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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

The Listening Place is a volunteer-led charity aiming to transform how we support people who feel suicidal.  Our trained volunteers are part of a team delivering face-to-face, confidential, ongoing support to thousands of people each year.  They help create the warm and welcoming environment that encourages people struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings to talk openly without being judged or given advice.   

Helping Volunteers are responsible for welcoming visitors onto our premises, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere (along with a cup of tea), and supporting our Listening Volunteers to help everything run smoothly.

We are looking for volunteers who have the empathy to greet distressed visitors, the willingness to undertake a variety of admin and other tasks and the resilience to support their team.  Our HVs need to be proactive, self-starters and team players with a basic understanding of IT. We ask for a weekly commitment of four hours for a period of at least six months.

We are primarily recruiting Helping Volunteers for our Hammersmith and Liverpool Street sites.

Volunteer Safeguarding Lead
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) & Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd (GLE Ltd)

Role Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote / Hybrid (as required)
Time Commitment: Approximately 8–12 hours per month

Role Overview

The Volunteer Safeguarding Lead will be responsible for ensuring that Guardian Light Foundation and Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd maintain the highest standards of safeguarding for children and vulnerable individuals. This role is critical in creating a safe, compliant, and supportive environment across all services and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review safeguarding policies and procedures

• Act as the main point of contact for all safeguarding concerns or incidents

• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers on safeguarding matters

• Ensure all team members understand and follow safeguarding protocols

• Manage and document safeguarding reports, ensuring appropriate action is taken

• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. social services, local authorities) where required

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and best practice

Requirements

• Experience in safeguarding, social care, counselling, or a related field

• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practices

• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Commitment to the mission and values of GLF and GLE Ltd

Additional Information

• An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

• Training and support will be provided where necessary

• This is a voluntary role, but it offers valuable leadership experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

How to Apply

Please submit a short expression of interest outlining your experience and why you are interested in this role.

As our Chair of Trustees, we offer you a deeply rewarding role with the opportunity of personal fulfilment, leadership development, purpose and connection through your vital contribution to shape the strategic direction of a highly respected charity. You will ensure we achieve our mission to provide outstanding, free end-of-life care within our community.You will work alongside a skilled and passionate Board and executive team and have the chance to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of local people and their families.

We are seeking a passionate Chair of Trustees to help shape the future of our hospice and champion our vision that everyone has the opportunity to die at home with our community-based hospice care.

Voluntary HR Consultant (Volunteer Role)

Location: Hybrid – near West London area
Commitment: Flexible (approx 5–10 hours per month)
Duration: Ongoing
Reporting to:  Report to the Senior Management Team and Trustee Board.

About Us

Ealing Swimming Club (ESC) is one of the largest and most dynamic swimming clubs in the UK, with over 1,300 members training in seven pools across West London. We offer high-quality coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities, from beginners to international competitors. Our club is built on a strong sense of community, inspiring individuals to develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. As a registered charity, we are committed to delivering inclusive watersports programs, including competitive swimming, masters, para-swimming, and water polo. Our passionate team ensures that every member has access to expert coaching and a supportive environment, fostering success in and out of the water.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated HR professional to join us as a Volunteer HR Consultant. This role will support the development and implementation of effective people practices, ensuring our charity operates in line with UK employment law and HR best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise to a meaningful cause while gaining experience in the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.  
• Help develop policies on issues such as performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure compliance with UK employment legislation
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including drafting job descriptions/adverts
• Advise on employee relations matters (e.g. performance, absence, disciplinary issues)
• Assist with drafting HR correspondence if and when required.
• Attend HR meetings if and when required. 
• Advise line managers in how to implement policies and procedures
• Assist with the development of staff handbooks and organisational policies
• Support trustees and leadership with HR strategy and workforce planning

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in HR (e.g. HR Advisor, HR Manager, HR Consultant)
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and provide pragmatic advice
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
• Experience working with charities or not-for-profit organisations
• Experience supporting small organisations or start-ups

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
• Experience working with a charity and its leadership team
• Flexibility to fit around your schedule
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Reference upon successful completion of the role

Additional Information

This is a voluntary, unpaid role. Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy.

Please note:

Pre-employment checks: Two satisfactory references and existing right to work in the UK

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard back within 2 weeks, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Use your interest in tech to support independence. Sight Support Worthing (SSW) is looking for Tech Support Volunteers to help blind and partially sighted people get the most from their devices. Whether it’s setting up accessibility features, troubleshooting an app, or installing a smart speaker, your support can make everyday tasks easier and more empowering.

This is a great opportunity to build experience in assistive technology or charity work while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Role: Tech Support Volunteer

Reporting to: Tech Advisors

Hours/Days: To be agreed

Location: Sight Support Worthing, Rowlands Road, and home visits (company vehicle available if required).

Role Description

Tech Support Volunteers provide one-to-one support to clients with their phones, tablets, computers, and other devices. Support may take place during tech drop-in sessions at our centre or via pre-arranged home visits for those unable to travel or using non-portable devices. The hours and time commitments are flexible depending on your availability, but we require volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 sessions of 1 hour per month.

Full training and equipment are provided, and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

What You Will Be Doing

• Giving basic advice and support at tech support drop-in sessions
• Visiting clients at their homes
• Advising on assistive devices, apps, and accessibility features
• Troubleshooting basic issues with devices or connectivity
• Setting up smart speakers and other simple devices

Skills & Qualities

We’re looking for volunteers who are:

• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic
• Flexible and willing to adapt to individual needs
• Confident communicating in ways tailored to each client

Technical Skills

• Good general knowledge of phones, tablets, or computers
• Willingness to learn new apps and devices
• Interest in accessibility and inclusive technology

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience working with people with a visual impairment or sensory impairment
• Personal or professional experience with assistive technology

What You’ll Gain

• Training in assistive technology, safeguarding, and first aid
• Practical experience to strengthen your CV
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive and community-focused charity
• Invitations to volunteer and charity social events
• A reference for future employment

Think this could be the role for you? Join our friendly team of volunteers and help make a difference for people affected by sight loss in our community. 

Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Is there a skatepark in your area? If so, this role could be for you.

We are a UK registered youth development charity that uses teaching and learning to skateboard in a structured and supportive environment as a platform to develop the skills and abilities of children and young people.

The Role: Chapter Leader

As a Chapter Leader with the Skateboarding Foundation (SF), your role is to set up and run a Local Chapter that gives young people access to skateboarding and life skills through the SF ‘Eduskate’ programme.

Training, materials, resources, equipment and ongoing support, advice and guidance will be provided.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and running the chapter
• Recruiting coaches
• Recruiting learners
• Coordinating the delivery of the coaching programme
• Raising funds and spreading the word
• Helping us monitor and evaluate the programme
• Giving three/four hours a month of your time

You’ll have overall responsibility for the chapter’s activities, compliance, and smooth running. You’ll provide direction and support to your chapter committee, chair meetings, and ensure volunteers, coaching programmes, and fundraising are well managed.

The role involves motivating the team, planning chapter development, and stepping in where needed to keep things on track. You’ll also liaise with the national Board of Trustees, keeping them informed of key decisions and changes. 

Strong leadership, organisation, and a passion for youth development (and ideally skateboarding) and the charity’s mission are essential.

National Relief Trust, we are dedicated to making a real difference through charity support, community development, and focused health initiatives. To keep our programs running smoothly and reaching the people who need them most, we rely on a strong behind-the-scenes team.

The Role We are looking for a highly organized and reliable volunteer to join us remotely as an Operations Support Coordinator. In this role, you will be the glue that holds our daily operations together. If you love keeping things tidy, organizing information, and supporting a busy team from the comfort of your own home, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Day-to-Day Admin: Helping our team with general administrative tasks to keep projects moving.

• Data Entry & Organization: Keeping our records, files, and databases accurate and up to date.

• Team Support: Assisting with scheduling virtual meetings, taking notes, and organizing digital workspaces.

• Communication: Acting as a friendly point of contact for basic team inquiries and helping route emails to the right people.

What We’re Looking For

• Organized: You have a great eye for detail and like keeping things neat and structured.

• Tech-Comfortable: You are confident using standard tools like email, word processors, and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).

• Self-Motivated: Since this is a remote role, you are happy to work independently and manage your own time.

• Friendly Communicator: You are comfortable reaching out to team members online and writing clear, polite emails.

• No prior charity experience is strictly required, just a willingness to learn and pitch in!

What’s In It For You?

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in operations and charity administration.

• Work flexibly from home, fitting your volunteering around your current schedule.

• Join a welcoming, passionate team dedicated to health and community development.

• Make a genuine, lasting impact on the causes we support.

Who are we: 
We are Buttons & Bubbles CIC. We are dedicated to increasing inclusion and representation across society for the disability community. We take a positive and proactive disability and illness. We don't conform to society's and the media's view that disability is awful, and you have no quality of life. Although we fully acknowledge it gives rise to come of the most heartbreaking and challenging times you will ever face. We ask everyone who joins Buttons & Bubbles to embrace this perspective. If you don't agree with it, then sadly we're not the right organisation for you. 

About the role: 
 
We are looking for people to join our communications team. Helping with a variety of tasks from social media scheduling to posting job adverts to helping create policies.  

Our values: 

We embrace disability and neurodiversity; it makes us a stronger and more brilliant team. No robots at Buttons & Bubbles, thank you! 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a few individuals who may have the following skills and experience. Don't worry if you haven’t as full training will be provided.

Skillset; 

• Communication skills  

• Editing cntent  

• Scheduling content  

• Knowledge of admin programs including spreadsheets and outlook 

• Organised  

• Adaptable  

• Willing to learn and develop  

• An individual with a creative mindset 

• Thrill of building an online community. 

• Have a basic DBS check

• Positive attitude towards disability or illness 

Benefits of joining Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C:  

• Gaining valuable experience. 

• Improving your confidence 

• Allows you to explore potentially different areas of interest. 

Benefits of volunteering with us:  

• Making a difference to the community 

• Makes a positive impact on people 

• Develop your current skill set and gain new skills. 

• Displays your level of commitment to future employers. 

• Displays your ability to balance and schedule your time effectively when seeking future 

• Employment opportunities

Volunteer Delivery and Impact Manager

Design powerful services. Lead meaningful impact. Help Londoners transform their futures.

London is full of potential — but not everyone gets the chance to realise it. For many adults living in socio‑economically disadvantaged communities, confidence, opportunity and access to the workforce feel painfully out of reach.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to change that.

We’re building a new charity dedicated to giving adults the skills, tools, opportunities and confidence they need to thrive long‑term in the workplace. And now, at this pivotal moment, we’re searching for a Volunteer Delivery and Impact Manager to help us build and run services that genuinely change lives.

This isn’t just a role. It’s your chance to shape the impact of a charity from day one.

Why This Role Matters

Our services will be the heart of our mission — the coaching, workshops, mentoring and support that help adults rebuild confidence, develop skills and access real opportunities.

To make this possible, we need someone who can:

• Design and deliver high‑quality, high‑impact programmes

• Build the systems and structures that ensure excellence

• Recruit and coordinate a talented pool of volunteers to deliver services

• Create KPIs and impact measures that show the difference we’re making

• Ensure every participant receives a consistent, empowering experience

Your leadership will ensure our services don’t just run — they transform.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Delivery and Impact Manager, you will be responsible for shaping, launching and overseeing all of our programmes.

You will:

• Design and set up our core services, ensuring they are impactful, accessible and aligned with our mission

• Develop delivery frameworks, service models and quality standards

• Build and manage a pool of skilled volunteers to deliver coaching, workshops and mentoring

• Oversee day‑to‑day service delivery and ensure excellence across all programmes

• Create KPIs, monitoring tools and impact measurement systems

• Analyse data and feedback to continuously improve our services

• Work closely with the Founder to shape strategy, growth and long‑term service development

• Ensure our services reflect our values of empowerment, dignity and opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to build a service delivery model from scratch — and to shape the future of a charity with huge potential.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers purpose, leadership and professional growth in equal measure.

You’ll gain:

• Senior‑level experience in service design and delivery

• The chance to build impactful programmes from the ground up

• Experience in impact measurement, KPIs and quality assurance

• A close working relationship with the Founder and Executive Director

• A leadership role that strengthens your CV and future career

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly changes lives

This is the kind of experience that defines careers — and transforms communities.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves designing services that make a real difference

• Thrives on structure, quality and continuous improvement

• Has experience in service delivery, programme management or operations

• Enjoys leading people and coordinating volunteers

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity and social justice

• Can give a few hours a week to help shape a charity with huge potential

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — just committed, thoughtful and ready to lead with purpose.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• Coaching programmes that rebuild confidence

• Skills workshops that open new career paths

• Mentoring relationships that change lives

• Wellbeing support that restores hope

• Opportunities that break cycles of disadvantage

• Measurable impact that proves what’s possible when people are given a chance

Your work becomes the engine that drives long‑term change for adults across London.

Ready to help build services that transform lives?

If you’re driven, compassionate and excited by the idea of helping launch a transformative organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Design the services.
• Lead the impact.
• Shape a legacy that will uplift communities for years to come.

Join us as our Volunteer Delivery and Impact Manager — and help London unlock its potential.

The Ocean Regeneration Trust (ORT) is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Board and help shape the future of the Ocean Estate in Stepney. As a legacy successor for the NDC regeneration of the area, we work hand-in-hand with residents and stakeholders to ensure the social, economic, and physical regeneration of our vibrant community. 

About the Roles

We are currently recruiting for two types of Board Members:

Independent/Specialist Members: Professionals who do not live on the estate but bring specific expertise to strengthen our governance.

Community Members: Local residents living within the Ocean Regeneration Trust core area who want to represent their neighbours and guide local improvements.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

Financial Management & Accounting.

Legal Advice & Governance.

Human Resources & Organisational Management.

Neighbourhood Renewal / Management.

Enterprise & Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight: Help deliver ORT’s vision to improve the quality of life for those living and working in Stepney and the Ocean Estate in Tower Hamlets. 

Community Impact: Support 10 year objectives i.e. the implementation of NHS/Public Health initiatives such as neighbourhood health and wellbeing, capacity building for the local Voluntary and Community sector, employment and skills and strategic expertise in housing and welfare changes.

Governance: Attend Board meetings (at least 4–5 times per year) and contribute constructively to decision-making.

Time Commitment & Location

Meetings: Held at the Harford Street Multicentre, E1 or online (hybrid) 

Duration: Meetings typically last 1–2 hours and preparatory reading. 

Remuneration: These are voluntary positions; however, legitimate expenses (such as travel) will be reimbursed

Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager

Shape our culture. Build our volunteer community. Empower Londoners to transform their futures.

London is full of talent — but not everyone gets the chance to show it. For too many adults living in socio‑economically disadvantaged communities, confidence, opportunity and access to the workforce feel out of reach.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to change that.

We’re building a new charity dedicated to giving adults the skills, tools, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive in work and in life. And now, at this defining moment, we’re searching for a Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager to help build the people‑powered engine that will drive our mission forward.

This isn’t just a role. It’s your chance to shape the culture, community and heart of a charity from day one.

Why This Role Matters

Our volunteers will be the lifeblood of our organisation — the mentors, coaches, facilitators and supporters who help Londoners rebuild confidence, develop skills and unlock new opportunities.

To make this possible, we need someone who can:

• Build our volunteering programme from the ground up

• Recruit, onboard and support an incredible community of volunteers

• Create a culture where people feel valued, inspired and connected

• Put in place the HR foundations that prepare us to become a future employer

Your leadership will ensure that the people who give their time to us feel supported, appreciated and empowered — because when volunteers thrive, our participants thrive.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager, you will lead on everything that makes our people experience exceptional.

You will:

• Design and launch our volunteering programme

• Recruit, onboard and retain volunteers across all areas of the charity

• Build a positive, inclusive and values‑driven volunteer culture

• Develop volunteer policies, handbooks, training and support frameworks

• Create recognition and wellbeing initiatives that keep volunteers engaged

• Lead on HR foundations — policies, processes and compliance — to prepare us for future paid staff

• Support the Founder in shaping organisational culture and people strategy

• Ensure our people practices reflect our mission, values and commitment to equality

This is a rare opportunity to build a people‑first charity from the ground up — and to shape the experience of everyone who joins us.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers purpose, leadership and professional growth in equal measure.

You’ll gain:

• Senior‑level HR and volunteer management experience

• The chance to design and lead a volunteering programme from scratch

• Experience in organisational culture, people strategy and HR compliance

• A close working relationship with the Founder and Executive Director

• A leadership role that strengthens your CV and future career

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly impacts lives across London

This is the kind of experience that builds careers — and strengthens communities.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves working with people and building positive cultures

• Is organised, proactive and passionate about creating great experiences

• Has HR, volunteering or people‑management experience (or strong potential)

• Enjoys designing systems, processes and frameworks

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity and social justice

• Can give a few hours a week to help shape a charity with huge potential

You don’t need to be an HR expert in every area — just committed, thoughtful and ready to lead with heart.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• A thriving volunteer community that feels valued and supported

• A strong organisational culture rooted in dignity, empowerment and inclusion

• HR foundations that prepare us to employ staff in the future

• A people‑first environment where volunteers and participants can flourish

• A charity capable of delivering life‑changing programmes for years to come

Your work becomes the backbone of a movement that helps Londoners unlock their potential.

Ready to help build a charity that transforms lives across London?

If you’re passionate about people, culture and community — and excited by the idea of helping launch a transformative organisation — we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead our people.
• Shape our culture.
• Build a volunteer community that changes lives.

Join us as our Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager — and help London unlock its potential.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Program & Impact Expert (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Purpose: To oversee program design, evaluation, and delivery quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide development of youth and family support programs.

• Ensure alignment between mission, outcomes, and measurable impact.

• Oversee safeguarding and quality assurance standards.

• Provide expertise in social work, education, or community development.

• Mentor staff to maintain high ethical and service standards.

Requirements/Skills:

• Background in social work, education, youth engagement, or nonprofit program management.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.

• Data-driven mindset with empathy and creativity.

Benefits:

• Direct influence on the lives of vulnerable youth and families.

• Leadership in creating innovative, measurable community impact.

• Recognition as a founding architect of transformative social programs.

Volunteer Content Creator
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) & Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd (GLE)

Role Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote / Flexible
Reports to: Board Of Director - Marketing & Communications Lead

About Us

Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a mission-driven charity supporting vulnerable and homeless children who have experienced abuse and hardship. Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd (GLE) supports this mission through sustainable initiatives and services.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a creative and committed Volunteer Content Creator to help raise awareness, engage our audience, and grow our online presence across both GLF and GLE platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media (posts, captions, short videos, graphics)

• Support content planning in line with campaigns and key messages

• Share impactful stories (while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards)

• Assist in growing audience engagement across platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)

• Maintain a consistent tone and brand voice

• Work collaboratively with the marketing team

Skills & Experience

• Strong creativity and attention to detail

• Basic experience with content creation tools (e.g. Canva, CapCut, or similar)

• Good written communication skills

• Understanding of social media platforms and trends

• Passion for making a positive impact

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Must adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality policies

• An Enhanced DBS check may be required

What You’ll Gain

• Valuable experience in marketing and content creation

• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio

• Be part of a meaningful cause making real impact

• Flexible, remote volunteering

How to Apply

Please submit a short introduction and any examples of your work (if available).

Join us in giving a voice to those who need it most.