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We’re looking for a reliable and organised volunteer to become a key part of Coempowered as we grow, helping us coordinate our people, programmes and day-to-day work.

Coempowered is a small education charity creating spaces for philosophical inquiry, critical thinking and meaningful dialogue. We work mainly with children, young people and young adults, including Persian-speaking communities from Afghanistan and Iran, with Kurdish-language provision also developing.

As our programmes and volunteer team grow, we need someone who can help connect the different parts of the organisation and make sure plans turn into action. You will work closely with the Executive Lead and gradually take greater ownership of day-to-day coordination.

What you’ll do

  You will help:

• coordinate volunteers across education, communications, fundraising, programme administration and other areas
• keep track of agreed actions, priorities and deadlines, and follow up where needed
• organise volunteer onboarding, meetings, check-ins and activity reporting
• support the coordination of educational programmes and organisational projects
• maintain simple trackers, calendars and shared records
• help information move effectively between different people and areas of work
• identify delays, gaps and practical problems early
• prepare short progress updates and keep outstanding actions visible
• improve simple coordination processes as the organisation develops.

You will start with clear, manageable responsibilities and learn how Coempowered works. As your knowledge and confidence develop, there will be scope to take greater ownership and help shape our coordination systems.

Who we’re looking for

Reliability is the most important quality. We need someone who follows through on commitments, communicates clearly and is comfortable politely chasing people when necessary.

You should be:

• organised and able to manage several priorities
• a clear and respectful communicator
• comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• able to recognise when something needs to be raised or discussed
• confident using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars and online tools
• collaborative and comfortable working with people from different backgrounds
• committed to confidentiality, safeguarding and responsible handling of information.

Experience in project coordination, operations, administration, volunteer management, charities, education or community organisations would be useful, but we are equally interested in strong transferable skills.

Why the role matters

Much of our coordination currently depends on a small number of people who are also responsible for developing and delivering our educational work. Your contribution will help change that.

By keeping volunteers connected and activities on track, you will free our educational team to spend more time on teaching, programme development and supporting participants. You will also help us build more reliable ways of working as Coempowered develops.

Ultimately, better coordination means we can provide more consistent, sustained and high-quality educational opportunities to the communities we work with.

Practical details

The role is fully remote and can be carried out from anywhere with reliable internet access. We anticipate around 5–7 hours per week, arranged flexibly around your availability. Regular communication and attendance at agreed online meetings will be important.

We are looking for someone interested in contributing consistently over time and developing with the organisation, rather than completing a short one-off project.

RANGER CADETS — TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

• Build the training.
• Shape the leaders.
• Advance the ranks.
• Empower the movement.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑driven uniformed youth organisation with a mission:

To empower young people to become active citizens, confident leaders and positive forces in their communities.

But to achieve this, we need strong, capable, well‑trained adult volunteers. Volunteers who feel confident, informed, supported and proud of their role. Volunteers who can advance up the ranks and grow into leadership positions.

That’s where the Training & Development Team comes in — the team that builds the backbone of our adult volunteer experience.

If you love creating training… If you enjoy developing people… If you want to help build a national leadership pathway… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Training & Development Team

Create training programmes. Build leadership pathways. Develop adult volunteers.

As part of the Training & Development Team, you will design and deliver the full training system for adult volunteers across Ranger Cadets.

You will create:

• Induction Training for new volunteers.

• Safeguarding Training to ensure safety and compliance.

• Command Programme Training for Unit Commanders and Deputy Commanders.

• Multi‑Unit Leadership Training for those overseeing several cadet units.

• Senior Management Training for high‑level organisational leaders.

• Rank Progression Pathways that allow volunteers to advance with pride.

• Skills Development Modules that build confidence and capability.

• Ongoing CPD to keep volunteers informed, engaged and growing.

Your work will ensure every volunteer — from new recruits to senior leaders — has the knowledge, confidence and support they need to succeed.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Ranger Cadets is volunteer‑run. Strong training means strong leaders. Strong leaders mean strong cadet units. Strong cadet units mean young people thrive.

Your training programmes will help create an organisation where:

• Volunteers feel confident and capable.

• Leaders are prepared, informed and empowered.

• Safeguarding is strong and consistent.

• Units run smoothly and professionally.

• Volunteers can advance up the ranks with pride.

• The organisation grows with stability and quality.

You won’t just be creating training. You’ll be shaping the leadership culture of Ranger Cadets.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Enjoys designing training, learning or development programmes.

• Has a passion for helping adults grow and succeed.

• Can break down information into clear, engaging modules.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and safe practice.

• Believes volunteers deserve support, clarity and recognition.

• Wants to help build a national training system from scratch.

• Thrives in teamwork and collaboration.

• Has a heart for youth development and community impact.

You don’t need formal training qualifications. You don’t need teaching experience. You just need organisation, creativity and commitment.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience designing a national volunteer training programme.

• Opportunities to shape leadership pathways and rank progression.

• A chance to support volunteers at every level of the organisation.

• Real‑world experience in training design, development and delivery.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is empowering leaders.

• A legacy — your training will shape Ranger Cadets for years to come.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

• Your training will help volunteers grow.
• Your programmes will inspire leaders.
• Your work will empower the organisation.

READY TO BUILD THE TRAINING PROGRAMME?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the training pathways you’ll create… If you want to help build a leadership system that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Training & Development Team.
• Design with purpose.
• Develop with passion.
• Shape the leaders of tomorrow.

RANGER CADETS — VOLUNTEERING TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

• Build the volunteer programme.
• Shape the culture.
• Power the movement.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑driven uniformed youth organisation with a mission:

To empower young people to become active citizens, confident leaders and positive forces in their communities.

To make this mission real, we need a Volunteering Team — the heartbeat of the organisation. The team that brings people in, supports them, inspires them and keeps them engaged. The team that builds the volunteer experience from day one.

If you love organising… If you enjoy working with people… If you want to help build a national volunteering programme… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Volunteering Team

• Recruit.
• Support.
• Engage.
• Empower.

As part of the Volunteering Team, you will lead on the creation, development and organisation of the entire volunteering programme at Ranger Cadets.

You will:

• Build and manage our volunteer recruitment pipeline.

• Create role descriptions, adverts and outreach strategies.

• Lead on volunteer selection and onboarding.

• Ensure volunteers feel welcomed, supported and valued.

• Develop engagement systems that keep volunteers active and informed.

• Work with leadership to ensure volunteers have what they need to succeed.

• Help shape a positive, inclusive volunteer culture.

• Support retention, recognition and volunteer wellbeing.

• Be the friendly, organised, energising force behind our volunteer community.

Your work will ensure Ranger Cadets has the people power to grow, thrive and make a difference.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Ranger Cadets is volunteer‑run. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation. Without them, nothing happens.

Your leadership will help create a volunteering programme that:

• Attracts passionate, committed people.

• Supports volunteers from their first day to their hundredth.

• Builds a culture of kindness, teamwork and purpose.

• Ensures every volunteer feels valued and informed.

• Helps units, leaders and cadets succeed.

• Powers the entire organisation from the ground up.

You won’t just be organising volunteers. You’ll be building the foundation of a national movement.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Loves organising people, plans and processes.

• Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.

• Has strong communication and coordination skills.

• Can stay calm, positive and solution‑focused.

• Believes volunteers deserve support, recognition and clarity.

• Wants to help build a volunteering programme from scratch.

• Thrives in teamwork and collaboration.

• Has a passion for youth development and community impact.

You don’t need HR experience. You don’t need qualifications. You just need commitment, organisation and heart.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience building a volunteer programme for a national youth organisation.

• Opportunities to shape recruitment, onboarding and engagement systems.

• A chance to support volunteers and help them thrive.

• Real‑world experience in volunteer management and organisational development.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is powering a movement.

• A legacy — your systems will support thousands of volunteers in the future.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

Your organisation will help volunteers succeed. Your support will inspire them. Your leadership will empower them.

READY TO BUILD THE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the systems you’ll build… If you want to help create a volunteering programme that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Volunteering Team.
• Organise with purpose.
• Support with passion.
• Help build the future.

RANGER CADETS — CADET CURRICULUM PROGRAMME TEAM (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

1. Design the missions.
2. Build the challenges.
3. Shape the journey.
4. Inspire the next generation.

Ranger Cadets is launching across England — a bold, modern, community‑focused uniformed youth organisation with a powerful mission:

To broaden young people’s horizons, build their confidence, grow their skills, and help them become active citizens who care about their communities.

To make this vision real, we need passionate volunteers to join our Cadet Curriculum Programme Team — the creative architects who will design the missions, challenges, badges and learning experiences that define the Ranger Cadets journey.

If you love designing activities… If you believe learning should be exciting, practical and meaningful… If you want to help shape a youth programme from the ground up… This role is calling you.

THE VOLUNTEER ROLE: Create the Ranger Cadets Programme Curriculum

• Design missions.
• Build challenges.
• Inspire growth.

As part of the Cadet Curriculum Programme Team, you will design a curriculum that:

• Broadens young people’s horizons.

• Builds confidence, resilience and leadership.

• Develops skills, knowledge and positive attitudes.

• Encourages community action and active citizenship.

• Provides fun, challenging missions and activities.

• Allows cadets to earn badges for their uniform.

• Supports rank progression and personal achievement.

You will help create:

• Mission Packs that challenge cadets to think, act and explore.

• Badge Pathways that reward effort, skill and service.

• Challenge Activities that build teamwork, confidence and creativity.

• Knowledge Modules that teach practical life skills.

• Community Action Projects that connect cadets to their local area.

• Rank Progression Routes that motivate cadets to grow and lead.

Your ideas will become the experiences young people remember for life.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The curriculum is the heartbeat of Ranger Cadets. It shapes every session, every badge, every challenge, every moment of growth.

Your work will help create a youth organisation that:

• Inspires young people to try new things.

• Builds confidence through achievement.

• Teaches leadership through action.

• Encourages community service and kindness.

• Gives young people a place to belong and thrive.

You won’t just be designing activities. You’ll be designing opportunity.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Loves designing activities, programmes or learning experiences.

• Has a creative mind and a passion for youth development.

• Believes learning should be fun, practical and empowering.

• Understands how to build confidence and teamwork in young people.

• Can collaborate with volunteers, youth leaders and community partners.

• Wants to help build a youth organisation from the ground up.

You don’t need teaching experience. You don’t need qualifications. You just need passion, creativity and a heart for young people.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience designing a national youth curriculum.

• A portfolio of meaningful, real‑world programme design.

• Opportunities to shape badges, missions and rank progression.

• A chance to influence how thousands of young people grow.

• The satisfaction of knowing your creativity is changing lives.

• A legacy — your work will become part of Ranger Cadets history.

This is a role that stands out. This is a role that matters.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a movement that believes in young people and invests in their future.

• Your creativity will help them grow.
• Your ideas will inspire them.
• Your work will empower them.

READY TO DESIGN THE FUTURE OF RANGER CADETS?

If your heart beats faster reading this… If you can already picture the missions and challenges you’d create… If you want to help build a curriculum that changes lives…

We want to hear from you.

• Join the Cadet Curriculum Programme Team.
• Design with purpose.
• Create with passion.
• Shape the future.

Graphic Designer – Ranger Cadets

Unleash your creativity. Shape a national movement. Become the designer behind a brand that inspires the next generation.

Join the Creative Vanguard of Ranger Cadets

Ranger Cadets is launching nationwide — a bold, modern youth organisation built on adventure, leadership, resilience and community. We’re creating something fresh, exciting and unforgettable for young people across the UK… and now we need a visionary Graphic Designer to help bring this mission to life.

This is your chance to design the visual identity of a brand that will be seen in towns, schools, events and national campaigns. Your work won’t sit quietly in a folder — it will be front‑and‑centre, shaping how thousands of young people and families see us.

If you’ve ever wanted to use your talent to make a real difference, this is the moment.

What You’ll Create (It’s a LOT — and it’s AWESOME)

You’ll be the creative force behind a full suite of launch materials, including:

• Roller Banners that command attention at events.

• Business Stationery that looks sharp, modern and professional.

• Posters & Flyers that spark curiosity and excitement.

• Motion Graphics that bring our story to life across social media.

• Digital Assets for campaigns, recruitment, outreach and more.

• Brand‑aligned visuals that help us stand out nationwide.

Your designs will be seen by parents, schools, youth organisations, partners, sponsors and future cadets. This is impact at scale.

Why This Role Matters

Ranger Cadets is more than a youth programme — it’s a movement built to empower young people with confidence, skills and purpose. But movements need identity. They need visuals that inspire. They need storytelling that resonates.

Your creativity will help us:

• Launch with strength and professionalism.

• Build trust and recognition across the UK.

• Attract volunteers, supporters and partners.

• Inspire young people to join and grow with us.

You won’t just be designing graphics — you’ll be designing opportunity.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need decades of experience. You don’t need a formal qualification. You just need:

• A passion for design.

• A creative eye and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with brand guidelines.

• Confidence to bring ideas to the table.

• A desire to help a charity with a powerful mission.

What You’ll Gain

• A portfolio filled with high‑impact, real‑world designs.

• Experience shaping a national brand from the ground up.

• A chance to collaborate with a passionate, friendly team.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is changing lives.

• Recognition for your creativity across our organisation.

This is the kind of volunteer role that stands out on a CV — because it’s meaningful, ambitious and genuinely exciting.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Ranger Cadets is built on values of courage, kindness, leadership and community. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a team that believes in young people and invests in their future.

• Your creativity will help us reach them.
• Your designs will inspire them.
• Your contribution will empower them.

Ready to Join the Mission?

If your heart beats a little faster reading this… if you can already picture the designs you’d create… if you want to be part of a launch that matters…

We want to hear from you.

Become the Graphic Designer who shapes the future of Ranger Cadets.

• Apply today.
• Create something unforgettable.
• Help us launch a movement.

RANGER CADETS

#PreparedForLife

Role title: 

Volunteer Classroom Assistant (Online) – English, Maths, Science  

Where: 

Online (Zoom) / Nova New Opportunities, 2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL

When: 

September 2026, minimum commitment of 3 months. 

Support 1-2 classes a week (45 minutes per class), Monday - Thursday between 16:30 and 20:30.

About Nova:  

Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals frommarginalisedand disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. Weendeavourto help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life. 

Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by: 

• Developing knowledge, education and confidence 

• Connecting diverse groups

• Providing opportunities 

Our work, operates on 2 levels:

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g.Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, familyprogrammeand volunteering

• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing –focussingon challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals,organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action 

Purpose of role: 

Support the Nova Family Programme tutors in facilitating online home school sessions.

Role Description: 

This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering online English, maths and science classes (for young people at Key Stage 2 and 3). With the disruption of Covid-19, many families were thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. We are delivering a free programme of online home school support to those who have been most negatively impacted by being out of school. The aim is to support children who may be falling behind with their studies and mitigating as far as possible the widening attainment gap. 

You will: 

• Enjoy working in a team 

• Provide tutorial support 

• Position yourself as a resource for learners 

• Work with breakout groups of learners who need additional help 

• Facilitate the zoom classroom as required 

You need to be: 

• DBS Checked 

• Confident in the use of IT 

• Some experience of supporting learners with Maths/ English 

• Experience of working with young people 

• Committed

• Competent 

• Reliable

• Honest 

• Punctual 

• Patient 

• Fair 

• Open minded 

• Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.

• Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently 

Further information: 

• Induction and appropriate training will be provided.

• Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential. 

Main point of contact/supervisor: 

Matthew Barnett 

IMPORTANT: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, and so we are unfortunately only able to accept applications from UK-based applicants or British nationals living abroad.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding way to contribute? Become a key part of our online auctions to help raise vital funds for our cause!

As an Auction for Animals Volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in collecting items for our auctions, which take place in our dedicated Facebook Group and our eBay store. 

What You'll Do:

· Engage your network: Reach out to friends, family, and colleagues to gather preloved items for auction. You’ll help give things a second life while raising funds for animals in need!

· Connect with your community: Tap into local Freecycle groups, social media, and even your neighborhood to find exciting items to auction.

· Reach out to businesses: Approach businesses for new, unused donations. It could be products, services, or gift cards that can help boost the auction's success.

· Admin support: Help with scheduling and listing items, making them appealing for our audiences. Also pack and post items promptly to ensure we provide excellent customer care. 

Why Volunteer with Us?

· Make a real impact: Every item you help secure means more funds for our charity, which go toward supporting stray animals in our care and rehoming programs.

· Flexible commitment: You can volunteer from the comfort of your own home and set your own pace. We are looking for around 1-3hrs per week. 

Our phone support volunteers have the important task of calling patients with upcoming appointments to remind them of their visit, provide information for them to change or book hospital transport and to give information about our move to our new Moorfields centre in summer 2027. 

This role is fully remote and we require a minimum of a morning/early afternoon once a week. 

Friends of Moorfields volunteers perform an extremely important job ensuring that all patients who come to Moorfields feel comfortable, reassured and receive the best possible treatment regardless of the outcome of their appointment.

We require all volunteers to undergo the recruitment process which includes some online training and a DBS check.

We will happily provide references/UCAS statements for all volunteers and can provide support in finding work opportunities.

Join the pack. Lend a hand. Change lives. Join your local fundraising group as a volunteer.

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity where you can meet new people and raise funds that will change lives?  Join a Guide Dogs group near you for fun, fundraising and four-legged friends.

Did you know it costs £102,000 to raise, train, and support a guide dog from birth to retirement.

We have a range of roles from being a group member, to taking on a lead role such as Group Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Treasurer, Merchandise Coordinator or Collection Box Coordinator.

Why become a fundraising volunteer:

As well as making a huge difference to people’s lives, volunteering with your local Guide Dogs fundraising group is a great way to spend some of your free time and give back.

• Inspire people to support Guide Dogs and make a difference to someone with sight loss.
• Have fun finding new events and places to volunteer at.
• You’ll meet lots of special dogs – from young puppies in training to incredible guide dogs in partnership.
• You’ll empower others to get involved with Guide Dogs.
• You’ll learn new skills and we’ll provide all the training you need for your role.
• You can take on as much or as little as you want, and you can fit the role around your other commitments.

Who you are:

We appreciate our volunteers’ passion and energy, but we also value your unique skills, perspectives and personalities.

• Inspire others: Do you have lots of ideas that could motivate others? We need more inspirational volunteer leaders and fundraisers who can bring their energy and unique perspective to our local fundraising groups.

• Bring your skills: Could you help organise a calendar of events, take care of ordering merchandise, or count the funds raised by your local team? We need more volunteer treasurers, secretaries, and merchandise coordinators to support our fundraising groups.

• Help take Guide Dogs into your community: Are you well connected or do you love going to new places and meeting new people? We need more volunteer fundraisers to help at our events and spread the word about our work.

Training and pre-agreed expenses available.

Visit our webiste to see what roles are available where you live, by clicking 'redirect to recruiter' at the top or bottom of this page.

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you!

As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll provide a loving temporary home to a dog in training, typically for a period of 12 to 20 weeks, as they begin their journey to become a guide dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.

What you’ll be doing:

In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:

• Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off and picking them up at an agreed time Monday to Friday at one of our regional centres or community teams, however, some sites may vary. There are some locations where we will be able to collect and return the training dog from your home. 
• Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following the advice of our expert staff.
• Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
• Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your future life changer.

Can I foster a dog?

If you’re hoping to foster a guide dog in training, here’s what we ideally look for:

• Being close to one of our regional centres or community teams so that your dog can get to their training. 
• The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in your home if you rent your home.
• A safe and secure area outside for the dog to go to the toilet.

However, we try to be flexible – for example, you’ll still be able to foster a dog if you live in London, even if you don’t have access to outside space. 

What you’ll get:

• The opportunity to have a lovable canine companion!
• The satisfaction in knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
• The rewarding feeling of seeing your dog learn new training techniques to help them develop into a guide dog.
• An insight into our bespoke world-class training programme so that your dog’s training stays consistent at home, which can also help you train your own dogs or advance in a future career in dog handling.
• The opportunity to be part of the Guide Dogs community, meeting like-minded people in your area.
• A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.

Training and support

You’ll attend a training workshop to understand the basics of our bespoke training techniques so you can confidently support your dog’s training at home. You’ll also receive ongoing guidance from your volunteer manager. If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your initial phone call along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any pre-agreed expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, dog food costs and other materials needed for your dog’s training.

Minimum age for volunteer is 18.

We also have a respite fosterer role available in some areas, where a dog would stay with you full time before moving on to the next stage of its journey.

Please check out our website by clicking 'redirect to recruiter' at the top or bottom of this page to see what roles are available where you live.

If you have space in your home and heart, for a guide dog mum who will be bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world, then this could be the role for you! A role where you can care and nurture for a guide dog mum and plenty of little puppies when they arrive. 

This role is available in areas of Berkshire, South Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Providing a loving home for a guide dog mum who will be at least 12 months old, for around six years whilst they are in the breeding programme (with the option to re-home after this, once the guide dog mum retires at around 7 years-old.) 
• Giving a guide dog mum the care and support that our canine companions need, like feeding and grooming.
• Creating a safe environment for the guide dog mum when they are giving birth within your home and helping with the birth of future guide dogs, which usually happens once a year. (You don’t need any previous experience of breeding or having dogs – we have expert staff who will help you!) 
• Providing care and support for the newborn puppies for at least 6 weeks while they are still in the nest, including socialising them to the new sounds and first-time experiences in your home.

Can I care for a guide dog mum? 

If you want to care for a guide dog mum, here's what we ideally look for:

• A loving home with a secure garden.
• Access to a car, to support with any appointments needed for the guide dog mum.
• Live within an hour’s drive of the National Centre in Leamington Spa.

Guide dog mums can happily live with other dogs or children, however we wouldn’t place them with a male dog that has not been neutered. To determine whether you are suitable, we will conduct a home visit as part of the application process. 

What you’ll get:

• The opportunity to have a lovable canine companion!
• The satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
• The rewarding experience of bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world and caring for their mum.
• Our volunteers have access to our bespoke training techniques to implement with their guide dog mum a great bonus for any dog owners! 
• The opportunity to be part of the Guide Dogs community, meeting like-minded people in your area.
• A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.

Training and support

Our volunteers also receive lots of support from their volunteer managers to help them implement the training modules, as well as managing the birth of new-born puppies. If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any pre-agreed expenses related to the litter or your volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, food costs or any specialist breeding equipment.  All you may need to buy is a bed and grooming equipment.

Minimum age of volunteer: 18.

To find out if this role is available in your area, please click 'Redirect to recruiter' at the top or bottom of the page, and use the postcode search function on the Guide Dogs website to explore local opportunities. 

Are you a dog lover? Do you have the time to help raise a life-changing puppy? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? If you've answered yes to these questions, then this role could be perfect for you! 

As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through training, socialisation, the introduction of new environments and experiences while providing a loving home.

There might be the odd chewed slipper along the way, but nothing beats the rewarding feeling of loving and raising a puppy who will go on to make an enormous difference to someone living with sight loss.

What you'll be doing:

• Engaging with our world-class training programme to prepare your puppy for the next stages of becoming a guide dog.
• Providing care and support for your puppy at home e.g., loving, grooming and feeding him or her. 
• Socialising your puppy and introducing him or her to a variety of environments to increase confidence – this can be as simple as taking your puppy with you to the shops, office or park as you go about your everyday life.
• Teaching your puppy to be comfortable alone - gradually building up from a few minutes to a maximum of four hours.
• Taking your puppy to monthly puppy classes, and interacting with other puppy raisers in your community whilst refreshing your training and sharing tips.
• Meeting with your volunteer manager as frequently as needed to discuss any changes or issues with your puppy.
• Completing short questionnaires about your puppy’s development.

You'll ideally have:

• A loving home with enough time to invest in raising a puppy and attending to their needs (e.g. toilet training). If you work from home or have hobbies, you'll need to be available to give the puppy regular attention alongside these.
• Someone at home who is physically able to handle large breed dogs (around 25-40kg).
• Access to a car, so that you can get your puppy used to travelling.
• The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in the property if you rent your home. 
• A safe secure area outside for your puppy to go to the toilet.

What you'll get:

• The satisfaction of knowing you're supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
• The rewarding feeling of watching a mischievous puppy learn new training techniques to help them develop into a guide dog.
• The opportunity to participate in our bespoke world-class training programme – this can help you train your own dogs or advance a future career in dog handling.
• The opportunity to have a loveable, canine companion, proven to reduce feelings of stress and improve fitness – you’ll be out walking rain or shine!
• The chance to be part of the inspirational Guide Dogs community, meeting like-minded people and interacting with a community of puppy raisers in your area.
• A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.

s a volunteer you'll have access to our world-class training programme, to implement with your puppy in training, a great bonus for any dog owner! This is delivered in an interactive and engaging manner, using a mixture of different learning techniques virtually e.g., videos, documents and e-learning modules. Examples of the modules you'll have access to include:

• Food manners
• Greeting new visitors
• Being home alone
• Settling in new environments

You'll receive plenty of support from your volunteer manager who will help you work through these training modules with your puppy. We also offer puppy classes for puppy raisers in the local area to get together, share stories and provide refreshers on training techniques. 

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any pre-agreed expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, food costs for the puppy and other materials needed for the puppy’s training. We will also pay an optional allowance of up to £100 a year to offset additional costs, and we have working agreements with certain bus and train operating companies, letting you take your puppy on short training journeys free of charge.

Minimum age of applicant: 18.

To find out if this role is available in your area, please click 'Redirect to recruiter' at the top or bottom of the page, and use the postcode search function on the Guide Dogs website to explore local opportunities.

At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?

As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:

• Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions  
• Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

• Time commitment: One evening a week (Regular Volunteer), one evening every other week (Semi-Regular Volunteer) or once every 3 weeks (Stand-In Volunteer) during school term times
• Hours per week: 2
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Why volunteer with Doorstep Library?

• It's incredibly fun! You get to explore your inner child and share your passion for books and reading.
• We invest in our team of volunteers to ensure they are valued, supported and are developing.
• You will be a part of the Doorstep Library community of families, volunteers and staff members.
• You can make a real difference to the lives of others. Providing you with a real sense of purpose and achievement.
• You give back to the community you live in or the community you visit every week.
• You build your confidence and improve your self-esteem and mental well-being.
• You will develop skills and enhance your C.V. 

Doorstep Library is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with.All volunteersundergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. 

About the Role

We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. and our mission is to increase inclusion and representation for the disability community across society. We offer a variety of services including bespoke characters, workshops, free resources, events, sensory trails, and more.

We are looking for volunteers to help us apply for and secure funding to support our valuable work. This role can be done remotely, with no fixed rota, and the amount of time you give is flexible.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Interested in fundraising or securing funding

• May have experience in the community or charity sector

• Legal or corporate background, or studying law or similar subjects

• Willingness to learn, motivated, and proactive

• Organised and detail-oriented

• Positive attitude and collaborative

What Do We Expect?

• Willingness to undertake our virtual training programme at a time convenient to you

• Have a basic DBS check (preferably on the update system) or be willing to complete one with us

• Sign our volunteer contract (we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments if needed)

• A positive and inclusive attitude toward disability and illness

What Can You Expect?

• A supportive, kind, and nurturing team that values its volunteers

• Flexibility – contribute at times that suit you

• Supportive approach to accessibility and accommodations

Benefits of Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C.

• Make a tangible difference in your community

• Develop skills in fundraising, research, and grant applications

• Enhance your CV and demonstrate reliability to future employers

• Explore new areas of interest and take on additional tasks if desired

• Build confidence while contributing to meaningful work