Volunteer roles for the Social Welfare sector

Are you passionate about the work that BCWA does and want to be a positive representative in your community?  Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact our fundraising team makes?

We’re looking for friendly and welcoming volunteers to join us, who are enthusiastic and excited to help our clients and supporters. Whether you’re a confident communicator who wants to engage with your local community or a reliable and honest volunteer looking to help us sort our donations, we’d love to have you on board as a Donation Support Volunteer!

Donation Support Volunteers will volunteer within the BCWA Fundraising Team, assisting with their day-to-day activity, whether that’s helping sort our valuable donations, tidying and keeping our donation cupboards clean, supporting the team with tasks or helping with collections in the community.  Fundraising at BCWA can be a busy, high-pressure environment – our volunteers are integral at our busiest times of the year to ensure our clients and services get the support they need.

Volunteering with our Fundraising Team might look like:

• Supporting with processing donations – including moving and handling and carrying a variety of items.
• Helping keep our storage areas for donations clean and tidy.
• Getting involved with your local community and coming up with creative new ideas for fundraising drives.
• Assisting with collections if you are comfortable and have a valid UK Driving License.
• Being an advocate for BCWA!

To keep everyone informed, supported, and working towards shared goals, all fundraising volunteers are invited to join our quarterly team meeting. These sessions will:

• Share upcoming events and new fundraising opportunities
• Give updates on current projects and campaign progress
• Offer a clear focus for the months ahead
• Provide space for volunteers to share ideas, feedback, and experiences
• Strengthen team connection and celebrate achievements

You’ll always know what we’re aiming for and how your contribution fits into the bigger picture.

As a BCWA Donation Support Volunteer, you’ll get:

• All the training you need to understand and be prepared for your role with us, so you can use your time with us to grow and learn!
• Regular check-ins and contact with our Volunteer Coordinator as an opportunity to catch up, reflect and feedback on your volunteering experience with us.
• Access to the Wisdom App and the BCWA wellbeing provision.
• Access high quality support and advice from BCWA whenever you need it.
• Your travel to and from sessions expensed.
• A reference to support you in your next steps, whether that is a voluntary or paid role elsewhere.
• The knowledge that you’re making a real difference to the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse as you volunteer alongside a team of passionate and experienced fundraisers!

Important information for all positions

Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.

Volunteering checks

As a responsible volunteer provider we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our volunteers are subject to the following checks:

Right to volunteer in the UK

To avoid discrimination we treat all volunteer applicants equally.

We therefore ask all volunteers to confirm they have a Right to Volunteer in the UK.

References

If offered a volunteer role, we will seek 2 references. Ideally, one of these should be your current or last employer, however we understand this isn’t always possible. We ask that one of your referees has known you at least a year.

Examples of references could include:

• a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher
• GP or health visitor
• a character reference from a person who knows you (so familial relations or partners)
• a civil servant from a government agency
• a bank manager

DBS

All volunteer roles are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.

Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Service Delivery Lead

Lead our programmes. Shape our impact. Help transform lives across London.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe that every adult — no matter their background — deserves the chance to thrive. But opportunity is not distributed equally. Many adults in deprived areas of London face barriers that limit their confidence, their wellbeing, and their access to meaningful employment.

We are here to change that. And now, we are searching for a Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead who can help us bring our programmes to life with excellence, compassion, and purpose.

If you’re someone who thrives on leadership, organisation, and making a real difference, this role is calling your name.

Why This Role Matters

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds through:

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

To deliver these services effectively, we need a strong, dedicated leader who can oversee our programmes, support our volunteers, and ensure every participant receives a high‑quality, empowering experience.

Your leadership will directly shape the lives of the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead, you will be at the heart of our mission. You’ll help us:

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of all programmes and services

• Work closely with the Founder and Executive Director to develop service plans

• Ensure sessions, workshops, and support programmes run smoothly and effectively

• Support and guide volunteers delivering coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing services

• Monitor quality, gather feedback, and help improve service delivery

• Develop processes, schedules, and systems that keep everything running seamlessly

• Ensure participants feel welcomed, supported, and empowered

• Help shape the growth and future direction of our services

This is a hands‑on leadership role where your decisions and energy will directly impact lives.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead meaningful work while developing your own skills and experience.

You’ll gain:

• Experience in programme management and service delivery

• Leadership and team‑coordination skills

• Insight into the charity and social impact sector

• A close working relationship with the Founder and leadership team

• The chance to shape services from the ground up

• A powerful sense of purpose and achievement

This is the kind of experience that strengthens your CV — and your sense of who you are.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Is organised, proactive, and passionate about helping others

• Enjoys leading teams and coordinating projects

• Has strong communication and people skills

• Wants to be part of a charity at the beginning of its journey

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity, and social justice

• Can give a few hours a week to help build something extraordinary

Whether you have experience in service delivery or are eager to grow into the role, your heart and commitment matter most.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• Coaching sessions that rebuild confidence

• Workshops that open new career pathways

• Mentoring relationships that change lives

• Wellbeing support that restores hope

• Programmes that break cycles of disadvantage

Your work becomes the engine that drives our mission forward.

Ready to lead services that change lives?

• Step into a role where your leadership has purpose.
• Help us deliver programmes that empower adults across London to unlock their potential.

Join us as our Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead — and help shape the future of our charity.

Join Unlock YOUR Potential as a Volunteer in Our Fundraising Team

Be the spark that helps adults in deprived London communities rewrite their future.

Every day in London, thousands of adults are held back not by lack of talent, but by lack of opportunity. Barriers created by poverty, unstable housing, low confidence, limited networks, and generational disadvantage keep people from accessing the careers, wellbeing, and personal growth they deserve.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to change that — and you can help us launch the services that will transform lives.

Why This Role Matters

We’re a brand-new charity with a bold mission: To empower adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to real opportunities.

But to open our doors, we need a powerful, passionate Fundraising Team who can help us generate the income that fuels everything we do.

This isn’t just volunteering. This is legacy-building.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Fundraising Team, you’ll help us:

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that inspire action

• Build relationships with donors, partners, and supporters

• Organise events that bring communities together

• Explore grants, sponsorships, and innovative income streams

• Shape the financial foundation of a charity at the very start of its journey

You don’t need prior fundraising experience — just heart, drive, and a belief that people deserve better.

We’ll support you, train you, and celebrate every win with you.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us isn’t just about giving — it’s about growing.

You’ll gain:

• Real-world fundraising and charity sector experience

• Leadership, communication, and project skills

• Confidence and purpose

• A community of passionate, like‑minded changemakers

• The knowledge that you helped build something extraordinary from the ground up

This is the kind of experience that transforms CVs — and lives.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Believes in equality and opportunity

• Wants to make a meaningful difference

• Enjoys being creative, proactive, and part of a team

• Is excited by the idea of helping launch a charity with huge potential

• Has a few hours a week to give — and a whole lot of passion

If that sounds like you, then you’re exactly who we need.

Your Impact

Every pound you help raise becomes:

• A coaching session that rebuilds confidence

• A workshop that opens new career paths

• A mentoring relationship that changes someone’s direction

• A wellbeing programme that restores hope

• A life transformed

Your contribution becomes someone’s turning point.

Ready to help London unlock its potential?

• Step forward.
• Stand with us.
• Be part of something powerful, purposeful, and profoundly human.

Join our Fundraising Team today — and help us unlock the potential of those who’ve been overlooked for far too long.

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.

Volunteer Opportunity: Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Compliant, and Running Smoothly at Board Level

Location: Remote (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–6 hours per month (plus meeting attendance)

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Chair of the Board / 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 support our growth and ensure strong governance, we are looking for a dedicated and organised Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Secretary to the Board, you will play a vital role in ensuring SUNSHINE’s governance runs smoothly, professionally, and in line with best practice.

You’ll be the person who keeps our Board organised. You’ll ensure our decisions are recorded clearly and accurately. And you’ll help create the structure that allows SUNSHINE to grow safely and sustainably.

Your work will support the leadership of a brand‑new charity at a pivotal moment — and help us build a future where no one feels alone.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and circulating Board agendas in collaboration with the Chair

• Taking accurate minutes at Board meetings (usually monthly)

• Managing Board correspondence and ensuring timely responses

• Maintaining the Board’s records, files, and governance documents

• Supporting the Chair with meeting scheduling and logistics

• Ensuring actions from meetings are recorded and followed up

• Helping maintain compliance with Charity Commission requirements

• Supporting trustee recruitment, onboarding, and documentation

• Acting as a key point of contact for Board administration

This role is essential to the smooth running of SUNSHINE’s governance.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity governance experience — though it’s a bonus. If you’re organised, reliable, and confident with admin and communication, you’ll be a great fit.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised, detail‑focused, and reliable

• Can write clearly and accurately

• Is confident taking minutes and summarising discussions

• Communicates professionally and warmly

• Can manage documents, emails, and scheduling

• Is comfortable using digital tools (email, shared drives, Zoom, etc.)

• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Works well with trustees, volunteers, and the CEO

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

Experience in administration, governance, PA/EA roles, office management, or committee support is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the governance of a brand‑new community charity

• Gain experience in charity administration and Board‑level operations

• Work closely with the Chair, CEO, and trustees

• Develop skills in minute‑taking, governance, and organisational management

• Play a key role in ensuring SUNSHINE grows safely and sustainably

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a meaningful difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every well‑run charity is a Board that is organised, supported, and informed.
• Behind every good decision is clear documentation.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that makes it possible.

As Secretary to the Board, you will help build that structure.

Your contribution will help SUNSHINE operate with professionalism, clarity, and care — ensuring we can reach more people who feel alone.

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 SUNSHINE’s Secretary to the Board and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Operations Director

Help Build the Foundations of a New Charity Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 4–6 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: 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.

As we prepare to launch our first programmes across London, we are looking for a committed and capable Operations Director to help build the systems, processes, and structures that will allow SUNSHINE to grow — sustainably, safely, and with heart.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of a brand‑new charity.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Operations Director, you will work closely with our Founder & CEO to ensure SUNSHINE runs smoothly, efficiently, and with care at every level.

1. You’ll help turn vision into reality.
2. You’ll help build the infrastructure that supports our volunteers and programmes.
3. And you’ll help create a charity that is not only joyful and community‑centred, but also well‑run, safe, and sustainable.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE can grow from a local initiative into a movement that reaches people across London — and eventually beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a key role in shaping and overseeing SUNSHINE’s core operations, including:

• Supporting the Founder & CEO with day‑to‑day charity operations

• Helping develop and implement operational systems, processes, and policies

• Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management

• Overseeing volunteer coordination and supporting team leads

• Helping manage internal communications and organisational planning

• Contributing to budgeting, resource planning, and operational decision‑making

• Ensuring programmes and events run safely, smoothly, and consistently

• Helping shape safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety practices

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers

• Acting as a trusted partner to the CEO, offering insight, structure, and stability

• Bringing calm, clarity, and organisation to a fast‑growing start‑up charity

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — we will shape the role around your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and excited by the challenge of helping build a charity from the ground up.

You might have experience in operations, project management, HR, governance, charity management, or organisational leadership — but passion, reliability, and initiative matter just as much.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

• Is organised, structured, and able to bring clarity to complex tasks

• Enjoys building systems, processes, and ways of working

• Is comfortable supporting leadership and taking responsibility

• Communicates clearly, calmly, and with warmth

• Can work collaboratively with volunteers and trustees

• Is reliable, proactive, and able to take initiative

• Is comfortable using digital tools and managing information

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

Experience in charity operations, governance, HR, project management, or organisational leadership is helpful — but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help build a brand‑new charity from the ground up

• Shape the operational foundations that will define SUNSHINE’s future

• Gain experience in charity leadership, governance, and organisational development

• Work closely with the Founder & CEO at a pivotal moment of growth

• Develop skills in operations, strategy, and people management

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a real, lasting difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme is a system that supports it.
• Behind every volunteer is a structure that empowers them.
• Behind every moment of connection is an organisation that made it possible.

As Operations Director, you will help build that organisation.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE is safe, sustainable, and ready to grow — so that thousands of people can find warmth, belonging, and community.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you want to help build a charity that brings people together — we would love to hear from you.

Help us create the foundations of a movement that will change lives. Become SUNSHINE’s Operations Director and help build a future where no one feels alone.

SUNSHINE Charity

Creating connection. Building belonging. Bringing communities together.

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Team Member

Help Power a New Movement Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–6 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: 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 bring SUNSHINE to life across London — and eventually beyond — we need passionate volunteers who can help us secure the funding that will make our work possible.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As a Fundraising Team Member, you will play a vital role in helping SUNSHINE grow from a bold idea into a thriving community charity.

You’ll help us tell the story of loneliness. You’ll help us show why SUNSHINE matters. And you’ll help us secure the support we need to launch our programmes, reach isolated people, and build communities of belonging.

Whether you’re experienced in fundraising or simply confident communicating, writing, or building relationships, you can make a powerful difference.

Your work will help ensure that no one in London has to face loneliness alone.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and interests, you may support:

• Researching and identifying potential funders, donors, and grant opportunities

• Writing compelling grant applications and funding proposals

• Helping craft persuasive fundraising messages, stories, and cases for support

• Reaching out to local businesses, community groups, and supporters

• Supporting small fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Helping develop fundraising materials, presentations, and pitches

• Assisting with donor stewardship and thank‑you communications

• Contributing creative ideas for raising seed funding

• Working closely with the CEO, trustees, and volunteers to build a sustainable income pipeline

You don’t need to do all of these — we’ll shape the role around your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need formal fundraising experience — though it’s a bonus. If you’re a strong communicator, a natural storyteller, or someone who enjoys building relationships, you already have the foundations.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about tackling loneliness and building community

• Can write clearly, warmly, and persuasively

• Enjoys communicating with people and building connections

• Is confident reaching out to potential supporters

• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative

• Can work independently but also collaborate with a small team

• Is comfortable using email, online meetings, and basic digital tools

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

Experience in fundraising, sales, communications, marketing, grant writing, or partnership building is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help launch a brand‑new community charity from the ground up

• Shape the fundraising foundations that will sustain SUNSHINE’s future

• Make a direct, measurable impact on tackling loneliness

• Build skills in fundraising, grant writing, communications, and relationship‑building

• Gain experience that is valuable across the charity and social impact sectors

• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team

• Leave a legacy that will help people feel connected, valued, and seen

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every community activity is someone who funded it.
• Behind every moment of joy is someone who secured the resources to make it happen.
• Behind every person who finds connection is someone who believed in the mission enough to support it.

As a Fundraising Team Member, that someone will be you.

Your contribution will help us reach people who feel alone, create spaces of belonging, and build a kinder, more connected London.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you want to help build a charity that brings people together — we would love to hear from you.

Help us secure the support that will bring SUNSHINE to life. Become a Fundraising Team Member and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Events Team Member

Help Bring Joy, Connection & Community Spirit to Events Across London

Location: Hybrid, with in‑person events mainly in East London

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 1-3 events per month

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: 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.

As we prepare to launch our first activities across London, we are building a friendly and enthusiastic Events Team to help bring SUNSHINE into the heart of local communities.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As an Events Team Member, you will be one of the friendly faces of SUNSHINE — helping us run small community events, attend local fairs and festivals, staff our stalls, and engage warmly with the public.

You won’t just be handing out flyers or setting up tables. You’ll be helping create moments of connection — the spark that encourages someone to join an activity, meet new people, or take their first step out of loneliness.

Your presence will help build a London where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and part of a community that cares.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the organisation of small‑scale community events

• Attending local fairs, markets, and community days as a SUNSHINE representative

• Setting up and packing down stalls, tables, banners, and materials

• Greeting visitors with warmth and enthusiasm

• Talking to members of the public about SUNSHINE’s mission and activities

• Encouraging sign‑ups, sharing information, and answering questions

• Helping create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere at every event

• Supporting basic event logistics (materials, refreshments, sign‑in sheets, etc.)

• Working closely with other volunteers and the SUNSHINE team

• Bringing positivity, energy, and kindness to every interaction

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need events experience — just friendliness, enthusiasm, and a love of connecting with people.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and helping people feel less alone

• Enjoys chatting with people and making them feel welcome

• Is confident engaging with the public at events

• Is reliable, proactive, and happy to muck in

• Can represent SUNSHINE with warmth, kindness, and positivity

• Is comfortable using email and basic digital tools

• Can work well as part of a small, supportive team

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

Experience in events, customer service, community engagement, or public‑facing roles is helpful — but absolutely not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Be part of launching a brand‑new community charity

• Represent SUNSHINE at events across London

• Help create joyful, welcoming spaces for people who feel lonely

• Build confidence, communication, and community engagement skills

• Gain hands‑on experience in events and outreach

• Meet like‑minded volunteers and be part of a supportive team

• Make a real, human difference — one conversation at a time

The Difference You’ll Make

Behind every person who discovers SUNSHINE is someone who welcomed them at a stall. Behind every new participant is someone who encouraged them to join. Behind every moment of connection is someone who created the opportunity.

As an Events Team Member, that someone will be you.

Your contribution will help ensure that people who feel lonely can find warmth, belonging, and hope — not just once, but again and again.

You will help bring people together, spark joy, and build community.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a future where no one feels alone. Become a SUNSHINE Events Team Member and help bring connection to life — one conversation, one smile, one event at a time.

Volunteer Opportunity: Programme Coordinator

Lead the Creation of Joyful, Connection‑Building Activities Across London

Location: Hybrid (East London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 4–8 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: 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.

As we prepare to launch our first programmes across London, we are looking for a passionate and creative Programme Coordinator to help design, set up, and run the activities that will bring people together.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the heart of a brand‑new charity.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As our Programme Coordinator, you will be the person who turns ideas into experiences — the architect of the moments where strangers become friends, where laughter fills a room, where someone who felt alone suddenly feels seen.

You won’t just be coordinating activities. You’ll be creating spaces where connection can flourish.

Your work will help build a London where people feel welcomed, valued, and part of a community that cares.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and helping deliver a range of community activities that reduce loneliness

• Setting up new programmes from scratch — from planning to launch

• Coordinating sessions, venues, volunteers, and logistics

• Welcoming participants and creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere

• Building relationships with local partners, groups, and community spaces

• Supporting volunteers involved in programme delivery

• Gathering feedback to help shape and improve activities

• Helping develop programme processes, safety measures, and best practice

• Working closely with trustees, volunteers, and the CEO

• Bringing creativity, energy, and joy to every session

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity experience — you just need heart, initiative, and a love of bringing people together.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and helping people feel less alone

• Enjoys planning, organising, and making things happen

• Communicates with warmth and empathy

• Can confidently lead sessions and welcome participants

• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership

• Can build relationships with people from all walks of life

• Is comfortable using email, online meetings, and basic digital tools

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

Experience in community engagement, events, programme delivery, group facilitation, social care, or coordination is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help launch a brand‑new community charity

• Shape the activities and programmes that will define SUNSHINE

• Make a real, lasting difference in tackling loneliness

• Gain experience in programme design, delivery, and coordination

• Build leadership, facilitation, and community engagement skills

• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team

• Leave a legacy that will impact communities across London

The Difference You’ll Make

Behind every community session is someone who planned it. Behind every moment of joy is someone who created the space for it. Behind every new friendship is someone who made the connection possible.

As Programme Coordinator, you will be that person.

Your contribution will help ensure that people who feel lonely can find warmth, belonging, and hope — not just once, but week after week.

You will help bring people together, spark joy, and build community.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a future where no one feels alone. Become SUNSHINE Charity’s Programme Coordinator and help create the activities that bring people together, one joyful moment at a time.

SUNSHINE Charity

Creating connection. Building belonging. Bringing communities together.

Job Description:

The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children. We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions.

We offer short term home visits, counselling sessions, practical & emotional One to One support, Domestic violence groups, Awareness raising workshops and drop in or chat groups to help women facing crises or challenging situations.

Purpose of Volunteer Role

The Women & Families Resource Centre has always relied on the dedication and skills of volunteers to offer practical & emotional support to women & families. As the charity grows, we require volunteers to participate in fundraising roles to help us generate much-needed income to continue to help the numerous families we support every year. We are increasing our community fundraising goals and this is an exciting time to help us grow.

Task Description

Fundraising volunteers will take part in a variety of activities to raise money for WFRC - some planned at the start of the year, and some arising during the year. Activities may include volunteering at our fundraising sales or car boot sales; helping at our fundraising events; doing bucket collections; helping at corporate fundraising events; or working with the grants team to seek material donations.

Skills and Personal Qualities

- A team player and reliable

- Enthusiastic and enjoys engaging with the public

- Good communication skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

• Work from home opportunities

Work Location: In person

Job Description:

The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children. We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions.

We offer short term home visits, counselling sessions, baby bank, practical & emotional One to One support, Domestic violence groups, Awareness raising workshops and drop in or chat groups to help women facing crises or challenging situations.

Purpose of the volunteer role: 

Overall responsibility involves developing links within the community, especially with socially isolated or disadvantaged women & families & other stakeholders. Attending community events and activities, engaging with and enabling women to access activities at the centre, developing links within the communities, co-ordinating the service delivery and measuring impact of WFRC activities to maximize community impact.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the growth and development of a fast-growing women & children’s charity. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team by ‘masterminding’ all aspects of running a chosen community project. 

With your positive approach, you will enjoy working proactively and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to the day to day needs of the programme. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and get conversations going with a wide range of people. You will help to develop and implement strategies for engaging the local community and promoting the organization's programs and services. 

Task Description

Develop, coordinate, and support the implementation and delivery of WFRC community projects and initiatives.

→ Plan, organise, and coordinate targeted activities and programmes to meet identified community needs and project objectives.

→ Build and develop a range of community referral pathways to strengthen access to services and support for women and families.

→ Support the development of projects and activities informed by the experiences, needs, and feedback of service users.

→ Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of volunteers to ensure effective project delivery.

→ Identify, build, and maintain positive relationships with current and potential stakeholders, partners, and agencies to encourage collaborative working and a multi-agency approach.

→ Assist with project budget planning and support the effective monitoring and management of allocated resources.

→ Prepare and maintain accurate project records and contribute to regular project, monitoring, and financial reports as required.

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.

Join us and help ensure that the spirit of the Lyonic Scots continues to thrive for generations to come.

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

Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based international charity working for a future where LGBTI+ people everywhere can live free, safe and equal lives. For more than 13 years, we have worked in partnership with governments, activists and community organisations to provide funding, capacity building, research and advocacy support to grassroots movements across the Commonwealth and beyond. In the UK, we work across politics, diplomacy and civil society to ensure LGBTI+ rights remain a central part of the UK’s foreign policy and are championed within international institutions.

We are operating at a defining moment for global LGBTI+ rights. Across many countries, hard-won freedoms are being challenged by increasingly organised anti-rights movements, shrinking civic space and growing political hostility. Yet this period also demands ambition, resilience and solidarity. Having navigated a period of significant challenge, Kaleidoscope Trust has emerged with renewed strategic focus, strengthened partnerships and a clear commitment to supporting LGBTI+ organisations on the frontlines of change.

This next chapter includes the work of our Global LGBTI+ Rights Commission, bringing together research, advocacy and convening power to better understand and respond to the global rollback of rights. We continue to believe progress is possible when communities, governments and civil society work together – and we are looking for a Chair who shares that belief and can help lead Kaleidoscope Trust through this critical period.

We are now looking for a new Chair to lead our Board at this pivotal moment. Our Chair is responsible for ensuring that the board operates effectively and oversees a clear strategic direction for the charity, providing ambassadorial leadership as needed and constructive, supportive partnership with our CEO, Alex Farrow and our Senior Leadership Team. But critically, they will be a calm voice and fierce advocate as we navigate this rapidly shifting landscape. 

We’re looking for someone familiar navigating complex human rights systems with the ability to foster high performing governance that enables our team to build connections and to recalibrate for best impact. The successful person will have prior Chair or non-executive experience, or at a minimum sustained Director-level board exposure. They will be an enabling, facilitative leader able to foster robust debate and decision-making, they will be comfortable advocating for the rights of LGBTI+ people and supporting our charity to remain financially sustainable and adaptive to evolving risk.

It’s important to us that as a Board, we represent the people that we are working to support. We know that diverse boards are the most effective, they can think creatively and hold each other to account, therefore we are particularly looking for applications from trans people, women, People of the Global Majority, people without a degree, working class people and people of faith.

Download the candidate pack for the full role profile and assessment process, and for a conversation about the opportunity, please contact Tanya Stevens at our search partner All Leaders.

This is a voluntary, hybrid position requiring attendance at several board meetings per year at Kaleidoscope’s London offices, several online sub-committee meetings, with wider remote advisory support totalling 10-15 days per year. The Chair commits to a three year term, which is once renewable. Travel expenses for interviews and board commitments will be covered as required. Discussions regarding access needs are welcome. 

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 23 June. 

Ready to use your skills to support young people seeking safety?

Join Young Roots as a Trustee and help young refugees rebuild their lives.

Young Roots is a London-based charity supporting young people aged 14–25 who are seeking safety in the UK, many of whom are here alone. Our youth clubs are places of welcome for young people who are isolated, lonely and without family.Our caseworkers make sure young people have everything they need to thrive - somewhere safe to live, a college place, a doctor or a lawyer. And our campaigners are amplifying young people's voices, calling for a fairer, kinder asylum system.

We are now looking for passionate and committed people to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:

• Finance (Treasurer)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
• Fundraising

This is a chance to bring your expertise to an ambitious organisation delivering life-changing support and campaigning for a more compassionate asylum system. You'll help guide our strategy, strengthen our impact and ensure we are fit for the future.

You don't need previous trustee experience — we'll provide training, support and development. What matters most is your enthusiasm for our mission and your commitment to making a difference.

We strongly encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of the asylum system and people from communities currently underrepresented in leadership roles.

Commitment: Around 2–4 hours per week, with board meetings every two months (a mix of remote and central London meetings).

Application deadline: 14 June

Join us and help young people seeking safety rebuild thier lives.