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Charity Worker (Volunteer)

MORNING STAR INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

Croydon, Greater London (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Faith-based

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Title: Charity Worker (Volunteer)
Organisation: Morning Star International Church (MSIC)
Location: Croydon, United Kingdom
Compensation: Voluntary (no salary) – support and accommodation may be provided as per charity guidelines.

About Morning Star International Church (MSIC)

Morning Star International Church (MSIC) is a Christ-centered, Pentecostal church based in Croydon, UK, serving a multi-ethnic and multi-generational congregation. Our mission is to share the love of Christ through worship, outreach, discipleship, and community service.
We are seeking temporary Charity Workers who feel called to support our ministry’s day-to-day activities, outreach programmes, and events on a voluntary and short-term basis.

Summary of Role

Charity Workers will assist in non-pastoral, non-salaried, and supportive functions of the church. Under the supervision of the ministry team, you will serve in a range of activities aimed at supporting the mission and community work of MSIC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

These responsibilities are temporary and voluntary, supporting the charitable and religious objectives of Morning Star International Church.

Welcoming and assist attendees during church services and events.
Helping with ushering, seating arrangements, and basic hospitality (e.g., serving refreshments).
Distributing service materials such as bulletins, flyers, and other church resources.
Providing general support to church staff and volunteers during gatherings to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for all.

Person Specification

Essential Attributes:

A heart to serve others with humility and dedication.
A personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Willingness to work as part of a team and under supervision.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
A flexible and adaptable approach.

Desirable Attributes:

Experience in community or church-based volunteering.
Familiarity with Pentecostal worship practices.
Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written).
Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of other languages (e.g., Swahili Language) is an asset.

Important Notes

There is no contract of employment.
The role is designed to support the charitable objectives of the ministry and provide the volunteer with experience in church-based events and service.
No remuneration will be provided, though reasonable accommodation or support may be offered in line with charity regulations.

Application Process

To apply, please email the following documents:

A current CV
A cover letter detailing your interest in the role and your availability
Two references (preferably church or ministry-related)

Reference Code: MSIC/CW0126

Organisation

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Posted on: 11 May 2026

Closing date: 09 August 2026 at 18:25

Job ref: MSIC/CW0126

Tags: Christian, Volunteering Management, Faith-Based

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Activity Volunteer

Caritas Diocese of Salford

Blackburn with Darwen (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Caritas Young Parents’ Service offers accommodation-based support to young parents and their children who have experienced chaotic and/or unsafe lifestyles. We aim to keep families together and equip them with the tools they need to move on to independent living. We provide a safe space for parents to confidently parent their child.

We show parents how to play with their babies and toddlers to help them to develop new skills through guided play sessions and story times. We run skills and wellbeing sessions for the parents to help them develop independent living skills, such as how to cook on a budget.

We are excited to advertise for a new volunteer that can help deliver these activities, so if you have any skills that you are not utilising, you might be just who we are looking for.

What you will be doing

Supporting the staff-led delivery of creative age-appropriate activities for the children, wellbeing-focused sessions for the parents and getting involved with the activities and sessions organised by staff.
Supporting staff led activities focused on day-to-day tasks that will increase confidence, such as basic cookery sessions
Empathising with young people experiencing parenthood for the first time.
Volunteers are required to follow all Caritas safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries policies at all times. Any concerns about the welfare of any of the children or adults who use the services must be acted upon in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
Volunteers be responsible to the Service Manager who would organise their induction and ongoing supervision.
Volunteers would be expected to ensure the confidentiality of the people who use the service, and not share any information relating to them outside of the service team.
Volunteers will be working alongside a member of staff - either the service manager or a project worker. Once a volunteer is confident and the manager is happy with their approach then they may be left to complete a play session, for example, but they would not be working alone in the building.
This role requires a commitment of 5 to 10 hours per week. The role is open ended not fixed term.

The skills you need

Empathy
Good listener
Good communication skills
Patience
Respect
Some residents may have experienced trauma, homelessness, abuse or family breakdown. Volunteers should be comfortable working in a sensitive and supportive environment.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to use your experience and skills to support people in your communities to whom your support matters.
Growing confidence and esteem
Full induction and training
Further training opportunities

Disclaimer

Please read before applying: As part of the safer recruitment process, we will be requesting an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two references for this role. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to volunteering within the organisation. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and the background of the offences. Prior to starting with us you will be required to complete mandatory online training modules.

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