Volunteer roles in chesham, buckinghamshire

Unify Giving CIC – UK Based

Unify Giving is building more than just a platform — we’re building a movement around tech for good and social impact. We need a Community Builder to help us connect and grow that movement both inside and outside the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Support our volunteers: keep in touch, share updates, and make sure people feel connected and valued.

• Spot social impact leaders on LinkedIn, Slack, Discord and beyond — and invite them into our Tech for Good Unify Giving channel.

• Grow our community: help us build an online space where people working in social impact and innovation can connect, share, and support each other.

• Create opportunities for conversation: organise community calls, and help set up a podcast with our founder, Matt, interviewing other Tech for Good founders and innovators.

Why this is for you

• A chance to be right at the centre of the UK’s growing Tech for Good community.

• Build your skills in community management, partnerships, and social impact networking.

• Minimum 5–10 hours per week, for at least 3 months.

• A role with variety: part people, part digital, part creativity.

Who we welcome
No age limits, no “perfect CV” required. If you’re passionate about social impact and love bringing people together — online and offline — this could be the challenge for you.

�� If you’ve ever wanted to build a community from scratch, this is your chance to do it while making real impact.

Unify Giving CIC – UK Based

Unify Giving helps people give directly and safely to someone in need — no cash, no middlemen, just real impact. Now we’re looking for a TikTok Content Creator & Manager to help us spread the word in the UK ��

What you’ll do

• Create fun, eye-catching TikToks that show what Unify Giving is all about.

• Balance light, funny content with more serious impact stories.

• Repurpose content we already have and experiment with new trends.

• Manage posting, comments, and growth strategy on TikTok.

• Work directly with our founder, Matt, to shape ideas and grow the channel.

Why this is for you

• Minimum 5–10 hours per week, for at least 3 months.

• Great opportunity to build your portfolio in social media management.

• Work with a UK social impact cause making real change.

• Freedom to be creative — from serious storytelling to fun, trend-led videos.

Who we welcome
We don’t care about age, background, or “perfect” experience. If you love TikTok, have creative energy, and want to use your skills for good — you’ll fit right in.

�� This is your chance to grow as a content creator, while helping people experiencing homelessness get the support they need.

Would you like to improve the urban walking environment and our quality of life? Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to chair our board of voluntary trustees. 

We are a charity that can influence anyone’s daily life. Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more. 

This is a pivotal time in our history: with a dynamic and experienced new Chief Executive, Catherine Woodhead; and a period of development, with a new strategy incoming that will take us towards our centenary in 2029. 

With our thousands of members and supporters we run campaigns for positive change and influence policies that improve our streets such as encouraging families to walk to school, 20mph speed limits and controlling pavement parking. 

We manage innovative national projects, engaging schools, communities and workplaces to encourage more people to walk short journeys. Our year-round walk to school challenge captures the imagination of children in over 2000 schools. 

We work with local authorities and businesses to improve streets and public spaces. Our reports, such as The Pedestrian Pound, make a substantial contribution to the active travel agenda. 

We are seeking someone with strong leadership and networking skills, with experience of good governance and helping organisations through growth. You will possess a substantial reputation which will add to the credibility of Living Streets. The role is a voluntary unpaid position, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The term of office is for six years.

Closing date: 03/11/2025 (12pm)

Interviews: 20/11/2025 

Interview Location: London Head Office 

Volunteer Trustee English Language Teaching Experience – International House London

Job Description 

Trustee - International House London (English Language Teaching (ELT) background preferred) 

International House Trust Ltd (trading as International House London, IH London), a registered UK charity is seeking passionate and dedicated new Trustee to join their Board and help drive the mission of delivering high-quality language and communication training that unlocks human potential. As a global leader in language teaching, teacher training, and trainer development, IH London is committed to creating meaningful change in the world by fostering effective communication. 

 We are particularly committed to creating an inclusive environment and are actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our Board truly reflects the communities we serve. Your unique perspective and expertise will help us expand our impact and create lasting change. 

Vision: Do you want to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organization that brings people together and acts as a force for positive change? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Specific Expertise: We are actively seeking for candidates with specific expertise and experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) to offer strategic oversight on language training programs. 

Location: Remote 

Report to: Chair of Board of Trustees 

Time commitment: Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (normally remote), ad hoc issues etc. 

Remuneration: This is an unpaid voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed 

Responsibilities: As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future direction of IH London. 

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Contributing to the strategic and long-term direction of IH London 

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and aligning resources with objectives 

• Protecting and promoting the reputation of IH London and acting in the best interests of the charity 

• Ensuring financial stability, sustainability, and effective risk management 

Person Specification: 

We are looking for candidates who can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide oversight at a senior level to join our strong and committed Trustee Board including: 

Essential 

• A strong track record in education, with clear evidence of career progression including teaching experience and holding a senior position of responsibility. 

• Proven leadership skills. You will display a record of leadership and a proven track record of working at strategic and senior levels, with an ability to provide sound governance and oversight alongside objective, independent judgment. 

• Communication skills. Demonstrable effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to influence others and to advocate on behalf of IH London. 

• Strategic thinking ability. You will demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex concepts and actively contribute to the strategic direction setting of IH London, both over the long and short term. 

Desirable 

• Extensive experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), both in the UK and internationally. 

• Demonstrated engagement with wider industry bodies and professional networks. 

• A history of sharing expertise and knowledge with colleagues and peers. 

• Experience of working within a commercial education environment. 

• Awareness of recent developments and innovations in learning technologies. 

Application process 

If you are interested in joining the Board of one of the world’s most respected English Language educational brands, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills can contribute to our success. 

Applications should be sent by 5pm 16 October 2025 

The selection process for shortlisted candidates will include an online conversation with the Chief Executive and a meeting with a group of Trustees. 

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Nurses to respond to and manage emergency calls/incidents whilst attending events. Event nurses shall provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care and undertake clinical assessment and interventions in the pre-hospital environment, which may include venues such as stadia, concert halls, motorsports tracks, road races etc. This will mainly involve working in treatment units or temporary event medical centers.

Successful candidates will be registered nurses with the NMC and be able to provide evidence of CPD activity within the previous 12 months.

The closing date for this role is 29/09/2025

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Paramedics to respond to and manage emergency calls/incidents whilst attending events. At all times provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to undertake clinical assessment and interventions those individuals in the pre-hospital environment, which may include stadia, concerts, motorsports, road races etc. This may encompass working on both ambulances / FRV’s and within treatment units as required.

Successful candidates will be registered Paramedics with the HCPC and be able to provide evidence of CPD activity within the previous 12 months.

The closing date for this role is 29/09/2025.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Doctors to respond and manage emergency calls/incidents at events which may include venues such as stadia, concert halls, motorsports tracks, road races etc. Event doctors shall provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care while undertaking clinical assessment and interventions in the pre-hospital environment. This will mainly involve working in mobile treatment centres or temporary event medical centres.

The closing date for this role is: 29/09/2025.

We're looking for new Trustees to join the board of our award winning educational charity that has been turning primary school classrooms around the UK into 'pop-up' art galleries for over thirty years.  As part of our board you will help shape the approach the charity will take and its future direction.  

Magic Lantern workshops give children the opportunity to explore, discuss and bring to life famous art works, and discover the world of art from cave paintings to Cubism, Gothic to graffiti, and Turner to the Turner Prize. Our approach is designed to particularly help children who have not previously had the opportunity to engage with the arts or who might be reticent to participate in traditional lessons.  Our sessions are interactive and have elements of drama, soundscape, slow looking, problem solving and creative writing.  

We operate in several parts of England including London, the South East, the South West, the North East and Oxfordshire. We work with over 12,000 children each year and in 2019 were awarded with a JM Barrie Members' Award by Action for Children's Arts. 

We are currently looking for three new trustees to add fresh voices to our board, strengthen our collective skillset and plan for our future.  We want people who share our values and vision, are passionate about education and art, and can act as ambassadors for our work in schools.

We hold online trustee meetings four times a year on a weekday evening.  This is a voluntary role but the charity will pay for out-of-pocket expenses e.g. for travel to any in-person trustee meetings or events.  The post is a fixed term of three years with the possibility of a second term. Any successful applicant will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS check in the child workforce and their appointment is conditional until the full enhanced disclosure has been received by the charity. 

It is not necessary to have previous trustee, board or committee experience as training will be provided, and you do not need to have a background in education or the arts to be eligible for this role.  We would very much like our board of Trustees to look more like our community and would particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.  

Each trustee needs to:

·Be committed to the charity’s overall mission and to achieving the purpose that we were set up for

·Give the time and commitment that’s needed to carry out their role well

·Act with integrity and honesty

·Think carefully about the long- and short-term goals of the charity and how they can be achieved effectively

·Think independently and contribute to decisions that the trustees as a group can show are good for the charity

·Be willing to be creative and to think beyond how we do things today

·Be willing to speak their mind in a way that is polite and respects those who may have different ideas and opinions

·Work well as part of a team with the rest of the trustees and our staff team, including when we have different views on how to do things

·Recognise that being a trustee is an important leadership role that has specific responsibilities and legal duties, and take time to understand these 

Skills or experience in one or more of the following areas would be of particular interest to us:

·Administration

·Communication

·Digital

·Education

·Equality, diversity and inclusion

·Finance and accounting

·Fundraising

·Governance

·Legal

·Marketing

·Museum / Gallery

·Social Media

Summary

To be the first point of contact for families at our centres, providing administrative support and helping ensure the smooth running of the service.

Detailed description

We are looking for Volunteer Administrators for the following locations:

Broadwater Family Centre, Stevenage

Windmill Family Centre, Hemel Hempstead

Sopwell Family Centre, St Albans

Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre, Watford

The BECC Family Centre, Borehamwood

Main responsibilities

·Welcome families, visitors, and professionals to the Family Centre in a friendly and professional manner.

·Answer telephone calls and take messages accurately.

·Assist staff with administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and preparing resources.

·Input data into systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

·Help maintain an organised and tidy reception and office space.

·Support the preparation of publicity materials, newsletters, and information displays.

·Signpost visitors to the appropriate staff member for further support.

·Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety policies at all times.

Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities

·Friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.

·Good organisational and communication skills.

·Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet)

·Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

·Respectful of confidentiality and sensitive information.

·Understanding of diversity and inclusive practice.

·Previous office or reception experience is helpful but not essential.

Training / Support

·A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided.

·Requirement to undertake One YMCA online training courses

·To understand and implement One YMCA’s policies.

·Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings

·Access to organisational events throughout the year including Socials, Conferences and Training opportunities. 

Additional Information

·Undergo enhanced DBS check

·X2 References required

·Undertake additional training as and when required

·We offer to pay volunteers’ “out of pocket” expenses within agreed guidelines

Volunteer Opportunity: Board Treasurer

Do you have financial expertise and want to make a difference? The Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors.

We’re a global network of lawyers working to use the law as a force for good, working with businesses and investors to have a positive impact on people and the planet. To help us grow and thrive, we need a Treasurer who can:

• Oversee our finances and keep us sustainable
   

• Ensure we meet charity requirements in England and Wales
   

• Support our team with budgets, reporting, and good financial practice
   

The Treasurer will play a vital role in guiding  our Trustees in overseeing our finances and helping us succeed. We’re looking for someone who is a qualified accountant, understands UK charity finance, and is willing to give a few hours a month to support our mission.

This is a great opportunity to put your skills to use in a meaningful way, work with an inspiring international team, and help shape a fairer, more sustainable future.

Please be sure to include a CV and a short statement of interest in your appplication.

Will you help us shape our future by joining us a trustee? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a difference to our work. We welcome applications from people of all professional backgrounds, whether or not they are patients or have experience in the healthcare sector. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with skills in digital marketing and communications, charity management and fundraising.

As a Trustee, you will share responsibility for the governance of the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and will fully understand the charity’s purpose as set out in its governing document. You will have strategic oversight of the planning for what the charity wants to achieve and be able to explain how our activities support our objectives. You will always act in the BTF’s best interest and ensure accountability within the charity. You will comply with the charity’s governing document, manage the charity’s resources responsibility and act with reasonable care and skill.

We are looking for volunteers who can help informal carers with form filling for applications for Carers Allowance, Attendance Allowance, PIP and Blue Badges. Many of the carers that we work with are entitled to claim these benefits but find that the form filling element is challenging. We want to support them in this.

About us: 

Barnet Carers has a long history of supporting unpaid carers living and/or caring for someone living in the London borough of Barnet. We are a charitable organisation delivering reliable and accessible support for ‘unpaid’ carers and young carers in Barnet. Our mission is to ‘enable all carers to thrive’ by empowering them to live the life they want, whilst carrying out a caring role. 

What you will be doing: 

• Assisting someone to fill out a benefit form over the phone, via video call  or in person at our Office in North Finchley (if you live locally to us in Barnet).
• Working as part of a team with other Barnet Carers volunteers and members of staff, as well as individually.

To be a Form Filling Volunteer, you will need good communication skills, to be friendly, approachable, able to handle confidential data and sensitive information, have good IT skills and a willingness to learn.

You will be given training on benefits and form filling as well as any other additional training required for the role. The role will be remote or based at our office in Finchley.  All we ask is that you can commit to the role for at least 4 to 8 hours per month for a minimum of six months. You will be able to choose the hours that are convenient for you.

Why you will enjoy it: 

This is a real chance to make a difference in people's lives by supporting them in accessing valuable benefits. You will learn new skills and build experience of working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

What we can do for you:

You will be given training on benefits and benefit form filling as well as any other training needed for this role (if you do not already have experience of this area of work).

What we are looking for: 

We are looking for empathetic people who are keen to support informal carers.  There are a number of attributes and skills that we are looking for: 

• Good communications skills 
• Friendly and approachable 
• Able to handle personal data sensitively and confidentially 
• Happy to work as part of a team either in person or remotely 
• Good IT skills 
• A willingness to learn.

The Role

We are now seeking a Trustee with strong financial skills and sound understanding of the regulatory and governance landscape to join our Board, act as the lead for financial oversight, and help guide the organisation through its next stage of growth and impact.

Trustees are expected to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to ensure that Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity achieves its charitable objectives, represents the interests of all stakeholders, and acts as ambassadors for the charity.

Principle Responsibilities

· Strategic Leadership: Provide direction and advice that aligns with the charity's strategic plan and objectives, ensuring we stay true to RDMCC's mission and values.

· Governance and Compliance: Ensure effective governance and the smooth running of the organisation, maintaining financial stability and adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Charity Commission.

· Financial Oversight: Monitor the charity's financial health, ensuring strong internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting. Consider the financial impact of new or revised activities, making sure RDMCC operates within its means.

· Strategic Approval: Approve strategic plans, budgets, reserves policies, and authorisation limits, ensuring that RDMCC has the resources-both financial and human-to meet its goals.

· Executive Support: Recruit, appoint, and support the Chief Executive, delegating the day-to-day management of the organisation to them while providing oversight.

· Investments: Ensuring that our funds are invested responsibly and with care.

· Representation: Represent the Board at events, engaging with external stakeholders to promote and advance RDMCC's mission.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with volunteers, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to stay informed about our activities and the issues that affect our work.

· Ambassadorship: Act as an ambassador for RDMCC, upholding our reputation and promoting our values in all your activities.

· Remuneration Oversight: Oversee the remuneration, compensation, and benefits provided to staff, ensuring they are fair and aligned with the charity's policies and legal requirements.

Finance responsibilities

· To Chair the Finance & Investment Sub-committee.

· Oversee the financial strategy, budget and long-term sustainability of the charity.

· Liaise with the CEO and Director of Finance and HR on key financial matters.

· Support the development of management accounts, annual accounts, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with charity law, Companies Act (where applicable), and relevant regulations (e.g., SORP).

· Lead on relationship management with external auditors.

· Ensure that robust financial controls, risk management processes, and policies are in place and adhered to.

Time Commitment & Location

-  Approximately 10 days per year.

- Trustees are required to attend an induction at our office in Amersham.

- Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend all board meetings, held 3 times per year, generally in London during normal office hours, lasting approximately 3-4 hours.

- Trustee to chair the Finance and Investment sub-comittee.  These meetings take place virtually, also 3 times per year.

As a County Quality Assurance Lead, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.

We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county

The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice.

Please specify on your application any dates that you will not be available for interview.

The closing date for this vacancy is 06/10/2025