Volunteer roles in central london, greater london
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Overall purpose
To hold oversight of the financial operations of the Society and ensure transparency of this information.
Support and communicate with board members and staff/associates: Act as a reliable point of contact for understanding the financial status of the society.
Communicate financial information to the society’s members.
Assist with additional administrative tasks regarding managing the funds of the society such as bank accounts, mortgage accounts and share capital.
Organize and Chair the Finance Subcommittee.
Estimated time commitment is around 2 to 3 days per month and reports to the board.
Main Responsibilities
- Report regularly on the financial status of the society to the Board of Directors.
- Report at the Annual General Meeting and Ordinary General Meetings to the members of the society on financial matters.
- Act as a point of Contact for Financial questions of Directors, Staff / Associates and where applicable User Members.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping, compiling of financial accounts and other reports as required by regulators and ensure submission of such documents on time.
- Chair and organize meetings of the Finance Subcommittee of the Society, collaborating with members of the subcommittee on relevant delegated tasks.
- Occasional Duties: Provide support to User Members on financial matters or questions.
Person Specification
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including breaking down complex financial information.
- Collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Optional: Familiarity with cooperative principles and practices.
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Do you have senior clinical service experience and a passion to improve the lives of people with a life-limiting illness and their families?
We are looking for applicants with health care experience at a senior management or board level. As a member of the Board of Trustees this position will support the Executive Board to deliver our organisational strategy and ensure that our Charity has in place appropriate and effective controls to deliver outstanding standards of care and services to all stakeholders.
Key skills and experience for this Trustee role
• Extensive health service experience at leadership level in either primary or secondary care
• Clinical experience in community care with shown ability to enable change management
• Quality standards and requirements of the Care Quality Commission
• Ideally, active in clinical practice
• Safeguarding (adults and children), risk management and data management
• Keen interest in professional education, research and development
• Developments within the field of palliative care
Please submit a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience would contribute to Rennie
Grove Peace Hospice Care in your role as Trustee, together with a recent CV. The supporting statement
should demonstrate why you want to join our Charity, your suitability for this role and specifically address
the key elements of this role specification.
If your skills and experience fit, you will be shortlisted and final selection will be via a two-stage formal
interview process with the Chair of Trustees, Chief Executive and one or two other Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee vacancy
The Royal Aeronautical Society is the world’s leading professional body dedicated to aerospace communities. Established in 1866, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace, seeking to promote the highest professional standards and provide a central forum for sharing knowledge.
The Society is seeking a committed volunteer with a passion for aerospace to join the Board of Trustees from May 2026. As a Trustee, you will play a strategic role in the charity’s governance and help the Society to meet its charitable objects - the advancement of aeronautical art, science, and engineering around the world.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Board of Trustees seeks to ensure that it has the skills, experience, diversity of thought and perspective to draw upon in its governance and decision-making roles. Trustees are expected to allocate time to reviewing papers and should actively participate in meetings by leading discussions, focusing on key issues and providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, to ensure that the Society continues to meet the needs of its members through financial sustainability and adherence to its charitable objects.
Trustees must exercise their powers in strict accordance with the charity’s governing documents (i.e. Royal Charter, By-Laws and Regulations). The duties of a Trustee are as follows:
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Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing documents, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
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Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
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Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
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Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) and for the benefit of the public
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Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
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Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
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Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
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Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
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Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
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Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Person specification
The following characteristics, knowledge and experience are essential:
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Interest in the charity’s work, the communities it serves and those it represents
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Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, with a sound knowledge of relevant governance
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Commitment to the values and principles of the charity including commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity
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Ability to understand complex strategic issues, analyse and resolve difficult problems
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Commitment to the highest ethical standards in line with the Nolan principles
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Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role.
The following characteristics, knowledge and experience would be advantageous:
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Proven business and financial acumen together with leadership and organisational skills
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
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Experience in the aerospace sector and / or understanding of its breadth and depth
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Experience of management of heritage assets and / or heritage properties.
Time commitment
As a member of the Board of Trustees, the appointed individual will be required to attend 4 meetings in a calendar year (usually held on a Monday in March, June, September and November), with each meeting lasting up to 2.5 hours. Trustees should prepare in advance of meetings. Meetings are usually hybrid.
In addition, Trustees will be expected from time to time to engage with Society staff, as well as to devote appropriate preparation time ahead of each engagement. Trustees are expected to meet any additional time commitment that is reasonable (with a further call for commitment from Committee Chairs to fulfil those roles).
This is a voluntary position, and no remuneration is offered. The Society will, however, reimburse all reasonable ‘out of pocket’ expenses for attendance at meetings.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
As a global membership organisation and Professional Engineering Institution, we believe diversity brings benefits to our members, corporate partners, employees, and other stakeholders. This is why the Society is committed to demonstrating diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
We work to ensure that our processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please let us know.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and a short covering letter, which explains how your knowledge and experience make you a good match for this role. You can find information about how to do this and who to contact on the "Volunteer with us" page of the Royal Aeronautical Society's website. The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 7 December at 23:59.
Personal data
In line with GDPR, we ask that in your CV and covering letter you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your sensitive personal data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and/or biometric data). Following this notice, any inclusion of your sensitive personal data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone’s information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality advice and support, regardless of their background? As HR Trustee you would keep us true to our mission and guide our decisions to best support advice organisations across the UK.
With almost 700 members, AdviceUK is the biggest network of advice services in the UK. Since 1979, we have been supporting advice providers with training, information, and advocacy to help them create greater social impact. In 2024 alone, our members helped 2.8 million people with issues including debt, housing, employment, immigration and asylum, welfare benefits, and consumer rights.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we are constantly exploring new and innovative ways to strengthen the advice sector. Our vision? A society wherein every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need to exercise their rights and deal with any legal and social welfare problems they may face.
So what does the HR Trustee role at AdviceUK look like?
Are you looking for a voluntary role that is rewarding and offers you the chance to provide leadership with your human resources expertise?
The Board is responsible for our strategic direction and governance, ensuring we achieve our charitable objects and are well run. Day-to-day management of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executive and staff, while the Board focuses on general direction and oversight.
We are currently looking for an experienced HR professional to join our Board as a Trustee. The HR Trustee plays a key role in providing strategic oversight of our people strategy and ensure effective people management and support.
The role can fit around existing commitments, both professional and personal. Previous trustee experience isn’t required, and you will be supported into the role through an onboarding and induction process.
Please read the candidate information pack for further information before you apply. Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining AdviceUK!
Ready to apply?
Eastside People is supporting AdviceUK in the recruitment of this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in the HR Trustee role at AdviceUK?
- Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st December. Shortlisting interviews with our recruitment partner Eastside People will take place shortly after, and shortlisted candidates will an interview with AdviceUK during the week beginning Monday 15th December.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Farm Animal Sanctuary was established nearly 40 years ago. We have, since then, rescued animals from neglect, abuse, or offered a forever home to those who need it. The animals are cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The animals who live with us are more than just residents—they’re part of our family. They are cared for by a truly dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We are entering a new and exciting phase for the charity, where we are wanting to expand our reach, increase our visibility, and raise much needed funds for the charity to ensure the lives of our animals are supported for many many years to come. From Tiny the goat, Neville the sheep, Twiglet the pig, and Judy the chicken, they are all at the heart of what we do. Trustees play a vital role in supporting our residents, its rewards are vast, and you'll be making a real difference.
Meetings take place 1x per month and are expected to last no more than 2 hrs.
We have a long established board of trustees that are moving on and we have these new and exciting roles to fill. We would welcome CV's from anyone who feels they have skill and experience to share but we are looking for expertise and experience in the following areas:
- Finance
- Business
- Public Relations
We are recruiting at this time an experienced:
- Chair
- Co Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
The Sanctuary is based in Middleton Littleton in Evesham, Worcestershire and people are more than welcome to arrange a time to visit via Natalie Pulfer (Trustee)
Actively Interviewing
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Location: Virtual / Remote
Usual commitment: One or two 3-hour shifts per month
About Abortion Talk’s Talkline
Abortion Talk is a small charity with a mission to destigmatise abortion, one conversation at a time.
Our pro-choice, pro-voice Talkline launched in 2021 and is open four evenings a week between 7pm and 10pm. Run entirely by volunteers, it offers a safe, confidential space for people to share their experiences, ask questions, or find information about abortion care and related support services.
The Talkline is for anyone affected by abortion - those who’ve had one, are considering one, have supported someone else or work in abortion care.
By joining our volunteer team, you’ll be a part of a growing network of people working to end abortion stigma through compassion and conversation. You’ll build your confidence in active listening and learn how to support people with respect and empathy. You’ll also gain insight into how abortion care works in the UK, how to access services and how to navigate challenging or emotional conversations with sensitivity.
Most importantly you’ll be helping to make sure no one feels alone when talking about their abortion.
In spring of 2025 we introduced our webchat alongside our telephone line, for people who would like support but are unable or don’t want to communicate by phone. Volunteers will have the option to provide support via the phone, webchat or both.
What being a Talkline Volunteer involves
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Offering support and information in a non-judgemental, non-directive and destigmatising way to people who have abortion experiences, over the phone or via webchat.
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Developing an awareness of abortion care pathways that a caller may have experienced or may be seeking. This includes developing knowledge of how abortion services are delivered and accessed.
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Using our Talkline manual and website to signpost to services that can support people with their individual needs.
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Recording anonymised, general information about calls on our call log database.
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Attending supervision meetings and Talkline Volunteer training/meetings (online virtual meetings) when needed.
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Keeping up to date with Abortion Talk news and our work. We have a volunteer WhatsApp group where we share news and updates and support each other.
We’re looking for people who:
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Share our commitment to pro-choice, inclusive approaches to abortion
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Can listen with compassion, and without judgement
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Confident using an internet connected computer, including email, google drive, telephone call and/or webchat apps and scheduling apps such as Doodle.
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Willingness to follow our training, guidance, manuals, and policies.
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The ability to keep personal and confidential data safe.
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Can commit to one or two shifts a month.
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Can offer a quiet, confidential space to take calls or chats.
Previous experience on a helpline or in abortion-related work is welcome but not essential as we’ll give you all the training you need.
We particularly encourage applications from volunteers across the UK and from men, as a small but growing number of callers are men seeking support.
Training & Time Commitment
We’re passionate about training our volunteers in essential skills that enable them to handle challenging calls with ease. Due to the nature of this opportunity, we’re looking for people who can commit to all 3 days of the mandatory Talkline training.
Training will be three half-day sessions (9.30am – 2pm) on consecutive Saturdays and will take place over Zoom. You will need to be available on each of the following dates:
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10th January 2026
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17th January 2026
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24th January 2026
If you don’t already have Safeguarding training - don’t worry, we will provide this too.
Once trained you will have access to your Welcome Pack, Talkline Manual and our diverse community of volunteers
We also invite all volunteers to attend at least one “Talkshop” each year as part of their commitment, which is a friendly online space to debrief, share experiences, and learn together.
Volunteering with Us:
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. You are the voice, the listener, and the bridge between stigma and understanding. We’ll endeavor to make sure your experience with us is rewarding, supported, and flexible to your life and needs. We’re happy to offer volunteering experience from the comfort of your own home, with transferable skills and development opportunities along the way for those interested.
The Benefits of Volunteering With Us
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Linkedin endorsements
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Inclusive and affirming space
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Transferable skills and training
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Reference letters after a minimum period
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Volunteer of the month award
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Certificates of completion
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Working from the comfort of your home
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Networking opportunities
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Volunteering to employment pathways
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Shared resource hub
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Additional opportunities in the abortion care space
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Ongoing learning opportunities
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Community building with likeminded volunteers
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Virtual social events
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Regular debrief sessions
Volunteer Experience:
“ I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed the training process. Going into it I was really nervous and quite unsure about what it would involve. Three four-hour sessions seemed quite a daunting prospect! But from the very first session, you made me feel so at ease and the group felt like such a friendly, kind, supportive environment - it really felt like spending Saturday mornings with a new group of friends! The training was so informative and I feel like I have learned so much. Of course, the main benefit will be being able to bring all these new skills into my work with Abortion Talk; but I also feel like the work we have done together has made me a better colleague, sister and friend. It was really quite a transformative experience for me.”
How to Apply
Check out the application pack attached to this job posting for more information.
We won’t ask for references until you have successfully completed the training. Not every candidate will make it through each stage of recruitment into our program.
Deadline: 9am 5th December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about animal welfare and skilled at creating engaging Instagram content?
IAPWA is looking for a talented Social Media Manager (Volunteer) to help us grow our audience on Instagram, strengthen supporter engagement, and above all, develop this channel into a source of vital fundraising income.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience managing and growing Instagram accounts
- Can create high-quality, tailored content that aligns with our brand and mission
- Understands how to drive engagement and build online communities
- Is enthusiastic about using social media to make a real impact for animals in need
We’re ideally looking for someone who would like to manage this channel as their own project, offering a small amount of time each day to post, respond, and engage with our audience. As social media and fundraising are dynamic and fast-moving, this regular attention will help us build momentum and maximise opportunities for growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your creative and strategic skills to support a global animal welfare charity and make a difference to the lives of so many animals in need.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Deadline for applications: 30th November 2025
Please send your CV along with a short summary of your Instagram experience — an example of an account you have previously managed / successfully grown is a bonus. A member of the IAPWA team will then be in touch soon!
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The aim of Safe Haven Alliance is to relieve the suffering and advance the human rights of LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, particularly those facing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, by providing support, advocacy, access to essential services, and programmes which promote wellbeing, safety and inclusion both domestically and abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.
You will support individuals to rebuild their lives beyond crisis.
Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age or family situation. Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic, and one of the major causes of depression is isolation.
Hestia has a variety of different services that support people across London and the South East. These services support people that are struggling with their mental health, are victims of Domestic Abuse or Modern Slavery, and more. Join our team of volunteers who play a vital role in what we do!
Face-to-face locations include Islington, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Berkshire, Lambeth, Kingston, Merton, Barbican, Slough, Reading and Croydon
What you will be doing
- Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
- To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
- To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
- To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
- Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
The skills you need
- Good listening and communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
- Willingness to engage in activities in the community
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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We are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media & Marketing Volunteer to support our digital presence, raise awareness, and engage with our audience across various platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing while making a real impact on young people’s lives.
What will you be doing?
· Assist in developing and implementing social media strategies to increase engagement and reach.
· Create and schedule content (graphics, videos, and written posts) for BFUK’s primary social media channels including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook..
· Monitor and respond to comments and messages to foster a strong online community.
· Support campaign planning, including fundraising and awareness initiatives.
· Conduct research on social media trends and audience preferences.
· Assist in tracking analytics and performance metrics to optimise content strategy.
· Help with email marketing campaigns and newsletter creation.
· Work collaboratively with the team to ensure branding and messaging consistency.
What are we looking for?
· Enthusiastic about social media, marketing, and making a positive impact.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Experience with Canva, CapCut or other content creation tools is a plus.
· Familiarity with social media platforms and trends.
· Creative thinker with attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
What difference will you make?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people's lives, supporting a small but growing charity.
What will you gain?
· Gain valuable experience in social media marketing for a charitable organisation.
· Receive weekly scheduled mentorship time with our Communications Manager.
· Guidance from our Communications Manager to build your portfolio.
· Flexible remote working environment.
· Receive a reference from an established charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
English PEN is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with over 135 centres in more than 90 countries. English PEN is one of the world’s oldest human rights charities and works to promote literature and the right to freedom of expression through a wide range of campaigns, events, projects and publications.
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our established Board of Trustees and help guide and advise us on financial affairs. The role of Treasurer is to oversee the accounts of the charity, chairing the Finance and Audit Committee, and acting as a point of liaison between the Board and the Director and Head of Operations. It does not involve day-to-day responsibility for the finances.
Duties and responsibilities
The Treasurer will provide financial expertise and oversight to help the Board carry out its financial responsibilities.
Specifically, they will:
- Chair the Finance and Audit Committee
- Work closely with the Director and the Head of Operations to monitor the financial stability of the charity
- Liaise with auditors and sign off the annual accounts
- Present the annual accounts to members at the annual general meeting
- Engage with PEN International on relevant matters
English PEN celebrates the diversity of literature, and envisions a world with free expression and equity of opportunity for all readers and writers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to support people in their time of need?
At our sanctuary (Finsbury Park, North London) for those in suicidal crisis, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 5 day (4-night) stay at our non-medical, family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and Lead Befrienders support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience.
Volunteer Befrienders are key to Maytree and work alongside Lead Befrienders to provide an open and containing space for people who are feeling suicidal.
Befriending is as it sounds: sitting alongside our guests as a friendly, compassionate and non-judgemental companion. Through active listening and human warmth our volunteers enable our guests to feel supported, explore their feelings in a confidential setting and discuss their options in their own way and in their own time. This face-to-face support is not therapy; it is about being calm and committed and not afraid of difficult subjects, including suicide.
To fill a gap in services for the acutely suicidal. Offering brief stay crisis support and engagement with non-medical, compassionate Befrienders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.
We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.
We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.
New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SASC Trust is currently developing its grant-making guidelines and approach, ahead of the launch of its first funding round in early 2026. Ahead of this first round of grant-making, the Board are seeking to recruit additional Trustees to strengthen the organisation’s capacity and capability.
To complement the current skills and experience of the existing Board, the Trust is specifically seeking to recruit individuals who bring knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness. It welcomes applications from those with both lived and / or professional experience.
Location:
London / remote.
Time commitment:
We have four board meetings per year. Trustees are expected to attend these and devote suclient time to read through the board papers in advance. There may be other events that Trustees are invited to attend, and other opportunities to get involved. We estimate the time commitment to be eight days per year.
Terms of office:
Our trustees have a term of office of three years, for a maximum of nine years.
Overall purpose of the role:
Our Trustees are legally responsible for the governance of the charity. This means they must make sure that SASC Trust achieves its objectives, which are set out in our governing document. The Trustees ensure that we have a strategy, and that our assets and resources are only used for charitable purposes in line with the governing document. Trustees make sure that we operate in line with any relevant laws, particularly the Charities and Companies Acts.
Trustees have a collective responsibility – they work together for the best interests of SASC Trust.
Main responsibilities
Governance:
To understand SASC Trust’s aims and objectives as set out in our governing document and ensure that we operate in accordance with them.
To help set the strategy for the organisation, including the financial strategy and grant-making model, and ensure implementation and progress is monitored.
To use your skills, knowledge and experience to further our work, putting aside any personal interests, and declaring any conflict of interest if/ when they arise.
To identify any risks to SASC Trust and ensure they are mitigated and monitored.
To contribute towards an annual review of the board’s performance.
To help to identify, recruit and induct new board members and the chair.
To attend and contribute to meetings of the board as relevant and undertake agreed tasks between meetings.
To uphold all SASC Trust policies and procedures as outlined in the SASC Trust Policy Schedule.
To uphold and contribute to our values and act in accordance with our Code of Conduct.
Working with staff, consultants and volunteers:
To understand and maintain boundaries between the governance perspective of the board, and the work of any consultants, SASC LLP colleagues and volunteers.
To provide support and challenge to the Grant Manager to ensure they are carrying out their roles and achieving their agreed objectives.
To help with the recruitment and/or induction of the consultancy team as required.
Representing SASC Trust:
To represent the board’s agreed position when speaking publicly on behalf of SASC Trust.
To act as an ambassador and champion for SASC Trust at events and online.
To apply, candidates should submit a CV and a short covering letter explaining why they are interested in the Trustee role, what they would bring to the Board, and how their experience aligns with the vision and mission of SASC Trust.
The closing date is 5pm on Friday 28th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Blute
Blute provides AI-powered mental health support and data analytics to combat the catastrophic dropout rates among healthcare students, such as the 40% of UK nursing students who do not complete their training. The startup addresses the critical global deficit of healthcare workers, which is driven by students suffering emotional crises in silence during high-pressure clinical placements due to a lack of accessible support.
This issue perpetuates a cycle where understaffed hospitals offer poor training, leading to further trauma. Blute breaks this cycle by offering a conversational AI companion for judgment-free reflection and immediate guidance, acting like a supportive friend.
The crucial innovation is transforming the essence of these private interactions into actionable data. This allows universities to identify high-risk students and intervene with targeted support, transforming struggling students into resilient professionals. By doing so, Blute directly supports multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including strengthening the health workforce (Goal 3) and ensuring supportive, inclusive healthcare training (Goal 4).
Partnerships Officer
Partnerships Officer
Flexible Role (3-10 hours/week) | Help Launch Our Solution to the Healthcare Crisis
Are you an expert in Higher Education (HE) ready to use your sector knowledge and network to drive real social impact?
Blute is an early-stage startup, building an essential solution to combat the alarming student dropout rate in healthcare—a crisis fuelling the NHS staffing shortage. Our platform is designed to boost student wellbeing and retention, and it will be ready to launch soon.
We are seeking a highly motivated Partnerships Officer to join us remotely and create the first pilot opportunities with UK universities. This role is crucial for validating our product and proving its impact in the real world.
The Opportunity & Compensation
We value expertise and results. We are offering a high-impact, flexible arrangement:
- Commitment: 3–10 hours per week (highly flexible around your availability).
- Location: Fully remote.
Your Mission: Securing Our First Pilots
Your primary goal is to establish mutually beneficial pilot collaborations with universities, ensuring our solution is deployed effectively upon launch.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Strategic Outreach & Pipeline: Identify and build a pipeline of target universities, prioritising those most in need (e.g. based on continuation rate data). You will conduct outreach to secure exploratory meetings.
- HE Context & Needs Assessment: Use your deep knowledge of the HE sector to assess potential partners. You must understand the university's budget cycles, procurement process, risk appetite and their specific goals (e.g. retention vs. satisfaction) to ensure Blute is a tailored solution.
- Pilot Foundation & Setup: Be involved in the initial setup of new pilots, helping lay the groundwork for success. This includes supporting stakeholder meetings (like gaining IT approval) and coordinating baseline data gathering.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the higher education sector, which could be from working directly within a university or having served them as a client.
- HE Sector Knowledge: You confidently understand the procurement process, institutional culture and key decision-makers within UK universities.
- Passion: A genuine passion for student wellbeing and contributing to the development of the vital healthcare workforce.
- Drive: The motivation to secure pilot contracts and Letters of Intent for a product that is poised to make a massive social difference.
Ready to turn your sector expertise into a high-impact partnership pipeline? Let's talk!
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
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