Volunteer roles in North west

Are you passionate about helping others? Could your skills and experience help shape the future of wellbeing support within the pharmacy profession?

Pharmacist Support – the profession’s independent charity – is recruiting lay trustees to join our Board and help guide the future direction of the charity at a time when wellbeing support across the profession has never been more important.

Recent Workforce Wellbeing Survey findings highlight continued high levels of stress and burnout across pharmacy, reinforcing the growing need for accessible and compassionate support for pharmacists and their families, trainees and students.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional experience, lived perspective and insight to help shape the charity’s strategy, governance and future development, ensuring Pharmacist Support continues meeting the changing needs of those it supports throughout their lives and careers.

About Pharmacist Support

Pharmacist Support is an independent, trusted charity providing free and confidential support to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists, trainees and students.

We listen without judgement and help people navigate challenges including workplace pressures, financial difficulties and mental health and wellbeing concerns.

Established in 1841, Pharmacist Support has evolved from Benevolent Fund roots into a modern, forward-looking charity championing wellbeing across the profession.

About the role

We are particularly keen to hear from:

• Individuals with experience in the charity or voluntary sector
• Skills or expertise in areas such as finance, HR, governance, digital or fundraising.
• Individuals with lived experience of the charity’s services
• Those who can bring fresh perspectives, skills and insights from outside the pharmacy profession

Our aim is to build a Board of Trustees that is representative of the people and communities we support. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and levels of experience.

If you are passionate about supporting others and feel your skills, experience or lived perspective could benefit our dynamic and innovative charity, we would love to hear from you. Previous trustee experience is not essential and full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.

Pharmacist Support is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and trustees.

Time commitment

The role requires approximately one day per month across:

• Four Board meetings per year
• Four sub-committee meetings per year
• Preparation and reading time
• Occasional involvement in charity events, working groups or training

Board meetings are usually held in Manchester during the day, although virtual attendance can be accommodated where required. Sub-committee meetings are generally held virtually in the evening.

Reasonable expenses incurred to facilitate attendance at meetings will be reimbursed.

How to apply

To apply, please send:

• An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, experience/qualifications as well as your contact details.
• A Supporting Statement (no more than 800 words)
  • Demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
  • Outlining why you are interested in being a trustee for Pharmacist Support and what you could bring to the board of trustees
• In your email, please state which role you are applying for (either pharmacy or lay) and indicate where you heard about the role.

Full details on the work and impact of Pharmacist Support, along with Trustee Recruitment Pack and application details can be found on our webiste.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 3 August 2026

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with a panel of current Trustees in Manchester.

Interviews will take place on one of the following dates: 10, 11 and 14 September 2026

Successful applicants will initially be appointed for a three-year term, with the opportunity for reappointment subject to satisfactory peer appraisal and trustee term limits.

As part of the appointment process, trustees will be required to confirm they are eligible to act as a charity trustee.

We are looking for women who hold intersectional feminist values and principles and who are passionate about the mission and values of SARA. We are particularly looking for Trustees who have relevant qualifications and/or experience in the following areas: 

 - Human resources and personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation.  

- Financial management, planning and budgeting.  

- Secretarial, supporting with minuting, scheduling board meetings and coordinating action plans. 

SARA's values are:

- Compassion: Compassion means actively caring, not just surface kindness. We show up without judgment, meeting every survivor where they are, without assumptions or shame.

- Community: We do more than support people; we stand with them. We see people as more than “service users”, giving voice to the voiceless.

- Growth: Recovery is gentle, growth happens in small steps. We support everyone to find their strength and voice in a way that works for them.

- Integrity: We’re trustworthy. We do what we say we'll do. Confidentiality is sacred. 

- Hopefulness: Healing is possible, but it's not always easy. We'll hold you up while you find a new version of yourself.

We started as a feminist collective in 2010 growing into Trafford Rape Crisis and then becoming TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester, supporting women all over Greater Manchester.

SARA (launched 2026) evolved from that vision, thanks to all the women and supporters who came before us. Our founders understood that sexual violence doesn’t happen in isolation. It intersects with race, disability, poverty, sexuality and gender identity. So, our support must reflect this reality.

We exist to support survivors of sexual violence through trauma-informed care, advocacy, and community connection. 

We’re a feminist organisation providing counselling, helpline support, Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA), community support and digital resources for women affected by gender-based violence. We believe in putting people at the centre of our care, meeting them where they are.

While we dream of systemic change, our primary focus is providing the specialist support survivors need right now – from early support to long-term healing, from practical advocacy to building supportive communities.

The British Handball Association (BHA) is dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting the sport of handball across the United Kingdom. As the Association continues to grow and strengthen its activities, we are seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to help assist the financial management and sustainability of the organisation.

This is a volunteer leadership role suited to someone who values sport and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of handball in the UK.

About the Role

Working closely with the Chair, Directors, and operational staff, the Treasurer provides robust financial information and guidance to support the Association’s programmes, competitions, events, development initiatives and long-term strategic objectives.

The Treasurer plays an important role in ensuring the Association maintains transparent financial practices and appropriate financial controls, while contributing to wider organisational planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to the Association
• Monitor income generation, expenditure, memberships, sponsorship, grants and funding activity
• Prepare financial reports and updates for meetings
• Support budgeting and financial planning for competitions, events, camps, and development programmes
• Help ensure compliance with relevant UK financial, governance, and sports organisation standards
• Assist with annual accounts preparation and financial reporting requirements
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and record-keeping procedures

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who can contribute not only financial knowledge, but also strategic oversight and leadership.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in accounting, bookkeeping and/or financial management,
• Are confident preparing and reviewing financial information and helping guide responsible organisational growth
• Can provide balanced, constructive input during discussions and support collaborative decision-making
• Are organised, dependable, and able to exercise sound judgement
• Have an understanding of how National Governing Bodies operate and their role within the sporting landscape
• Want to use your professional skills to help strengthen and shape a developing national sporting organisation

You do not need to be a handball player or official — we welcome applicants from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds who are committed to good governance and the development of sport.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in sports governance and non-profit financial leadership
• The opportunity to help shape the future growth and development of handball in the UK
• Flexible volunteering that can fit around professional and personal commitments
• A collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution is valued
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the sporting community

Treasurer to help arts charity to expand

We are seeking a Treasurer to provide strategic financial oversight at a pivotal moment in IOU’s development. This is a key governance role, working to ensure the organisation's sustainable growth. 

Vision

At IOU we believe in a world remade by artists free to experiment.

IOU Creation Centre is cultural engine for artistic experimentation where radical ideas are tested, made real and released into the world to turn imagined futures into reality.

We exist to get radical artistic ideas into the world. Rooted in Calderdale and reaching far beyond, we back artists to disrupt expectations, imagine futures and make ambitious new work experimenting with art, engineering, technology and landscape to transform people and places.

What will you be doing?

IOU is entering an exciting and transformational period as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2026 and continue the transition from a nationally recognised producing arts company into IOU Creation Centre — a new model centred on artist development, interdisciplinary making, creative technology, engineering, and community participation.

We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board at a critical and ambitious point in the organisation’s development. Over the last few years, IOU has successfully diversified its business model through the creation of IOU Hostel Ltd, our trading subsidiary, which provides earned income, artist accommodation, and residency opportunities alongside our charitable activity. We are now undertaking important work to strengthen financial systems, reserves, governance structures, and long-term sustainability across both organisations.

Our Board is currently made up of trustees with experience across the arts, fundraising, governance, education, HR, and strategic development. We work collaboratively and closely with the executive team, and pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, open, and thoughtful culture while also constructively challenging the organisation as it evolves.

The Treasurer will play a key strategic role in helping shape IOU’s next chapter. This includes supporting oversight of:

• financial planning and reporting
• reserves and cashflow management
• governance and financial controls
• the relationship between the charity and trading subsidiary
• longer-term organisational resilience and sustainability

The Treasurer will also chair our Finance Committee, which meets monthly online and works closely with the Executive Director and Finance Manager to review management accounts, budgets, risk, and financial planning before recommendations are made to the wider Board.

This is a particularly exciting time to join IOU. Alongside our 50th anniversary programme and major Heritage Lottery funded archive project, we are developing new partnerships, artist residency models, and approaches to cultural participation rooted in Calderdale and the North of England. We are also exploring how the Creation Centre can become a nationally distinctive rural centre for contemporary interdisciplinary art and making.

As a trustee, you would have the opportunity to contribute to real organisational transformation — helping shape how a small but ambitious cultural organisation builds a resilient future while continuing to take creative risks and support artists and communities.

We are especially keen to hear from people who enjoy working strategically and collaboratively, and who are excited by the challenge of supporting an arts organisation that combines creativity, social impact, entrepreneurial thinking, and cultural ambition.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Treasurer who shares our belief in the value of arts, culture, and creativity as tools for social connection, experimentation, and positive change. We are particularly interested in someone who can combine strong financial insight with a collaborative and strategic approach to governance.

Our ideal candidate will have professional experience in finance, accounting, business management, or financial leadership, and be confident supporting a small but ambitious organisation through a period of development and transformation. Experience of working with charities, social enterprises, cultural organisations, or trading subsidiaries would be valuable, although not essential.

We are especially looking for someone who can:

• understand and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow, creative tax credits, reserves, and risk
• support the Board and executive team with strategic financial planning
• help ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place
• communicate financial information clearly to trustees and colleagues from non-financial backgrounds
• provide constructive support and challenge in a collaborative way
• chair our Finance Committee and help strengthen financial confidence across the organisation

As IOU operates both as a charity and alongside a trading subsidiary (IOU Hostel Ltd), experience of mixed-income models, social enterprise, hospitality, or commercial trading would also be beneficial.

We value trustees who are thoughtful, open-minded, and interested in how organisations evolve. We are not looking for someone purely transactional or corporate in approach; we are looking for someone who understands how good governance can support creativity, people, and long-term resilience.

We are also committed to improving representation within our governance and leadership. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, those with lived experience that is underrepresented in the cultural sector, and individuals who can bring different perspectives, networks, and experiences to Board discussions.

Previous trustee experience is not essential. We will provide support and induction for someone who is enthusiastic about contributing their skills and developing within the role.

What difference will you make?

As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in helping IOU strengthen its long-term sustainability and successfully navigate a significant period of organisational transformation and growth.

IOU is approaching its 50th anniversary in 2026 and is evolving from a nationally recognised producing arts company into IOU Creation Centre — a new model focused on artist development, creative technology, interdisciplinary practice, engineering, participation, and community engagement. Alongside this, we are managing a growing mixed-income model that includes our trading subsidiary, IOU Hostel Ltd, which supports earned income generation, artist residencies, and wider organisational resilience.

Your contribution will help ensure the organisation is financially robust, well-governed, and strategically positioned for the future. As Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, you will support the Board and executive team to strengthen:

• financial planning and reporting
• reserves and cashflow management
• governance and financial controls
• oversight of the trading subsidiary
• long-term sustainability and investment planning

This role comes at a particularly important time. We are currently reviewing our financial systems, reporting structures, legal arrangements between the charity and trading subsidiary, and future business planning. Your insight and guidance will help shape these developments and support better decision-making across the organisation.

The Treasurer will also help improve confidence and understanding of financial information across the Board by ensuring reporting is clear, accessible, and strategically focused. This will support trustees from a range of professional backgrounds to engage more actively in financial discussions and governance.

Beyond finance, your support will help enable IOU to continue delivering ambitious artistic and community programmes across Calderdale and beyond. This includes artist residencies, workshops, touring work, heritage and archive projects, environmental initiatives, and opportunities for people who may not normally engage with arts and culture.

As an organisation rooted in community participation and diverse creative voices, we are also committed to strengthening representation within our governance and leadership. We recognise that this is an ongoing area of development for us, particularly in ensuring our Board better reflects the ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the communities we work with and alongside. We welcome trustees who can bring different perspectives, experiences, and networks to help shape a more inclusive and representative future for the organisation.

Additional information

Please download the Opportunity and to apply provide a CV and cover letter. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Admin Support Volunteer

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Efficient, and Able to Reach More People Across London

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Time Commitment: Flexible — a few hours a week or occasional support

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Operations Director / Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

To keep our work running smoothly behind the scenes, we need friendly, reliable volunteers who can support our growing admin needs.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and effective.

You’ll help keep our inboxes tidy, our documents in order, and our team supported — so we can focus on reaching more people who feel alone.

Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, your support will make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and availability, you may help with:

• Managing and organising emails

• Scheduling meetings and sending reminders

• Filing and maintaining digital documents

• Supporting volunteer onboarding admin

• Preparing simple templates, forms, or spreadsheets

• Helping with data entry and record‑keeping

• Assisting with general charity admin tasks

• Supporting the CEO, trustees, and volunteer teams with day‑to‑day admin

We will match tasks to your strengths and comfort level.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity experience — just reliability, organisation, and a willingness to help.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised and enjoys keeping things tidy and structured

• Communicates clearly and professionally

• Is comfortable using email, shared drives, and basic digital tools

• Can manage simple admin tasks independently

• Is reliable and able to meet agreed deadlines

• Enjoys supporting others and being part of a team

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in admin, office support, customer service, or coordination is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the smooth running of a brand‑new community charity

• Build admin and organisational skills

• Gain experience in charity operations

• Work with a friendly, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a meaningful difference behind the scenes

• Help create a London where no one feels alone

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme, event, and volunteer is someone who helped organise the details.
• Behind every email answered is someone who made sure no one was left waiting.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that made it possible.

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will help build that structure.

Your support will help SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and ready to grow — so we can reach more people who need connection.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you enjoy keeping things organised — we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a strong, well‑run charity from the ground up. Become a SUNSHINE Admin Support Volunteer and help create a future where no one feels alone.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing broader financial management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, resource allocation and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Having oversight of all financial management across the organization and developing reports for the board
• To overall manage budgeting and financial forecasting
• To ensure that the department heads covering fundraising and finance are supported and well aligned with the strategic direction and priorities of Youth Advantage UK
• To ensure the organization has sufficient financial resources
• To ensure fundraising occurs and supports the organization's need
• To line manage departmental heads with relevant departments
• To contribute to wider C Level Executive work such as taking part in meetings, presenting the organization and dealing with problems as they arise

Requirements:

• To have over 5 years of experience in the financial sector
• To have at least 2 years of experience in a senior financial management role (such as Senior Manager or Department Head) 
• To be able to provide leadership and management
• To have good IT skills, accounting skills, budgeting skills, ability to use spreadsheets and remote systems and good communication skills

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Child Action Northwest in their search for new Trustees.

About Child Action Northwest (CANW)

CANW has been in existence for over 130 years since the founding of Blackburn Orphanage in 1886, we’ve been caring for children and young people from some of the most deprived areas of the region.

CANW exists as a modern charity providing quality services to children, young people and families across the Northwest.

The inequality that exists up and down the country means that many communities face complex challenges -simply getting by is tough. 

Our mission is to support children, adults and families across the country, ensuring that when life presents difficult circumstances, we’re there every step of the way to make sure they get the support they need.

About the Trustee roles

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in one or more of the following areas:

Finance and Commercial: we welcome applications from candidates who are financially astute, can read a set of accounts, and bring business acumen and commercial exposure. You will bring senior strategic finance experience developed in the voluntary, public, or private sector to help ensure that CANW is financially sustainable over the long term so we can continue to deliver vital services to children, young people and families across the Northwest.

Fundraising: whilst the majority of CANW’s income comes from commissioned services, we are still working to make sure that our income streams are robust and well diversified. Part of this strategy involves building up our efforts with respect to trusts, foundations, and major donors. 

Children’s Services: from the criminal justice system and residential services to support for neurodivergent children and young people and residential services, CANW operates a broad portfolio of services designed to give families the best chance at success in life. It is important that our board has deep expertise in these and other services. 

If you feel that you have skills, experience and a background that may add value to CANW’s Board but are not listed above, this doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t be happy to hear from you. Please get in touch.

About the Trainee Trustee opportunity

Given our focus on children and young people, CANW is deeply committed to representing those who use our services at Board level. We recognise that there are many young people out there at the forefront of professional skills development and we give equal value to recent experience as much as seniority in a field. 

Anyone from the age of 16 can become the Trustee of a Charitable Company such as CANW and we welcome applications from young people with skills in the following area:

Digital Communications: in an increasingly digital world, it is vital that CANW is effectively reaching people who need our services with our communications. We would love to hear from people who understand search engine optimisation (SEO), AI search, and raising brand awareness through digital channels.

About This Role: Volunteer Compliance Operations Analyst

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part‑time (volunteer, unpaid role)

Contribution Requirements: Minimum 10–15 hours per week; minimum 3- 6 months

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering at Solution Community is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

About Solution Community

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 80 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experience from some of the world’s most successful companies—including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, Microsoft, and many others—creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.

Our Mission

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non‑profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive—a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future.

Summary of Role

As a Volunteer Compliance Operations Analyst, you will support the Finance function by ensuring that Solution Community’s financial processes, documentation, and internal controls align with nonprofit compliance standards. You will help maintain accurate records, strengthen operational integrity, and support risk‑aware decision‑making across the organization. Your work directly contributes to transparency, accountability, and trust within our global community.

What Will You Do?

• Monitor and maintain compliance documentation for financial operations and internal controls

• Support the development and implementation of compliance workflows, checklists, and reporting standards

• Assist with reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with nonprofit requirements

• Track regulatory obligations and help ensure timely submission of required filings or documentation

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to strengthen compliance practices

• Identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and recommend process improvements

• Maintain organized records and support audit‑readiness activities

• Prepare summaries, reports, or dashboards to support leadership visibility into compliance status

Who Are We Looking For?

• 2-4 years of experience in compliance, financial operations, audit, risk management, or a related field

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑moving environment

• Commitment to Solution Community’s mission, values, and volunteer culture

• Professional reliability, follow‑through, and accountability

Preferred:

• Experience with nonprofit compliance or financial reporting

• Familiarity with internal controls, documentation standards, or audit processes

• Comfort working with spreadsheets, documentation systems, or workflow tools

What We Offer

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies

• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities

• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries

• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

• Flexible work life with full autonomy

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

About this Role: Volunteer Financial Specialist

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time (Volunteer, Pro Bono)

Hours: 10–15 hours per week

Duration: Minimum 3- 6 months

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

About Solution Community

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization building a global platform that connects nonprofits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers to drive actionable social change. With volunteers from 70+ countries and contributors from world-leading companies, we are a collaborative ecosystem committed to compassion, innovation, and impact.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive — a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Role Summary

The Financial Specialist supports Solution Community's financial infrastructure by maintaining accurate records, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance across financial processes. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented finance professional who thrives in structured systems, values transparency, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven global organization.

You will report to and work closely with the CFO, Finance Team, and Operations to ensure financial accuracy, audit readiness, and efficient workflows that support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records, including A/P, A/R, reimbursements, and expense tracking.

• Support monthly reconciliations across accounts, digital tools, and financial platforms.

• Organize and maintain digital financial documentation for audit readiness.

Budgeting & Reporting Support

• Assist with preparing budget drafts, forecasts, and spending summaries.

• Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.

• Track program and departmental spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support adherence to nonprofit financial regulations, internal policies, and documentation standards.

• Assist with grant reporting requirements and donor financial documentation.

• Help maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and financial governance practices.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Contribute to the development and refinement of financial procedures, templates, and tools.

• Support the implementation of financial systems that improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial processes integrate smoothly with operations.

Qualifications

Required

• 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or nonprofit financial operations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work with financial tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, or similar platforms).

• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a remote, digital environment.

• Integrity, confidentiality, and alignment with Solution Community’s mission and values.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit financial compliance (e.g., 501(c)(3) reporting, grant tracking).

• Familiarity with digital finance tools (e.g., Dext, Plooto, ApprovalMax, Expensify).

• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, or financial clean-up projects.

What You Gain

• Experience contributing to a global nonprofit with volunteers from 70+ countries.

• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals from leading global companies.

• Skill development in nonprofit finance, compliance, and digital financial systems.

• A supportive, mission-driven environment that values autonomy, clarity, and impact.

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteer term.

Volunteer Opportunities – Lyonic Scots Society

Help Build the Future of the Lyonic Scots

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Lyonic Scots Society is seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to help establish and grow an exciting international community dedicated to preserving Scottish heritage, supporting our members, celebrating our traditions, and building the future of the Lyonic Scots.

Whether you have experience in leadership, administration, finance, events, community engagement, or simply a desire to contribute, we would love to hear from you.

As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping develop a welcoming, inclusive, and thriving society that connects Lyonic Scots and friends around the world.

Available Volunteer Roles

1. Chair

Purpose of the Role

The Chair provides leadership to the Lyonic Scots Society and works closely with the Clan Chief (Prince of Scots), the Society Committee, and volunteers to ensure the Society fulfils its aims and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead committee meetings and annual meetings.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership.
• Support the development of the Society’s activities and projects.
• Represent the Society at events and functions.
• Encourage positive governance and teamwork.
• Help build partnerships and community relationships.

We’re Looking For

• Leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for Scottish heritage and community building.
• Ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Strategic thinking and good judgement.

2. Vice Chair

Purpose of the Role

The Vice Chair supports the Chair and helps ensure the smooth running of the Society.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chair in their duties.
• Deputise when the Chair is unavailable.
• Assist with projects and events.
• Help coordinate volunteer activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning.

We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and reliability.
• Teamworking and leadership potential.
• A positive and supportive approach.

3. Treasurer

Purpose of the Role

The Treasurer oversees the Society’s finances and helps ensure financial transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor income and expenditure.
• Prepare financial reports for meetings.
• Assist with budgeting and fundraising planning.
• Ensure funds are managed responsibly.

We’re Looking For

• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with bookkeeping, finance, or budgeting is desirable but not essential.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.

4. Secretary

Purpose of the Role

The Secretary supports the administration and governance of the Society.

Responsibilities

• Organise committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas and meeting papers.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain Society records.
• Support communications and administration.

We’re Looking For

• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage information confidentially.
• Confidence using email and basic office software.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As a Lyonic Scots Society volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help shape a growing international cultural organisation.
• Preserve and celebrate Scottish heritage and traditions.
• Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, finance, administration, and community development.
• Meet like-minded people from around the world.
• Develop new skills and enhance your CV.
• Make a lasting contribution to the future of the Lyonic Scots.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our motto:

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram

Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who share our commitment to community, heritage, service, and mutual respect.

Apply Today

If you would like to help build the future of the Lyonic Scots Society and become part of an ambitious and inspiring journey, we would love to hear from you. Just apply via the Charity Job site with your CV and a Covering Letter on why you wish to volunteer. We will then review it and arrange an initial telephone interview.

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Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

SHASBAH is in need  of a  Volunteer Treasurer to help continue our 60 year old charity and ensure smooth running of the charity finances while providing the  trustee board and staff with appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including organising annual accounts. 

A Treasurer maintains effective governance of the organisations affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained. Ensuring  our mission statement is being fulfilled. SHASBAH charity has trustees with a range of skills and lots of lived experience and has a small staff team. 

The Treasurer role will include:

•  Ensuring  that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies including Charity Commission.

• Providing guidance and reviews of financial grants, loans and investments. 

• Recommending to our trustees and staff appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies.

• Becoming a joint account holder and signatory. 

•  Working in close partnership with the Director of services in executing their responsibilities and achieving the charity goals.

• Ensuring that appropriate financial policies are in place. 

As a Treasurer you will be required to provide monthly updates on the charity finances to the trustees and attend quarterly meetings via zoom or in person. Approx 8 hours a month in total.  All are welcome to attend any events or meetings. 

Our trustees and non-executive directors play a vital role in making sure that the group achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that there is a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.

Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO and executive team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs, to enable Thrive Social Housing and Emerging Futures CIC to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

The Board operates under the leadership and guidance of the chair and works in partnership with the chief executive officer and the executive team.

Board members are expected to always act in the best interests of the organisation and its stakeholders, and to use their background knowledge and skills to work with the chair and other board members to ensure that the Board, supported by its committees, carries out its responsibilities effectively and lead from the top in demonstrating our culture, values and behaviours.

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based)
Type: Freelance / Contract – Flexible hours
Revenue Share: 70% to Solicitor / 30% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD

About Guardian Light Enterprises LTD

At Guardian Light Enterprises LTD, we are more than a social enterprise — we are a beacon of hope for children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and hardship.

Our mission is to empower and protect the most vulnerable, giving them the tools, legal support, and guidance they need to build brighter futures. Every session you deliver as a solicitor doesn’t just provide legal advice — it gives someone dignity, hope, and a chance to reclaim their life.

Role Purpose

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated freelance solicitors to provide expert legal guidance to our beneficiaries. This role is flexible, allowing you to use your legal expertise to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, teenagers, and single-parent families who urgently need your support.

You will:

• Offer legal advice on family law, employment rights, housing, or other related areas

• Guide clients through complex legal processes with clarity and empathy

• Provide practical, actionable advice that empowers clients to take control of their lives

• Collaborate with GLF staff and volunteers to ensure clients are supported holistically

Hours & Commitment

• Recommended: 6–12 hours per month at the early stage

• Sessions can be scheduled flexibly to suit your availability and client needs

• Each session revenue split: 70% to you, 30% reinvested into GLF programs

Compensation & Payment

• Paid per session based on agreed client engagement

• Revenue sharing model ensures fair and transparent payment

• Payment schedule: monthly for simplicity, with detailed statements provided

• Additional incentives: high-performing solicitors may be offered Board Member or Advisory Board roles

Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor in the UK, practising in relevant areas (family law, housing, employment, or youth-focused law)

• Strong empathy, patience, and communication skills

• Comfortable working remotely and in collaboration with a mission-driven team

• Passion for social justice, children’s rights, and supporting vulnerable communities

Policies & Safeguarding

• DBS check required (Enhanced, £12.50 volunteer rate)

• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• Adherence to GLF Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Equality policies

Benefits

• Directly impact the lives of vulnerable children, teens, and families

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule

• Opportunities for professional growth, networking, and community recognition

• Invitation to join our Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the enterprise scales

• Being part of a mission that transforms lives — where every hour you give makes a tangible difference

• Public recognition on GLF communications, website, and reports

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are someone who:

• Believes that legal guidance is a lifeline for those who have nowhere else to turn

• Feels fulfilled by using your expertise to create social impact

• Is proactive, compassionate, and able to work independently

• Wants to be part of a groundbreaking social enterprise at the startup stage

• Values ethical work, transparency, and accountability

• Solicitor must hold - Their own Professional Indemnity Insurance and/or Public Liability Insurance cover

Guardian Light Foundation

Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible – approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Board of directors

�� About Guardian Light Foundation

Guardian Light Foundation exists to protect, support, and empower children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and extreme hardship.

Many of the individuals we serve are navigating complex legal situations while already dealing with trauma, fear, and instability. Access to safe, ethical, and compassionate legal advice can be life-changing — and that’s where you come in.

⚖️ About the Role

We are seeking a Volunteer Solicitor with experience in family law, safeguarding, or domestic abuse-related legal matters to provide initial legal guidance, signposting, and referrals to vulnerable individuals supported by Guardian Light Foundation.

This role is advisory and supportive, not high-volume casework. Your expertise will help people understand their rights, options, and next steps at critical moments in their lives.

�� Focus Areas

�� Children’s Arrangements

• Custody and contact arrangements

• Child safeguarding concerns

• Schooling and parental responsibility guidance

• Early advice on family court processes

��️ Domestic Violence Injunctions

• Non-molestation orders

• Occupation orders

• Restraining orders

• Emergency protection guidance and referrals

��‍�� Single-Parent Legal Support

• Family court guidance

• Child maintenance advice

• Housing rights and homelessness-related legal signposting

• Referrals to specialist legal services where appropriate

�� What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing initial legal advice and guidance (not ongoing representation)

• Supporting safeguarding decisions where legal insight is required

• Advising on urgent legal options in high-risk situations

• Signposting individuals to appropriate external legal services

• Working closely with GLF’s safeguarding and support teams

• Maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice

��️ Safeguarding & Compliance

Because this role supports vulnerable individuals:

• An Enhanced Volunteer DBS Check is required

• DBS checks are conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden)

• All work must align with GLF’s safeguarding policies

• Confidentiality and GDPR compliance are essential

�� Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Qualified UK Solicitor (or equivalent legal professional)

• Experience in family law, domestic abuse, or child safeguarding

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice

• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and compassionately

• Commitment to ethical and client-centred practice

• Solicitor must hold - Their own Professional Indemnity Insurance and/or Public Liability Insurance cover

Desirable:

• Experience working with charities or vulnerable populations

• Knowledge of housing or homelessness law

• Familiarity with referral pathways and support services

�� Who We’re Looking For

You are someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for protecting children and families

• Believes access to justice should never depend on income

• Can balance professionalism with empathy

• Understands the emotional impact of legal uncertainty

• Wants to use their expertise to create real social impact

⏰ Time Commitment

• Approx. 20 hours per month

• Flexible scheduling

• Fully remote

�� What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact

• Professional fulfilment through purpose-led legal work

• Recognition and appreciation within a growing social enterprise

• Networking with professionals across counselling, housing, and social care

• Opportunity to join an Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the organisation grows