Volunteer volunteer roles in Cumbria or North west

We believe that every child should have access to a quality education at a safe, inclusive school, with the opportunity to become a truly global citizen… do you too?

It’s an incredibly exciting time at African Adventures Foundation as we develop the vital programmes we deliver at the 34 partner schools we work with in Ghana, Kenya, and Zanzibar.

We have ambitious plans to help drive greater impact at our partner schools and are looking to strengthen our existing Trustee Board that’s full of energy and experience!

 Do you have experience in charity governance, delivering projects in an African culture and context, or delivering WASH or female empowerment/education/menstrual health programmes?

If so, read on… we’d be keen to hear from you about becoming one of our amazing volunteer trustees! 

Introduction to African Adventures Foundation

African Adventures Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013 to provide support to 34 schools in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.

These schools provide education, health and food security, and social support to young people whose access to these basic services would otherwise be very limited. African Adventures Foundation helps by funding food security programmes, the construction of important school facilities, and hygiene projects that will benefit children’s health and education.

Our mission is to provide more children with a quality education and better opportunities in life.

 All trustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing its management and operation. They must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements.

About the role

The Secretary supports the effective governance and administration of the African Adventures Foundation. The role ensures that the Board of Trustees operates efficiently, meetings are properly organised and recorded, and the charity complies with regulatory and administrative requirements. The Secretary works closely with the Global Chair, Treasurer, and other Trustees to ensure the charity follows best practice in governance and maintains accurate records.

As an ambassador, they also support external stakeholder and donor activities ensuring compliance to the standards required. 

Key Responsibilities 

Governance and Administration

• Support the Global Chair in ensuring AAF is effectively governed and operates in line with its governing document.
• Ensure trustee meetings are properly administered, including preparing agendas, coordinating papers, and taking accurate minutes.
• Ensure that trustee decisions and discussions are clearly recorded and stored appropriately.
• Maintain up-to-date records of trustees, governance documents, and key organisational information, including steward of the governance schedule for all territories.

Meeting Management

• Ensure that trustee meetings are properly administered and recorded.
• Circulate agendas, minutes, and supporting papers to trustees in a timely manner.
• Ensure other meetings, such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and key organisational events are properly administered.
• Ensure that minutes from meetings are approved and maintained as part of the charity’s official records.

Compliance and Record Keeping

• Ensure that records required by regulators are properly maintained, including those required by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
• Maintain accurate governance documentation, including trustee appointments, resignations, and declarations of interest.
• Ensure that Charity Commission and other relevant organisation records are maintained and kept up to date.

Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure required information is filed with regulators in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Submit annual returns and other required filings to regulatory bodies in the correct format and within required timescales.
• Support the Board in ensuring compliance with relevant guidance from bodies such as the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator.

Monitoring Actions and Board Support

• Maintain an action log for trustee meetings.
• Monitor committee member action points and follow up where necessary.
• Support trustees by ensuring they have access to relevant governance information and documents.
• Assist the Board in maintaining good governance practices and transparency.

What we are looking for

• Strong, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to take clear and accurate meeting minutes.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping ability.
• Understanding of governance responsibilities within the UK charity sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with trustees and stakeholders.
• Previous experience as a charity trustee or secretary.
• Ideally familiar with governance requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
• Experience supporting boards, committees, or governance structures.

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a 2-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 6 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment (Estimated at one day per month, but can vary)

• Attend the board meetings – a mix of online and in person.
• Additional time for preparation and distribution of meeting documentation. Time to manage governance records and regulatory submissions throughout the year.

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. 

Responsibilities & Principles of all AAF trustee roles:

• Support and provide advice on AAF’s purpose, vision, goals, and activities. 
• Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored, and controlled effectively.
• Provide support and challenge to the AAF executive and team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in AAF’s operating environment.
• Contribute to reviews of African Adventures Foundation’s own governance.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect African Adventures Foundation’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of African Adventures Foundation’s objects, aims, and reputation by applying your skills, expertise and knowledge.

Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees, and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions. 
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• A strong personal commitment to good financial management, and zero tolerance for corruption and misappropriation of our donors funds.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to African Adventures Foundation’s values.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the work of African Adventures Foundation. If you are organised, reliable, and motivated by making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Graphic Designer – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Flexible • Founding Creative Role• REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a talented, imaginative, and aesthetically minded volunteer Graphic Designer to join our founding team and help shape the visual identity of this new cultural charity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To present this mission with clarity, elegance, and visual harmony, we are seeking a designer who can help craft our brand identity and bring our aesthetic values to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s visual identity, including logo, colour palette, typography, and brand guidelines.

• Create elegant, cohesive design assets for digital platforms, print materials, and public‑facing communications.

• Support the design of promotional materials for exhibitions, events, and educational programmes.

• Help ensure that all visual outputs reflect the Foundation’s classical aesthetic and artistic values.

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Communications, trustees, and advisors.

• Full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for classical beauty and design.

This is a rare opportunity to define the visual character of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Graphic Designer will help ensure that this vision is expressed with clarity, refinement, and artistic integrity.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your design expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship — one that will flourish for generations.

Volunteer Company Secretary – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Governance Role• REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a dedicated volunteer Company Secretary to join our founding Board and help establish the governance structures that will support this new cultural charity for years to come.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To ensure that our governance is as orderly and harmonious as the artistic ideals we champion, we are seeking a Company Secretary who can guide us through the essential processes of incorporation, compliance, and board administration.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Company Secretary who will:

• Lead on the establishment of governance frameworks, policies, and statutory records.

• Ensure the Foundation meets its legal and regulatory obligations as a charitable organisation.

• Support the Board by preparing agendas, maintaining minutes, and ensuring effective communication.

• Provide guidance on best practice in charity governance and organisational structure.

• Work collaboratively with the Chair, Treasurer, and fellow trustees.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring clarity, organisation, and a commitment to good governance.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the administrative and legal foundations of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through accessible cultural programmes, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Company Secretary will ensure that this vision is supported by strong governance, clear processes, and a well‑structured organisation.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your organisational and governance expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.

Volunteer Treasurer – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Governance Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a dedicated volunteer Treasurer to join us at this formative moment and help establish the financial foundations of a new cultural charity.

The Lysene Cultural Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

As we build this new institution, we are looking for a Treasurer who can help ensure that our financial stewardship is as strong and elegant as the artistic traditions we champion.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Treasurer who will:

• Lead on the financial setup of the Foundation, including early systems, processes, and reporting.

• Oversee financial governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with charity regulations.

• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for our launch and early programmes.

• Work collaboratively with the Chair, trustees, and advisors.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring integrity, clarity, and a commitment to the responsible stewardship of charitable resources.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial architecture of a new cultural foundation from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through accessible cultural programmes, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Treasurer will ensure that this vision is supported by strong, transparent, and sustainable financial foundations.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your financial expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.

Volunteer Chair – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

We are embarking on an extraordinary journey with the creation of The Lysene Cultural Foundation, a new charitable organisation dedicated to advancing public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. As we prepare for our formal launch, we are seeking a founding Chair to join us and guide this vision into reality.

The Foundation exists because we believe that beauty is a public good—a force that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, a micronation devoted to classical aesthetics, ornament, and craftsmanship, the Foundation brings this cultural vision to the public through accessible programmes, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.

In an age of rapid change, classical beauty offers continuity and elevation. Our mission is simple yet profound: to make classical beauty accessible to all.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Chair who will:

• Lead on the setup, governance, and early strategic direction of the Foundation.

• Guide us through the launch phase, helping shape our public identity and cultural programmes.

• Work collaboratively with trustees, advisors, and creative partners.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring passion, leadership, and a commitment to cultural heritage and artistic excellence.

This is a rare opportunity to help build a new cultural institution from the ground up, one that seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future.

Our Vision

The Lysene Cultural Foundation will open the doors of Lys to the world, not as a political entity, but as a cultural vision rooted in harmony, ornament, and human creativity. Through exhibitions, research, educational programmes, and artistic support, we aim to create a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship.

An Invitation

If you share our belief in the enduring power of beauty and wish to play a defining role in shaping a new charitable foundation, we would be honoured to speak with you.

Together, we can ensure that the timeless ideals of classical art continue to flourish in the modern age.

The Branch Chair role is vital to the running of the branch as they act as a leader and a coordinator for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.

What you will be doing

• Planning, arranging, and chairing committee meetings and public meetings.
• Along with other committee members, representing the branch at external meetings e.g. with local services for autistic people.
• Delegating tasks to other committee members or volunteers
• Raising the profile of the NAS within your branch and local community.
• Ensuring your branch complies with NAS policies including risk assessment, data protection and safeguarding
• Monitoring branch income and expenditure in partnership with the treasurer and authorising branch payments
• Supporting fundraising in your branch
• Co-ordinating and promoting local campaigns and bringing others on board to help you
• Keeping your Senior Branch Engagement Officer informed about branch activities and events
• Overseeing the moderation of the branch online support group / forum
• Liaising with newsletter editor on contents and production of bi-monthly newsletter
• Motivating the team involved in running your branch
• Trying to resolve any difficulties experienced by your branch
• (NB In the case of Co-Chairs, the above tasks would be shared between the two)

Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.

About the role:

As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring. 

Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world. 

We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.

No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops. 

Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.

Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer 

You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
• Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
• Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
• Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
• Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
• Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.

Key responsibilities: Till volunteer

Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:

• Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
• Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
• Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.

If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.

Key responsibilities: Key volunteer 

Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:

• Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
• Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
• Opening and closing the shop when needed.
• Cashing up at the end of the day. 

If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.

Skills and qualities:

This role would suit you if you’re:

• Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
• Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
• A team player who enjoys working with others.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
• Respectful of others. 

What we offer you:

As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:

• Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
• A chance to meet new people.
• A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
• The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
• A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
• Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it. 

Our values:

Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work every day. Our values are:

• We include
• We collaborate
• We find a way
• We challenge
• We celebrate

Description

Our Sight Loss Counselling team provides counselling and information over the phone and online to people who are impacted by sight loss. Our client group is diverse, with the majority of clients being over the age of 50. We also offer our service to children and young people, run training workshops on Sight Loss Counselling and facilitate short-term support groups for people with sight loss and their friends and families.

In this role you will be the first point of contact for all incoming clients and you’ll provide service information in a timely, efficient, and sensitive manner. You will be liaising between counsellors and clients and will carry out a range of admin duties and ensure client confidentiality. You may have the opportunity to contribute to the development of administrative systems.

How often will I be needed?

• 1 Days per Week

Key requirements

• One reference

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• This is a home based role to be carried out on a weekday between 9am and 5pm.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of providing administrative support within an office environment and using administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of data management/ CRM systems.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic.
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• General tasks
• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A portfolio of illustrations or another graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks.
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

SheRebuilds

We provide free psychological care, coaching, and career support enabling domestic violence survivors' independence.

Volunteer Psychologist

SheRebuilds is an international nonprofit project that supports women who have experienced domestic violence and are rebuilding their lives through education and career growth. We provide free online psychological support, coaching, and career guidance, helping women take their first confident steps toward independence.
We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Spanish-speaking volunteer psychologist to join our team. As a volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting women as they transition to a new phase in their lives. Your work will provide them with the stability and confidence they need to take the first steps toward recovery and independence.

We’re looking for a psychologist who:
• speaks Spanish (required)
• speaks English (required)
• has experience or interest in working with women after crisis
• is empathetic, calm, and open

You will be working with women who are already in a more stable phase, but still need support to move forward.

Minimum Hours per Week:

0-1 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

As a Young Trustee for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, you will bring a strong and vibrant youth voice to our Board, helping to shape meaningful and lasting change. Your insight and leadership will support us in improving the lives of the young people and families we serve.

In this role, you’ll have a real opportunity to influence strategy while developing valuable experience in leadership and governance. You will play a key part in championing inclusivity and innovation, ensuring that young people remain at the heart of everything we do.

We will be offering a bespoke package of support to help the Trustee feel confident and well-prepared in their new role. This will include training tailored to their needs, a dedicated mentor from the Board of Trustees, connection with the leaders of Alder Hey's highly regarded Youth Forum and a comprehensive induction programme designed to ensure they are fully equipped to contribute effectively from the outset and feel comfortable in the role. 

No Panic has hundreds of members, and dozens of volunteers. We aim to create a sense of community among our members and volunteers.

The Community Engagement Team Co-ordinator volunteer will be responsible for running activities that will bring this about.

These include holding social events on Zoom and maintaining WhatsApp groups.

The engagement team can use their imagination and interests – events/groups could be anything from book groups to craft sessions. The co-ordinator organises and maintains the activities and can participate in them if desired.

URBAN YOUTH NEEDS A PROJECT MANAGER

BUILD THE BLUEPRINT, DRIVE THE LAUNCH

URBAN YOUTH is a brand‑new, street‑level youth work charity with the energy of a start‑up and the heart of a movement. We’re here to create something young people want to be part of, something vibrant, exciting, and rooted in real community spaces.

Right now, we’re building everything from the ground up. And we need a Project Manager who can turn our vision into a structured, organised, unstoppable reality.

If you’re the kind of person who loves planning, coordinating, and making things happen, this role is made for you.

THE ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER (VOLUNTEER)

We’re looking for someone who can take the lead on:

• Project planning from start‑up to launch

• Creating timelines, milestones, and action plans

• Coordinating volunteers, roles, and responsibilities

• Keeping the team organised, focused, and moving forward

• Ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

• Helping build the systems and structure of a brand‑new charity

You’ll be the person who keeps Urban Youth on track, the organiser, the planner, the driver, the one who makes sure we go from idea to impact.

If you love structure, clarity, and getting things done, you’ll thrive here.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Urban Youth is at the very beginning of its journey. We have the vision, the energy, and the mission, but we need someone who can help us bring it all together.

Your leadership will:

• Shape how Urban Youth launches

• Build the foundation for our future growth

• Support every team member to deliver their best

• Turn our ideas into real‑world impact

• Help us get off the ground ASAP

You’ll be one of the key people who makes Urban Youth possible.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

• Super organised — you love lists, plans, and structure

• Proactive — you don’t wait to be asked, you make things happen

• A natural coordinator — you enjoy bringing people together

• Detail‑focused — you spot things others miss

• Calm under pressure — start‑ups move fast

• Excited about youth work and community impact

• Ready to lead our project from start‑up to launch

If you want to stay on after launch, amazing, but no pressure. Right now, we need someone who can help us build.

WHY JOIN URBAN YOUTH NOW

Because this is the moment everything is being created.

You’ll be part of the founding team. You’ll shape our systems, our structure, and our launch. You’ll help build a youth charity that feels modern, bold, and culturally relevant. And you’ll be part of a movement that young people can trust and feel proud of.

READY TO LEAD OUR LAUNCH?

If you’re excited by the idea of building something from scratch, and you’ve got the organisation and drive to make it happen, we want to hear from you.

Let’s build something powerful for young people, together.

URBAN YOUTH NEEDS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH VISION & VIBES

URBAN YOUTH is a brand‑new, street‑level youth work charity, a start‑up with big ambition, bold energy, and a mission to show up for young people where it matters most. We’re building something powerful from the ground up, and now we need a Graphic Designer who can help define our visual identity from day one.

This isn’t just a volunteer role. This is your chance to shape a brand young people will want to wear, rep, and feel part of.

THE ROLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER (VOLUNTEER)

We’re looking for a designer who can help us create:

• A standout logo that feels like a streetwear brand that young people would want to wear, rep and be apart of.

• Brand guidelines that future designers can follow.

• A visual identity that’s bold, youthful, and instantly recognisable.

• A look and feel that young people are proud to connect with.

Our colours are Yellow, Black, and White, strong, clean, high‑impact. We want a brand that feels urban, modern, wearable, and full of energy.

If you can take those colours and turn them into a movement, we want you.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Urban Youth is at the very beginning of its journey. We’re a start‑up charity with huge potential, but we need a visual identity that matches our mission.

Your work will:

• Shape how young people see us

• Influence how funders and partners connect with us

• Set the tone for our future merch, campaigns, and street presence

• Become the foundation of everything we build next

This is a chance to leave your mark on a charity that’s about to grow fast.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

• Creative, bold, and confident in their style

• Passionate about youth culture, streetwear, and community impact

• Able to design with young people in mind

• Excited by the idea of building a brand from scratch

• Ready to help us get off the ground ASAP

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or an emerging creative with a strong portfolio, if you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the platform.

WHY JOIN URBAN YOUTH NOW?

Because this is the moment everything begins.

You won’t just design a logo, you’ll help create a brand that young people can claim as their own. You’ll be part of a movement that’s vibrant, real, and rooted in the streets. And you’ll help shape a charity that’s determined to do youth work differently.

READY TO CREATE SOMETHING POWERFUL?

If you’re excited by the idea of building a brand that feels like a movement, we want to hear from you.

Let’s create a brand young people will be proud to wear.