Volunteer roles in cumbria or north west

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education. 

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives. 

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Roles in Oswestry unit meet on a Tuesday evening

Closing date for these opportunities is: 15/12/2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

We are seeking a Director and Chair of Trustees Designate to help shape the future direction of our organisation. We are looking for an individual with proven senior leadership experience - ideally, though not necessarily, within the third sector - who can bring strong strategic thinking, sound judgement, and a collaborative leadership style.

Ealing Book Festival is a young organisation with huge ambitions. We're looking for someone with great organisational skills and experience to join the team and help us develop and achieve our objectives.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the secretary are as follows.

·Preparing agendas in consultation with the chair and trustees and circulating them and any supporting papers in good time

·Making all the arrangements for meetings 

·       Ensuring the taking of, agreement and sign off of minutes

·Checking that trustees have carried out actions agreed at a previous meeting 

·Circulating agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting and any special or extraordinary general meetings (where required)

·Fulfilling the functions equivalent to a company secretary, assisting the chair and other trustees with charity reporting requirements, monitoring the policy register 

·Assisting the chair with board evaluation, succession planning processes and recruitment

Person specification 

In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the secretary should have the following skills, experience and qualities:

• Experience of governance and compliance procedures

• Organisational ability

• Minute-taking and report writing experience, including preparation of annual reports

• Preparation of the policy register

• Experience of board evaluation and succession planning processes 

These may have been acquired in a corporate or a charity environment. 

Childline Volunteer Counsellor- Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.

What you’ll do

You’ll volunteer in our Leeds Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.

What you’ll get

You’ll receive training sessions over 12 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.

What we’ll need from you

Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.

We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.

Who’s right for the role?

While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.

• Passionate about helping young people and children
• Great communication skills
• Empathetic and perceptive
• able to think on your feet
• works well within a team
• emotional resilience

Why volunteer with us?

Not only will you gain valuable experience throughout your volunteering journey, you’ll also have access to useful resources including a catalogue of online training, discount portal and NSPCC inMind – an online mindfulness resource.

You’ll be fully supported throughout your volunteer journey with us and will have a dedicated key contact should you have any questions along the way.

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Senior Web Developer to join ADC.

Main purpose of job: Develop and maintain the ADC website

Division: Operations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Position reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Who reports to this position: N/A

Main Duties and Responsibilities
 

· Develop responsive and adaptive website, ensuring optimization for mobile devices and cross-browser compatibility

· Work closely with web designers to match visual design intent and to perfect site aesthetics

· Ensure website meets usability and accessibility web standards

· Test and improve website functionality and performance over time

· Put in place a robust backup and recovery procedure

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
 

· 3+ years experience as a Senior Web Developer

· Excellent knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS and JavaScript

· A keen eye for design and detail, and passion for building modern and elegant websites powered by WordPress

· A strong understanding of optimisation for mobile devices, cross-browser compatibility, responsive web design, and general web functions and standards

· Good experience building website pages from scratch in WordPress

· Ability to work both with autonomy and as part of a team

· Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week

· Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment

· Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment

· A committed team player with good communication skills.

Desirable
· Experience working in an early stage star-tup and gone through a scaling phase

· Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

What ADC offers you:

• Free training and learning opportunities
• An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of web development
• An opportunity to be part of a team that is changing lives in Africa
• We provide work references

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitment(at)africandevelopmentchoices(dot)org.

We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our

volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.

We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might

vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:

· Asking people you know who might be willing to have a collection box in their business

· Approaching local businesses to display the boxes and collect loose change from their customers

· Building and maintaining relationships with your box holders to inspire loyalty and encourage people to continue giving year after year

· Collecting the boxes in your area as and when required and taking to your YBTC contact

We are looking for people who are:

· Have a warm, friendly and confident outlook

· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC

· Able to communicate with a range of different groups

· Are creative and imaginative – spotting opportunities to boost your distribution

· Are well organised and enjoy meeting new people

· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements

We can offer you:

· Induction and ongoing training

· Ongoing support and supervision in your role

· The opportunity to learn new skills

· YBTC commitment to health and safety

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support

Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading

brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child

brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new

approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.

At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain

tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region

every week.

Our charity values are Integrity, Compassion, Community, & Ambition.

Our Vision/Mission

To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and

research.

We are currently looking for a personal assistant to the charity's chair person.

Responsibilities typically include: 

· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and managing diaries 

· Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence. 

· Miscellaneous tasks to support the Chair

· Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community. 

Essential skills for this role are: 

· Organisation skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.  

· Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing. 

· Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring. 

· Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate. 

We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our

volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.

We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might

vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:

· Asking people you know who might be willing to have a collection box in their business

· Approaching local businesses to display the boxes and collect loose change from their customers

· Building and maintaining relationships with your box holders to inspire loyalty and encourage people to continue giving year after year

· Collecting the boxes in your area as and when required and taking to your YBTC contact

We are looking for people who are:

· Have a warm, friendly and confident outlook

· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC

· Able to communicate with a range of different groups

· Are creative and imaginative – spotting opportunities to boost your distribution

· Are well organised and enjoy meeting new people

· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements

We can offer you:

· Induction and ongoing training

· Ongoing support and supervision in your role

· The opportunity to learn new skills

· YBTC commitment to health and safety

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support

Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading

brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child

brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new

approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.

At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain

tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region

every week.

Our charity values are Integrity, Compassion, Community, & Ambition.

Our Vision/Mission

To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and

research.

Hours: Variable – depending on individual circumstances and what people can do

Location: Variable – we are looking to extend our reach of peer support walks throughout Yorkshire

Main Tasks:

We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our

volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.

We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might

vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:

· Support our regular wellbeing/peer support walks

· Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere

· Encourage conversations among participants, offering a listening ear

· Be attentive to the well-being of all participants during the walk

· Offer information on YBTC services

· Attending occasional training sessions or volunteer meetings organised by YBTC

We are looking for people who are:

· Are warm and non-judgemental

· Reliability – are punctual and committed to scheduled walks

· Collaborative mindset to work effectively with staff and volunteers

· Basic physical fitness to complete the walks, awareness of the needs of participants with

different mobility/health conditions

We can offer you the following:

· Full induction and ongoing training

· Ongoing support and supervision in your role

· Opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people

· The satisfaction of making a positive impact on those affected by brain tumours

Background

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support

Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading

brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child

brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new

approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours will improve outcomes for patients.

At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain

tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region

every week.

Our charity values are: Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.

Our Vision/Mission

To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire through local support and research.

Project Manager (SUNSHINE Programmes) - Help Us Paint London Yellow!

Location: Remote (UK)

Commitment: Flexible Volunteer Hours (Results-Driven)

Do You Have a Heart of Gold? Join Our Mission to Bring 'SUNSHINE' into People's Lives.

Imagine a city where loneliness is overcome by connection, and every person feels valued. This is the vision of SUNSHINE, a brand new, inspiring charity created to tackle the loneliness problem in London head-on.

We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial volunteer to take on a pivotal, high-impact role: Project Manager (SUNSHINE Programmes). This is a unique opportunity to build and deliver the core services that directly bring connection, support, and joy to those living with loneliness and social isolation in the capital.

About SUNSHINE

We are a startup with a simple, powerful mission: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness in London.

We will do this by:

• 1). Fostering Connections: We will create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• 2). Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• 3). Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision:

A London where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

The Role: Project Manager (SUNSHINE Programmes)

We are seeking an empowering leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and truly help us paint London yellow by turning our vision into tangible, life-changing services for those who need it most.

You will be responsible for the project management and set up of our core programmes that will be provided to those living with loneliness and social isolation. This role is instrumental in ensuring our support is well-structured, impactful, and delivered with excellence.

Initial Programmes to be Set Up and Managed:

• Monthly Coffee Mornings: Creating safe, accessible spaces for casual connection.

• Digital Inclusion and Skills Programme: Empowering people with the tools to connect online.

• Wellbeing Workshops: Focused on lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• ...and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project planning, design, and initial setup of all SUNSHINE service programmes.

• Develop delivery plans, resources, and protocols to ensure high-quality, impactful support.

• Coordinate with the Volunteer Programme Manager to define the roles required to deliver the services.

• Research best practice models to ensure our programmes are effective, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of the London community.

What We Offer

• Impact: Your work will directly translate into the services that change lives, immediately transforming the experience of loneliness for individuals in London.

• Flexibility: This is a remote role with flexible volunteer hours. We trust you to manage your time and deliver results—we are focused on achieving results rather than counting the hours.

• Empowerment: You will have autonomy to lead, innovate, and shape the core delivery of support for a vital new charity.

Are You Ready to Shine?

If you have a background in project management, programme design, service delivery in the charity/social sector, a passion for tackling social isolation, and a genuine, burning desire to combat loneliness, we want to hear from you.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Project Manager (Volunteering Programme) - Help Us Paint London Yellow!

Location: Remote (UK)

Commitment: Flexible Volunteer Hours (Results-Driven)

Do You Have a Heart of Gold? Join Our Mission to Bring 'SUNSHINE' into People's Lives.

Imagine a city where loneliness is overcome by connection, and every person feels valued. This is the vision of SUNSHINE, a brand new, inspiring charity created to tackle the loneliness problem in London head-on.

We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial volunteer to take on a pivotal, high-impact role: Project Manager (Volunteering Programme). This is a unique opportunity to build the foundation of our entire volunteer family, ensuring we create a thriving, supportive, and best-in-class environment that makes us the best place to volunteer in London.

About SUNSHINE

We are a startup with a simple, powerful mission: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness in London.

We will do this by:

• 1). Fostering Connections: We will create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• 2). Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• 3). Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision:

A London where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

The Role: Project Manager (Volunteering Programme)

We are seeking an empowering leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and truly help us paint London yellow by recruiting and supporting the dedicated team that will deliver our mission.

You will be responsible for the initial set up of our volunteering programme, creating a strong culture of team spirit, and ensuring we operate as a benchmark for good practice in the charity sector. This is not just an administrative role—it's about defining the heart and soul of our volunteer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive, 'good practice' volunteering programme structure (recruitment, induction, training, support, and retention).

• Establish necessary policies and procedures to ensure SUNSHINE is a legally compliant, ethical, and gold standard charity for all volunteers.

• Lead on creating an inspiring culture of team spirit, recognition, and continuous development for our volunteer base.

• Develop strategies to make SUNSHINE recognised as the best and most rewarding place to volunteer in London.

What We Offer

• Impact: Your work will directly define the culture and capability of our team, enabling us to transform lives across London.

• Flexibility: This is a remote role with flexible volunteer hours. We trust you to manage your time and deliver results—we are focused on achieving results rather than counting the hours.

• Empowerment: You will have autonomy to lead, innovate, and shape the future of a vital new charity's most important asset: its people.

Are You Ready to Shine?

If you have a background in volunteer management, HR, operations, programme setup, a dedication to creating an outstanding volunteer culture, and a genuine, burning desire to combat loneliness, we want to hear from you.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Volunteer Project Manager (Launch Campaign) - Help Us Paint London Yellow!

Location: Remote (UK)

Commitment: Flexible Volunteer Hours (Results-Driven)

Do You Have a Heart of Gold? Join Our Mission to Bring 'SUNSHINE' into People's Lives.

Imagine a city where loneliness is overcome by connection, and every person feels valued. This is the vision of SUNSHINE, a brand new, inspiring charity created to tackle the loneliness problem in London head-on.

We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial volunteer to take on a pivotal, high-impact role: Project Manager (Launch Campaign). This is a unique opportunity to put SUNSHINE on the map, coordinating a high-impact campaign that will officially launch our mission and make us a recognised, trusted name across London in 2026.

About SUNSHINE

We are a startup with a simple, powerful mission: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness in London.

We will do this by:

• 1). Fostering Connections: We will create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• 2). Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• 3). Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision:

A London where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

The Role: Project Manager (Launch Campaign)

We are seeking an empowering leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and truly help us paint London yellow by generating buzz and getting our message out to the whole city.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end project management and management of our launch campaign that will introduce SUNSHINE to London in 2026. This is your chance to lead a high-visibility project that sets our trajectory for years to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project planning, management, and execution of the charity's official launch across London in 2026.

• Coordinate and deliver a high-impact publicity stunt (we have the idea!) to generate widespread media and public attention.

• Manage all press outreach and media relations, securing coverage across London and national outlets.

• Develop a community engagement strategy to ensure a strong local presence and buy-in from day one.

• Ensure SUNSHINE is effectively "launched and on the map" to maximize reach and impact.

What We Offer

• Impact: Your work will literally be the reason London learns about SUNSHINE. This is a launch that will transform lives.

• Flexibility: This is a remote role with flexible volunteer hours. We trust you to manage your time and deliver results—we are focused on achieving results rather than counting the hours.

• Empowerment: You will have autonomy to lead, innovate, and execute a large-scale campaign that shapes the future of a vital new charity.

Are You Ready to Shine?

If you have a background in project management, marketing, communications, or PR, a flair for campaign execution, and a genuine, burning desire to combat loneliness, we want to hear from you.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Project Manager (Fundraising) - Help Us Paint London Yellow! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Location: Remote (UK) 

Commitment: Flexible Volunteer Hours (Results-Driven)

Do You Have a Heart of Gold? Join Our Mission to Bring 'SUNSHINE' into People's Lives.

Imagine a city where loneliness is overcome by connection, and every person feels valued. This is the vision of SUNSHINE, a brand new, inspiring charity created to tackle the loneliness problem in London head-on.

We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial volunteer to take on a pivotal, high-impact role: Project Manager (Fundraising). This is a unique opportunity to build a crucial function from the ground up and help secure the future of a charity dedicated to spreading joy across the capital.

About SUNSHINE

We are a startup with a simple, powerful mission: to bring people together, spread joy and community spirit, and deliver services and support to those living with loneliness in London.

We will do this by:

• 1). Fostering Connections: We will create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet, chat, and form genuine friendships.

• 2). Enhancing Wellbeing: Our activities are designed to be fun and engaging, lifting spirits and promoting a positive outlook.

• 3). Transforming Lives: Every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a huge difference in someone's day, and ultimately, their life.

Our Vision:

A London where everyone feels connected, valued, and a part of a vibrant, compassionate community.

The Role: Project Manager (Fundraising)

We are seeking an empowering leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and truly help us paint London yellow by establishing a sustainable fundraising strategy.

You will be responsible for the initial set up and project management of fundraising at SUNSHINE. This is not a task-filler role—it's a chance to build the engine that powers our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy (e.g., trust, corporate, community, digital).

• Source, research, and project manage grant applications and funding opportunities.

• Establish necessary systems, policies, and processes for ethical and effective fundraising.

• Lead on the creation of inspiring and professional fundraising materials.

What We Offer

• Impact: This is a chance to see your work directly fuel a mission that transforms lives in London.

• Flexibility: This is a remote role with flexible volunteer hours. We trust you to manage your time and deliver results—we are focused on achieving results rather than counting the hours.

• Empowerment: You will have autonomy to lead, innovate, and shape the future of a vital new charity.

Are You Ready to Shine?

If you have a professional fundraising background, exceptional project management skills, and a genuine, burning desire to combat loneliness, we want to hear from you.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated Fundraising Volunteer to help us secure funding for our projects. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement while making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

�� Identifying Funding Opportunities – Research potential grants, donors, and corporate sponsors aligned with our mission.
�� Understanding What Funders Look For – Analyse funding criteria and align our proposals accordingly.
�� Supporting Crowdfunding Campaigns – Help set up and promote online fundraising initiatives.
�� Assisting in Grant Applications – Provide support in writing and submitting funding proposals.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement.
• A chance to expand your professional network in the INGO sector.
• Recognition on any related publications
• A written reference and certificate of appreciation.

Ideal Candidate

✔ Strong research and writing skills.
✔ Passionate about nonprofit work and fundraising.
✔ Proactive and able to work independently.