Volunteer roles in barnet, greater london
Why This Matters
Every funding application you write could help open our first specialist refuge, provide emergency support to survivors, or deliver training that changes how authorities respond to Black women facing abuse. Your words will directly translate into life-changing services.
Our recent research revealed that 97% of Black women do not feel confident that reporting abuse would lead to fair treatment from authorities. Sistah Space exists to bridge this gap - and we need funding to continue this vital work.
What You'll Gain
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Real-world experience writing actual funding applications for an award-winning charity
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Portfolio building - successful bids you can showcase in your professional development
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Mentorship and guidance from our Head of Marketing and leadership team
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Written reference upon successful completion of your volunteer period
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Sector insight into charity operations and the domestic abuse sector
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Flexible working that fits around your existing commitments
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Meaningful impact - the satisfaction of directly contributing to life-saving work for Black women
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Skill development in grant writing, research, and stakeholder communication
Your Main Responsibilities:
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Writing funding applications - your primary focus (we'll provide templates, examples, and support)
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Researching funding opportunities that align with our mission and current priorities
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Gathering impact stories and data from the team to strengthen applications
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Maintaining a simple tracker of applications, deadlines, and outcomes
With Support, You May Also:
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Help with funder relationship follow-ups (we'll make introductions)
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Contribute ideas for strengthening our funding strategy
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Attend monthly check-ins with the leadership team
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Collaborate on other funding-related communications
Who We're Looking For
Essential:
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✅ Previous experience with grant writing, bid writing, or funding applications
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✅ Previous experience successfully securing funding, or at least being shortlisted
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✅ Passionate about racial justice and supporting survivors of abuse
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✅ Strong writing skills - perhaps from professional reports, proposals, academic work, journalism, or communications roles
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✅ Organised and able to meet deadlines with good time management
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✅ Self-motivated - able to work independently while staying connected with the team
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✅ Available to commit 6-8 hours weekly from November 2025 - May 2026
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✅ Comfortable communicating via email with team members and occasionally with external stakeholders
Bonus Points For
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Understanding of issues affecting Black women and domestic abuse services
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Experience in the nonprofit, social justice, or community sector
Don't worry if you don't have all the "bonus" experience. We value passion, commitment, and strong writing over specific credentials. If you have transferable skills and the desire to learn, we want to hear from you.
How We'll Support You
We know volunteer roles need to work for you too. Here's what we provide:
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Comprehensive induction session covering our mission, impact data, and funding priorities
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Regular check-ins with the team (bi-weekly, 30 minutes)
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Responsive support via email/messaging when you have questions
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Complete flexibility - work hours that suit your schedule, whether that's evenings, weekends, or weekday mornings
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Warm, collaborative team - you'll work alongside passionate, welcoming colleagues who value your contribution
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Leadership visibility - present your findings to our CEO and leadership team
Ready to Make a Difference?
Please refer to the attached job description with details on how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Commitment to You
Sistah Space is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the communities we serve. We recognise that the best volunteers come from diverse experiences and perspectives.
All volunteers will be supported with appropriate training, regular supervision, and flexible working arrangements. We are committed to making this a valuable and rewarding experience for you.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to use your skills for social justice. Together, we can ensure that every Black woman survivor has access to the specialist support she deserves.
Sistah Space is a UK-based charity that provides specialist support for African and Caribbean heritage women experiencing domestic and sexual abuse
The National Heritage Science Forum connects organisations involved in heritage science research and its practical application, for the benefit of society. Heritage science brings together the arts and sciences to help us understand, care for and preserve our cultural and natural heritage - from analysing paintings at the sub-microscopic level to addressing global challenges like climate change.
The opportunities
NHSF is seeking four trustees to join its Board at an exciting and transformational time. The positions available are:
- two general trustees
- Honorary Secretary
- Honorary Treasurer
You would join us at a pivotal time for heritage science in the UK, with NHSF playing a leading role in a dynamic research landscape that includes a recent £80 million investment by UK Research and Innovation to establish the Arts and Humanities Research Council-led Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS).
Who we're looking for
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to increasing collaboration, knowledge-exchange and communicating the value of heritage science to society. You don't need previous trustee experience or a background in heritage science - we'll provide a full induction.
We're particularly keen to encourage applications from people who can help us:
- diversify our income base
- develop our membership
- communicate our work to wider audiences.
What we do need is enthusiasm, commitment and fresh ideas to help raise the profile of heritage science and contribute to the long-term sustainability of this UK-wide charity.
Further information including detailed role descriptions is available on our website.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you'd like to become a trustee and which role interests you to by 23:59 on 10th November 2025.
Online interviews will be held in the week starting 24th November 2025.
The successful applicants will be proposed to the membership for appointment at the AGM in January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Join our exciting team in providing fun activities at our Saturday Hub for adults with a learning disability and / or autism in Merton.
Our Saturday Hub gives adults the opportunity to come together each Saturday to take part in fun activities, see friends and have lunch. We are based in Colliers Wood, Merton and have upto 20 people attending each week. We regularly have quizzes, art activities, board games and specialist providers attending to make the sessions fun and accessible to all.
If you are looking to volunteer at a fun welcoming club, this is the place for you! We are a friendly group who love welcoming new people to our team. You will definitely find this rewarding and a great place to expand your knowledge of working with adults with additional needs.
Supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and their parents and carers to live full and rewarding lives

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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Could you make a difference as a volunteer Digital Champion?
We are looking for people with a good understanding of how to use computers,
smart phones and tablets to give peer support to people who are new to these
devices. You will help them to do things like:
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use Google
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set up an email account
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look for reliable health information online
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connect with friends and family using video calling
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use MS word to write a CV
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access job search websites
You need a good level of basic computer skills, but you don't have to be an IT
genius. Much more important is having enthusiasm and patience to spend some
time helping others to get online.
In return you’ll get:
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The opportunity to develop your own digital skills and knowledge
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Free accredited online training
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Access to a community of Champions to help each other and share ideas
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Digital Support Officer
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A Digital Record tracking achievements and learners helped – perfect to show prospective employers!
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A free DBS check
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Payment for travel expenses
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Immense satisfaction that you’ve made a difference to someone else
Find out more
Digital Champions | Digital skills and support | Clarion Housing
Could you join the team?
We are currently looking for Digital Champions to support learners in Hemel Hampstead on the 2nd and/or 4th Friday of each month.
Sessions are held at Grove Hill Community Centre, HP2 6BJ and Woodhall Community centre, HP2 7JX between 10am and 2pm, you don’t have to be able to volunteer for the whole session, a couple of hours would be perfect!
Whilst the session time is fixed, we welcome volunteers who can volunteer
weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Apply here:
Apply with from the clarion webpage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is a membership organisation and charity supporting the profession of planners in the UK. Planners 'make spaces', they work alongside communities, companies and politicians to decide the best way to use land and buildings to shape and develop both urban and rural areas. The RTPI works to raise professional standards, shape planning policy, and awards chartered status for those working in planning.
Finance Committee at the Royal Town Planning Institute plays a pivotal role in the Institute's central governance, overseeing on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of its members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the Institute's General Assembly.
The Committee oversees financial management, investments and major projects. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to the Institute's work and decision-making and bring with them experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and medium to long term financial plans and/or overseeing the management of investments and/or reviewing major project plans and funding requests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ealing Book Festival is a young organisation with huge ambitions. We're looking for someone with great organisational skills and experience to join the team and help us develop and achieve our objectives.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the secretary are as follows.
·Preparing agendas in consultation with the chair and trustees and circulating them and any supporting papers in good time
·Making all the arrangements for meetings
· Ensuring the taking of, agreement and sign off of minutes
·Checking that trustees have carried out actions agreed at a previous meeting
·Circulating agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting and any special or extraordinary general meetings (where required)
·Fulfilling the functions equivalent to a company secretary, assisting the chair and other trustees with charity reporting requirements, monitoring the policy register
·Assisting the chair with board evaluation, succession planning processes and recruitment
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the secretary should have the following skills, experience and qualities:
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Experience of governance and compliance procedures
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Organisational ability
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Minute-taking and report writing experience, including preparation of annual reports
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Preparation of the policy register
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Experience of board evaluation and succession planning processes
These may have been acquired in a corporate or a charity environment.
Ealing Book Festival is a volunteer led CIO, launched in 2023. Our purpose is to run an annual book festival and events for the enjoyment of reading.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help our charity to create new Allotment sites!
Green Allotments is a small, national, charity on a mission to create new allotment sites in England and Wales.
We are currently looking for lovely volunteers for various roles which are all home-based:
Volunteer Desk-based Researchers (Our most popular volunteering role!)
Occasional professional/specialist micro-volunteers
Landscape Architect
Social Media Supporters
Welsh Language Translators / Gwirfoddoli Cyfieithwyr Cymraeg
There are no set hours when volunteering for us and you can turn down anything that you are offered. Obviously, we will treat you with dignity and respect.
We do not anticipate that you will incur expenses in this role. We expect our volunteers to already have an internet connection and be willing to use that as part of their volunteer role with Green Allotments CIO.
(At present we are unable to accept applications from under 18s, although we hope to be able to do so in the future as our charity grows)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – Toynbee Hall
Help shape a fairer future as a Trustee at Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall has been tackling poverty and injustice from our home in London’s East End since 1884. We work alongside local communities to provide vital advice and support, carry out research and advocacy, and create space for people to come together and shape solutions to the challenges we all face.
We are now seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next chapter of our work. Trustees play a crucial role in setting our strategy, safeguarding our mission and ensuring the organisation remains focused, effective and sustainable.
We are particularly looking for a Trustee with a background in finance, accountancy or financial decision making to join our Finance Committee.
You do not need previous experience as a Trustee as we will provide a full induction and support, but you do need to bring independent judgement, strategic thinking and a commitment to building a fairer future.
We aim for a Board that reflects the communities we serve and especially welcome applications from people connected to Tower Hamlets and the East End, as well as from candidates who are Black or Asian or who bring diverse lived experiences.
Time commitment: Four evening Board meetings a year, an annual away day, and membership of at least one committee, which meets up to three times a year, usually online. Trustees serve a three year term, renewable up to a maximum of nine years.
Applications are open until midday on 10 November 2025.
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cycle Sisters is looking to appoint up to two new Trustees to support our mission to create inclusive and empowering spaces for Muslim and ethnically diverse women to cycle.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to an award-winning charity that is tackling inequality and creating lasting change in communities.
About Cycle Sisters
Cycle Sisters is a women-led charity supporting Muslim and ethnically diverse women to transform their lives through cycling. Through group rides, cycle lessons and volunteering opportunities, we create accessible and empowering spaces where women can build confidence, improve their health and connect with others.
We work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders – from local authorities to national bodies such as British Cycling, Transport for London and the Bikeability Trust to advocate for greater inclusion in cycling.
Since starting with a single local group in 2016, we’ve grown into a thriving network of over 2,000 women across 10 groups London-wide. Our impact is far-reaching: 92% of women who take part in our activities report improved health, with 91% feeling more confident and 86% being more connected in their communities.
Cycle Sisters is seen as a leading voice in our sector and has been recognised with multiple awards, including our Chair winning the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero of the Year Award for the London region.
Looking ahead, our vision is to build a national movement of diverse women cycling, with plans to expand beyond London and share our model across the UK. By doing so, we aim not only to transform individual lives, but also to shift the culture of cycling so it truly reflects the diversity of our communities.
What will you be doing?
As a Trustee of Cycle Sisters, you’ll play a key role in shaping the direction of a growing, values-led charity. Your responsibilities will include ensuring we comply with our governing document and charitable objectives, safeguarding our reputation, and supporting sound financial management, risk management and accountability.
You’ll contribute to strategic planning by helping to set goals, review progress and ensure long-term sustainability. Working closely with fellow Trustees and senior staff, you’ll bring insight, expertise and constructive challenge to strengthen the organisation. Trustees are also ambassadors for Cycle Sisters, raising our profile and creating opportunities through their networks and community connections.
What we’re looking for
Essential
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Commitment and passion for Cycle Sisters’ vision, mission and values
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Ability and capacity to give the role the time and focus required, including an average of 4-6 hours per month as well as attending quarterly board meetings
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Understanding of the charity and/or sport sector
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Track record of leadership and delivering success
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Ability to think creatively and strategically and scrutinise decision-making.
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Strong team player and ability to work effectively with others
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Understanding of the experiences and perspectives of Muslim communities in the UK, whether through personal experience or professional/community engagement
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Understanding of the importance of women-only spaces in enabling confidence and participation
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Desirable
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Previous Trustee or governance role
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Skills in networking, advocacy/influencing and partnership-building
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Relevant networks or connections that can support Cycle Sisters’ growth
Our commitment to diversity
We want our team to represent the diversity of the women we serve. We aim to be an organisation where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages, particularly those currently underrepresented on our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you organised, reliable, and keen to make a real difference in your local community? We are seeking a dedicated individual to take on the vital role of Parish Treasurer. You’ll play a central part in overseeing our charitable status, managing Gift Aid, and maintaining accurate records of income such as standing orders, donations, fees, and investment income. Your attention to detail will also help ensure the smooth handling of parish expenditure. Financial experience is not essential but would be helpful —enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are most important. If you’d like to support the church’s mission and contribute to its ongoing work, we’d love to hear from you!
The role would take 4 – 5 hours per month plus a few face-to-face meetings per year and whilst a volunteer would be perfect, it could be a paid role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for new volunteers to join the Meet Me team to support Meet Me at the Albany in person and remote activities.
What is Meet Me at the Albany?
In 2013 Entelechy Arts and the Albany, in partnership with Lewisham Council, established Meet Me at the Albany – an arts and social club for over 65s. Meet Me… is led by a vibrant and diverse community of previously isolated older people, who come together weekly to run a cross-art form social and creative programme to make friends, be creative, advocate for themselves, and contribute to the vibrant cultural life of Lewisham.
On Tuesdays we get together at the Albany theatre in Deptford, and get involved with everything from singing to painting, from crafting to gardening. During the COVID pandemic we took our groups onto the telephone, and seeing the massive benefits these groups brought we have continued with our Meet Me on the Telephone programme. Find more detailed information further down this page!
Who we are looking for?
Our volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our weekly and monthly sessions. These roles are perfect for people who enjoy meeting new people, engaging in conversations, and trying new things. They’re also ideal for those who like to listen and provide support based on individual needs and interests.
Skills and experience:
Personable and Friendly: We need volunteers who are approachable and easy to talk to.
Strong Listening Skills: Essential for connecting with our members and ensuring their safety.
Experience with Older Adults: While prior experience working with older people or supporting their creativity is beneficial, it’s not required—just an interest in doing so.
Adaptable and Flexible: Activities may change, so volunteers should be open to adjusting their approach as needed.
Creative Sharing (Optional): Some volunteers enjoy sharing their creativity with our members, but this is not a requirement.
We’re also looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out with marketing and social media, so if that sounds like your cup of tea, get in touch! It would be great if you also have experience of working with people living with dementia.
What’s next?
Get in touch for an initial chat. We will then invite you to complete a registration form and book you on to our next available training session. Training will cover safeguarding, setting boundaries and explore the programme. It is a chance to work through possible scenarios and ensure you feel confident to join us for one of the in person or over the phone sessions.
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Help children across Latin America improve their English while you build real teaching English online skills. We provide full induction and ongoing support. No prior teaching experience required.
What you’ll do:
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Teach live, online English lessons to children and youth in Latin America (lesson plans and materials provided)
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Collaborate with a supportive team during brief planning sessions
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Inspire learners while developing your own teaching confidence
What you’ll gain:
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Practical EFL teaching experience in an international setting
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Training, mentoring, and a Certificate of Service on completion
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Development of leadership, communication, and adaptability skills
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(Optional) Hours that may support university credit/placement—check with your institution
Time commitment (UK time):
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Mon: 8:00–11:00 pm BST (7:00–10:00 pm GMT)
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Tue–Fri: 9:00–11:00 pm BST (8:00–10:00 pm GMT)
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Approx. 11–12 hours per week.
(Note: UK times shift by one hour when clocks change.)
Upcoming volunteer sessions:
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21 October 2025 – 27 February 2026 (break: 13 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026)
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7 January 2026 – 27 March 2026
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24 February 2026 - 8 May 2026
What we’re looking for:
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Reliable, empathetic volunteers who enjoy working with children
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Fluent English and willingness to learn how to teach English
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Stable internet and a quiet space for Zoom lessons
We inspire and empower people to reach their full potential and give back by expanding educational, leadership, and service opportunities.



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About the role
You will be delivering our telephone helpline model to people impacted by hoarding behaviour who may be facing a variety of situations including legal, financial, psychological and discriminatory abuse & neglect. You will have your own case load of weekly telephone calls and work towards SMART goals to assist the participant in managing and improving their space and hoarding situation
The role consists of:-
· Building rapport with your assigned participants and offering them one-to-one support over the telephone
· Delivering our support model of 27 phone calls
· Assessments of incoming cases (further training will be provided)
· Complying with HUK's case-management procedures, training program and other relevant policies and procedures.
We are looking for:-
· Individuals or professionals with interest and/or experience in mental health
· Psychology graduates or students looking for experience or a student work placement
· Individuals with lived experiences of hoarding
· Individuals with the ability to work sensitively and professionally with people facing difficult circumstances
· A commitment to volunteering with us for one year and for four hours each week
· Office working (Islington) or remote
· A commitment to values and ethos of HUK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee role description
About IMIX
Immigration is one of the key debates within UK politics and the media. IMIX is working to ensure that debate includes the voices of migrants and those who support them.
Our vision is for a society that welcomes people who move to the UK and understands the different journeys—through migration or displacement—that bring them here. A society that recognises how overlapping injustices shape those journeys, and where everyone can belong, be treated fairly, and live well together.
Our mission is to use our media and communications expertise to ensure the voices and stories of migrants and refugees help shape how migration is understood and discussed in the UK.
We do this by working with people who have lived experience of the immigration system, the organisations that support them, and the journalists who shape public opinion—always recognising the inequalities and barriers that affect whose voices are heard.
We have a new strategy to 2030, which sets out the role that we play in the migration sector, and our ambitions for the years ahead. These are to:
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ensure that more people with lived experience of migration have the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in the media.
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ensure that more organisations working to support migrants and refugees develop their media communication skills and capacity to tell the human story of migration.
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work with journalists and media teams to significantly increase the level of positive migrant and refugee stories reported in the UK media, designed to increase empathy and understanding of the issues experienced by migrants and refugees.
To strengthen our governance for this new strategic period, we’re recruiting four new Trustees.
Here’s what our current Trustees say about being part of IMIX:
“It has been a privilege to support IMiX as part of the board. I have enjoyed seeing the organisation progress. A small but hugely passionate and effective team doing work that is more important than ever. IMiX has proved itself invaluable to the sector and whoever joins the board next will have important work to do to continue to strengthen IMiX at this crucial time for the debate on immigrants and refugees. This role offers the opportunity to help spread a reasoned narrative on a hot topic political issue that badly needs balance.” Shazia Ejaz
“It’s truly been a privilege to serve on the Board and to be part of such an inspiring organisation. I’ve learned so much from this experience.” Zain Hafeez
“To an increasingly challenging public conversation about migration, IMiX brings calm expertise and evidence, positive messages and life-changing stories that change people's minds. It's a really important role to play, and the Board of Trustees make this possible by steering the strategy of the organisation and ensuring the staff and volunteers can deliver their work in a safe and supportive environment. Our Trustees are a strong and committed group of people and it's a pleasure and privilege to work with them.” Geraldine Blake (Chair)
The Duties of a Trustee
Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do, keeping the organisation on track and running effectively.
The IMIX Board meets four times a year to discuss with the Chief Executive and the team a wide range of issues. Our shared duties are to:
Strategy
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Support the implementation of IMIX’s vision, mission, values and strategy.
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Approve activities that deliver the strategic goals, along with operational policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
Finance and Resources
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Ensure the strategy is resourced by overseeing IMIX’s financial plans and budgets.
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Support and participate in fundraising and income generation activities
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Review and approve IMIX’s annual financial statements.
IMIX Team
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Provide support and challenge to IMIX’s Chief Executive
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Ensure that structures are in place that safeguard the well-being of IMIX’s team including volunteers and ambassadors.
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Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
External
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Act as a champion of IMIX, promoting IMIX’s aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts whilst also ensuring that IMIX plays an appropriate role in the wider migration sector.
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Act as an ambassador for IMIX, attending events and relevant meetings.
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Bring intelligence to the Board on changes in IMIX’s operating environment.
General
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Contribute to regular reviews of IMIX’s own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, coming prepared to contribute to discussions.
Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on the services and support that IMIX delivers and making a difference to the debate on migration.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for people to join our Board who have either or both of the following:
Lived experience of migration or asylum
More than half of our Board of Trustees have lived experience of migration, ranging from arriving as a refugee, growing up in the UK without settled status, moving to the UK from Europe, or being British but born outside of the UK.
It is important to us that people with lived experience are leading the governance of the organisation, as well as being involved across our projects, through Advisory Groups and Ambassador programmes. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen governance and decision-making, and we seek to continue broadening the range of backgrounds and experiences represented on our board.
Professional skills
We’re particularly looking for experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Media and Journalism
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Digital
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Fundraising and/or income generation
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Legal and financial oversight for charities
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Public sector/local authority experience, in particular regional links beyond London
Personal attributes
All our Trustees need to have:
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A commitment to IMIX and its values
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The ability to analyse information and understand the implications and opportunities
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Sound, independent judgement, and a willingness to speak your mind
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A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
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An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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An ability to work collectively and effectively on a Board
What’s the commitment?
The Trustee term is three years, with an option to renew for a second term.
We have quarterly board meetings which take place online, with at one in person away day each year in London. We also have two sub-committees, one on People and HR, and the other on Finances and Funding, which meet in the month before a Board meeting.
How will we support you?
We’ll provide a full induction to the work of IMIX, and opportunities for you to understand what we do and how.
The Chair and Chief Executive will support you to settle in, and there is an annual one-to-one with the Chair for you to reflect on your learning and your experience of being on the Board.
We can also provide training and opportunities for you to develop your governance skills and particularly welcome people who may be new to governance roles.
What difference will you make?
IMIX is at the heart of the UK’s migration debate. By 2030, we want to see a shift—not just in media coverage, but in the national conversation. Migration will no longer be framed as a problem to be managed, but as part of who we are as a society. Public understanding will be more empathetic, informed and connected to lived experience. People who move will be seen as neighbours, colleagues, carers and community members—not strangers.
We believe this future is possible. It will be built through shared values, solidarity across communities, and powerful storytelling that reflects the full complexity of people’s lives. At its heart will be the principle that migration is not a threat but a vital part of a healthy, connected society.
At a time when the rise of the far right is fuelling hostility and fear around migration, our work has never been more urgent. IMIX stands with partners across the migration sector to counter divisive narratives and strengthen solidarity. As a Trustee, you will help us ensure that truth, empathy and shared humanity remain at the centre of the national conversation.
IMIX will continue to play its role—supporting the sector, amplifying migrant voices, and changing the story. As a Trustee of IMIX, you will help us to deliver this future.
How to apply
To apply please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role and how you meet the requirements by midnight on Monday 10th November 2025.
If you would like an informal chat before applying with the Chair or Chief Executive, please contact Jenni Regan
We will be holding interviews on Tuesday 25th and Friday 28th November 2025, with the intention that new Trustees will join the Board in December 2025.
Our vision is for a society which embraces people who move to the UK whether through migration or displacement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Title: Innovation & Impact Volunteer
Salary: Volunteer
Location: London -hybrid
Tenure: 6 month fixed term
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you passionate about global justice, liberation movements and reparations?
Do you want to be part of an international effort that challenges systems of inequality and re-imagines a fairer world?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
ActionAid UK is offering a unique six-month volunteer opportunity within our Innovation & Impact Department to help bring to life a powerful series of federation-wide webinars exploring liberation and reparations across movements and geographies.
You’ll work within ActionAid’s Decol Unit, supporting our global secretariat to design and deliver this ground-breaking webinar series. Together, we’ll build spaces for learning, dialogue and solidarity – connecting thinkers, activists, and ActionAid colleagues from around the world who are confronting the legacies of colonialism, extractivism and patriarchy.
Your days might involve researching inspiring speakers, coordinating logistics with grassroots movements, shaping engaging event materials, or helping make each session come alive online. You’ll play a key role in gathering stories, insights and learnings that will deepen our collective understanding of what true liberation and reparations can look like – and how ActionAid can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others driving this change.
We’re looking for someone with a keen interest in decolonial and feminist thought, ideally with some experience of organising or supporting online events. You’ll be comfortable communicating across cultures, excited to collaborate, and motivated by ActionAid’s commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and feminist leadership. Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage.
This is a volunteer role of around two days a week, mostly home-based, with occasional in-person meetings in our Farringdon, London office. It’s a rare chance to contribute to a global project at the heart of ActionAid’s mission to challenge systemic injustice and to connect with networks of activists, thinkers and changemakers across the world.
If you’re ready to put your passion for liberation, reparations and system change into action, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.