Volunteer Roles in Leicester
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Tai Impact is an innovative organisation known for its enabling environment for local and international young people to thrive. It has provided over 500 opportunities for local and international students since its inception in 2013. It embraces diversity, creativity, fun and servant leadership. It has received several awards for its innovative ways of solving community challenges that affect marginalized communities.
In Tanzania, nearly 37% of girls are married before the age of 18, leading to several serious consequences. Early marriage often disrupts education, causing girls to drop out of school and limiting their future opportunities, thereby perpetuating poverty. Child brides face significant health risks, including complications from early pregnancies and childbirth, and are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Economic dependence on spouses limits their financial independence and decision-making power. They are at higher risk of domestic violence and abuse, with severe psychological impacts such as depression and anxiety. This cycle perpetuates intergenerational poverty and reinforces social inequality by limiting girls' and women's ability to participate fully in society, undermining gender equality and empowerment efforts.
Tai's innovative solution to Tanzania's challenges centres on using digital media and storytelling to educate, empower, and inspire social change. Through traditional and digital platforms, their content reaches over 12 million viewers and listeners
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Resource Mobilization & Fundraising Coordinator typically include:
Strategy Development: Developing and implementing comprehensive resource mobilization and fundraising strategies to support the organization's goals and objectives.
Donor Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners. This involves regular communication, engagement activities, and ensuring donors are informed about the impact of their contributions.
Grant Writing: Researching, identifying, and writing grant proposals to secure funding from various sources such as government agencies, foundations, and international organizations.
Campaign Management: Planning and executing fundraising campaigns, including online fundraising, events, and appeals. This involves setting targets, creating marketing materials, and tracking progress.
Research and Analysis: Conducting research to identify potential funding opportunities and trends in resource mobilization. Analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and adjust strategies accordingly.
Budget Management: Managing the fundraising budget, including tracking expenses, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and reporting on financial performance.
Reporting and Documentation: Preparing and presenting regular reports on fundraising activities, progress towards goals, and the impact of funded projects. Ensuring all donor information and contributions are accurately recorded and documented. Collaboration and Coordination: Working closely with other departments, such as marketing, communications, and program teams, to ensure fundraising efforts are aligned with the organization's overall mission and activities.
Event Planning: Organizing fundraising events, such as galas, charity auctions, and community events, to engage donors and raise funds. This includes coordinating logistics, securing sponsorships, and managing event budgets.
Training and Support: Providing training and support to staff, volunteers, and board members on fundraising best practices and techniques. Encouraging a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
Public Relations: Enhancing the organization’s visibility and reputation through public relations activities, including media outreach, storytelling, and leveraging social media to highlight fundraising efforts and success stories.
Compliance and Ethics: Ensuring all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Maintaining transparency and integrity in all resource mobilization efforts.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join us as a Dog A.I.D. Trustee and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As a Dog A.I.D. Trustee you would be using your skills and experience to support our charity in achieving its ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years and guiding its transition to becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.
Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:
· increased independence and self-confidence
· improved mental well-being
· reduction in social isolation
· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.
· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.
We are looking for Trustees who can contribute 2-5 hours per month, including attendance at online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions. We are also hoping to have occasional in-person meetings and Away Days to build the trustee team. We are looking in particular to recruit trustees with one or more of the following skills and experience:
- lived experience of physical disability
- legal
- marketing/communications/PR
- volunteer management
- safeguarding
- disability and access rights
Please submit your CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable development of Scotland's historic buildings. Our mission is to safeguard architecturally and culturally significant buildings for future generations while ensuring they contribute to the vibrant life of our communities.
Our team has specialist skills in historic building preservation, fundraising, project management and property management. We also bring expertise in event management, building interpretation and in delivering educational programmes. So far, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £30 million.
Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint four additional trustees to join our strong and committed board. We are particularly interested in inspirational and dynamic applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Strategy development and leadership
· Finance
· Heritage conservation
· Marketing
· Fundraising
· Property development
· Asset management
By joining SHBT as a Trustee, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's historic landscape. Your professional expertise and passion for our built heritage will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and the preservation of Scotland's history.
Trustees serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further three years. Successful applicants will be expected to attend four meetings a year, either at one of our own buildings or another site of interest and will have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance.
For more information on the work of SHBT please visit our website.
To apply, please send a summary CV together with a covering letter outlining how you will contribute to the Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Volunteer Operations Director will play a critical role in shaping the operational framework of our startup. This position will be pivotal in setting up efficient operational processes, ensuring the successful implementation of our programs, and driving our mission forward.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the CIC's goals.
- Oversee daily operations, including program management, resource allocation, and volunteer coordination.
- Collaborate with the CEO to refine and execute the organisation's strategic plan.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and administrative procedures.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the CIC's operations.
- Manage relationships with partners, suppliers, and other external entities.
- Lead the effort to secure operational funding and manage the CIC’s budget.
- Evaluate operational performance and implement improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a nonprofit or startup environment.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse team.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- A strong commitment to the values and mission of Vibes in Care CIC.
- Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a dynamic startup environment.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to shape and grow a startup that has a direct impact on young people’s lives.
- Gain invaluable experience in strategic operations and nonprofit management.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting social impact.
Size: 1 - 5
Empowering professionals with innovative practices to enhance support for young people in care or at risk.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in our strategic decisions and want the voice of people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences to serve on our Board.
So we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant expertise and experience to join our Board of Trustees. Your expertise may be in the areas of finance, HR, law, operations, safeguarding or fundraising; or you may have specific expertise and experience in the disability sector in Africa, or the international development/NGO sector. We actively seek applications from the African community and those with lived experience of disability.
Role responsibilities:
1. Ensuring the organisation complies with charity law and does not breach any requirements or rules set out in our governing documents.
2. Provides strategic oversight and input into the running of the organisation.
3. Contributes towards securing a sustainable funding base for the organisation.
4. Contributes specific professional skills and expertise.
5. Facilitates introductions and connections as appropriate to support the sustainability and growth of Able Child
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
At The Catalyst Collective, we believe that mentoring can be a powerful intervention in the lives of young women. Since 2021, we’ve recruited, trained, matched and supported professional Black women with Black teenagers for year-long mentoring relationships.
What we’re looking for
As we prepare to launch our newest cohort in September and October 2024, we’re looking for Black women who are able to commit at least 1 hour per month for mentoring. Mentors can work in any professional fields.
Please note this is not a paid position and we do not charge mentees to participate in our programmes.
As we offer training and support to all mentors, you do not need prior experience as a mentor to volunteer with us.
Your role as a mentor
As a mentor, you’ll play a key role in supporting Black female students in years 9 to 13 to achieve their goals.
How it works
Mentoring pairs meet once a month virtually (using our mentoring platform or over Zoom/MS Teams/Google Meet) and these meetings typically last for 1 hour. The mentoring journey kicks off with a virtual Mentor Match session with other mentoring pairs on the cohort.
All mentoring pairs are allocated a Mentoring Coordinator who is the first port of call for all questions and queries.
Mentoring Coordinators meet with mentors monthly and troubleshoot issues, provide session ideas and help to keep the relationship on track.
We also plan group trips and events based around a range of themes to complement 1:1 sessions.
Application Process
As part of our application process, you’ll have an informal interview with a member of The Catalyst team.
If selected as a mentor, you’ll need to undergo a DBS check and provide details of 2 character references. The cost of the DBS check is covered by The Catalyst Collective. Prior to meeting your mentee, you’ll also attend mandatory mentoring and safeguarding training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become a volunteer Trustee and drive environmental impact in Scotland.
Future Woodlands Scotland is a charity, set up in 2012, to fund innovative thinking for native woodlands. Working with land owners and managers across Scotland, we help to restore ‘ghost’ or degraded former native woodlands and seek to work with partners in ensuring the right skills are in place to deliver native woodland creation. The charity also helps create better, healthier and greener cities and towns, with the development of our £10 million urban forestry programme.
We currently have eight Trustees, who come from a range of backgrounds, all passionate about making a positive difference for our natural environment and urban greenspace. We are now seeking additional Trustees to help steer the organisation through our next exciting period of growth. Third sector experience is desirable though not essential as is being based in Scotland.
Our Trustees are volunteers and are not remunerated, however reasonable expenses to attend in-person meetings will be paid.
What will you get out of it?
The role provides the opportunity to:
- Make a tangible impact on Scotland’s landscape, support biodiversity and address the climate crisis.
- Broaden your skills byworking on the board of a small, forward-thinking environmental charity.
- Contribute to sector-leading woodland projects.
- Make a real contribution to developing native woodlands and the research into their impact on climate change.
- Network with some of the brightest minds in the environmental sector.
- Have a lot of fun!
What are we looking for?
We are looking to appoint up to two new Trustees with the following skills:
- Ability to effectively participate in a diverse board, valuing the views of all members.
- Ability to support the planning and delivery of significant operational change within a growth phase.
- A strategic mindset capable of envisioning transformative change.
- Commitment to Scotland’s natural environment and passion for improving the environment through native woodland creation, restoration and urban greenspace.
- Team player, sensitive to the views of other Trustees and the Executive, while strongly motivated to make the most of the organisation’s resources and skills.
- Committed and able to contribute time, experience, skills, ideas and strong personal engagement to further improve the scope, scale and quality of our work.
- Use interpersonal skills to build trust and strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
Later this year, we will also be appointing a new Chair, when our current Chair stands down. This may be an appointment from the pool of existing Trustees, but new Trustees will also be eligible for consideration. Therefore, you will be asked at interview if you are interested in being considered for the position of Chair.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Baby & Me Volunteer - Merseyside and Cheshire
“We all want our pregnancy to be a positive experience, but it can be difficult and we can all struggle”
Do you have lived experience of facing a pregnancy challenge and would like the opportunity to support others during their pregnancy?
The volunteer role involves six Koala Northwest online training sessions, one session per week and the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in Peer Support Theory and Practice. The training is comprehensive and has had positive feedback.
“The volunteer training so far has been great, it’s been lovely to virtually meet the other volunteers, everyone seems friendly and welcoming, and I’m excited about making a difference to families’ lives in a positive way. So far, I have learnt a lot about tobacco use in pregnancy which I had very limited knowledge on, it’s opened my eyes about lots of different barriers some families experience. I’ve also had a broader understanding of Aces and poverty in pregnancy”
All volunteer support offered as part of this role is over the phone, so this is a home-based volunteer role with volunteers based in Merseyside or Cheshire.
Our volunteers will be there to offer an understanding, listening ear and emotional support to families on their pregnancy journey.
Volunteering can change a family's life and 1-2 hours per week can make such a huge difference.
Volunteers must live in Merseyside or Cheshire.
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FairSquare is a non-profit organisation. We combine thorough, hard-hitting research with impactful advocacy to promote systemic change and stop human rights abuses. We produce original findings to generate debate and shape narratives in our specialist areas of labour migration, political repression, and sport. We work mainly in Europe, the Middle East and South Asia. Our funders include Humanity United and Open Society Foundations.
In the coming years we plan to build on our work on the exposure of migrant workers to extreme heat, to develop a new workstream in support of diaspora human rights activists facing transnational repression, and to strengthen our advocacy against the state ownership of elite football clubs.
We are looking for new board members to support FairSquare’s growth and enhance our pillars of work. In particular we are looking for individuals who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Lived experience of and/or academic expertise in the exploitation of migrant workers, political repression, or accountability in sport
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NGO finance or governance
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving and expanding team. The overall function of the board is to provide guidance and support in compliance and strategic performance and members are able to share expertise, champion change, and develop their experience and networks.
Role:
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Support and provide advice on FairSquare’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve FairSquare’s financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to FairSquare’s Directors in the exercise of their duties.
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Keep abreast of changes in FairSquare’s operating environment.
Personal skills and qualities:
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values: a commitment to partnership, knowledge, ethics, credibility, integrity and inclusivity.
All board members are required to participate in two meetings per year. Depending on skills, interests and preferences, a board member may be asked to join one of our sub-committees or provide advice to specific project or operational teams. Between meetings, there may also be correspondence by email to discuss items and make decisions. On average, the time commitment involved should be no more than 2 - 3 hours per month. The role is undertaken for a two-year term which can be extended twice, meaning a maximum of six years can be served on the board. The role is voluntary but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
We are a small, hard-working and committed organisation, aiming to collaborate in a positive and open way, and board members are integral to maintaining this approach. We are committed to maintaining the diversity of our board and would like to hear from applicants of all ages, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, neurodiversity and lived experience, including first-time board members.
All shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity, prior to interview, for a short informal call with FairSquare to receive more information about the role and ask questions.
Should you require us to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process due to any disability please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for creative volunteers to set up new activity sessions at our Orchard House service in Leicester. We are a move on accommodation service for adults with Mental Health, and we are looking for a volunteer to set up and run weekly activity sessions. As part of your volunteer role you will take the lead on the group and will plan the group sessions, making sure that the activities are inclusive for all our service users and delivered in a fun and engaging way.
You will also ensure that service users are included in deciding the types of crafts and activities they would like to explore, and will plan and prepare for the sessions in advance to make sure that the materials and equipment are ready for each session. The sessions could be board games, arts and crafts, bingo, etc. You will reach out to Service users and encourage people to attend. You will also ensure that the materials are tidied away and the space is left clean and tidy at the end of each session. This role is a great way to gain experience of a group facilitation role.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
Preferred hours per week/time commitment: Flexible dates and times between Monday to Friday
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys a variety of crafts and can pass on the skills to people attending the sessions. You will help to set up a weekly craft group in our communal space and promote the session to our Service Users. Whether this is crochet, embroidery, macramé, clay or paper based crafts, all skills and ideas are welcome.
Your role will include setting up the room ready for the activity, making sure we have enough materials for each person. Helping out with the activity, planning a programme of sessions, clearing away at the end of the session making sure that the space is left clean and tidy.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
Forest Road is a step-through accommodation based service offering holistic support of up to seven Service Users
Preferred hours per week/time commitment: 4 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after 3pm
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe in the power of culture to create social impact and positive change? We'd love to hear from you. We're seeking exceptional individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
Our mission is to ensure everyone has access to and can enjoy the benefits of live orchestral music, regardless of their background. We work throughout England in places which have experienced historical underinvestment. Our projects take place in a range of community settings – schools, care homes, prisons, arts venues, museums, outdoors – and online.
We are seeking candidates who have a belief in and commitment to the power of culture to create social impact and positive change. We look to maintain a balance of representation from across the different regions of England. It is not essential to have knowledge of orchestral music. However, we are looking for people who recognise the unique role that orchestras can play in supporting a culturally vibrant and resilient society, informed by a love of music (orchestral or otherwise).
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit the Orchestras Live website.
Size: 11 - 20
We believe that orchestras are for everyone. We are a national producer creating inspiring orchestral experiences for communities across England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers to deliver fun and engaging activity sessions. Our service users love to play board games and your role would be to set up a weekly board games session. As a volunteer you will be warm, friendly and approachable and enjoy playing games such as monopoly, cluedo and others.
As part of your volunteer role you will help us by setting up the games ready to play ensuring no pieces are missing, teaching people the rules for the game, and tidying away at the end of the session. You will also promote the board games being played each week to our service users and encourage people to join in.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
Bosworth House is a supported living service for adults with mental health needs, we currently have eight tenants with thirteen flats. Bosworth House is centrally located in Hinckley and has good transport links.
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're currently recruiting for a small number of new Trustees who are passionate about tackling homelessness and want to support a well-established charity extend its impact.
What do we do?
Street Support Network connects local people and organisations in order to support those experiencing, and at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Our website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help.
In addition to hosting the website, we work extensively offline, connecting people to co-produce better solutions, facilitating conversations and co-ordinating action across the sector.
Who are we looking for?
We'd love to work with collaborators, preferably with experience of charity governance, working with or as part of the board of a not-for-profit organisation, or with public sector experience. We’d also be very keen to hear from people with lived experience of homelessness.
But please don’t let a lack of experience hold you back from applying. We know that skills and knowledge don’t always come from previous roles. Often, it’s less about what you have done, and more about what you can do. We’re looking for someone who fits in with our close-knit team and will help us operate and innovate.
We'd especially like to talk to people who know about:
- Fundraising / Income Generation
- Finance
- Website Development
- Human Resources
- Connecting with Businesses
- Public Sector areas such as NHS or Local Government
Why become a Street Support Network Trustee?
Being a Trustee can be incredibly rewarding - and we think the way we work is little bit different:
We are very values driven and not too formal. Everyone really cares about what we do and homelessness more generally.
We are a small team, with a small number of Trustees, so everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.
Trustee Terms
If your application is successful, we see the first few months being a time where we can both get a feel for whether we’d like to make the position permanent.
Throughout this period our Chair will check in to discuss how things are going, receive feedback, and provide any support needed. Our meetings are usually monthly and take place online. We aim to meet face-to-face once or twice a year in Manchester. The role is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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Overview of the team
We're expanding our UK Inclusion team and are looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping Scouts to be a movement where people of all backgrounds can be themselves and thrive. There are lots of different ways that you can get involved, from contributing to a specific project to becoming the UK Lead Volunteer for Inclusion.
You might have gained experience as a volunteer in Scouts or have lived experience as part of a marginalised community, or you might work professionally in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Whatever your background, if you are interested in getting involved with this area of work, then we’d love to hear from you. Our current team is full of passionate, talented and caring people, and we would like you to join us.
We're currently looking for:
- A UK Lead Volunteer for Inclusion
- UK Inclusion Team Leaders
- UK Inclusion Team Members
Take a read of the applicant pack for more detail on them all!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.