Executive volunteer roles in Matlock bath, derbyshire

Volunteer Opportunity: Customer Service Agent

Are you friendly, approachable, and passionate about helping others? We’re looking for a Volunteer Customer Service Agent to provide excellent support and ensure a positive experience for everyone who interacts with us.

Role Overview:
As a Customer Service Agent, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries, helping to provide information, resolve issues, and support our community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys communicating with people and delivering high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to enquiries via email, phone, or social media

• Provide accurate information about services, events, and activities

• Assist in resolving questions or concerns in a professional manner

• Maintain clear and accurate records of interactions

• Support general administrative tasks as needed

• Work closely with the team to ensure a consistent and positive experience

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Friendly, patient, and empathetic approach

• Good problem-solving abilities

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Basic IT skills and confidence using digital platforms

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience in customer service and support

• Development of communication and problem-solving skills

• Enhanced confidence in handling a variety of enquiries

• A valuable addition to your CV

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community

Time Commitment:
Flexible, with regular weekly availability preferred.

Location:
REMOTE - UK ONLY

Help us create a welcoming and supportive experience for everyone we serve.

Sembeza Africa

We deliver Quality Physical Education using sports and Traditional African Games to empower Ugandan youth.

Executive Assistant for the CEO

We are looking for an Executive Assistant volunteer to support the CEO of Sembeza Africa. You will handle core administrative tasks, coordinate volunteer operations and contribute ideas for income generation. 
You are expected to:

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, communication and office workflow.
• Prepare documents, presentations, and materials for executive meetings and Board sessions.
• Organize approved travel plans and process related expenses.
• Keep accurate, confidential files for the CEO’s office.
• Generate practical ideas for fundraising and identify possible income streams.
• Draft initial proposals and pitch materials for donors or partners.
• Coordinate daily support for field volunteers, including logistics, transport stipends, credit allocation, and expense processing.
• Act as the main communication point for volunteer operational requests.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least one year of administrative or executive support experience.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and high-volume tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confident with basic budget tracking and financial organization.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and handle tasks with initiative.
• Commitment to Sembeza Africa’s mission.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Sante Initiative Uganda

We provide affordable, community-based vision and preventive health services, including screenings, glasses, and referrals.

MEAL / Impact Measurement Volunteer

Santé Initiative Uganda is seeking a volunteer MEAL expert to help us strengthen impact measurement for our community-based health and vision work. Our model uses Village Health Teams and digital tools to conduct screening in underserved communities, provide reading glasses for presbyopia, and refer individuals with other eye conditions for further care.
The volunteer will support us to develop a practical impact measurement approach that helps us better understand, track, and communicate our outcomes, particularly around improved vision, productivity, livelihoods, and access to care. Key support areas include refining our impact framework, identifying key indicators, strengthening data collection approaches, and advising on simple systems for analysis, learning, and reporting.
We are looking for someone with experience in MEAL, impact evaluation, indicator design, and nonprofit or social enterprise learning systems.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Strong Happy Healthy Loved

We help veterans and first responders heal trauma through structured, evidence-based mental health programs.

Website & Digital Marketing

Strong Happy Healthy Loved is a breathwork and wellness startup for veterans, first responders and anyone who feels stuck and lost — that has just been shortlisted for Change 100 — Top 100 Impact Startups To Watch in 2026, backed by Microsoft and global partners.
We are looking for a Website & Digital Marketing Specialist to help us optimise our website and drive traffic to our free eBook download page and Skool community.
Tasks will include:

• Reviewing and improving our website.
• Setting up and optimising email capture and automation
• Driving traffic from social media and search to our free eBook download page
• Funnelling website visitors into our Skool community
• Improving SEO so people can find us through Google
• Analysing website traffic and making recommendations for improvement

This is a meaningful role with real impact — helping us reach the people who need our programs most.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Job Title: Volunteer Co-Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier (IAMSCS)

Industry: Non-Profit Organisation Specialising in The Advancement of Mental Health, Digital Literacy and Children Empowerment of rescued child soldiers and child victims of war in Northern Uganda.

Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week, job share)

Contract: 2-year term

Location: Flexible Working / Remote Working Opportunity

Start Date: 5th May 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th April

About the Organisation

I am Somebody’s Child Soldier (IAMSCS) is dedicated to empowering and advocating for the rights of rescued child soldiers and child victims of war suffering from post war trauma and financial instability and displacement from education system.

Our focus is on providing access to mental health, rehabilitation programs, sustainable livelihood initiatives, as well as education opportunities to children, young people and people with disabilities within Northern Uganda.

About Us:

I am Somebody’s Child Soldier (IamSCS) works to empower war-affected individuals and populations through improved wellbeing and strengthened community inclusion. It does this through its current strategic goal of working with local communities in northern Uganda to enhance the lives of formerly abducted children and the communities they live in. With the specific objectives of improving the mental health of up to 1000 war-affected individuals, facilitating the creation of an environment that is conducive to the sustainable (re)integration of war-affected individuals, and supporting local government in northern Uganda to provide a clear prioritisation in addressing the needs of war-affected individuals. As part of its programme activities, IamSCS works with Laroo ADRA school in Gulu, northern Uganda to support its work with war-affected children. Many of the children attending this school come from impoverished backgrounds and have encountered extreme hardship in their lives with some being hearing-impaired as a result of their exposure to the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Co-CEO to join our leadership team in a voluntary, part-time capacity. This role will work in partnership with the existing leadership and Board of Trustees to drive strategic growth, oversee project delivery, and strengthen organisational impact.

The Scope of leadership role is detailed below:

1)Project Support & Management:

Working with our Executive Assistant (EA) to ensure the successful delivery of our annual projects and making sure we are hitting the targets of each project. This could include:

• Ensuring the right number of partners/schools are onboarded.

• Ensuring we are meeting the predicted beneficiary numbers in the project application. • Ensuring we are meeting the predicted impact statistics.

• Supporting our EA when challenges arise.

• Deciding whether projects match with our organisation values and making key decisions whether to pursue 2nd round funding for projects.

• Writing and preparing post-project reports for funders, stakeholders and partners. • Collaborating with program director to design and implement scalable versions of our programmes – striving towards financial sustainability and increased impact.

2)Organisational Growth & Income Generation:

• Reviewing our 3-year strategic plan and identifying any new potential areas of expansion. • Leading the strategic growth of the organisation by 200%-400% over the first nine months– in terms of annual income and impact.

• Working towards financial sustainability for the organisation and its projects. • Identifying new grants/government tenders/corporate sponsorships that are relevant to our vision/mission and leading funding applications and project bids.

3)Team Management:

• Reporting into our Board of Trustees, keeping them up to date on our activities, policies and procedures.

• Line-managing our team and volunteers whilst supporting their projects as and when necessary or when challenges arise.

• Writing and managing our annual budgets – ensuring we are not overspending, flagging, and responding to financial risks as and when they appear.

• Leading recruitment activity as and when needed – recruiting new facilitators and volunteers when needed.

• Creating, applying, and updating our policies, ensuring our HR processes, safeguarding and other vital policies are robust.

• Having monthly meetings with our Trustee Board and actioning suggested changes to our projects/programmes made by the Board.

4)Growing our Network & Reach:

• Growing our relationships and networks of schools/local authorities/youth organisations to increase our work inside and outside of Uganda – identifying target areas to focus. • Using these networks to pilot and scale new/national interventions.

• Growing our relationships with local councils in Uganda and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead organisational strategy and growth

- Oversee project delivery and impact targets

- Support fundraising and income generation

- Manage teams and volunteers

- Report to the Board of Trustees

- Build partnerships and networks

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in leading and growing charitable organisations.

• Experience in education/charitable organisations or social justice.

• Demonstrated ability in team motivation and management.

• Financial literacy and experience in good governance practices.

• Successful track record in growing networks of stakeholders.

• Successful track record of income generation and managing government, trust, and foundation-funded projects.

• Experience in developing and scaling interventions.

• Passionate about social justice.

Manakal

We empower young people and underserved communities to become sustainability leaders through accessible, culturally-centered education and mentorship.

Global Communications & Digital Engagement

As a Global Communications & Digital Engagement Volunteer, you will contribute to strengthening Manakal’s global digital presence and community engagement. The role focuses on supporting communication initiatives that clearly convey Manakal’s mission, initiatives, and impact while fostering connections within an international and purpose-driven community.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of communication and content strategies
• Contribute to storytelling aligned with Manakal’s mission and values
• Assist in growing and engaging Manakal’s global digital community
• Collaborate with the communications team on digital initiatives and campaigns
• Support the communication needs of Manakal’s projects and ventures

Who This Is For

• Creative and proactive
• Comfortable working independently
• Sensitive to tone and aligned with values-driven communication
• You speak Spanish & English (additional languages are a plus)

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

ReviveBattery

We regenerate lead-acid batteries two to three times, restoring most capacity and avoiding energy-intensive recycling.

Finance Volunteer

Finance Volunteer (Remote)

 Duration: 3–6 months (Unpaid) • 20 hrs/week (flexible)
Reports to: Founder / Finance Advisor

### **About Revive Battery B.V.**

Revive Battery is a sustainability-focused startup transforming the energy sector through Battery regeneration and circular economy solutions. Based in the Netherlands, we extend lead-acid battery life, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact through our innovative regeneration technology. Our work bridges sustainability, clean technology, and financial innovation to build a greener, more efficient energy future.

### **Role Summary**

As a Finance Volunteer, you will support the development of business and financial models that drive Revive Battery’s growth and impact. You will work closely with the founder and advisors to structure financial data, forecast performance, and analyze market potential. This role offers hands-on exposure to financial planning in a sustainability startup, where finance meets technology and impact.

### **Key Responsibilities**

• Assist in creating detailed financial models for new and ongoing projects.

• Support the development of business models, revenue projections, and cost analyses.

• Conduct financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and break-even analysis.

• Prepare budgeting and expense tracking frameworks for internal use.

• Research market data to support valuation, pricing strategies, and investor materials.

• Contribute to preparing pitch decks, funding proposals, and financial reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial models with business objectives.

  
  **Requirements**

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or financial modeling tools.

• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills.

• Understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and valuation concepts.

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and visual reports.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• Interest in sustainability, clean energy, and circular economy finance is a strong advantage.

Additional Requirements (Preferred / Mandatory depending on role level):

• Certification in Claude AI
• Certification in LLM tools / AI applications
• Certification in Prompt Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI tools for finance and workflow optimization is highly desirable

### **Learning Opportunities**

• Gain hands-on experience in financial modeling and startup finance.
• Learn how to design sustainable business models aligned with environmental goals.
• Work directly with leadership on fundraising strategy and investor readiness.
• Build a strong understanding of the financial side of green technology ventures.
• Receive mentorship from experienced finance and sustainability professionals.
   

What We Offer

• Exposure to real-world financial planning in a sustainability-driven startup.
• Flexible remote working schedule and collaborative global environment.
• Mentorship and practical learning from experienced founders and advisors.
• Certificate of completion and reference letter upon successful internship.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to sustainable business innovation.
   

How to Apply

Please apply directly through We Make Change by submitting your profile and a brief note on your interest in the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.
Compensation: No financial compensation

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Period Reality

We share real menstrual stories worldwide to educate, normalize cycles, and inspire self-understanding.

Graphic Designer

Why this role matters

Visual storytelling is a powerful part of how we communicate at Period Reality. From social media to educational resources, design helps make complex topics clear, engaging, and accessible. This role is key to bringing our ideas to life visually and ensuring our content resonates with the people we serve.

What you’ll do

• Design engaging social media graphics for platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn etc.

• Create one-pagers, reports, and visual resources for internal and external use

• Design downloadable materials such as guides, tools, and educational content

• Design infographics that simplify complex topics around menstrual health and gender equity

• Collaborate with different teams to bring ideas to life

• Maintain visual consistency across all designs in line with our brand guide

• Contribute new creative ideas

What we’re looking for

• A creative designer with a strong eye for layout, colour, and visual storytelling

• Experience in designing for social media and digital platforms

• Comfortable creating a range of materials (graphics, infographics, documents, etc.)

• Proficient in design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.)

• Able to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging visuals

• Proactive, self-driven, able to manage tasks independently and commit time

• Collaborative and open to feedback

• Aligned with our mission and comfortable working in an impact-driven environment

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

CutOff Recycle

We convert human hair waste into organic fertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

Digital Marketing & Storytelling

About Us

CutOff Recycle turns waste into value—creating organic fertilizers from human hair while supporting farmers and waste collectors.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a creative storyteller to help us share our impact with the world and grow our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms
• Develop storytelling content (videos, posts, impact stories)
• Assist in building a consistent brand voice
• Suggest and execute growth strategies

What We’re Looking For

• Creativity and strong communication skills
• Basic design or content creation skills (Canva, CapCut, etc.)
• Interest in sustainability and startups
• Self-driven and proactive attitude

What You’ll Gain

• Build a global portfolio in impact storytelling
• Work directly with a growing startup
• Creative freedom and ownership
• Recommendation + potential long-term role

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

LaLa Speaks Foundation

We deliver culturally rooted brain-aneurysm outreach connecting underserved communities to screenings, resources, and recovery.

Social Media & Content Volunteer

LaLa Speaks Foundation is seeking a Social Media & Content Volunteer to help grow visibility for a rising brain health awareness movement. Created in honor of Jacqueline “LaLa” Rhone, our nonprofit is dedicated to brain aneurysm awareness, education, and advocacy.

This volunteer will support digital storytelling and campaign visibility for our flagship awareness experience, Silent Sounds, Loud Impact, along with key public awareness moments tied to brain health, advocacy, and community engagement.

Responsibilities may include:

• scheduling and organizing social media content
• drafting captions and short-form content
• supporting campaign content for awareness days, events, and community outreach
• monitoring engagement and helping maintain a consistent online presence
• identifying content ideas that help amplify our message in a relatable way

We are looking for someone who is:

• creative and organized
• comfortable with social media platforms and content planning
• a strong writer with attention to tone and detail
• passionate about using digital storytelling for community impact

This role is ideal for someone who wants to help expand life-saving awareness through content, consistency, and mission-driven communication.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Key details

Application closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026 (2359 UK time)
Start date: To be co-opted at the May Board meeting
Hours: Attendance at Board meetings once a quarter, finance subcommittee meetings that take place before Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and internal events as required
Salary: Unpaid (with reimbursement for expenses incurred in line with our policy)
Location: Board and finance subcommittee meetings are generally held virtually with some in -person meetings. For administrative purposes, the treasurer should be based in the UK.
Hours: Attendance at Board meetings once a quarter plus regular meetings with Head of Finance ahead of each Board meeting, meeting with auditors during audit process and other ad-hoc meetings and internal events as required. TJN is also considering setting up Finance Sub-Committee with the Treasurer expected to be involved with the Sub-Committee. Estimated hours commitment 60 hours per year/ 5h per month.

About the Tax Justice Network

The Tax Justice Network believes our tax and financial systems are powerful tools for creating a just society that gives equal weight to the needs of everyone. Launched in 2003 we are dedicated to high-level research, analysis, campaigning and advocacy in the area of international tax and financial regulation and work to inspire and equip people and governments everywhere to reprogramme their tax systems to work for everyone. We are clear that we must take a rights-based approach in all our work and one that challenges inequalities head-on.

Our approach combines a range of interventions that are designed to be mutually reinforcing, by acting in alignment through different channels and targeting different but overlapping audiences. We contribute t building the movement; the evidence base; the set of policy tools and options available; and the public narratives that support concrete changes. The Tax Justice Network is not a narrowly technical body. While we conduct high-level research, including publication in internationally peer-reviewed journals, our work is rooted in the political realities we face and consistently aimed at achieving political change. Our role in the global tax justice movement is based on the recognition that ultimately. Progress depends on the global movement, in which we are only one actor.

We are a virtual organisation, with staff working remotely across multiple countries and continents. With a cooperative ethos, out board is elected by the members of our company, who are formed of members of staff that have worked at the Tax Justice Network for at least one year. We are supporting by grants and donations from a range of donors including NORAD and the Open Society Foundation.

Role description

The directors of the Tax Justice Network are responsible for the oversight and governance of its work, with executive and management action delegated to a chief executive (and a senior management team).

We are seeking to recruit a Treasurer to bring their skills and expertise and offer strategic guidance, constructive and supportive challenge, specialist advice and their independent thinking.

The Treasurer provides financial oversight, guidance and strategic advice to ensure our organisation’s financial stability and integrity. The Treasurer will be responsible for monitoring financial performance and supporting long term-term financial planning in line with our organisations mission.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a Director ensuring the organisation meet its statutory duties under Companies Act 2006 and the Articles of Association
• Provide strategic financial oversight and constructive challenge at Board level and as part of the relevant Committees established to support the Board
• Reviews budget, management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Ensure the organisation’s financial management, controls and reporting are robust and transparent
• Support the Board in maintaining financial sustainability and advising Board and Senior Management Team on financial risks and opportunities
• Assist with statutory reporting and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with external auditors as required
• Work collaboratively with fellow non-executive directors contributing to Board effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Work closely with the Head of Finance as requested

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in finance and accounting or related fields
• Experience of the workings of a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
• Acts with integrity, honesty, and accountability at all times
• Provides constructive challenge and sound financial judgement
• Takes a strategic, long-term view of financial sustainability and risk
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with fellow Non-Executive Directors
• A strong commitment to good governance, transparency, and best practice

Desirable

• Professional accounting qualifications CCAB or CIMA
• Prior experience as a Trustee or non-executive Director

Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.

In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.

This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.

The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.

The main responsibilities will be:

• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.

Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Are you passionate about wanting to help young people? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, once a month? 

Are you ready to make a long-term, regular, commitment? 

If the answer is yes and you would like to support a child or young person currently in the care of their local authority, then we would love to hear from you. 

Our Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers in or near to Derby.

For many children and young people living in foster care can be unsettling. You can make a difference by volunteering as an Independent Visitor. 

We are looking for fun, reliable, and pro-active volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference to the lives of children and young people. 

You will decide with your young person what to do, but activities could include going to the cinema, bowling, playing football, going to a restaurant, riding a bike, or walking in a park. We will match you with a child you share common interests with. 

You do not need experience of working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided 

Here’s a few of the young people we have waiting for a volunteer: 

• Amy (12) lives with an older carer, she would like an active Independent Visitor who can do sports with her. 

• Brad (13) lives in residential care with other young people, he doesn’t have anyone in his family visit. He would like an Independent Visitor to take him out and have fun, like the other young people. 

• Cassie (16) lives with carers in a new town, she doesn’t have any friends in the area yet. She would like an Independent Visitor to help with her confidence and going out in the local area, she loves hot chocolate and cake. 

• Danny (11) lives with foster carers and attends a special school. He would like an Independent Visitor to help him be more independent, he likes parks, aeroplanes, and animals. 

• Emma (9) lives with her carer in a very busy household, she would like an Independent Visitor to spend some time with her on her own trying different activities together. 

*names have been changed 

The Application 

• Volunteering mainly happens at weekends and after school hours as the young people are usually in school during the daytime 

• The role requires commitment of at least 24 months with one visit per month; this ensures stability for the Child or Young Person 

• Complete the Personal Statement section on the application form as fully as possible; tell us all about you; it forms part of the shortlisting process 

Are you a TikTok wizard? Great at creating content from carousel posts to stories? Well our dogs need you to help build our exposure on Tik Tok, identify trends and ride the algorithims. The role will involve content creation every other day supporting our current Tik Tok volunteer who you will work closely with? We would love to welcome you to the team.