2,000 to close to 5,000. To meet the growing demand for our award-winning service, we need more supervising volunteers. You’ll be selected after interview and training and spend at least three months as a listening volunteer before leading a shift.

Warmth, empathy, a belief in the power of non-judgmental, non-directive support for the suicidal and the ability to support and develop teams are essential. No mental health qualifications are required.

We ask for a regular four-hour shift a fortnight. Most vacancies are at our Hammersmith site, but openings also arise in Pimlico and King’s Cross.

You’ll be supported by experienced supervising volunteers and our volunteer management team, and you’ll be able to seek guidance from mental health professionals.

Our volunteers say joining TLP is one of the best things they’ve ever done:

 ‘This is a unique organisation, with unique people and a unique way of helping people. I have never felt better about my contribution to the community’

‘TLP has given me a renewed sense of purpose, positivity and community’

Find out why - Apply now.

We’re looking for extraordinary people to make the most of a remarkable opportunity: to transform the lives of spinal cord injured people.

SIA is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. Our work in campaigning, education and support is based on the personal experiences of our members.

As a user-driven organisation, this lived experience is so important to us and is central to our work. We inform and influence decision-makers on matters relating to health and social care policy, in addition to campaigning for disability rights across the spectrum of our community’s needs. By listening to our members and the views of the wider sector, we also provide high quality services that are increasingly tailored to the needs of everyone affected by spinal injury, including family and friends.

Alongside our growing membership of 18,000 individuals, just under half of our staff are spinal injured, as well as 90% of our current Trustees.

Having launched our ambitious strategy 2030 – focused on growth, development and increased reach - in June of this year, this is a really exciting time to come and join us.

Our requirements

Our Board is currently made up of twelve Trustees who bring a broad range of experience, skills, backgrounds and lived experience of spinal cord injury. We are now recruiting three new Trustees who share our burning ambition that every person with a spinal cord injury gets the chance to lead a fulfilled life.

We have identified the following priority areas to complement our existing strengths:

· data/digital

· fundraising

· clinical professional working in the field of spinal cord injuries

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who bring previous executive or board level experience, however this is not essential.

We hope this opportunity fills you with a sense of excitement and ambition to be part of a team dedicated to making life better for our community and look forward to receiving your application.

Youth Advantage UK is looking for two enthusiastic and inquisitive volunteer research assistants to join their growing team.
 

About YAUK

We are a not-for-profit organisation passionate about improving the lives of young people across the UK and believe that every young person should have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our work involves using up-and-coming research and advocacy to address issues affecting young people, such as climate change, unemployment and skills training, and inclusion and diversity. We are firmly committed to improving young people's lives and believe that our unique and successful approach to achieving our vision will change lives for the better.

Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Responsibilities 

• Analysing and collecting data on a variety of subjects that align with the organisation’s strategy, goals and objectives.

• Assisting in the design and planning of projects and research work.

• Writing and editing reports and presentations of findings and presenting them to others.

• Recruiting study participants and scheduling their involvement 

• Proofreading research reports.

• Reading and summarising related articles.

•  Following ethical guidelines.

• Supporting the work of the Preliminary Research Team.

You will need:

• To be a current undergraduate or graduate, or prior experience in research or equivalent

• To be able to demonstrate a solid interest in research

• A proven record of research experience within any area.

Benefits

• This is a 100% Fully remote and flexible role with a time commitment of 3 hours per week minimum.

• Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why work with us?

We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations. 

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience to help you begin your career in HR as we endeavour to grow our organisation and continue to make positive changes to the lives of young people. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please contact our HR team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that some travel may be required.

Are you looking for a new way to contribute towards helping the environment? Do you enjoy talking to people? Are you looking to learn new skills, gain confidence or develop experience? Then this is the role for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with an amazing local environmental charity with the vital mission of improving the local landscape for the environment, for wildlife and for people.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident volunteers who can support the Heart of England Forest with a varied mix of activities and events to raise awareness of the charity and our vision in local communities alongside helping our fundraising team to boost funds.

Hours will vary dependent upon the timing and frequency of activities and events however we are flexible regarding the time you can commit to.  

Activities and events you could support and be an ambassador for the charity include:

· Fundraising and engagement stalls at community events

· Delivering community talks about the charity to different groups

· Helping support challenge event participants to publicise their fundraising challenge or event

· Distributing promotional materials, posters and flyers in your local community

· Attending local networking events

· Contributing creative ideas to fundraising planning and trying out new avenues

· We are growing and expanding as a charity so there’s scope to add more exciting activities to get involved with!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

· Learn new skills or build on existing experience in areas such as fundraising, event management and community engagement

· You will be supported by and build a relationship with the Community Partnerships Officer 

· Be an important part of a small, growing, friendly team

· Help the Heart of England Forest grow and work towards its mission to create and conserve a huge new native broadleaf woodland for the country

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

· Great people and communication skills, approachable and friendly

· Good at organising and reliable

· Comfortable with handling money

· Confident with email with access to a computer or mobile phone

All volunteers need to observe and comply with our Volunteering Policy and our Privacy Policy which will be covered in your induction.

ABOUT THE HEART OF ENGLAND FOREST

We are helping to reverse centuries of woodland decline by creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest, a place of enduring natural beuaty, protected and secured for generations to come. 

The Forest is more than just trees; it is home ot an incredible array of habitats, including new tree planting, mature and ancient woodland, grassland, heathland, farmland, and wetland, that enable animals, plants, and people to thrive. 

The Forest stretches up the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border, from the present-day borders of Shakespeare's Forest of Arden, across the ancient Forest of Feckenham, and down to the edge of the Vale of Evesham - the north Cotswolds to South Birmingham. With Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester and Warwick all less than 30 miles away, the Forest is an accessible refuge and resource for the densely populated urban areas that surround it. 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using the voluntary working practices, policies, procedures and values set by Alex TLC, work with paid staff to ensure the charity shop business is run accordingly.

Work to the high standards expected at all Alex TLC shop premises according to the requests of the Shop Manager.

Work as a team member, taking full responsibility for all shop duties undertaken.

Participate in all training and legislative checks required by Alex TLC, statutory and specific to role.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)

Maintain excellent levels of customer service (remembering customer service extends to colleagues and service providers, as well as customers), going above and beyond where possible.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Expert knowledge of the safe and correct use of all equipment used in the day to day running of the charity shop, for example the till, steamer, pricing equipment. Training is provided.

OTHER FEATURES OF JOB

Hours of work are according to those agreed between yourself and the Shop Manager.

Opportunity for paid employment in our charity shops.

Opportunity to attend the Alex TLC Community Weekend and meet sufferers of leukodystrophy and their families. Volunteers assist in the running of activities during the Weekend and attend the social events included.

LOCATION

South East London Alex TLC charity shop premises.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

DESIRABLE:

· GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent Mathematics and English Language

· customer service

EXPERIENCE

DESIRABLE:

· Willingness to learn about leukodystrophy and the challenges our beneficiairies face

· charity shop or other retail

WORK BASED COMPETENCIES

DESIRABLE:

· Good customer service skills

· Good telephone skills

· Good writing skill

· Good numerical ability

· Good organisational ability

· Flair for display

· Computer literacy

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL:

· Motivated

· Honest

· Committed

· Ability to work in a team

DESIRABLE:

· Enthusiastic

· Articulate

· Calm under pressure

· Methodical

· Resourceful

· Commercial acumen

Trustees

• Salary: Non-remunerated except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses associated with attending meetings
• Job type: Voluntary - 10-12 days per annum
• Closing date: 10am Tuesday 2 January 2024

Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.

We are now seeking to appoint up to three people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through Vision 2025 while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.

We are particularly looking for a Vice Chair, Treasurer and are also looking for people with skills and experience in the following areas: finance; digital; marketing; income generation; current or recent experience of caring.

To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack from our website. 

If you have any questions about the role, please email us. 

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 2 January 2024

Interviews:  January 2024

Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with current or recent experience of caring from all backgrounds and experiences.

Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?

Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?

Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?

You might like our shop volunteer role! 

About this role 

You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering. 

Your role may include: 

• sorting and organising goods for sale
• helping to display stock and window dressing
• tidying and cleaning the shop
• welcoming and supporting customers
• using the till and taking payments
• steaming clothes so they look better for customers
• pricing and tagging new donations

When and where 

You will be in our Scope Devizes shop at 31 Maryport Street, Devizes, SN10 1AG, Wiltshire. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week specifically on weekends, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.

Who we’re looking for 

We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality! 

Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.

Skills and experience you can gain 

• teamwork
• customer service
• till operation
• organisation
• retail skills
• communication
• stock preparation and management
• health and safety
• valuable experience for your cv
• experience of a large, national disability charity

What we can offer you ​

• introduction to scope
• demonstration of your tasks
• training courses, in person and online
• personal development opportunities
• support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
• agreed travel expenses
• adjustments to make the role accessible for you
• work experience for your cv
• a work reference
• 20% discount in your scope charity shop

Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Volunteering at Scope 

Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society. 

As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families. 

The Right Ethos is offering pro bono support to a local campaign group in Kent to bring back international trains to the area which were halted in 2020.

The campaign has launched a petition to demonstrate the sentiment and demand for cross channel connections.

The Right Ethos is helping to find experienced campaigners, communicators and public affairs specialists to offer their expertise for free. Knowledge of the transport sector would be beneficial.

Background

"The group started Back in March 2023 in response to Eurostar services not being re-instated since Covid and the lack of action from local government to do something. A petition was launched which has gained momentum and even noticed by the Eurostar group which we presented to them. We are working collaboratively with Ashford Borough Council who are also promoting the petition and carrying out a business survey to assess impact.

We are no longer just focusing on Euro as Evolyn has shown interest in servicing the London-Paris route.

However we need to increase responses to petition as the data collected serves as a way of understanding the sentiment and demand for cross channel connections and could help towards re-instating a service.

We are looking for people who can help us publicise the petition  and surveys in Kent, Sussex and London in particular. We also require volunteers to help us put together a survey to go out to potential users of a cross channel train in Kent so that we can collect data to show this route is profitable and so is worthy of consideration by any train operator. Finally anyone with close connections to and expertise to the transportation industry would be useful in order to understand how they assess opportunities and contacts who could help influence the board."
 

Micro-volunteering takes a simple idea – that people may find it easier to volunteer their time in short and convenient, bite-sized chunks – and has turned it into a new approach to community action. The key is flexibility!

We are seeking a team of micro-volunteers to join our projects to help out in an ad/hoc way: Terrence Higgins Trust are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with an interest in events and community fundraising to provide support to our projects. This is a varied role with an opportunity for individuals to gain an insight into how busy teams operate.

There will be opportunities to join us at our flagship fundraising events such as - Ribbon Walks, World AIDS Day, Friends Dinner, Supper Club (amongst others) as well as helping us with supporter care at our challenge events, prospecting and research (from your own home). You can expect to volunteer in short bursts, up to 1 day at a time and there will be lots of opportunities to help over the course of the year. This is an ad/hoc role whereby, if successful, Terrence Higgins Trust will reach out throughout the year with volunteering opportunities for you

We are looking for trained or experienced Mckenzie friends to offer some scottish family law legal advice on our groups. We have a few volunteers already but they dont know scottish law.

We are looking for someone training / trained / or have experience in family courts for Scotland

We love a game of bingo here at Creative Support, but one thing is missing….You! We are looking for a confident volunteer who set up and deliver a fun bingo session at our day centre based in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent on a weekly basis.

Your role will include making sure all of service users have their bingo cards and markers in time for the game to begin. You will have the confidence to stand up in front of the room and call out the numbers, check the winning cards, and clear away at the end of the session. So all eyes down for a full house and get in touch if you’d like to apply.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

Suggested time commitment: Flexible on days and times

If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you’re applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start volunteering with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome to apply with provision of their official NHS COVID pass letter of medical exemption.

Single Parents Support and Advice Services is a Charitable Incorporated Company with over 35000 members UK wide. 

Our charity founder and director, Nicola Booth, took the initiative to set up SPSAS in 2012, with the purpose to reduce isolation, loneliness, and to promote equal and fair treatment amongst Single Parents and their Children. We also aim to help, advise and support single / lone parents by giving them access to support and services that they normally would not be able to access for varied reasons. We try to eliminate the stigma attached to being a single parent in society, within all ethnicities across the UK. 

Our charity runs solely on donations and all members of our charity, including the director are currently working on a non-paid voluntary basis. Despite these hurdles, we feel we have made a positive impact with our services. 

We are looking for a solicitor or barrister to occasionally supervise our legal student advisors currentlystudying LPC/BPC. The role is based remotely

Key Responsibilities:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to, will include the supervision of students carrying out legal work, including some legal advice activity, 

Essential

·Be a qualified solicitor/barrister with experience of family law and various other laws;

·Have a valid practice certificate 

·Commitat least 1 day a week for a minimum 3-month period

·Have an enthusiasm for working with students;

·Have proven networking and public speaking skills;

·Be dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for students;

·Have a demonstrable commitment to pro bono, ideally through pro bono work or volunteering;

·Have an understanding of and commitment to the roles of both clinics and pro bono in the provision of legal services;

·Have excellent organisational and management skills;

·Have excellent verbal and written skills and ability to convey complex information in an accessible way;

·Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ;

·Be able to prioritise tasks;

·Be able to work as part of a team;

·Be able to use computer and information technology;

·Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and motivation

We hope we have caught your interest and very much appreciate it if you would agree to become a volunteer for SPSAS.

Do you love gardening and being outdoors?  
 
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to help the people we support to get the most out of their garden!  

 
Activities will include: 

• Developing and maintaining our gardens to make them enjoyable spaces for everyone

• Helping the people we support to take part in gardening activities and learning new skills

• Planting flowers, mowing the lawns, helping to prune trees and bushes 

• Helping with ideas and suggestions for the garden

Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance. 

We're looking for volunteers who are: 

• Enthusiastic about gardening and happy to share their passion 

• Friendly and a good listener 

• Reliable/dependable 

• Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism 

• Willing to commit to volunteer regularly 

A DBS check and two character references will be required for Volunteers.

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer: 

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK. 

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with: 

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses) 

• Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme 

• Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff 

• Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion

• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector 

 
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, we’d love to hear from you!

Do you enjoy having fun and being creative? Would you like to make a difference? 

We are looking for a friendly volunteer to join us in Worcester and engage in lots of sensory and messy play. The lady we support really enjoys messy activities and would love the company of someone to enjoy this with! 

If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!   

Activities will include: 

• Enjoying sensory and messy activities together, e.g. food and sensory objectives such as jelly, flour and water mixed together, and much more!

• Company, friendship and fun. The lady we support is nonverbal and uses gestures and body language to communicate. 

Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Creative and happy to get messy!

• Friendly and enthusiastic 

• Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and/or autism 

• Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed) 

A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer: 

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK. 

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with: 

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses) 

• Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme 

• Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff 

• Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion 

• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector