Volunteer roles in crowthorne, berkshire
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Ready to Design a Brighter London?
Ignite Hope, Connection, and Joy with SUNSHINE!
Imagine a London where loneliness fades, replaced by vibrant connections and powerful community spirit. That's the future we're building at SUNSHINE, a brand-new, 100% volunteer-run charity launching with a heartfelt mission to combat loneliness and transform countless lives.
We're in the exhilarating start-up phase, laying the groundwork to officially launch. This isn't just an opportunity; it's an invitation to be a founding force, to shape our visual identity, and to make a monumental impact from day one. Your passion, creativity, and energy aren't just welcome—they're essential to lighting up London!
Calling All Graphic Design Visionaries!
We're seeking a dedicated Graphic Designer to join our pioneering team and help us build something truly extraordinary. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and bring our mission to life through stunning visuals, this is your chance to leave an indelible mark on London's heart.
Your brilliant designs will be crucial in promoting SUNSHINE and inspiring widespread support. We need you to craft positive, impactful publicity materials and social media posts that will:
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Promote SUNSHINE's Mission: Create visuals that clearly communicate who we are and the incredible change we're making.
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Inspire Participation: Excite people to join our programmes, find connection, and enhance their well-being.
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Recruit Volunteers: Motivate passionate individuals to lend their time and talent to our cause.
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Encourage Support: Inspire donations, in-kind contributions, and other forms of support from the community.
Beyond static graphics, we're also keen to explore motion graphics or short videos that will capture attention and make SUNSHINE instantly recognisable and memorable.
Here's where your brilliance can make a difference:
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Visual Storytelling: Translate our mission and impact into compelling graphics for web, print, and social media.
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Brand Building: Help establish a strong, uplifting visual identity for SUNSHINE from the ground up.
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Engagement & Outreach: Design materials that captivate audiences and encourage them to act – whether joining, volunteering, or donating.
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Creative Innovation: Explore new visual formats, including motion graphics and short video concepts, to spread our message far and wide.
Why Join Us At SUNSHINE?
This is more than volunteering; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant movement from the very beginning.
You'll:
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Shape a Legacy: Be a foundational member of a charity set to profoundly impact London.
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Connect & Grow: Work alongside passionate individuals, expand your network, and develop new skills.
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See Your Impact: Directly contribute to creating a more connected, joyful city.
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Experience the Excitement: Thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment where your ideas matter.
Ready to Ignite Change?
If you're eager to transform lives and build a brighter, more connected London, we want to hear from you!
Your help during this initial phase is absolutely critical to bringing SUNSHINE to glorious life.
Join our passionate team and help us build a brighter, more connected world for all.
We're SUNSHINE:
Combating Loneliness and Social Isolation across London and Beyond!
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a talented graphic designer with a keen eye for youth-friendly aesthetics and a passion for social good? Do you want to shape the visual identity of a brand-new charity that's transforming young lives across London?
REMIX is a dynamic new social mobility charity start-up on a mission to "remix young lives" from disadvantaged backgrounds across London. We aim to guide, mentor, and inspire young people through positive role modelling, comprehensive personal development, and vital employability skills. We have our logo, but we need your creative expertise to bring our brand to life with an impactful, youth-friendly identity.
This is an incredible opportunity to apply your design skills to a meaningful social cause, helping us create a visual language that will attract young people to our programmes, inspire people to volunteer with us, and excite supporters to donate.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We need a creative, and detail-oriented designer who understands how to connect with a youth audience through visuals. You'll likely possess:
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Proven Graphic Design Experience: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create engaging, modern, and effective visual content across various platforms.
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Brand Identity Development: Experience in creating brand guidelines or style guides, defining visual elements like typography, colour palettes, imagery, and usage rules. We have a logo already but need a brand identity to go with it.
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Youth-Friendly Aesthetic: A natural understanding of what appeals to young people (aged 14-25) and how to create designs that feel authentic, vibrant, and approachable.
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Versatility: Ability to design for different mediums, including social media, print (booklets, flyers), and digital presentations.
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Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.
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Collaborative Spirit: Eagerness to work with our Trustees and the Brand, Marketing & Communications Manager to translate our mission and existing logo into a powerful visual story.
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Passion for Social Change: A genuine commitment to REMIX's mission and empowering young people.
YOUR ROLE AS GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
In this vital set-up phase, you will be instrumental in:
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Developing a Brand Styling Guide: Collaborating with our team to build a comprehensive visual identity guide. This includes defining our brand colours, typography, imagery style (including photography and illustration direction), logo usage, and overall design principles to ensure a cohesive and impactful look.
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Designing Core Communication Materials: Creating templates and initial designs for:
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Social media posts: Engaging graphics for Instagram.
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Information booklets: Designing layouts for programme information, volunteer guides, or impact reports.
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Presentation templates: Creating professional and appealing templates for pitches to funders and partners.
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Ensuring Brand Consistency: Helping to apply the new brand identity across all our communications, ensuring everything we produce feels distinctly REMIX.
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Visual Storytelling: Translating REMIX's mission and impact into compelling visual narratives that resonate with our audiences.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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The unique chance to define the visual brand of a brand-new charity, directly shaping how we are perceived by thousands.
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An incredible opportunity to apply your design expertise to a profound social cause, seeing your work directly attract young people, inspire volunteers, and secure vital support.
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High levels of creative input and ownership in a dynamic start-up environment.
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Collaboration with a passionate and strategic Board of Trustees and the founding team.
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The deep satisfaction of knowing your designs will help "remix young lives" and build a brighter future for London.
This is a voluntary role to help us establish our core brand identity and initial materials. We are flexible and can work around your availability, including the hours you can support us with. We're also ok if you're only able to support us with only one of these items.
READY TO DESIGN A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH REMIX?
If you are a talented and passionate graphic designer eager to leave your creative mark on a transformative cause, we'd love to hear from you.
Help us design the visual identity that will inspire and empower us to "remix young lives" across London!
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chair of Trustees – School Library Association
Location: Remote, with occasional in-person events
Time commitment: One day per week
Term: 3-year term (term renewable once; a maximum of six years)
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
Deadline to apply: 25th September
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for reading and equity in education? Do you want to help shape the future of school libraries and support the next generation of readers?
This is a pivotal moment for the School Library Association (SLA). With a new CEO, a refreshed staff team, and bold plans to launch a new organisational strategy, we are looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chair of Trustees to join us.
We punch well above our weight as a small national charity with big ambitions. You will be joining at a time of transformation, as we strengthen our funding pipeline, build corporate and strategic partnerships, and grow our visibility on the national stage. We recently represented the SLA at Downing Street for the Government’s Year of Reading, and the opportunity to drive systemic change in support of school libraries has never been greater.
We are looking for a Chair who:
- Brings strategic leadership and sound financial oversight
- Can support and challenge the CEO in equal measure
- Has strong relationship-building skills and ambassadorial presence
- Is excited to help shape a new strategy and governance structure
- Shares our passion for reading, education, and inclusion
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Download the recruitment pack and apply by 25th September 2025.
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Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles CIC. We are dedicated to increasing inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers to help source, sell and send clothes on Vinted to raise money four services. This isn’t about you listing your own clothes but about sourcing items others can donate that we can then sell.
Who are we looking for?
- Enjoys fundraising but is looking for something that’s a little bit different
- Enjoys being organised
- Likes flexibility in a role
- Collaborative
What do we expect?
- Must be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
- Have a basic DBS check (preferably be on the update system)
- Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answer questions on this.
Interested?
Email us and lets chat!
if you require any adjustments for this role please feel free to talk to us. Anything you tell us will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
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Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles CIC. We are dedicated to increasing inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers to help to create some backdrops (that fold down small please, storage is an issue!) that we can use at our events and interactive workshops. Our workshop and safe bubble is all about creating an imaginative world and we want to make the experience as immersive as possible for families. We have already created a magical world called Bubble World and now we want to bring it to life.
Who are we looking for?
- Somebody who is fun loving
- Creative
- Artistic
- Collaborative
What do we expect?
- Must be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
- Have a basic DBS check (preferably be on the update system)
- Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answe questions on this.
Interested?
Email us and lets chat.
If you require any adjustments please feel free to talk to us. Any information given will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
Actively Interviewing
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Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles CIC. We are dedicated to increasing inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers to help with our social media. We want to massively improve and increase our content from TikTok to You Tube. So much goes into social media from the physical filming and scripts to making the small everyday promotional posts to bigger videos, editing and posting them. We need people to help with every aspect of social media But don’t panic we are not asking one person to do all of this! So keep reading....
Who are we looking for?
- Somebody who is fun loving
- Be creative. Content creation is all about being creative.
- Knowledge or willingness to research algorithms and social media trends.
- Willing to learn or has knowledge of editing and posting videos
- Enjoy building online community
- No previous experience is necessary but a willingness to learn is essential.
What do we expect?
- Must be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
- Have a basic DBS check (preferably be on the update system)
- Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answer questions on this.
Interested?
Get in touch and we can char.
If you require any adjustments please feel free to talk to us. Anything you disclose will be kept in the strictest confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
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Supportive is a not-for-profit charity that operates in County Durham. For over 30 years our volunteer drives are the backbone of our service. Right now, we are looking for Volunteer Drivers with a caring and understanding nature. Supportive covers the whole of County Durham and enables people in our community accessible transport to and from NHS hospital and GP appointments.
We give our volunteers 45p a mile to cover the cost of fuel and offer support and training through our induction process.
Supportive are looking drivers that would like to volunteer a bit of their time to supporting people who struggle to attend their vital hospital appointments and give something back to their community.
Can you help? If so and you and would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch and one of our amazing team will be able to support you through the process.
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Position Overview
An exciting and unique internship opportunity to work closely with key senior operational staff in a respected UK international development charity; this position has strong vocational content for anyone looking to break into the international development sector with future possibilities of progression into roles within the UK and/or Madagascar.
The post holder will gain hands-on experience in international development, gain understanding and skills across a wide range of duties associated with programmes development, corporate fundraising, volunteer coordination, and practical charity management.
The internship spans a minimum of six months and is a remote role. The diversity of activities that will be undertaken provides training for an early-career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.
Reporting to: Grants and Administrative Assistant
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time, two days a week for a minimum of six months
Salary: N/A (voluntary)
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Programmes & Partnership Manager in securing trust and foundation funding, which will include: performing donor research; drafting, proofreading, and editing grant applications and reports (in part or in full); and ad hoc administration relating to donor management.
- Supporting the Corporate Liaison Officer to secure corporate funding, which will include: researching potential donor companies; supporting corporate facing marketing materials; and supporting creation of report and proposal materials.
- Supporting the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operation, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, which will include: preparing financial reports and documentation; note taking at trustees’ meetings; supporting development of policy and procedural documentation; building on fundraising and networking opportunities; and supporting the recruitment process.
- It should be noted that the successful candidate will take on a variety of tasks outlined above. While SEED Madagascar will make every attempt to tailor the tasks to the post-holder’s desired area of experience, this will be balanced by the priorities of the organisation.
Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Hold or be studying towards an undergraduate degree in or relating to international development (or have equivalent professional/experiential background).
- Knowledge and/or keen interest in development and/or conservation issues facing least developed countries such as Madagascar; previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset.
- Knowledge and/or keen interest in at least one of SEED Madagascar’s five core areas (community health; sustainable livelihoods; environmental conservation; education infrastructure and water, sanitation and hygiene); previous experience of community-based work would be an asset.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to gather and assimilate information from various sources, compile documents (reports and proposals), and identify lessons learnt and best practice.
- Sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
- Be able to conduct internet research.
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to financially support themselves for the duration of their internship as there is no stipend available for travel or sustenance.
- Strong written English is essential, French and/or Malagasy would be an asset.
- Experience working with American Corporate organisations would be an added asset.
- Be willing to take on mundane tasks such as drafting thank you notes for donors.
Application Procedure
Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a CV and covering letter in English explaining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description to Betty Gisore, Jacobs, Grants and Administrative Assistant, by email.
Application deadline: Monday 11th August 2025 at 23:59 GMT. This advertisement may however be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; hence, we encourage early applications.
SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Fundraising Intern to join our team from September-December 2025. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fundraising campaigns, school partnerships, and exploring and shaping the future of education!
About this role
Location: Remote Working (Any Location)
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy
Mode: Voluntary
Hours of work: 8 hours/week, Flexible
You will work closely with our Head of Philanthropy to lead the involvement of schools in our fundraising campaign for 2025, which will focus on building the future of education through LEGO! This will feed into the Big Give Campaign, enabling you to learn about campaign management, communications and partnerships development in a supportive, innovative and inspiring team context.
About EduSpots
EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-oriented UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips grassroots voluntary educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of a world in which communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.
Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary community educators and actors – named ‘Catalysts’ – who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance.
Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts, which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education), and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 10,000 learners of all ages annually.
We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have recently been selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model.
We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
We are excited by our future.
Role Overview
As Fundraising Intern, you will:
- Promote our Future of Education LEGO Challenge with schools, students, community groups, universities, and corporates.
- Manage relationships with all those involved in the campaign.
- Offering support with fundraising strategies and EduSpots materials.
- Track income through the challenge, managing a campaign database.
- Support online informational sessions, involving Programmes Team members.
- Supporting the wider fundraising team with research, communications and administrative tasks.
You’ll join a supportive, impact-driven team committed to educational transformation through grassroots leadership and collaboration. You will join organisational professional development sessions and gain direct insight into the running of EduSpots’ community-driven network for future-ready education!
Personal specification
- A strong understanding of how to involve young people in social change projects, with some experience in fundraising.
- Strong communication skills – e.g. written and verbal in English with skills in relationship development and management.
- Strong IT skills – e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Drive, social media, etc.
- An ability to work highly independently with minimal support, with the proactivity to reach out to team members when necessary
- A genuine interest in learning about education and international development, and communications.
- A team player, willing to listen to others and respond to feedback quickly.
- An ability to use Canva design software is desirable, or else a willingness to learn.
- A genuine passion for making a tangible impact on educational opportunity through this role.
- You will likely have a degree in an area relating to education and/or international development or communications.
- A desire to be part of a supportive and passionate education community, with a specific interest in community-led change.
- Be willing to communicate via WhatsApp and use Google Drive
We would like the selected interns to start immediately and by the start of September. The internship is likely to run from September-December in support of the LEGO Future of Education Campaign, but outstanding interns are given an opportunity to extend their placements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Overview
The Abundant Woman is seeking a creative and proactive Social Media Manager to lead our online presence and engage with our community across platforms. This role is vital to increasing awareness of our mission, connecting with women who need our services, and inspiring supporters. The ideal candidate will be passionate about women’s empowerment, experienced in social media management, and skilled at creating engaging content.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a social media strategy to grow our following and increase engagement on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Create, schedule, and manage high-quality content, including posts, stories, and videos that align with our brand and mission.
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages, fostering a positive and supportive online community.
• Analyse performance metrics and prepare regular reports on growth and engagement, making recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on social media trends and adapt strategies to ensure our content remains relevant and impactful.
Key Skills and Qualifications
• Proven experience in social media management, preferably for nonprofits or mission-driven organisations.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation, and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design tools is a plus.
Note : This is a voluntary position for women only under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010), Schedule 9, Part 1. Such positive recruitment action is justified whenever it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
The Abundant Woman empowers women with support, wellness, and community, fostering resilience and sisterhood for abundant, fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch, our Volunteer Events Assistants are vital in helping us raise the funds we need to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome or release hundreds of animals each year!
This is an excellent volunteering opportunity which would enable you to play a major role in our fundraising activities, really put your flair into the role, and gain a vast amount of personal satisfaction and achievement in return.
Why Volunteer With Us?
As a volunteer events assistant, you will:
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Support a worthwhile cause and help improve animal welfare in your area.
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Be part of a friendly and dedicated team.
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Enjoy a fun and fulfilling role at the heart of the local community.
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Training and development opportunities, including induction and ongoing support.
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Learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, fundraising, and many more.
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Access to the RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Helping out at fundraising events to spread awareness, raise money and educate the public on animal welfare.
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Assisting with the preparation for fundraising events, including driving donations, drafting leaflets, coordinating with other volunteers and much more.
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Helping us identify potential sources of funding which could be explored so we can continue this important work.
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Using your knowledge of the area to contact local businesses who might be interested in supporting the RSPCA.
What We’re Looking For:
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Someone who is reliable and committed to helping us.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being PC literate.
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Excellent interpersonal skills which you will utilise when interacting with the public.
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Previous experience of organising events or managing projects on any scale would be desirable but not a requirement.
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Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on weekends.
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You will need to be aged 16 or over.
What’s in It for You?
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Meet new people and make new friends.
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Learn new skills to enhance your CV.
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A comprehensive induction and training programme relevant to your role.
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Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of your local community.
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Know that your time and effort is making a real difference to the welfare of animals.
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We’re happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while volunteering. You will need to arrange your own travel to events in the South Buckinghamshire area.
Practical Considerations:
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Health & Safety: You’ll need to complete a simple online Health & Safety course before starting the role.
Disclaimer:
Our voluntary roles are subject to:
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An informal interview and trial period.
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Submission of two referees’ contact details.
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Completion of relevant training and assessments for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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KIBO
We create sustainable and safety-forward footwear for frontline workers and children, turning waste into purpose with every step.
We tackle the environmental impact of fast fashion and workwear waste, while addressing the overlooked need for ergonomic, protective footwear for underserved groups like hospitality workers, technicians, and construction workers.
Our shoes are made from recycled and bio-based materials such as plastic bottles, apple waste, and algae; designed in collaboration with podiatrists for comfort and safety; and ethically produced. We’re now integrating smart insoles to monitor mobility for injury prevention.
Social Media Coordinator
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Design an ambassador program for our KIBO sneaker brand. Help manage recruitment, onboarding, and communication with ambassadors.
Weekly Time Commitment
0-1 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
1-2 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Board – Make a Lasting Impact!
As part of our ongoing commitment to strong and effective governance, we are actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping our organisation’s future and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
We are particularly looking for individuals who can:
✅ Help address the current challenges in social housing
✅ Provide continuity in financial expertise to support sustainable growth
✅ Strengthen our governance, regulation compliance and safeguarding knowledge and practices to protect those we serve
By joining our welcoming and inclusive Board, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, influence key decisions, and contribute to a cause that truly matters.
Our Trustee application pack is now available on our website, and we are actively in the process sharing this opportunity across our social media channels, including LinkedIn.
Together, we can create positive change. Thank you for your support!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re seeking a trustee with finance experience to join our board. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big LeafFoundation in the next phase of its development and to use your skills and experience to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.
We are seeking an individual with:
o financial management experience;
o commitment to our vision, mission and values;
o excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making;
o willingness to commit time and effort to the role;
o good, independent judgement, strategic vision and ability to communicate ideas;
o history of impartiality, fairness and commitment to promoting equality and diversity;
o charity sector experience (preferred)
Duties of a trustee with finance experience
○ Chair the Finance and Fundraising sub-committee of the Board.
○ On behalf of the Board, to oversee the production of Big Leaf Foundation’s annual budget, management accounts and annual financial statements.
○ Provide advice, scrutiny and support to the finance coordinator and Board.
○ Act as the Board lead on scrutiny of financial strategy and risk.
○ Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
○ Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
The statutory duties of a trustee are to:
○ Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
○ Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
○ Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives – the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
○ Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
○ Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
○ Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
○ Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
○ Protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
○ If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
○ Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
○ Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
○ Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
○ Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Admin Assistant
Reports To: Department Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Volunteer (12 hours/week for 6 months)
About the Project – “Solta o Jogo”
Solta o Jogo is a vibrant cultural competition and festival celebrating Brazilian heritage through Capoeira, music, dance, acrobatics, and a Brazilian arts & crafts fair. Hosted at Kingston University Townhouse, the event invites the community to participate in free performances, workshops, and exhibitions promoting cross-cultural understanding.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking a dedicated Admin Assistant to support the day-to-day coordination and administrative operations behind this exciting and community-driven programme.
Position Overview:
The Admin Assistant will play a vital role in supporting communication, event coordination, documentation, and volunteer tracking. This position is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit administration, event logistics, and team coordination. The role offers flexibility, skill development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Coordination Support
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Schedule and manage logistics for project events, workshops, and community showcases.
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Track bookings, rehearsals, and venue use to ensure a smooth timeline.
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Support RSVP management and communication for performances and activities.
Data & Documentation Management
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Maintain and organise project records such as attendance sheets, registration forms, and feedback.
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Ensure digital files are properly stored and accessible for all team members.
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Assist in compiling reports and summaries post-events.
Communication & Liaison
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Serve as a contact point for public and internal queries related to the project.
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Help coordinate communication between departments involved in the project (HR, Marketing, PR, Finance).
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Communicate with facilitators, artists, and partners to confirm details and provide logistical support.
Resource & Inventory Support
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Track inventory of promotional and event materials.
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Assist in coordinating procurement and delivery of materials for activities and performances.
Volunteer Coordination
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Monitor onboarding progress of volunteers engaged in Solta o Jogo.
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Assist with preparing and maintaining volunteer schedules.
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Provide administrative support during volunteer briefings and training.
General Administrative Duties
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Take meeting minutes and circulate action items.
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Help draft internal updates, task lists, and team reminders.
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Provide general clerical support as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
No specific degree required, but experience in administration, event coordination, or office support is desirable.
Skills & Attributes:
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel).
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Attention to detail and ability to multitask efficiently.
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Friendly, professional, and proactive attitude.
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with remote teams.
Benefits:
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Gain practical experience in nonprofit administration and cultural event coordination.
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Work flexibly with a remote, supportive team.
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Contribute to a vibrant, meaningful community project.
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Receive mentoring and transferable skill development.
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Local travel reimbursement for any in-person events or meetings (if applicable).
Equality Statement:
Quilombo UK is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We promote equal opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.