Assistant park manager volunteer roles
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VOLUNTEER OFFICE & COMPLIANCE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO
Join SUNSHINE — Bringing Connection, Joy, Community Spirit and SUNSHINE to Every Neighbourhood
WHO WE ARE
SUNSHINE is a start‑up loneliness charity at the very beginning of its journey — a modern, volunteer‑powered movement bringing people together through simple, meaningful activities that spark connection, build confidence, and spread joy.
Our work reflects the diversity of London — its cultures, communities, and neighbourhoods.
We don’t rely on a building or a centre. We go where people already are — parks, libraries, cafés, community halls, online spaces, neighbourhood corners. Wherever people gather, we show up with warmth, welcome, and community spirit.
Loneliness affects people of all ages and backgrounds, often silently.
We’re building a future where every neighbourhood feels connected, supported, and full of opportunities for people to grow, contribute, and belong. If you believe in people, community, and the power of small moments to create big impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
WHAT WE DO
SUNSHINE will be delivering free and low‑cost community‑led activities that help people connect, learn, and thrive, including:
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Social groups and pop‑up events
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Health and wellbeing sessions
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Skills workshops (digital, creative, financial, employment readiness)
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Family‑friendly activities
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Neighbourhood outreach in underserved areas
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Volunteer‑led community projects
Everything we do is shaped by local voices and powered by volunteers — bringing connection, joy, and community spirit to the places people already love.
OUR APPROACH
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Local — We go where people already are.
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Inclusive — Everyone is welcome.
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Flexible — We adapt to community needs.
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Volunteer‑Powered — People make this possible.
THE ROLE — VOLUNTEER OFFICE & COMPLIANCE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO
We’re looking for a Volunteer Office & Compliance Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO — a highly organised, warm, and reliable person who can help build the operational backbone of SUNSHINE.
This is a hands‑on, people‑centred role for someone who loves structure, clarity, and supporting others to do their best work. You’ll help keep our young charity running smoothly, safely, and in line with good governance — while also providing direct support to the Founder/CEO.
Your work will help create a calm, organised, and joyful environment where volunteers can thrive and SUNSHINE can grow with confidence.
As our Volunteer Office & Compliance Manager and Executive Assistant, you will:
1. Support the CEO
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Provide executive support to the Founder/CEO, helping manage priorities, scheduling, and communication.
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Prepare documents, briefings, and follow‑ups to keep things moving smoothly.
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Act as a trusted, organised partner helping the CEO stay focused on strategy and community impact.
2. Lead Office & Administrative Systems
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Build simple, accessible systems that help SUNSHINE stay organised as we grow.
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Manage shared inboxes, files, calendars, and internal communications.
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Ensure volunteers have the information and tools they need to do their roles confidently.
3. Champion Compliance & Good Practice
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Support the development and maintenance of key policies and procedures.
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Help ensure SUNSHINE meets its legal, regulatory, and safeguarding responsibilities.
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Keep records, documents, and processes up‑to‑date and easy to understand.
4. Enable Smooth, Safe Operations
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Support risk management, data protection, and health & safety processes.
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Help coordinate Board papers, reports, and governance documents.
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Work closely with the Company Secretary, COO, and other volunteer leads to keep everything aligned.
5. Be a Calm, Organised Presence
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Bring clarity, structure, and reassurance to a fast‑moving start‑up environment.
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Help embed our values of kindness, inclusion, and community spirit in every process and interaction.
This role is perfect for someone who:
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Loves organisation, structure, and making things run smoothly.
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Enjoys supporting leaders and helping teams feel confident and informed.
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Has experience in administration, compliance, executive support, operations, or office management — or is excited to grow into it.
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Thrives in start‑up environments where you can build systems from scratch.
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Values kindness, inclusion, and making things simple and accessible.
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Wants to help reduce loneliness and strengthen neighbourhoods.
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Believes in volunteer‑powered change and community spirit.
Time commitment is flexible and can fit around your life. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences — especially those with lived experience of the communities we serve.
WHY IT MATTERS
Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing our communities today. Too many people feel disconnected, unseen, or without a place to belong.
SUNSHINE exists to change that.
By joining us as our Volunteer Office & Compliance Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll help build the systems, structure, and support that allow SUNSHINE to grow safely, confidently, and sustainably.
Your organisation, care, and attention to detail will directly shape the future of a movement powered by volunteers and rooted in kindness, belonging, and community spirit.
Together, we can bring SUNSHINE to every corner of our communities.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role summary
To participate as a member of the Maintenance Team covering general maintenance, domestic and health and safety duties. A good level of fitness is required for this role.
Main duties of the role
• To undertake simple maintenance tasks such as painting, PPM (planned preventative maintenance), erecting shelving, etc
• To undertake tasks such as sweeping external areas, jet washing of car park, removal of weeds, Hedge trimming,
• To assist the maintenance team with the delivery of goods to other hospice sites
• To assist the maintenance team with the setting up and down of rooms for meetings, ensuring all furniture and equipment requested is supplied
• To report any maintenance, security or health and safety issues to the maintenance team
• To always wear personal protective equipment required for any task
• To liaise with contractors and suppliers as required
• To respect at all times the confidentiality of information
• To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers
• To conduct any other maintenance duties as requested by the Estates & Facilities team
Experience & qualifications required
• Experience of working in a maintenance or caretaking capacity is desirable
• Knowledge or skills acquired through a hobby relevant and transferable to the role
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Based right in the heart of the city, Shopmobility is a vital and much loved service for all of our customers. A place where they know they will be listened to, treated with dignity and provided with the best assistance we can offer them, to live their lives independently.
Equal Lives is a user led Disabled People's Organisation and we're really proud of Shopmobility! It's the part of our organisation which is people facing, the part where our staff and volunteers get to represent us and interact with our customers on a daily basis. So, it's vital that we have the right people on hand and that's where you come in!
If you've got a passion to help the Disabled community by empowering them to live the life they deserve, then you're our kind of person. We're looking for those compassionate individuals who want to help others, who are happy to give a few minutes to listen to someone's story, to ask how their day was and to support them in working out the best solutions to suit their needs.
Shopmobility is a scheme that supports people to hire mobility aids during their visit to the city. We're based in Chantry Place (previously Chapelfield Shopping Centre) and we are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the shop.This is a great opportunity to volunteer, build your skills and meet new people!
Role overview:
As is typical of working with the community, no one day is the same. As such, the role may include, but is not limited to:
- Opening the site ready for business and helping to prepare the shop
- Closing the shop at the end of the day
- Greeting customers and acting as a friendly, supportive and welcoming face
- Supporting customers to work out what they need, and to hire the equipmen
- Keeping the site looking presentable and welcoming
- Handling cash and taking card payments
- Supporting people to sign up as Shopmobility members and to join Equal Lives as members
- Responding to queries on social media, email and telephone
- Taking future bookings for the equipment
- Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles when they’re returned
- Marketing and promoting the shop
- Some other occasional ad hoc tasks as required
We’ll give you:
- Comprehensive training, including Customer Service, GDPR, Safeguarding and Data Protection
- The opportunity to choose your days and hours (within our opening times of Tuesday to Friday)
- An accessible city centre location
- A variety of activities to challenge you and develop your skills
- The opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience
- Specific tasks focusing on the skills you want to gain
- A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers
- A mapped out plan of personal development to help you evidence your professional progression
You will be doing really important work with this role, supporting those with mobility issues access the City to lead more independent lives. This opportunity gives you a fantastic chance to learn and develop great transferable skills.
If you are looking for a volunteer role which gives you the chance to make a real difference to people's lives, this role could be for you.
Volunteering Arrangements
The site will follow the COVID19 safety guidelines and volunteers will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred whilst supporting us.
All volunteers are required to undertake our core training programme. This covers basic safeguarding and other key features, such as data protection.
New volunteers will have an opportunity to ‘shadow’ experienced volunteers and members of staff
Potentially, depending on the candidate, there may be additional opportunities to participate in a variety of accredited training courses. Please ask a manager for further details.
Volunteers are required to adhere to the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
Reasonable expenses, including travel whilst undertaking this role will be reimbursed. This includes mileage (currently £0.45 p/mile) and parking costs.
Person specification
- Honesty
- An ability to be empathic, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Reliability, and only committing to a level of volunteering which is realistic
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be non-judgemental
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Commitment to attend training courses and team meetings
- Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
- Dedicated to the empowerment of Disabled people
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We strive to remove disabling barriers, empowering Disabled people to have choice and control in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Book Aid International is the UK’s leading international book donation and library support charity. Every year we work with our partners to provide over one million brand-new books worldwide.
We are looking for volunteers to support our small, friendly warehouse team in Swindon.
If you’d like to make a hands-on contribution to sharing the power of books worldwide, and you have a few hours a week you can offer on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you.
The role includes assisting in preparing book shipments by selecting titles accurately from a provided pick list and using handheld scanners.
You will contribute to the overall safety of the working environment by following health and safety practices, and contribute to a positive team environment.
You must be able to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting duties, including handling and placing individual books.
You must be over 18.
Please visit our website for more information including how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.