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Childcare Volunteer – Make a Lasting Difference in Ghana
Help children learn, grow and thrive
At SFLIG Volunteers, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, feel safe and reach their full potential. Since 2011, we have partnered with schools, childcare centres and community organisations across Ghana to provide educational support, care and encouragement to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a meaningful international volunteering experience? Join our team and become part of a programme that creates lasting change while allowing you to experience the rich culture and hospitality of Ghana.
About the role
As a Childcare Volunteer, you will work alongside experienced local staff in a childcare centre, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. Your encouragement, creativity and enthusiasm can have a positive impact on the lives of young children while giving you a rewarding international experience.
No two days are the same. You will build relationships with the children, assist with educational and recreational activities and help create a fun, safe and engaging environment where children can flourish.
What you'll be doing
You will:
Programme details
Location: Accra, Kasoa, Senya Breku, Kumas (All in Ghana)
Placement Type: Onsite international volunteer placement
Duration: Flexible placements available throughout the year
Accommodation: Volunteer accommodation provided from the program cost
Meals: Three meals per day included from the program cost
Support: Airport pickup, orientation, local SIM card, ongoing in-country support and a certificate upon successful completion.
This placement is for you if...
Important information
This is an onsite, self-funded international volunteer programme in Ghana. Volunteers are responsible for their programme fee, international flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.
Applicants must answer the screening questions as part of the application process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information about the placement and the next steps.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference while experiencing the warmth, culture and beauty of Ghana, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the SFLIG Volunteers family.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with SFLIG Volunteers in Ghana.
Please note that this is an onsite, self-funded international volunteer programme. Volunteers are responsible for their programme fee, international flights, visa, travel insurance and any personal expenses.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting childcare and are willing to immerse themselves in Ghanaian culture.
Please answer all screening questions carefully. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further information about the program and next step
Is to establish a link between those seeking to give back and those in need of assistance through volunteering



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Summary
Can you inspire, energise and motivate young people aged 12-18 years?
Do you enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people?
Detailed description
Mentoring within One YMCA is delivered through the youth team and volunteers. Young people aged 13-19 years can access the service which provides support and encouragement for young people to work towards their goals.
Mentors and mentees are paired based on experience, expertise and support needed.
This project will last for up to a year with each young person, with an average of 3-4 hours per month being given to the young person and their support.
Training for this role is due to commence on 22nd January 2025 (Time and Location TBC)
Pay: This is a voluntary role; however, expenses will be covered.
Key Responsibilities:
·To attend full induction training and complete all relevant child protection checks
·To arrange to meet with your mentee for 1-3 hours a month over a period of 12 months, in a public place.
·To prepare for your mentoring sessions with the purpose of progressing with their mutually agreed goals.
·To offer tailored support to your Mentee in areas such as confidence and resilience building, accessing services, careers focus and development. You may be working on a number of areas as the needs of your Mentee present themselves.
·To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of your Mentee.
·To complete feedback, monitoring and evaluation forms.
·To liaise with the mentoring coordinator for support in delivery of sessions where needed.
·To help identify the support that your Mentee requires, reporting any concerns you have to the mentoring coordinator.
·Completing regular reviews with your Mentee and mentoring coordinator.
·Any other reasonable task that is associated with the role.
Personal Specification:
Experience:
Skills:
Personal Qualities:
Other:
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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Volunteer Role: Volunteer- Connect Service
Location: Across Wales
Frequency: Approximately six to ten hours per month
Reporting to: Children and Young Peoples Service Manager
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS
What you will be doing
As a volunteer with the Connect Service, you will work with the Lead Workers to support delivery of the Children and Young People Service, across South Wales. You will support the Lead Workers to maintain agreed levels of contact with young people and their adoptive family during their registered time with the service and support other Connect activities as agreed with you.
During the monthly sessions you will help with general tasks such as room set up, refreshments and general duties involved with group sessions as well as supporting the children and young people to engage in the group activities/workshops.
In between the monthly sessions it will be important to keep up to date with adoptive parenting issues through reading Adoption Today, Adoption UK publications and information, and other relevant background material.
As a Volunteer with the Connect Service, you will attend volunteer induction training and ongoing training and development. As well as talking to, or meeting with, relevant Adoption UK staff for the purpose of supervision and review. It will be essential to comply with Adoption UK’s health and safety, equal opportunities, child protection and vulnerable adult, data protection, confidentiality and other policies.
The Skills and Experience you need
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to relate to children and young people
Ability to work as part of a team
The capacity to understand and to empathise with the issues of concern for adopted children and young people and their parents
Awareness of, and dedicated to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the aims and objectives of Adoption UK.
Ability to respect and understand the need for confidentiality
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Positive and motivated attitude to work
Professional approach
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable and respect for the Welsh language is essential
What’s in it for you
Meet new people and be part of helping adopted young people to thrive
Access to the online family members area and the opportunity to attend relevant training and development opportunities
Use and develop your communication, organisational and people skills
Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out the role and agreed out-of-pocket expenses
Safeguarding role requirements: All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
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Become an Independent Visitor to be matched one to one with a young person in care. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to do fun activities together. This is an opportunity for our young people to develop a healthy relationship with a trusted adult, have fun and share their worries and feelings if they are ready to do so.
We'll provide full training, all your expenses and ongoing support from dedicated staff.
This is an opportunity for you to build skills and knowledge within social care and test yourself with real life experience of a young person in care.
We're looking for enthusiastic, committed people to bring their experience, skills and positivity to the lives of young people who have been through tough times. We will be providing training on the following subjects.
Session 1 Introduction to IV and the Care system
Session 2 Trauma, Attachment and Growth
Session 3 Safeguarding
Session 4 Communications and Boundaries
Session 5 The Role Of The IV
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We are looking for a volunteer youth worker who will work closely with the WFRC Youth coordinators in the planning and delivery of high-quality youth activities which are fun, safe, social and educational.
You will be helping to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people learn to;
→ treat themselves and others with kindness and respect
→ discover exciting new ideas and activities they are unlikely to experience anywhere else
→ laugh, learn, experiment, make mistakes and
thrive & grow into motivated, positive, resilient and caring citizens
Principal Responsibilities
→ Welcoming young people, ensuring everything is running smoothly and supporting young people in engaging with activities provided.
→ Delivering a drop-in / online session for example organising games, positive activities and conversations, taking accountability for security and safe working within the youth sessions
→ Supporting the delivery of creative and partnership projects
→ Having conversations with young people, identifying issues affecting them and how their needs can be met
→ Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality
→ Identifying where targeted youth support is needed and facilitate referrals and connections
→ Helping ensure that all evidence of projects are properly documented, and that work is evaluated and reported in accordance with contractual commitments
→ Keeping registers, writing evaluation reports and inputting data into our management information system
→ Taking part in outreach activities, both independently and in partnership with other services
→ Developing and building strong community relationships with external stakeholders i.e schools and colleges, and developing relationships with youth networks in Wolverhampton
→ Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work
→ Ensuring child protection procedures are followed and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount
→ Carry out all duties in accordance with WFRC’s policies on Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection, and with relevant legislation
→ Act as a role model for young people, inspiring them to engage in the services and understand and appreciate the role of youth work as a career opportunity
→ Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by WFRC
You are
→ Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team
Education, qualifications or experience
→ Level 2 JNC or relevant youth work experience
→ Experience of working with children and/or young people in an online/ offline environment
→ Experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects is desirable
Knowledge, skills and abilities
→ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events
→ Good organisational and administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
→ Understanding and appreciation of the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting
→ Politically and creatively aware and ‘plugged in’ to emerging youth subculture
→ Positive about embracing challenge and change, open to experimenting, new ideas, reflective practice and working with other organisations in a spirit of partnership
→ Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment
→ A believer in strongly supportive environments, sharing and being open with colleagues
→ A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
→ A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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Are you a parent, grandparent or have experience of caring for children?
Do you have 2-3 hours per week to spare? Use your experience to support a family facing challenging times.
Our Home-Visiting Service supports families who are experiencing difficulties or suffering stress and who have at least one child under the age of five years.
Our aims are:
To increase the confidence and independence of the family by:
Offering support, friendship and practical assistance
Visiting families in their own homes and in their community, where the dignity and identity of each adult and child can be respected and protected
Reassuring parents that difficulties in bringing up children is not unusual and encouraging them to enjoy family life.
Developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and understanding can be developed. This approach is flexible to take account of different needs.
Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional wellbeing – for the ultimate benefit of their children.
Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships, and to effectively use the support and services available within the community.
Home-Start Croydon is a voluntary organisation committed to helping local families through emotional & practical support.
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Summary
Signpost offers one-to-one counselling, coaching, outreach, creative therapies, group therapy, and parent support for children and young people aged 5-25.
Detailed description
We are seeking qualified and compassionate children’s counsellors with specialisms in play therapy, art therapy, or drama therapy to volunteer their time and skills to support children navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges. As a Volunteer Therapist, you will provide a safe, creative, and therapeutic environment where children can express themselves and begin to heal.
·Provide 1:1 or small group therapeutic sessions using your specialised modality (play, art, or drama).
·Build trusting relationships with children to support emotional expression and psychological wellbeing.
·Collaborate with staff and carers to ensure continuity and appropriateness of support.
·Maintain clear and confidential records of sessions and observations.
·Participate in supervision (where applicable) and team meetings.
·Support safeguarding and child protection practices in line with organisational policies.
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
·A recognised qualification in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, or Drama Therapy (BACP registration required)
·Experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
·A trauma-informed, child-centred approach to counselling and therapy.
·Excellent communication, empathy, and listening skills.
· A commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
·Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS prior to starting).
Training / Support
·A full induction to Signpost will be provided
·Requirement to complete mandatory online training
·A menu of optional training will also be made available
·Ongoing support and regular 1:1/supervision sessions
·Reimbursement of travel expenses (if applicable).
·Opportunities to attend team meetings and One YMCA events, socials and conferences
Additional Information
·x 2 references required
·Valid insurance cover
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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The Africa Health Organisation (AHO) seeks to engage in bidding and tendering to deliver health and social care services effectively. Our goal is to ensure sustainability and positively impact the lives of more people. We want assistance in developing an ambitious strategy.
What will you be doing?
We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a talented Bid Manager to join our passionate team at the Africa Health Organisation (AHO)! Since 1999, we've been dedicated to delivering health and social care to millions across Africa and the Diaspora, and now we're ready to further elevate our impact.
This year, we're embarking on a mission to broaden our funding strategy by incorporating bid and tender opportunities. Our goal is to engage with governments in Africa and the UK, the public sector, and the public, providing essential, practical, and emotional support to those facing chronic conditions. We need a visionary like you to help us achieve our goals.
We're seeking a dynamic, experienced Bid Manager to develop and execute a winning strategy to secure the necessary financial backing. There are numerous exciting possibilities ahead, including central government tenders, local and statutory opportunities. We're eager to explore them all.
In this pivotal role, you'll plan and execute our bids and tender writing efforts, ensuring that our bid proposals not only shine but also come to life in meaningful ways. If you're a bid writer who thrives on creativity and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and mentor volunteers within our bid and tender team, making a positive impact together. Join us on this exciting journey!
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Role Description:
Bid Management: Lead and manage the entire bid and tender process, ensuring submissions meet deadlines and align with client requirements across the UK & Ireland.
Proposal Development: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop tailored, high-quality, and persuasive proposals that align with our value proposition.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with sales, operations, legal, and clinical teams to gather critical input and ensure accurate, compliant, and compelling submissions.
Market Analysis: Stay informed on market trends, tender opportunities, and competitor activity to identify and secure strategic opportunities.
Compliance: Ensure all submissions adhere to company standards, client specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Continuously refine bid processes, content libraries, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Post-Submission Activities: Manage debrief processes and gather feedback to inform future submissions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
What are we looking for?
Person Specification: What You'll Bring:
What difference will you make?
In this exciting role, you will lead the strategic process for winning new business through competitive bids, tenders, and proposals, ultimately elevating AHO's success. Your specialised knowledge will enhance our win rates and maximise revenue by bringing clarity, quality, and coordination to what can be a complex and high-stakes journey. impact
Your primary mission is to boost AHO's tender win rates and strengthen our strategic advantage. By diligently overseeing each step of the bidding process—from initial evaluation to final submission—you will significantly improve the quality and persuasion of our proposals, directly increasing our chances of securing valuable contracts.
You'll provide key insights to help AHO target the most promising opportunities by implementing a thoughtful "bid/no-bid" process. This approach will ensure we focus only on lucrative and winnable contracts that closely align with our strategic goals, ultimately saving time and resources and allowing us to prioritise high-potential projects.
In this role, you will orchestrate a well-coordinated process that drives operational efficiency. As the central point of contact, you will gather input from diverse internal teams—sales, finance, legal, and technical—ensuring everyone collaborates smoothly to meet critical deadlines.
As a leader, you'll elevate the quality of our bid content. By overseeing the creation of compelling, polished materials, you'll ensure our final submissions are professional, cohesive, and error-free. You will utilise a centralised content library containing valuable resources, such as case studies and CVs, to streamline efforts and enhance our proposals.
You will keep projects on track by developing detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed on time—especially critical in the fast-paced environment of tender submissions. Your effective management will ease colleagues' workloads, allowing the entire team to shine.
To foster long-term business growth, you'll create a wealth of knowledge around our tenders and bids. By conducting insightful post-submission debriefs and analysing feedback, you will capture invaluable lessons from both successes and setbacks. This ongoing improvement process will enhance our bidding capabilities for future opportunities.
You also have the opportunity to enhance AHO's brand reputation by submitting well-organised, accurate, and compliant bids. By doing so, you'll showcase our professionalism and reliability to clients, building trust and solidifying our credible standing in the market.
Strategic alignment is vital for sustaining consistent, stable business growth. Together, we can make a remarkable impact on development.
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how they meet the role description and the person specification.
Interviews will be arranged and conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Interview dates are agreed with the applicant.
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.



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Becky’s Child Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization in Uganda committed to uplifting vulnerable communities across society. We work with children, women, youth, families, and marginalized groups through education, healthcare, livelihood support, protection services, and community empowerment programs. Our mission is to create lasting impact by restoring hope, dignity, and opportunities to those who need it most.
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative, passionate, and digitally savvy Social Media Volunteer to amplify our voice online. You will help tell powerful stories, build meaningful connections with supporters, and drive engagement that translates into real-world impact for vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
Who We’re Looking For
Note: This is a volunteer role, but we provide:
How to ApplySend the following
Let’s use the power of social media to change lives.
Every story shared is a life touched.
Becky’s Child Foundation – Restoring Hope. Building Dignity. Creating Impact.
Ensuring Sufficient care and support is provided to vulnerable children and the elderly
Ygam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to empowering children and young people to lead safer digital lives, with a particular focus on preventing gaming and gambling harms
As part of our commitment to reaching underserved and underrepresented communities, we are expanding our Community & Faith Leaders Advisory Panel and are looking for individuals working or volunteering within community and faith settings who can bring valuable insight, lived experience, and community knowledge to help guide our work.
The panel allows Ygam to:
·Draw on the panels expertise and understanding of local communities, faith perspectives, and young people’s experiences
·Refine our training and resources for families and professionals to make our education more accessible, relevant, and culturally informed
·Ensure our work reflects the realities young people face, both online and offline
Looking forwards, the panel will play an increasingly important role in Ygams work, supporting the research and insight programme to better understand how different communities experience gambling harms with an initial focus on exploring this through the lens of intersectionality.
Remuneration: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: 12 months
Please see the applicant pack for further information on how to apply.
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Headlight is a friendly, non-clinical peer to peer support group and one to one mentoring for young people experiencing emotional and mental health issues. We rely on volunteers to help run our fortnightly evening sessions in Ottery St Mary alongside trained staff.
Could you help young people to feel welcome and part of a support network? Could you offer a listening ear to a young person who needs to talk? Could you relate to young people aged 18-25 and help engage and support them in the groups activities? Are you hands on and willing to do the practical stuff such as set up, food preparation and tidying up?
If you said yes to those questions then please get in touch with Molly.
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Job description
Job description
What is the befriending service?
What experience do I need?
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people and their families. This involves:
Who am I responsible for?
How often will I be needed?
What about expenses?
Any Perks?
Time2Share@WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the children we support.
Unfortunatly we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people.
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Become a School Governor – Make a Difference in Your Community
Are you passionate about education and helping children achieve their full potential?
The Orchard Learning Alliance is seeking committed volunteers to join our Local Governing Boards in the Wokingham and Reading areas. As a governor, you'll work with school leaders to provide support and challenge, monitor the impact of teaching and learning standards, safeguarding, SEND, stakeholder engagement, health & safety, and finance, and ensure every child receives the best possible education.
No previous governance experience is required. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and professions who can bring enthusiasm, sound judgement, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Full induction, training, and ongoing support will be provided.
This is a rewarding voluntary role that offers the opportunity to develop your own skills while making a lasting impact on your local community.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a local governor with Orchard Learning Alliance, we'd love to hear from you.
#SchoolGovernor #Education #Volunteering #Governance #MakeADifference #CommunityLeadership
Please view our website for more information about the Orchard Learning Alliance.
We want to be an Alliance that serves our communities in a way that transforms the life chances for all.
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Join our Board of Trustees
We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board and contribute their skills and experience. We are particularly looking for applications from parents and carers whose children attend our Camden Square and Fairfield playcentres.
The trustees are responsible for the administration of the charity, and in contributing to strategies that will future-proof the organisation and help to maintain or improve its CQC and Ofsted ratings.
The people we’re looking for
We are particularly interested in candidates with
strengths in the following areas:
PACE is seeking to grow its board by recruiting up to 5 new trustees, including a Chair. Our
Trustees need to have the following essential qualities:
Knowledge and experience in:
We particularly welcome applicants from an ethnic minority and those who are disabled or the parent of a disabled child, or parents of our service users, as we aim for our Board to be as representative as possible of our beneficiaries.
Please visit our website for application form and recruitment pack
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Childline Volunteer Counsellor- Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.
What you’ll do
You’ll volunteer in our Leeds Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.
What you’ll get
You’ll receive training sessions over 12 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.
What we’ll need from you
Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.
We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.
Who’s right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.
Why volunteer with us?
Not only will you gain valuable experience throughout your volunteering journey, you’ll also have access to useful resources including a catalogue of online training, discount portal and NSPCC inMind – an online mindfulness resource.
You’ll be fully supported throughout your volunteer journey with us and will have a dedicated key contact should you have any questions along the way.
Childline counsellors are there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them- you'll be there to support them.
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