Volunteer roles in central london, greater london

Description: Generally, interns assist the Legal Director and Legal Project Managers with all aspects of preparatory work for the AIRE Centre's legal advice services and cases, including:

· Legal research in support of cases.

· Correspondence with the client, the court or other legal professionals.

· Accompanying the legal team during hearings.

· Keeping effective files.

· Drafting advice letters for the advice service on the EU Settlement Scheme and associated areas, including eligibility for benefits.

In addition to the above, interns may be requested to assist with:

· Undertaking research for articles, both for publications of the AIRE Centre, and for outside journals/publications.

· Undertaking projects in which the AIRE Centre is asked to take part.

· Attending meetings/conferences/seminars on behalf of the AIRE Centre.

All Legal Work is supervised.

To be eligible you must:

· Have a completed law degree/GDL or equivalent

· Have a good understanding of the areas of Law in which the AIRE Centre works (EU Free movement, EU Migration, asylum etc)

· Have a good standard of written and spoken English.

All our internships are unpaid; however, we do cover up to £30 of expenses for travel and lunch

VOLUNTEER WANTED!

Calling Creators of Change and Champions of Youth Voice to join us as our Youth Engagement & Programme Lead

Urban Youth is a brand new start-up grassroots movement that puts young Londoners at the heart of every decision. We’re seeking a passionate volunteer to co-design powerful youth work programmes and lead our Youth Advisory Committee—giving young people a real say in shaping their future.

Time Commitment: approx. 3-8 hours per week (flexible)

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Co-create youth work activities with young people that spark creativity, confidence, and community.

• Lead Urban Youth’s Youth Advisory Committee, empowering young people to shape strategy, services, and culture.

• Champion co-production—ensuring that all programmes reflect the lived experiences and ideas of young people in London.

• Work alongside trustees and the wider team to elevate youth leadership and meaningful participation.

• Build an ecosystem where young people’s voices aren’t just heard—they’re central to every step forward.

Urban Youth isn't just an organisation—it's a youth-powered movement. We believe in listening deeply, acting boldly, and creating space for joy, growth, and representation.

Ready to co-design unforgettable moments with young leaders? The future's waiting—let’s build it together.

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Experienced Youth Workers – Managers • Team Leaders • Lead Youth Workers • Specialist Youth Workers

Calling Bold Mentors and Passionate Guides

Urban Youth is on a mission to build a new start-up youth work charity that champions the voices of young Londoners. We’re looking for experienced Youth Workers who are ready to inspire, connect, and lead. Whether your calling is mentoring, managing, facilitating safe spaces, or providing specialist support—we have a place for your purpose and goals.

Time Commitment: Flexible – can range from a few hours a week to regular involvement depending on your role and availability.

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Take up a core youth work role where your experience will directly impact the lives of young Londoners.

• Step into leadership as a Manager, Team Leader, or Lead Youth Worker to guide the design and delivery of meaningful youth programmes.

• Offer specialist support in areas such as mental health, identity, creative arts, employability, or community development.

• Help shape the culture and structures of Urban Youth from the grassroots up—building a safe, joyful, and inclusive environment that sparks self discovery and broadens horizons.

• Inspire resilience, confidence, and connection in young people facing life’s challenges head-on.

Urban Youth is more than a charity—it’s a movement of hope, growth, and belonging. Our youth workers aren’t just facilitators; they’re catalysts for transformation, role models who guide and nurture young people to be better, inspired, empowered and ready to face the world around them.

Ready to lead, uplift, and empower the next generation? Let’s build unforgettable futures—together.

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

VOLUNTEER WANTED!

Calling People-Powered Leaders and Visionary Organisers to join our new charity as our HR & Volunteering Manager

Urban Youth is on a mission to build a vibrant, inclusive community youth work charity for young Londoners—and we need a dynamic HR & Volunteering Manager to shape our people-powered foundation. If you’re passionate about uplifting others, cultivating talent, and building a team culture rooted in care and connection, we’d love you on board.

Time Commitment: approx. 4–6 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Set up and develop key HR systems and volunteer management strategies for a growing youth work charity.

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, induction, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Support inclusive and ethical practices that ensure all team members feel seen, supported, and valued.

• Collaborate with Trustees and team leads to embed a culture of integrity and compassion from the ground up.

• Help build a movement that gives young Londoners the tools to flourish—professionally, personally, and socially.

Urban Youth isn’t just an organisation—it’s a heartbeat of community, belonging, and bold dreams. We want every team member and volunteer to thrive, and every young person to find joy, connection, and inspiration.

Ready to build the culture behind the mission? Let’s create something unforgettable—together.

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

VOLUNTEER WANTED! 

Calling Changemakers and Big Thinkers Urban Youth is on a mission to build a vibrant, inclusive community charity for young Londoners—and we’re seeking committed Trustees to help lay the foundation and spring up to success. We need approx 3-5 hours per month with Trustee meeting held one evening per month 7-9pm.

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It:

• Support the set-up and registration of our new youth work charity.

• Help shape robust governance structures.

• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to guide our vision and ensure accountability.

• Assist in the running of our new start-up charity, helping to make it a huge success.

Urban Youth isn’t just an organisation—it’s a movement. One that celebrates self-discovery, friendship, and unforgettable moments that young people can take with them into adulthood.

Ready to steer a brighter future? Let’s begin this journey together.

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

VOLUNTEER WANTED! 

Calling Creative Trailblazers Urban Youth is a brand-new charity that's on a mission to ignite possibilities for young Londoners—and we need a visionary Graphic Designer to craft the heartbeat of our logo and identity.

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It:

To design a dynamic logo and vibrant brand identity that radiates energy, inclusivity, and joy. Something that turns heads, sparks excitement, and makes young people say: “I want to be part of that.”

You’ll collaborate with the Founder and Board of Trustees as we build Urban Youth from the ground up—setting the visual tone for everything that follows.

Urban Youth isn’t just an organisation—it’s a movement. One that celebrates self-discovery, friendship, and unforgettable moments that young people can take with them into adulthood.

If you believe design can inspire change, we’d love to see your magic.

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

Become our Founding Service & Programme Development Manager - Approx. 3–6 hours per week | Flexible | Foundational and strategic role

Design the Pathway to Connection, Healing & Joy

SUNSHINE is a brand-new, all-volunteer start-up charity with a simple yet powerful mission: to combat loneliness through uplifting services that bring joy, connection, and community to every person we reach. As we prepare for launch, we’re looking for someone extraordinary to lead on one of our most vital areas — service design and development.

This role isn’t just about creating programmes. It’s about creating possibilities.

We’re seeking a purpose-driven Service & Programme Development Manager to turn vision into reality — crafting support systems that make people feel seen, valued, and included.

What You’ll Do

As our lead architect of services, you’ll shape and develop what SUNSHINE actually does. You’ll be the bridge between big ideas and everyday impact. Your role includes:

• Designing services from scratch — whether that’s befriending, wellbeing programmes, events, or community partnerships.

• Understanding community needs — using feedback and insight to ensure relevance and reach.

• Embedding compassion in delivery — creating programmes that are human, hopeful, and healing.

• Collaborating with other leads — ensuring services align with our values, branding, and volunteer capacity.

• Planning for scalability — building models that grow with the charity.

Whether it’s a one-to-one connection or a city-wide initiative, you’ll be guiding how SUNSHINE delivers its magic.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome change-makers who blend strategic thinking with emotional intelligence. Ideal qualities include:

• Service Design & Development: Build impactful offerings from the ground up.
• Community Engagement: Ensure our services reflect real needs and lived experiences.
• Project Planning: Create scalable models that can grow and evolve.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work across teams to shape our delivery approach.
• Creativity & Empathy: Infuse every programme with warmth, relevance, and joy.

No formal qualifications needed — just vision, dedication, and a heart for healing.

Why Join Now?

Because SUNSHINE is still forming — and your leadership will define its soul. You’ll:

• Help launch a movement that transforms lives through practical care.

• Shape the programmes that people will remember, rely on, and talk about.

• Lead with freedom and impact, putting your mark on something meaningful.

Ready to Build Something Beautiful?

If you believe services should feel like sanctuary... If you’re passionate about changing lives through design, empathy, and action... If you’re ready to help bring SUNSHINE’s mission into the everyday...

Then we need your light.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR MISSION. JOIN SUNSHINE.

Become our Founding Training Coordinator / Manager - Approx. 3–6 hours per week | Flexible and purpose-led | Founding leadership role

Empower Volunteers, Elevate Impact

SUNSHINE is a new volunteer-powered start-up charity bursting onto the scene to tackle loneliness with joy, connection, and community spirit across London and beyond. We’re not just building a team — we’re creating an experience. One where every volunteer feels confident, skilled, and inspired to make a lasting difference.

That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a driven and caring Training Coordinator / Manager to lead the way in equipping our volunteers with the tools, knowledge, and mindset to shine in every role they take on.

What You’ll Do

As SUNSHINE’s first-ever Training lead, you’ll be responsible for:

• Designing empowering training programmes — tailored to roles like befriending, events, service delivery, and leadership.

• Identifying and supporting volunteer development needs — helping individuals grow personally and professionally.

• Creating induction pathways — ensuring everyone feels welcomed, informed, and ready to contribute.

• Embedding our values into training — reinforcing compassion, team spirit, and optimism.

• Collaborating with other leaders — ensuring training aligns with our goals and reflects the SUNSHINE culture.

This role is about more than teaching skills — it’s about unlocking potential.

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates are people-focused, organised, and passionate about learning and development. You might have experience in:

• Volunteer Training: Develop uplifting programmes that build confidence and clarity.
• Facilitation & Coaching: Empower volunteers through ongoing mentoring and support.
• Onboarding & Inductions: Create meaningful first steps for new team members.
• Content Design: Build engaging guides, workshops, and learning materials.
• Team Leadership: Inspire collaboration and continual growth across the charity.

Whether you're a seasoned trainer or a natural mentor looking to grow, your enthusiasm and strategic spirit are what matter most.

Why Join Now?

Because SUNSHINE is ready to shine — and your leadership will fuel its glow. You’ll help lay the foundation for:

• A volunteer experience that’s joyful, enriching, and impactful.

• A charity culture where growth and support are central.

• Programmes that change lives through empathy, skill, and connection.

Ready to Lead Learning With Heart?

If you believe volunteers thrive when they're truly supported… If you want to create training that uplifts not only skills but spirits… If you're excited to be part of a bold, hopeful mission from day one...

Then we can’t wait to meet you.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR MISSION. JOIN SUNSHINE.

Become our Founding Volunteering Coordinator / Manager - Approx. 4–6 hours per week | Flexible and people-focused | Central leadership opportunity

Help Build the Beating Heart of SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE is a fresh new start-up charity on a mission to tackle loneliness with joy, community, and connection. 100% volunteer-led, powered by kindness, and ready to launch across London and beyond — we’re building a movement where no one feels forgotten or alone.

But every movement needs its heartbeat. And that’s where you come in.

We’re seeking a compassionate, organised, and inspiring Volunteer Coordinator / Manager to build and lead the people-powered engine that makes SUNSHINE shine.

What You’ll Do

This isn’t just a coordinating role — it’s an opportunity to shape our entire volunteer experience from day one. You'll:

• Design and manage volunteer pathways — from recruitment to retention.

• Develop roles and opportunities — ensuring volunteers feel valued, empowered, and impactful.

• Create a vibrant, inclusive team culture — fostering belonging, passion, compassion and joy.

• Provide support and care — offering guidance and nurturing wellbeing in your team.

• Collaborate across SUNSHINE — working alongside Trustees and the Manager to ensure volunteers are embedded in every initiative.

You’ll help build a volunteer experience that doesn’t just support our charity — it defines it.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome anyone with a love for people, an eye for organisation, and a heart for change. Ideal skills include:

• Volunteer Management: Develop and lead our growing volunteer base.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Design processes that welcome people with warmth and clarity.
• Team Building: Create a fun, meaningful, and purpose-driven culture, full of team spirit and excitement.
• Wellbeing & Support: Ensure volunteers feel seen, appreciated, and cared for.
• Communication & Organisation: Keep everything flowing, thriving, and coordinated.

Whether you’ve done this before or want to grow into the role, we’re here to support you.

Why Join Now?

Because the foundation is still being laid — and your ideas, energy, and leadership will shape it all.

• You'll be one of the first faces of SUNSHINE, forming the culture we’ll be known for.

• You’ll directly impact lives, not only of those we serve, but of every volunteer you empower.

• You’ll help build a community that uplifts everyone involved.

Ready to Build a Joyful Movement?

If you believe volunteering should feel like home... If you’re ready to lead with heart and create a team bound by purpose... If you’re excited to be at the core of a charity redefining connection…

We need you.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR MISSION. JOIN SUNSHINE.

Become our Founding Charity Manager / Director - Approx. 3–8 hours per week | Flexible leadership role | Designed to evolve with the charity

Lead the Journey — Be SUNSHINE’s Founding Manager/Director

SUNSHINE is a 100% volunteer-led start-up charity with a radiant mission: to combat loneliness and uplift lives through joy, connection, and heartfelt community initiatives. We’re in the exciting early stages — with ideas bubbling, energy rising, and dreams ready to be made real.

Now we need a dynamic, visionary leader to help turn this spark into a movement.

Your Role

As our Charity Manager / Director, you’ll be the driving force behind the day-to-day heartbeat of our charity. You’ll bring structure to our ambition and passion to our plans. This is a transformative opportunity to shape not just a charity — but a whole culture of care and connection.

You’ll lead on:

• Building and leading our team — inspiring volunteers and fostering collaboration.

• Launching programmes — turning vision into action with services that truly change lives.

• Strategic development — helping shape our direction, identity, and growth roadmap.

• Operational management — overseeing plans, policies, and progress as we register, launch, and expand.

• Public engagement — speaking, networking, and representing the SUNSHINE spirit to partners and the public.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Founder, Board of Trustees and other volunteer leads to guide the organisation with optimism, courage, and care.

Who We’re Looking For

This is your chance to lead with heart. We welcome changemakers who bring:

• Leadership & People Skills: Inspire and mobilise a growing volunteer team.
• Strategic Thinking: Shape our mission, goals, and organisational DNA.
• Project Management: Launch initiatives and keep momentum strong.
• Communication: Connect our story to the wider world with authenticity.
• Empathy & Passion: Embody our values and radiate connection at every level.

Whether you’ve led charities before or you’re stepping into leadership for the first time, your drive and vision matter most.

Why Now?

Because SUNSHINE is still being born. This is your chance to:

• Be part of something extraordinary from day one

• Craft the culture and impact of a charity built on hope and togetherness

• Experience the joy of knowing your leadership directly transforms lives

Ready to Lead a Movement?

If you believe in a world where no one faces loneliness alone… If you’re ready to build a team, a culture, and a legacy… If you want to lead with both head and heart…

We’re waiting for you.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR MISSION. JOIN SUNSHINE.

Become our Founding Honorary Company Secretary on our Board of Trustees - Approx. 3–5 hours per month | Evening Trustee Meetings | Flexible and mission-driven

Be the Organisational Backbone of SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE is a new start-up volunteer-led charity on a mission to combat loneliness with joy, connection, and compassion. As we prepare to launch across London and beyond, we’re assembling a passionate founding team to guide this movement from its very foundations.

And we need someone special to help make it all run smoothly — an Honorary Secretary who thrives on clarity, precision, and people-centred systems.

What You’ll Do

As our Honorary Company Secretary, you’ll be a vital pillar of our governance and operations — ensuring that SUNSHINE remains well-organised, legally sound, and beautifully run. Your role includes:

• Coordinating Trustee Meetings: Prepare agendas, circulate papers, and keep minutes that reflect both heart and strategic insight.

• Ensuring Governance Excellence: Help us stay compliant with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements.

• Formalising Our Structure: Support with policies, decision logs, and governance documents that make SUNSHINE transparent, trustworthy, and future-ready.

• Championing Organisational Culture: Work alongside the Chair and fellow Trustees to instil the values of care, respect, and community in all our processes.

In short, you’ll help create an experience where everyone — volunteer, Trustee, or beneficiary — feels valued, empowered, and connected.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome anyone with a talent for organisation and a love of people-powered missions. Ideal candidates may have skills in:

• Charity Governance: Set up and maintain robust systems aligned to legal and ethical standards.
• Admin & Coordination: Keep our teams organised and our meetings meaningful.
• Policy & Compliance: Help establish a transparent and trusted foundation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a key liaison between the Chair, Board, and wider volunteers.

You don’t need to be a legal expert — just someone with integrity, a detail-driven mindset, and a passion for helping others shine. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Why Step In Now?

Because SUNSHINE is still being born. This is your opportunity to:

• Co-found our culture and structure

• Shape the way we communicate and collaborate

• Build something beautiful that lasts

Your role as Secretary will directly impact how SUNSHINE runs and grows — and how well we deliver life-changing support to those who need it most.

Ready to Help Us Shine?

If you believe that clarity is kindness… If you want to make sure every voice is heard and every step is documented with care… If you’re ready to lend your skills to a movement that’s making loneliness a thing of the past...

Then we would love to meet you.

Join our team. Join our mission. Join SUNSHINE.

Become our Founding Honorary Treasurer - Approx. 3–5 hours per month | Evening Trustee Meetings | Flexible and impactful

Be the Financial Heartbeat of SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE is not just a new start-up charity — it’s a spark of hope for those facing loneliness. We’re building a movement of joy, connection, and compassion across London and beyond. 100% volunteer-led, fueled by passion and purpose, and ready to launch programmes that change lives.

To make our mission soar, we need a visionary Honorary Treasurer to guide us with wisdom, integrity, and financial strategy.

Your Impact

As our Treasurer, you won’t just crunch numbers — you’ll craft the financial roadmap that helps SUNSHINE shine brighter. You’ll be a key architect of our future, playing a pivotal role in:

• Setting us up for success — helping register our charity and guiding early financial planning.

• Embedding good governance — ensuring our finances align with best practices and charity law.

• Creating sustainable impact — designing budgets and strategies that allow us to grow and thrive.

You’ll sit on our Board of Trustees, help steer our mission, and work closely with a passionate team to ensure every penny we raise brings light to someone’s life.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome those with experience in:

• Financial Strategy: Help shape long-term sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
• Charity Finance or Accounting: Lead financial operations, budgeting, and compliance.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure accountability and protect our mission from the start.
• Fundraising Oversight: Collaborate with fundraisers to align resources with impact.

Professional accounting qualifications are a plus — but not essential if you have solid financial and strategic experience and a heart committed to transformation.

Why Join Now?

Because we’re building from the ground up. You’ll be part of:

• Our core founding team, establishing SUNSHINE’s financial systems and strategic direction

• A movement that’s about more than money — it’s about meaning, connection, and changing lives

• A warm, vibrant team culture that celebrates every effort and uplifts everyone involved

Are You Ready?

If you believe no one should face loneliness alone… If you want to leave behind a legacy of light, hope, and community… If you’re ready to balance heart and strategy to power real change...

Then we need you.

Join our team. Join our mission. Join SUNSHINE.

Become a Founding Trustee of SUNSHINE

Volunteer Role: Trustee - Approx. 3–5 hours per month | Evening meetings: 7–9pm | Flexible and fulfilling

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a brand new start-up charity sparking joy and building connection in London and beyond. Our mission is bold and beautiful: to ensure no one faces loneliness alone. Through uplifting community initiatives and wellbeing-focused services, we’re creating a movement of hope, warmth, and genuine human connection.

Why We Need You

We’re inviting visionary, compassionate leaders to become our very first Trustees — pioneers with purpose who will help shape every corner of SUNSHINE from the ground up. This is far more than a governance role:

• You’ll co-create our identity and culture, from our values to our team spirit.

• You’ll design services that change lives, building bridges between the isolated and the inspired.

• You’ll be at the heart of a transformative movement that uplifts everyone it touches — volunteers, beneficiaries, and communities alike.

This is your chance to bring SUNSHINE into the world and leave a legacy of joy.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of trustee experience — just a fire in your belly and a passion for impact. We especially welcome skills in:

• Fundraising: Help us unlock the resources to grow our reach and scale our joy.
• Legal/Charity Law: Guide us in setting up responsibly and in line with best practice.
• Service Design: Shape programmes that deeply resonate with community needs.
• Marketing & Partnerships: Amplify our message and build meaningful alliances.
• Social Work & Wellbeing: Lead the way in designing care-centred initiatives.

…and anything else that reflects your brilliance and passion!

Why Now?

Because SUNSHINE is still a spark — and YOU have the power to ignite it. Your involvement right now means:

• You help formally launch and register the charity.

• You shape the programmes and services that will bring healing and joy.

• You experience the profound reward of impacting lives at scale.

Join Us

Ready to rewrite the story of loneliness? To be part of something extraordinary from day one? Join us as a Trustee, and let’s build a legacy of light — together.

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR FAMILY. JOIN US AT SUNSHINE.

We are looking for volunteers who can spend time with our clients  in and around Central London.  Meetings are  regular over a period of 6 months; weekly or fortnightly.  Many volunteers stay involved for much longer but only because they enjoy what they do! 

Befriending is a simple way to make a positive difference to someone who is lonely or socially isolated and your gift of time, will give them, and you, something to look forward to. As one of our volunteers once told us, “this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!”  

Your meetings could be in the local community, having chats in a coffee shop, visiting places of interest, or in our client’s home; all activities are risk assessed so what you do together will depend on the results of this, and / orour clients abilities and interests. Most of our clients are older 1st and 2nd generation Scots living in London who simply want to do the activities that most of us take for granted but have no-one to do them with.

ScotsCare works across London and beyond so we're looking for volunteers who live in the area or can travel to the following areas; Lambeth, Islington, Camden, central London and Broxbourne EN10. We may have clients in more locations so please contact us to learn more if you want to be involved in this rewarding and impactful activity. 

We provide training before you start, ongoing support once you are matched, out of pocket expenses, references, social events and newsletters to keep you informed.

This could be the ideal opportunity to gain practical experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting, or for anyone who enjoys meeting new people and making their lives a little brighter. 

Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role and applicants must be living in or around the London area. 

Please contact us for more information, and a very warm welcome!

Skills & Characteristics Required for Befriending are:

• English spoken, good communication skills for listening and talking 
• Friendly, warm, non-judgemental 
• Honesty, reliable and committment to helping others
• Empathy and patience
• An ability to follow policies and procedures

We will process a DBS check for all successful applicants and request two references.