Volunteer roles in nottingham

Chair of the Finance Committee for the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance

Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Role: Chair of the Finance Committee

Application Deadline: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

About The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham: As part of the Church of England, the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham serves over a million people through its network of around 300 churches across the city and county of Nottinghamshire, with two in South Yorkshire, and 73 church schools.

The Diocese has a vision for bringing God’s Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to the mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage.

The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance oversees the diocesan finances and has an annual budget of £12 million, and assets of £93 million.

Role Overview: We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated missionally minded individual to serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. The successful applicant will also serve as an ex-officio member of Bishop’s Council as the Trustee Body of the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance, and will likely sit on the Risk and Audit, and Investment Committees. This is a pivotal role in ensuring sound financial leadership, governance, strategic planning, and alignment of resources with the diocesan vision and mission with the aim of promoting financial sustainability.

It is a voluntary position, with out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, and an annual commitment of up to 15 working days. The role will be appointed for an initial term of three years.

Join us in shaping the financial future of the Diocese, ensuring our resources effectively support our communities and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

 Strategic Financial Leadership

• Collaborate with the Diocesan Bishop, Chief Executive, Finance Director and Bishop’s Council to help develop and oversee the Diocesan financial strategy, ensuring it supports the mission and vision of the Diocese and long-term sustainability
• Support the Chief Executive and Finance Director in presenting the annual budget, long-term financial plans and annual reports and accounts to Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod.

 Oversight and Governance

• Chair meetings of the Finance Committee, attend meetings of sub-committees to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements when receiving reports into Finance Committee from the sub committees.
• Be an ex officio member of Bishop’s Council (the Trustee Body) and Diocesan Synod.
• Ensure the boundaries of delegated management are clearly defined to ensure diocesan administrative staff can be given freedom to manage the Board’s operations

Stewardship and Compliance

• Ensure that financial systems and procedures are robust, transparent, and compliant with charity and company law.
• Oversee the management of diocesan assets, including investments and property, ensuring they are utilised effectively and efficiently to resource the diocesan vision and mission.

Advisory Role

• Facilitate communication between the Finance Committee and other diocesan bodies, ensuring a cohesive approach to financial decision-making.
• Involvement in the recruitment of the Chief Executive and Finance Director.

Risk Management

• Ensure regular review of Risk Registers, identifying potential financial risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are communicated to the Finance Committee to safeguard diocesan funds and assets.

Representation and Advocacy

• Represent the Diocese in country-wide financial discussions and forums, advocating for the financial needs and priorities of the Diocese.
• Engage with parishes and other stakeholders to promote financial stewardship and support for diocesan initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in senior financial management, accounting, or related fields.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Proven experience in governance, strategic planning and change management within complex organisations.
• Demonstrable experience of chairing meetings.
• Strong leadership, collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders.
• Experience of the not for profit sector.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Church, with a focus on ethical stewardship.
• An understanding of parish life and the opportunities, concerns, and issues it brings.
• Eligible to act as a charity trustee.

Special Conditions:

• There is a genuine requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England or a member of the Evangelical Alliance.

Application Process: IPB Group are supporting the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance to identify candidates and recruit the Chair of the Finance Committee role. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, and a covering letter outlining their interest and suitability for the role by using the submit feature on this page.  Please don't hesitate to contact Oliver Gillinson at IPB Group on 0115 648 1880 if you require further guidance or information.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 3rd December 2025. Interviews will take place later in December or early January to be confirmed.

Contact Information: For further information about the role, or the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance, or to receive a copy of the candidate pack, please contact Oliver directly at IPB Group via telephone on 0115 648 1880.

BECOME A BLUE SMILE TRUSTEE

As a trustee you will be able to use your passion for children’s mental health; your experience and knowledge to guide our strategy and vision for the future.

Blue Smile's mission is to transform the mental health and life chances of Cambridgeshire children through arts-based therapies, supporting over 200 children a week in the region providing one-to-one therapy and groupwork. We work in particular, in accordance with our charitable aims, with those who face disadvantage or deprivation.

We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board to help us achieve our mission.

Effective governance is key to the continued success and sustainability of our charity. As a trustee you will be able to use your passion for children’s mental health; your experience and knowledge to guide our strategy and vision for the future.

Our Board of Trustees is particularly looking to welcome new trustees with experience in the areas of fundraising, education (primary) and the small charity sector. However, we very much welcome people with a diverse range of backgrounds, skills and lived experience who would like to contribute to the success of our work.

As a trustee, you will receive training to carry out your role, have opportunities to represent Blue Smile in the community, and be part of a supportive and welcoming board. Being a trustee gives you the chance to gain experience in strategic planning, develop skills in new areas, and add significant value to a thriving charity.

Commitment

The Board of Trustees meets six times a year; usually on a weekday evening.

Trustees can also be involved in the work of sub-committees and will meet for a strategy planning session annually.

Location

Board meetings take place online; however, we would welcome visits to our head office in Cambridge.

We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you live or work in the Peterborough and Fenland area of the county.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

We are committed to a diversity of voices in our organisation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.  We would encourage younger people to consider applying – you do not need to have held a trustee or similar role before. We would also like to hear from you if you are from under-represented groups at Blue Smile such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability, or if you have experience of child and family statutory services in your own personal life.

Volunteering for Sense

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

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

What your role will involve

You’ll get the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities, including:

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

When you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:

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

If you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:

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

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

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

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

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

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

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

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organisation that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the DCEO on matters of urgency and importance to the organisation.
• Manage the agenda for meetings the DCEO holds ensuring all actions are allocated for actioning
• Sign post management across the organisation as required
• Handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events to ensure efficient time management for the DCEO
• Handling Communications: Acting as the first point of contact for the DCEO, managing correspondence.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents needed for meetings and decision-making.
• Assisting with various administrative tasks such as record-keeping and office management.
• Coordinating specific tasks as assigned by the DCEO
• Acting as a bridge between the DCEO and other senior management, ensuring smooth communication

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to use remote systems.
• Ability to engage with others well.
• Good people skills.

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are thrilled to welcome a Digital Marketing Manager to work alongside our Operational Director and our marketing Team at a pivotal time for our charity.

About Us

After a challenging period of inactivity due to the impacts of Covid, we are excited to embark on a new chapter, as we are ready to restart our activities in 2025 and to develop our projects and create a positive impact in our community.

This is a unique opportunity for those eager to be part of a project evolving from its early stages to the launching of new initiatives. The volunteer will have ample opportunity to learn about charity structure, develop skills within the third sector, grow with the charity and see the results of their work as the charity develops. Please, visit our website to read more about us before applying. 

What this position entails

The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for formulating our digital marketing strategy, including digital fundraising strategy, guiding the content creation team, and managing the brand voice, while also laying a solid marketing foundation for the organisation.

Collaborating with the operational director and the content creators, the manager will lead the crafting of our organisational strategic plan to implement marketing initiatives. This role involves developing our brand, enhancing communication and our online visibility, as well as providing robust support to the fundraising team in reaching our fundraising objectives by optimising digital presence, events and grant applications.

The ideal candidate should be capable of working autonomously, leading all facets of our marketing efforts, and managing a team. We seek a professional with experience in start-ups who can develop a brand from its inception and navigate budget limitations using free tools.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Proficient in Digital Marketing plan development and execution
• Manage content creation with our assistants' support
• Brand management
• Manage engaging content for social media and fundraising campaigns
• Maintain brand consistency across all platforms and act as a brand guardian
• Social media and digital marketing
• Track performance metrics and optimise strategies for improved reach and effectiveness
• Ensure alignment between marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Develop a framework for expanding the marketing function as the charity grows
• Identify and implement process improvements and new initiatives to support charity growth.
• Ability to manage a team.

Who should apply:

• A senior marketing professional (3 years + of experience) with solid all-around marketing experience.
• A digital marketing manager keen to bring their ideas to the table or a marketing executive seeking a step up into a marketing manager's job
• Strategic experience
• Ability to work with limited resources
• Those looking to help lead the development and growth of our charity
• Solution-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Logical in approach, influential and able to develop creative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels, including active listening

What difference will you make?

By getting involved you will gain:

• A chance to expand your skills in charity strategic operations.
• This is an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to utilise their talents to address community needs and contribute to reducing inequality.

Before you apply

Please send your CV and cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience and why you would like to get involved with our charity. Unfortunately, we won't accept applications without a cover letter stating why you wish to volunteer with us. 

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Interviews will be scheduled as the applications come in.

Thank you! 

Al Naasih is a 1‑to‑1 mentoring programme established by Hidayah in March 2020. It seeks to support queer Muslims struggling to reconcile their faith and identity. Mentors are trained in relevant skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, managing relationships, etc.) and paired with mentees to help them achieve personal goals. Within this role you will:

· Provide empathetic, non-judgemental support for mentees working through challenges related to faith, identity and wellbeing

· Help mentees set and achieve personal goals

· Act as a positive role model and safe space

· Assist mentees in exploring reconciling their faith with their LGBTQ+ identity, supporting spiritual, emotional, and practical wellbeing

Please this role is UK based and online/virtual.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:

· Build a trusting and respectful relationship with mentee

· Be in regular contact: at least once per month, according to what works best)

· Help mentees identify goals, hurdles, and strategies to work towards those goals

· Listen actively and empathetically; offer guidance rather than prescribing solutions

· Maintain confidentiality, boundaries, and ethical conduct

· Attend required training sessions (1‑on‑1) to develop mentoring skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, relationship management, etc.)

· Reflect on own practice; be open to feedback and possibly supervision / check‑ins

What do we expect from an Al Naasih Mentor?

Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:

Essential:

· Must be a queer Muslim

· Strong empathy, patience, and trustworthiness

· Comfortable discussing issues around faith and sexuality / identity

· Good communication skills; active listening; emotional intelligence

· Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries

· Reliability and consistency (making time for regular sessions)

· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding mentee’s personal information

·Ability to recognise limits of the mentoring role (e.g. not a therapist / counsellor) and refer on where needed

· Able to respect the mentee’s autonomy and pace

Desirable:

· Prior experience of mentoring, coaching, or peer‑support work

· Some understanding of LGBTQ+ issues within Muslim communities

This role will report to the Al Naasih Programme Coordinator or designated lead.

 

How much commitment is required?

This is a voluntary role with flexible hours subject to the agreement between you and your mentee. However, the following are vital to the success of this role:

· Minimum once per month meetings (virtual) with mentee

· Time needed to prepare, reflect, and possibly attend training or support / supervision meetings

· Duration per mentee: to be mutually agreed, depending on goals and needs

· Up to three mentees once comfortable with the role

Al Naasih is Hidayah’s 1-to-1 mentoring programme that supports queer Muslims as they navigate the intersections of their faith and identity. Mentors are trained and matched with mentees seeking guidance and support around personal, spiritual, and emotional challenges. The programme has grown steadily since its launch in 2020, and is now seeking a dedicated Programme Coordinator to help manage and grow its impact.

The Programme Coordinator will provide vital administrative, organisational and operational support to the Programme Lead to ensure the smooth running of the Al Naasih mentoring programme. This includes supporting mentor/mentee onboarding, tracking engagement, maintaining documentation and assisting with communication and evaluation processes.

Please this role is UK based and online/virtual.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:

Programme Administration

· Support the onboarding of new mentors and mentees (e.g. scheduling interviews, collecting forms)

· Maintain and update mentor/mentee records (e.g. spreadsheets, contact lists, status updates)

· Assist with pairing logistics and follow-ups

· Monitor and record engagement (e.g. check-ins, frequency of meetings)
 

Communication & Coordination

· Act as a point of contact for mentors/mentees with routine queries

· Assist in scheduling training sessions, 1:1s, and check-ins

· Draft and send internal communications (e.g. newsletters, updates, reminders)

 

Monitoring & Evaluation

· Help collect and compile feedback from participants (surveys, check-ins)

· Support the Lead in reviewing and reporting outcomes and progress

· Contribute to improving the programme based on participant feedback

 

Programme Development Support

· Assist in developing materials or resources for training or outreach

· Contribute to social media or comms if applicable

· Attend and support Hidayah events relevant to the programme (where possible)

What do we expect from the Al Naasih Programme Coordinator?

Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer

in this role:

Essential:

· Must be a queer Muslim

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

· Good communication skills (written and verbal)

· Comfortable handling confidential information

· Commitment to the values of Hidayah and the Al Naasih programme

· Awareness of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Muslims

· Proactive and reliable; able to manage own time and tasks

Desirable:

· Experience using tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, Airtable or Excel

· Experience in volunteer coordination, admin, or project support

· Previous involvement with mentoring, peer support, or similar programmes

How much commitment is required?

This is a voluntary role with flexible hours, and can be carried out around your existing commitments. The role will take approximately 2 - 4 hours per week (flexible depending on needs and availability). You are also required to attend monthly meetings with the Programme Lead and occasionally with wider team. There is also an expectation of willingness to commit to the role for at least 6–12 months is desirable.

This role will be supported with induction and ongoing guidance from the Programme Lead. In addition, there will be opportunities for training in areas such as safeguarding, mentoring, or LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Reports to: Director of HR

About the Organisation

We are a growing not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting our community of individuals living with ADHD in Southampton, through mental health support, advocacy, education. As we expand our activities and volunteer team, we are seeking a committed HR Assistant to help us build fair, supportive and well-organised people practices.

About the Role

The HR Assistant will support the HR function across the volunteer and (where applicable) staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in charity HR, or for an experienced administrator who wishes to use their skills for a social purpose. You will work closely with the HR Lead/Director and other members of the management team.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include:

• Supporting the recruitment process for volunteers and staff (placing adverts, helping shortlist applications, arranging interviews).

• Assisting with induction and onboarding processes, ensuring new volunteers/staff receive the correct documentation and information.

• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records, contact lists and volunteer databases in line with data protection requirements.

• Preparing standard HR documents, such as role descriptions, welcome packs, references and basic volunteer agreements.

• Helping to monitor training, supervision and appraisal schedules, and sending reminders where needed.

• Responding to basic HR-related enquiries from volunteers and staff, escalating more complex matters appropriately.

• Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures (equality, safeguarding, wellbeing, grievance, etc.).

• Supporting wellbeing and engagement initiatives, such as check-ins, surveys and recognition activities.

• Contributing to improving our HR systems and processes as the organisation grows.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with good attention to detail.

• Confident using IT (e.g. Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace, spreadsheets, email, shared drives).

• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Reliable, proactive and able to manage your time effectively.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Alignment with the values and aims of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in HR, administration, recruitment or office support (paid or voluntary).

• Knowledge of basic HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, record-keeping, safeguarding, data protection).

• Studying towards, or interested in, a CIPD or similar HR qualification.

• Experience working or volunteering in a charity or community setting.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in HR within a not-for-profit organisation.

• The opportunity to develop your skills in recruitment, people management processes and charity governance.

• Support, supervision and opportunities for training relevant to the role.

• The chance to make a tangible difference to the experience of our volunteers, staff and beneficiaries.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the HR Assistant (Voluntary) role and how you meet the person specification.

You are warmly encouraged to apply even if you do not meet every single criterion – we value potential, lived experience and commitment to our mission.

Trustee Role: Join the MINDSET Leadership Crew! (UK-Based)

The Volunteer Role: Strategic Game-Changer

Tired of board meetings that feel like they belong in the 80s? Good. So are we.

We are MINDSET Charity: a new, fast-moving, start-up and fiercely dedicated UK charity focused on giving men (16-50) the real talk, safe spaces, and tools they need to level up their mental fitness and personal growth. Our vibe is positive, uplifting, and absolutely no-BS.

We Need Boardroom Talent That Thinks Outside the Box

We're looking for Trustees—the strategists, the thinkers, the experienced hands—who want to help us shape the future of men's wellbeing. This isn't just a governance role; it's the engine room of our growth.

What you'll be doing (The Serious Bit, Made Simple):

• Setting the Compass: Helping us plot the course, decide where our resources go, and make sure we stick to our mission (and the law!).

• Big Picture Thinking: Using your experience (maybe finance, legal, marketing, governance, or charity sector know-how) to solve problems and seize opportunities.

• Being Our Cheerleader: Ensuring the charity's brand stays authentic, vibrant, and always focused on the men we serve.

Who You Are (The Vibe Check)

You don't need to have been a Trustee before, but you do need some serious experience in one of the key areas that helps a small startup charity survive and thrive. You also need to:

1. Get Our Mission: You genuinely care about men’s mental health and self-improvement.

2. Be Ready to Roll Your Sleeves Up: We're new! Expect to be impactful, hands-on, and a crucial part of the leadership team.

3. Think Strategically: You can look past next week and help us plan for the next five years.

4. Have a Positive, Uplifting Attitude: You match the energy of the MINDSET brand!

What’s In It For You?

• Real Impact: You'll be one of the key people responsible for getting vital services off the ground.

• Serious Networking: Connect with other high-calibre leaders passionate about social change.

• CV Boost: Adding 'Trustee' to your profile for a dynamic, growing charity looks seriously good.

Ready to Lead?

This is your chance to be part of the solution, not just a spectator. If you’re nodding along and feeling the fire, we want to hear from you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Health and Self Improvement Journey

Visual Virtuoso Wanted! Volunteer Graphic Designer for SUNSHINE!

Got Design Skills? Help Us Paint London with Positivity!

Location: Remote (Work from wherever your creative juices flow!)

Commitment: Volunteer Role (Your art, making a real-world difference!)

What's the Deal?

We're SUNSHINE, the brand new, all-volunteer crew fighting loneliness and spreading joy across London. We've got big hearts and an even bigger mission to connect people and make sure everyone leaves us feeling happy and uplifted.

We've got the message, we've got the energy, now we need YOU—our incredible Volunteer Graphic Designer—to help us show the world what we're all about!

Who are you?

You're a visual storyteller, a pixel pusher, and someone who understands that great design isn't just pretty – it's powerful. You might be:

• A budding designer looking to build their portfolio with meaningful work.

• A seasoned pro wanting to give back and use their skills for good.

• Someone with an eye for vibrant, positive, and engaging visuals.

• Proficient in design software (think Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) and ready to make our brand pop!

What You’ll Be Doing (Making Us Look Brilliant!):

• Social Media Star: Designing eye-catching posts that grab attention and get our message heard across all platforms.

• Promotional Powerhouse: Creating awesome roller banners, flyers, and other materials for events and community outreach.

• Brand Builder: Helping us refine and apply our vibrant SUNSHINE brand identity across all our communications.

• Creative Collaborator: Working with our team to bring our ideas to life visually and make every piece of material shine!

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to use your creative superpowers for an incredible cause! Every graphic you design, every banner you create, will directly help us raise our profile, attract more volunteers, and reach more lonely Londoners.

You'll be instrumental in shaping how SUNSHINE is seen by the public, ensuring our positive, uplifting brand truly shines through. Plus, you'll get to add some truly impactful projects to your portfolio!

Ready to make some magic with your mouse?

If you're a designer with a heart for community and a flair for making things look amazing, we need your talent!

SUNSHINE!

Let's create something beautiful together and spread some visual SUNSHINE!

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for community engagement and urban planning? Perhaps you have recently retired and would like to help the next generation of planners to gain some experience?

Planning Aid for London is seeking dynamic individuals to join us as a Lead Volunteer Caseworkers. This role is a great opportunity for experienced town planners to help communities to shape the future of London's neighbourhoods and contribute to positive community development.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals with at least 5 years experience in:

• Urban planning
•  Development management
• Planning policy
• Planning enforcement 
• Planning applications (understanding the terminology, responding to planning applications)
• Navigating planning committee meetings

If you have proven leadership skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to empowering communities, we want to hear from you!

Diversity Statement

Planning Aid for London's main aim is to help support greater diversity and inclusion for residents as part of the planning system. We work to empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environment and communities and welcome opportunities from anyone who would like to help us to achieve that.

Planning Aid for London is aware that discrimination based on sex, race, ability, sexuality, class, gender, religion, age, maternity, parenthood or other characteristics can be consciously or subconsciously replicated in its undertakings and will eliminate any form of discrimination in its activities. To achieve this Planning Aid for London regularly reviews and monitors their work and practises.

Design Legends: We Need You to Build Our Vibe!

The Volunteer Role: Brand Architect & Graphic Designer

Got design chops? Want to use them for something that ACTUALLY matters?

MINDSET Charity is launching, and we’re on a mission to give men the tools and spaces they need to level up their mental fitness and personal growth. Our vibe is positive, vibrant, and real—no boring corporate colours or stale designs here.

We've got a cool AI-designed logo sketch, but it needs a proper, professional, jaw-dropping makeover. That's where you come in.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It) 

We're not looking for someone to make a few quick social media posts (yet!). We're looking for the person who will define the entire look and feel of MINDSET.

1. Logo Polish & Finalisation: Taking our rough AI-generated concept and turning it into a flexible, professional logo masterpiece that works everywhere.

2. Brand Bible Creation: Crafting our official Brand Guidelines (the 'how-to-look-awesome' manual) including colour palettes, typography, image style, and logo usage rules.

3. Foundation Assets: Designing the essential templates we need for launch: social media templates, workshop slide designs, and a letterhead.

The Vibe We Need from You 

• Portfolio Power: You've got a portfolio that shows off strong typography, bold colour use, and designs that genuinely make people feel something.

• Software Skills: Proficiency with the industry standard (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar professional tools).

• Startup Mentality: You're happy working independently, you’re highly reliable, and you get excited about building something from zero to legendary.

• The MINDSET Match: Your style is positive, approachable, and vibrant—you hate 'charity beige' as much as we do!

Why Volunteer Your Genius?

• Portfolio Gold: This is the ultimate project: building a professional brand identity from scratch. It’s the kind of high-impact work that makes a portfolio shine.

• Instant Impact: Your work will instantly elevate our credibility and directly help us secure funding and attract the men who need us.

• Flexibility: It's volunteer work, so we'll agree on deadlines that fit around your existing commitments.

Ready to drop the design mic and build a brand that changes lives? Show us your best work!

APPLY HERE: Send us your portfolio link and a few lines about why our mission connects with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Health and Self Improvement Journey

Action Hero Wanted: Lead Our Life-Changing Projects!

The Volunteer Role: Projects Manager / Launch Commander (Volunteer Role)

We’ve got the mission. We’ve got the ideas. Now we need the person who turns 'maybe' into 'DONE!'

MINDSET Charity is all about giving men aged 16-50 the safe spaces, tools, and real talk they need for better mental health and self-improvement. We have a pipeline of powerful projects (workshops, activity groups, online resources) ready to go, and we need a Projects Manager to take the reins and drive them from concept to launch.

The Task: Making Stuff Happen (Efficiently!)

This is the central engine room of our charity. You won't just be managing spreadsheets; you’ll be managing the initiatives that directly provide support and change lives.

Here’s what you’ll be crushing:

• Launch Command: Taking the lead on our initial projects—defining the scope, setting clear milestones, and making sure everyone knows what needs to happen and when.

• Team Coordination: Working with our volunteers (coaches, group leaders, admin support) to keep projects running smoothly, on budget, and on brand.

• Risk Mitigation: Identifying potential roadblocks and finding smart, practical ways to get around them, keeping the vibe positive the whole time.

• Quality Control: Ensuring that every single project we deliver (from a weekly walking group to a specialist workshop series) hits our high bar for support and positive impact.

Are You the One? (The Skill Check)

You don't need a PMP certification pinned to your wall, but you must have real-world experience getting complex things done.

• Organisation Obsessed: You love structure, clear communication, and seeing a plan executed perfectly.

• Natural Leader: You're brilliant at motivating and coordinating people (volunteers) to work toward a common goal without needing a big corporate hierarchy.

• Adaptable & Practical: You know things rarely go 100% to plan and are great at finding practical, quick solutions.

• Mission Driven: You genuinely believe in our mission and want to be a central figure in delivering support to men in need.

Why Volunteer Your PM Superpower with MINDSET?

• Direct Impact: Your organisation skills will translate directly into support groups starting, resources being launched, and men receiving vital help.

• High Visibility: You are running the core business of the charity. You'll work closely with the Founder/Trustees and gain serious, transferable leadership experience.

• Positive Energy: Work with a team driven by passion, positivity, and a commitment to real-world change.

Ready to jump in and start launching projects that matter? Let's talk strategy!

APPLY HERE: Send us your experience highlights and why you want to be our Projects Manager.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Health and Self Improvement Journey's

Culture Builder Wanted: Become Our Volunteer Champion!

The Volunteer Role: HR Manager / Head of People & Vibe (Volunteer Role)

We believe that to help men, we first have to champion the people helping them.

MINDSET Charity is launching, and we’re all about creating a positive, vibrant, and highly supportive culture. We need a HR Manager to build the entire volunteer programme from the ground up, making us famous not just for our mission, but for being the absolute best place to volunteer in the UK.

This isn't about rigid policies; it’s about people practice, done right.

Your Mission: Designing the Ultimate Volunteer Experience

You'll be the architect of our internal culture, ensuring every single volunteer feels valued, respected, and totally supported.

• Build the Blueprint: Designing and implementing the entire volunteer framework, including recruitment pipelines, onboarding processes, and retention strategies.

• Championing the Vibe: Establishing a culture where volunteers are treated with the same loyalty and respect we expect from them, ensuring our practices exceed good practice standards.

• Process Power: Setting up clear, easy-to-use systems for managing volunteer data, ensuring compliance, and measuring volunteer satisfaction and impact.

• Recruit & Retain: Creating engaging role descriptions, helping us find the best people, and making sure they love being part of the MINDSET family enough to stay!

Who We're Looking For (The Experience Check)

You need hands-on experience in HR, People Operations, or Volunteer Management, ideally having built systems from scratch or overseen significant process improvements.

• The People Pro: You have a genuine passion for people, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fairness and positive workplace practice.

• Systems Thinker: You're brilliant at turning vague goals (like "we want happy volunteers") into clear, effective, and compliant operational steps.

• Culture Match: You thrive in a positive, informal startup environment and understand that HR should be an enabler, not a roadblock.

• Compliance Conscious: You know the importance of following UK law and best practices around volunteer management (DBS checks, confidentiality, etc.).

Why Volunteer as Our HR Manager?

• Define the Culture: You get to design and own the entire people framework of a new charity. This is high-impact, portfolio-defining work.

• Direct Impact: By looking after our volunteers, you are indirectly ensuring the best support is delivered to the men we serve. Your work is the foundation of our success.

• Flexibility: We offer flexibility to work around your existing commitments, focusing on outcomes and deadlines, not clocking hours.

Ready to build an amazing place to volunteer and lead with loyalty? We need your skills now!

APPLY HERE: Tell us about your experience building a brilliant volunteer programme and why our mission resonates with you!!!

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Mental Wellbeing and Personal Growth