Volunteer roles in bristol
Could you help shape Mind in Kingston’s future and support more people with mental health needs?
We’re a passionate, independent local charity working across the Royal Borough of Kingston, affiliated with national Mind. Our vision? A world where everyone experiencing a mental health problem receives the support and respect they deserve — and we won’t stop until that happens.
We’re now looking for new Trustees to help lead us forward. We’re looking for people who can:
- Think strategically and creatively
- Lead the organisation towards fully achieving its commitment and ambition
- Scrutinise the impact we’re having
- Communicate clearly and sensitively in large group discussions
- Use independent judgement to make decisions on behalf of the organisation
- Be committed to our mission, vision and values.
Role Highlights:
- Time Commitment: 4–8 hours per month (meetings held online)
- Voluntary role with expenses paid
- Trustees receive: Induction, training, expenses, and skill-building opportunities.
How to Apply:
To find out more about both roles and how to apply, please visit our website:
Mind in Kingston – Current Volunteer Opportunities
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you help shape Mind in Kingston’s future and support more people with mental health needs?
We’re a passionate, independent local charity working across the Royal Borough of Kingston, affiliated with national Mind. Our vision? A world where everyone experiencing a mental health problem receives the support and respect they deserve — and we won’t stop until that happens.
We’re now looking for new Treasurer to help lead us forward. We’re looking for people who can:
- Think strategically and creatively
- Lead the organisation towards fully achieving its commitment and ambition
- Scrutinise the impact we’re having
- Communicate clearly and sensitively in large group discussions
- Use independent judgement to make decisions on behalf of the organisation
- Be committed to our mission, vision and values.
Role Highlights:
- Time Commitment: 4–8 hours per month (meetings held online)
- Voluntary role with expenses paid
- Trustees receive: Induction, training, expenses, and skill-building opportunities.
How to Apply:
To find out more about both roles and how to apply, please visit our website:
Mind in Kingston – Current Volunteer Opportunities
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
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!
No Panic is a national charity at the frontline of accessible help for anxiety sufferers.
The No Panic Helpline is open 365 days a year between 10am and 10pm.
Those who call us can be struggling across a range of anxiety disorders: OCD; Panic Attacks; Phobias or General Anxiety Disorder.
We train our helpline volunteers to provide sufferers with all the information they need to begin the process of self-help recovery.
This is a remote volunteering opportunity where everything is done from home, including training, and there is never a need to attend elsewhere. This makes it the ideal opportunity for those with mobility or fitness issues.
Our volunteers work a 3-hour shift once a week.
Initial training is one evening a week for 8 weeks (for a small charge of £25 to cover costs), with backup support for the first 8 weeks on the helpline. There is continued support via bi-monthly support groups.
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!
Looking for a way to give back to your local community without a long-term commitment? Not sure exactly what you’d like to do, but know you want to help?
Sometimes we come across one-off community tasks that just need a few volunteers to give us a good old Yorkshire helping hand. We also know life can get very busy and people don’t always have time to commit to a regular volunteering role.
Being a Community Squad volunteer is a flexible way to get involved. You’ll find out when and where one-off tasks are happening near you, and you can choose to help whenever it suits. There’s no ongoing commitment, you’re in control.
As a Squad volunteer, you’ll regularly receive updates about opportunities across Yorkshire. There’s no obligation to sign up for any of them, but if something catches your eye, just put your name forward. We’ll send you all the details you need, and you simply turn up on the day!
Tasks vary widely, so there’s something for everyone. You might help at a community clean-up, plant spring bulbs, hand out leaflets, put out grit or clear a path when it’s snowed for a neighbour. Or you could be handing out popcorn at a cinema event, making cups of tea at a social club, supporting someone with their digital devices, creating glitter tattoos at a children’s event, or writing letters to customers who are isolated.
There will be lots of varied things to help with!
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Deputy Leader of a National Movement
This is a Uniformed Role with a rank insignia for public events and unit visits.
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a visionary Deputy Chief Ranger / Commander to assist the Chief Ranger in leading Ranger Cadets across England, ensuring our mission is delivered with dignity, impact, and sustainability.
Your Mission
As Deputy Chief Ranger / Commander, you will:
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Support the Chief Ranger / Commander in overseeing Ranger Cadets nationally.
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Help shape and deliver strategy, ensuring our programmes, systems, and infrastructure are robust and inspiring.
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Lead on volunteer engagement and development, ensuring our adult leaders are motivated, valued, and respected.
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Champion ceremonial identity and culture, protecting the dignity and spirit of Ranger Cadets.
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Represent Ranger Cadets nationally, building partnerships, raising awareness, and strengthening our movement.
Why This Role Matters
This is a role of vision and stewardship. As Deputy Chief Ranger, you will help guide a national youth movement, ensuring every cadet and volunteer feels part of something greater. You’ll be the second-in-command, a trusted leader who ensures Ranger Cadets thrives today and endures for generations.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to shape the future of a national youth organisation.
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Experience in strategic leadership and governance, akin to a Deputy CEO role.
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The pride of knowing your leadership empowers cadets, volunteers, and communities across England.
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Belonging to a close-knit leadership team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
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A uniform and rank insignia to match your senior position at Ranger Cadets.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with integrity, vision, and passion for youth empowerment.
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Someone who thrives on national-level responsibility while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in leadership, governance, or organisational development is welcome — but commitment, heart, and wisdom are essential.
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Willingness to wear the uniform and rank associated with the Ranger Cadets and represent us positively and professionally in the public.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the Deputy Leader of Ranger Cadets, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
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RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Guardian of Legacy and Vision
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking committed Trustees to join our Board and help guide our mission, ensuring Ranger Cadets thrives with integrity, sustainability, and impact.
Your Mission
As a Trustee, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership, helping shape the vision and direction of Ranger Cadets.
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Safeguard governance and compliance, ensuring we meet our legal and ethical responsibilities.
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Support financial oversight, protecting resources and ensuring sustainability.
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Champion our values, ensuring volunteers and cadets are respected, valued, and inspired.
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Act as an ambassador, raising awareness and building partnerships that strengthen our movement.
Why This Role Matters
Trustees are the stewards of Ranger Cadets’ future. Your leadership will ensure our organisation remains strong, transparent, and dignified, enabling us to prepare young people for life for generations to come.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to shape the legacy of a growing national youth movement.
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Experience in charity governance and leadership, transferable across sectors.
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The pride of knowing your decisions empower cadets, volunteers, and communities.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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Leaders with integrity, vision, and a passion for youth empowerment.
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Individuals with skills in governance, finance, HR, communications, or community leadership.
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No prior cadet or military experience required — commitment, heart, and wisdom are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the guardian of Ranger Cadets’ legacy, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
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RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Guardian of Standards and Integrity
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a dedicated Governance & Compliance Lead / Manager to safeguard our organisation, ensuring our systems, policies, and practices are robust, transparent, and dignified.
Your Mission
As Governance & Compliance Lead / Manager, you will:
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Establish and oversee governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems.
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Ensure safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld across all cadet units.
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Support trustees and leadership in meeting legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
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Champion accountability and transparency, embedding respect and integrity into every process.
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Guide volunteers and staff in understanding and following best practice.
Why This Role Matters
Every movement needs a guardian of trust. Your leadership will ensure Ranger Cadets operates with integrity, protecting both our volunteers and young people. You’ll be the steward of compliance, ensuring our mission is not only inspiring but also safe, lawful, and sustainable.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to build a governance legacy that strengthens a growing youth movement.
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Experience in compliance, safeguarding, and organisational governance, transferable across sectors.
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The pride of knowing your work protects and empowers cadets and volunteers alike.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for governance, safeguarding, and organisational integrity.
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Someone who thrives on structure while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in compliance, governance, or safeguarding is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the guardian of Ranger Cadets’ integrity, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Steward of Resources and Legacy
RANGER CADETS is a brand new uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a committed Treasurer to sit on our board and safeguard our finances, ensuring our mission is sustainable, transparent, and dignified.
Your Mission
As Treasurer, you will:
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Set Up and oversee financial systems and processes, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
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Create and manage budgets and reporting, supporting trustees and leadership with clear financial insight.
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Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations and governance standards.
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Champion transparency and sustainability, making sure every pound supports our cadets’ journey.
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Guide the organisation’s financial strategy, helping us grow with integrity and resilience.
Why This Role Matters
Behind every parade, training programme, and ceremony is a foundation of financial stewardship. Your leadership will ensure Ranger Cadets can thrive, expand, and inspire — not just today, but for generations to come.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to build a financial legacy that sustains a growing youth movement.
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Experience in charity finance and governance, transferable across sectors.
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The pride of knowing your work empowers cadets and volunteers alike.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for finance, governance, and community impact.
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Someone who thrives on accuracy and structure while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in finance, accounting, or charity treasurer roles is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the steward of Ranger Cadets’ resources, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
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!
Salama Pads
Many girls and women in Tanzania, particularly those from low-income communities, lack access to safe, affordable, and long-lasting menstrual hygiene products. This results in menstrual-related school absenteeism, health risks from unsafe materials, and reduced academic performance.
The solution is offering a safe, reusable, long-lasting, and affordable menstrual hygiene product designed specifically for girls and women from low-income communities. The pads are chemical-free, suitable for both light and heavy flow, and provide a sustainable alternative to costly or unsafe menstrual products. By ensuring reliable access to proper menstrual hygiene, Salama Pads helps reduce school absenteeism and improves the overall well-being and dignity of users.
At Salama Pads, we create high-quality reusable pads that empower women and protect the planet. We’re on a mission to make sustainable hygiene accessible for all.
The Role:
We’re looking for a talented Proposal Writer to craft compelling proposals that help us secure partnerships, grants, and funding. If you can turn ideas into words that inspire action, we want you!
What You’ll Do:
- Write clear, persuasive proposals for grants, partnerships, and projects
- Research potential funding opportunities and understand donor priorities
- Collaborate with our team to gather project details and success stories
- Ensure proposals are professional, engaging, and on-brand
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Experience in proposal writing (nonprofit, social enterprise, or startup experience a plus)
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
- Passion for social impact, sustainability, and women’s empowerment
Why Join Us
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Make a real difference in women’s lives
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Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
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Flexible working arrangements
Minimum Hours per Week: 10+ hours
Duration: 6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Organiser Behind the Legacy
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a dedicated Admin Lead/Manager to ensure our systems, processes, and day-to-day operations are as strong and dignified as our mission.
Your Mission
As Admin Lead / Manager, you will:
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Set up and oversee our administrative systems, processes, and infrastructure.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer records, ensuring clarity and accuracy at every stage.
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Coordinate communications and logistics, keeping the organisation running smoothly.
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Champion efficiency and respect, making sure every volunteer feels valued and supported.
Why This Role Matters
Behind every parade, training session, and ceremony is a foundation of organisation. Your leadership will ensure Ranger Cadets operates with precision and dignity, allowing our volunteers and cadets to focus on growth, community, and legacy.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to build the backbone of a growing youth movement.
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Experience in administration and organisational management, transferable across sectors.
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The pride of knowing your work enables cadets and volunteers to thrive.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for organisation, systems, and people.
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Someone who thrives on structure while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in administration or organisational development is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the organiser behind Ranger Cadets’ legacy, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Voice of a Movement
RANGER CADETS is abrand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a visionary Communications & PR Lead/Manager to share our story, raise our profile, and build the partnerships that will sustain our mission.
Your Mission
As Communications & PR Lead / Manager, you will:
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Create a buzz of excitement around Ranger Cadets, inspiring young people and volunteers to join.
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Tell our story with clarity and resonance across social media, press, and community platforms.
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Raise awareness of our mission, values, and impact, ensuring Ranger Cadets is recognised and celebrated.
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Build key partnerships and potential support, connecting us with organisations, funders, and allies.
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Shape our public identity, ensuring every message reflects our ceremonial dignity and communal spirit.
Why This Role Matters
Every movement needs a voice. Your leadership will ensure Ranger Cadets is not just seen, but remembered. You’ll be the architect of our narrative, turning moments into stories, stories into partnerships, and partnerships into legacy.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to craft a communications legacy that inspires generations.
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Experience in PR, media, and partnership building, transferable across sectors.
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The joy of seeing awareness grow and support flourish because of your work.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for storytelling, communications, and community impact.
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Someone who thrives on building excitement while keeping dignity and clarity at the core.
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Experience in PR, communications, or partnership development is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be the voice of Ranger Cadets, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
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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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Builder of Skills, Confidence, and Legacy
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. Through service, ceremony, community, and structured training, we help cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride. Now, we’re seeking a visionary Training / L&D Lead/Manager to design and deliver the training programmes that will shape both our volunteers and our young people.
Your Mission
As Training / L&D Lead/Manager, you will:
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Design and launch internal training programmes and courses for volunteers and cadets, that are fun, inspiring, challenging and rewarding.
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Build systems, processes, and infrastructure to ensure training is robust, accessible, and inspiring.
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Support the ongoing journey of volunteers and young people, ensuring they are motivated, engaged, and respected. This includes putting things in place such as trainer the trainer, so that we can reach out to more volunteers and young people.
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Champion learning and development, embedding skills that matter into every stage of the Ranger Cadets experience and at all levels and positions.
Why This Role Matters
Training is the heartbeat of Ranger Cadets. Your leadership will ensure that every volunteer feels equipped and valued, and every cadet gains the skills to thrive in life. You’ll be the architect of learning, creating pathways that blend service, ceremony, skills, community, and transformation.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to build a training legacy that empowers generations of cadets and volunteers.
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Experience in strategic learning and development, transferable across sectors.
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The joy of seeing people flourish through programmes you designed.
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Belonging to a close-knit team that honours tradition while preparing youth for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for training, systems, and people.
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Someone who thrives on building structure while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in L&D, training, or organisational development is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to create legacy, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Ranger Cadets – Prepared for Life
Be the Architect of a Movement
RANGER CADETS is a brand new start up uniformed youth work organisation dedicated to preparing young people for life. We believe in service, ceremony, community, and creating opportunities that transform futures. Now, we’re looking for a visionary HR/Volunteering Lead/Manager to help us build the heart of our brand new start up organisation - our volunteer programme.
Your Mission
As HR/Volunteering Lead/Manager, you will:
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Design and launch our volunteering programme, building systems, processes, and infrastructure from the ground up, that is future proof as we expand across England.
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Lead recruitment and onboarding, ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and inspired and this is instilled as part of our organisations culture.
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Shape the volunteer journey, keeping our team fully motivated, engaged, and respected.
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Champion culture and belonging, making sure every volunteer feels part of our close-knit Ranger Cadets family. Build a culture with purpose, team spirit and where everyone works together for each other and the same goal.
Why This Role Matters
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Ranger Cadets. Your leadership will ensure they are not just participants, but proud members of a movement that prepares young people for life. You’ll be the steward of dignity, motivation, and legacy — ensuring our volunteers thrive and our mission endures.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to build something lasting — a volunteer programme that will shape lives for years to come.
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Experience in strategic HR and volunteer management, transferable across sectors.
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The joy of seeing volunteers flourish, knowing you created the systems that empower them.
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Belonging to a movement that blends ceremony, community, and transformation.
Who We’re Looking For
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A leader with passion for people, systems, and culture.
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Someone who thrives on building structure while keeping warmth and humanity at the core.
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Experience in HR, volunteering, or organisational development is welcome — but vision, commitment, and heart are essential.
Step Forward
This is more than a role. It’s a chance to create legacy, inspire community, and prepare young people for life.
JOIN US AT
RANGER CADETS
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
-Please note that the vacancy will close automatically if we reach out the maximum number of applications for this round of recruitment.
Childline is a vital service, available 365 days a year to support children and young people, whatever their worry or concern.
In 2020 we set up our virtual Childline base to support children and young people by answering their e mail contacts. Home-based Childline email counsellors respond to emails from young people who have got in touch with something that's worrying them, whether it's bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships.
Please Note - Please note this advert will close when we have sufficient applications to fill our training groups.
You'll need a laptop or PC with a Microsoft Windows 10/11 or Apple MacOS (version 12 or above) operating system, with speakers, a USB port for a headset and a webcam along with a mobile phone. Note: a tablet, smart phone/tv and Chromebooks are not suitable. You will need a minimum broadband upload speed of 5MB and minimum download speed of 10MB. Internet connection via a dongle is not suitable for home working on Childline shifts. You'll also need a private, confidential space for shifts.
If you are interested in volunteering for the virtual Childline base and want to find out more about home-based e mail counsellor role, the next step is to attend a Volunteer Information Meeting, which is a fantastic opportunity to:
Meet with staff as well as volunteers to ask any questions you may have
Learn more about the application process and your volunteer journey
Our meetings are designed to help you decide whether you want to apply – there's no obligation or expectation that you'll apply if you attend one. At the meeting, you'll also receive information on other ways you can become a supporter of the NSPCC.
To book a place at one of our online Volunteer Information Meetings, please click 'Join Us' to register your interest.
Please Note: You must be over the age of 16 to apply for this role.
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!
About Charity Right
Charity Right is an international food charity - Registered Charity No. 1163944 in England & Wales
The Objects of the Charity are
- To relieve poverty worldwide by
- Providing food supplies, items, grants and services to individuals in need and other groups or organisations that are working to prevent and relieve hunger and poverty
- Providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient
- Undertaking and supporting research into factors that contribute to poverty and the most appropriate ways to mitigate these
- The provision of grants to enable young people to participate in healthy recreational activities that they could not otherwise afford
- The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected.
Our work centres on breaking the cycle of poverty through sustainable school meals programmes. We currently provide daily school meals in displaced communities affected by extreme food insecurity. Our programme has helped save thousands of young peoples’ lives by freeing them to get an education, develop new skills into adulthood and lift themselves out of poverty.
With millions still going hungry worldwide, our vital work is needed now more than ever. We are at an exciting stage of growth and seek a trustee who can help us deepen our impact, strengthen our strategic direction, and ensure our programmes continue to transform lives for decades to come.
Our Commitment to Diverse Leadership
We strongly encourage applications from women and younger Muslim professionals who can bring fresh perspectives, sectoral expertise, and a long-term strategic vision to our board. We recognise that diverse leadership strengthens our governance, deepens our understanding of the communities we serve, and ensures our programmes remain relevant and impactful.
Age, gender and background diversity is not just important to us in principle, but it is essential to fulfilling our mission effectively. We actively seek to build a board that reflects the breadth of our supporter base and the communities we serve.
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our board of trustees. Our mission is to provide school meals to children in developing countries, with the goal of reducing hunger and improving educational outcomes.
As a trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow trustees to provide strategic guidance and oversight to the charity. You will help ensure our activities align with our mission and values. The trustee will work closely with other members of the board and staff to develop and implement plans and policies that support the charity's objectives and maximise the positive impact of its work.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the board of trustees, providing governance and oversight to the organisation
- Uphold Charity Commission and legal responsibilities as a trustee and company director
- Collaborate with fellow trustees and staff to develop and implement strategies, plans and policies that support the charity's objectives and values
- Champion the charity to external stakeholders and partners
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings and events
- Ensure robust compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation, using your network to advance our mission
Person Specification
- Genuine passion for international development and our mission to end child hunger
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: [AK1] finance, programmes, marketing, fundraising, technology, and operations
- Strong analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to contribute constructively to board discussions
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team
- Willingness to dedicate time and energy to the charity’s success
- Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements for charitable organisations, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and commitment to collective decision-making
- Demonstrates highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour, avoiding conflicts of interest and prioritizing the charity's mission
- Engages respectfully and collaboratively with board members, staff and stakeholders, fostering an inclusive environment and modelling the charity's values
- Understanding of the cultural and economic contexts of the countries where the charity operates is a plus.
Organisation Structure
The board of trustees provides strategic oversight and governance to the Executive team, who manage day to day operations. Trustees work collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering guidance while respecting operational independence
Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings which are scheduled to accommodate trustee’s availability. Most meetings are done via video conferencing, and on occasion we meet in person at a suitable location. Individual commitments are agreed between each trustee and the Chair of the board.
Commitment
- Board meeting – quarterly
- 2-hour meetings with reports to read one week in advance
- Telephone meetings – as required
- 30-minute conference calls occasionally required in between board meetings
- Staff away day – once yearly
- A day of in-person workshops, planning and Q&A with staff
- Events – as required
- Occasional participation in promotional events – usually early evening
- Project groups – as required
- Occasional working alongside staff to complete projects – as fits expertise and diaries
Application Process
If you would like to formally apply for the role, please include a letter of application along with your current CV.
In your letter, please outline:
- Your motivation for applying and connection to our mission
- Your relevant experience, expertise, or perspective that you would bring to the board
- What you hope to contribute to Charity Right and gain from the trusteeship
- Your commitment to championing diversity and inclusive leadership
- Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest
We are happy to discuss the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have about the board service.
Charity Right is an equal opportunities organisation. We are committed to building a diverse board and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in charity governance.
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.
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