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from the comfort of your home.
Volunteers from across the Globe are invited to join our MEDIA team as At Home members or
as part of our Global Leadership Development program. Whether an hour a month or an hour a
day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures
and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.
The International Humanity Foundation(IHF) is seeking experts and those who want to learn.
Ages 18-95.
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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!
About the Role
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We aim to increase inclusion and representation for disabled families across society. We have several different services including bespoke characters, workshops, free resources, events, sensory trails and more.
As Buttons & Bubbles continues to grow, we are looking for people who can grow our Linkedin network and also general leads into development and business opportunities
Who Are We Looking For?
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Someone who is passionate about our mission of inclusion, representation, and belonging.
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Knowledge of lead generation
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Knowledge of strategic planning and growth
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Knowledge of Linkedin
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Comfortable making initial contact with other professionals and organizations
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UK based
What Do We Expect?
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Must be willing to undertake our training programme, which will be completed virtually at a time that suits you.
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Have a DBS check (preferably be on the update service) or be willing to complete one with us.
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Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it, please discuss it with us, we’re happy to make small changes where appropriate.)
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Have a positive attitude toward disability and illness. We’re always happy to answer questions about this.
What Can You Expect?
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A kind, caring, and nurturing company that values its people, staff, and volunteers. Our aim is to keep your wellbeing at the centre of our work.
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A community group that does not currently operate a rota system of any kind. Therefore, you don’t have to commit your time regularly only when it suits you.
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A positive and proactive approach to disability and illness. Any and all accommodations you require will be made. If you’d like to discuss something privately, please email us to arrange a confidential chat.
Benefits of Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C
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Make a difference in your community.
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Have a positive impact on people’s lives.
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Develop your current skills and gain new ones.
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Demonstrate your commitment and reliability to future employers.
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Show your ability to balance and manage your time effectively.
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Build your confidence.
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Explore new areas of interest by taking on additional tasks if you wish.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings)
Time commitment: Approx. 6–10 hours per month
Term: 2 years (renewable)
Deadline to apply: Friday 6 February 2026
About MS Together
MS Together is a charity focused on supporting young adults (18–35) living with multiple sclerosis. We provide peer support, accessible information, and inclusive events to help young people feel less alone and more empowered to live well with MS. We're a small, dynamic charity rooted in lived experience. Our work is shaped by the voices of our community, and we’re passionate about creating spaces that are welcoming, empowering, and genuinely life-enhancing.
Why join us as a Trustee?
As a trustee, you’ll play a key role in helping shape our strategy, support our growth, and ensure we’re delivering our mission effectively and sustainably. You’ll bring your experience, insights, and passion to a supportive board and have a real impact on the lives of young people with MS.
We’re particularly keen to hear from people who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising or income generation
- Marketing, communications and digital engagement
- Finance and accounting
- Legal and governance
- Data protection and data management
- EDI in service design / delivery
- Lived experience of MS or a strong understanding of long-term health conditions and the challenges faced by young people
However, you don’t need to have previous board experience – we welcome first-time trustees and offer support and training to help you thrive in the role
Your key responsibilities as a trustee:
- Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings (held remotely)
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight of our activities and finances
- Support the CEO and staff team where relevant, using your skills and experience
- Act as an ambassador for MS Together and promote our work
- Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and best practice
- Help safeguard the long-term sustainability and integrity of the charity
We are committed to building an inclusive board and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, with a particular interest in hearing from underrepresented voices.
How to apply
Please complete our expression of interest form.
Providing services of advice and support to people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), with a particular focus on those aged 18-35 living with MS
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview:
The Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the organisation. This position involves handling administrative tasks, maintaining records, supporting communications, and assisting with event coordination. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
General Administration:
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Maintain and update records, databases, and files.
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Handle correspondence, including emails and phone enquiries.
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Prepare reports, documents, and presentations as required.
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Support meeting coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
Financial & Office Support:
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Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and financial records.
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Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.
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Support the Head of Operations with budget tracking and financial documentation.
Event & Programme Support:
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Assist in organising events, workshops, and meetings.
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Coordinate logistics, including venue booking, catering, and materials.
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Support volunteer and participant communications.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:
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Maintain mailing lists and support donor communications.
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Assist in preparing newsletters, social media updates, and website content.
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Liaise with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and volunteers.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Previous experience in an administrative role.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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A passion for nonprofit work and community engagement.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who enjoys providing essential support to ensure the smooth running of a charitable organisation.
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Overview
The Social Supermarket Initiative (SSI) is a community-led social enterprise addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable community growth through our affordable supermarket model, outreach programmes, and ethical partnerships.
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and digitally confident Social Media Manager to manage SSI’s social media channels, ensuring consistent, mission-led communication that connects with members, volunteers, partners, and the wider community.This role focuses on platform management, scheduling, live engagement, and audience interaction.
You will work closely with the Graphic and Content Coordinator and the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure all activity aligns with SSI’s brand, values, and communications policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Schedule, manage, and publish posts on SSI’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok) in line with content provided by the Graphic and Content Coordinator.
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Go live on social media platforms as needed to promote events, campaigns, or community initiatives.
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Monitor SSI’s social media channels, including comments, messages, tags, and mentions, ensuring timely, professional, community-centred responses.
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Collaborate with the Graphic and Content Coordinator and the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure messaging aligns with campaigns, brand guidelines, and organisational priorities.
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Track basic analytics and engagement data, providing concise reports and insights to inform ongoing activity.
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Ensure all social media activity complies with SSI’s Brand Identity, Social Media Policy, and Communications Policy.
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Support the promotion of events, membership drives, and campaigns through coordinated social media activity with the team.
About You
Essential
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Experience in social media management and channel oversight.
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Confident using social media tools, scheduling platforms, and basic analytics dashboards.
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage calendars, live sessions, and multiple priorities.
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Clear, professional written communication and a community-centred approach when engaging online.
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Comfortable working collaboratively with the Graphic and Content Coordinator and the Marketing & Communications Team.
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Genuine interest in community engagement, social enterprise, and SSI’s mission.
Desirable
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Familiarity with analytics tools (Instagram Insights, Meta Analytics, or similar) to track engagement and inform strategy.
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Interest in ethical storytelling, nonprofit marketing, or advocacy work.
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Experience coordinating with creative teams or managing workflows across multiple stakeholders.
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Ability to interpret social media metrics and make practical recommendations for improvement.
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Experience working in a small team or dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key.
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Strong organisational skills for managing multiple platforms, schedules, and live events simultaneously.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to manage social media for a purpose-driven social enterprise with measurable community impact.
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Hands-on experience in social media management, live engagement, and analytics reporting.
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Close collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Team and the Graphic and Content Coordinator.
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Networking opportunities through SSI’s community events, partners, and outreach activities.
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Training and development to support your growth and impact.
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Potential for extended collaboration or future opportunities within SSI, subject to organisational need.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining your interest in the role.
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While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.
Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team
Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn.
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This Role Brings People Together to Fund Change
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., our events are more than fundraising, they are experiences that build community, raise awareness and mobilise support. The Fundraising Events Coordinator ensures that every event, from small community gatherings to large-scale campaigns, is organised, compelling, and aligned with C.I.C values. You will manage planning, logistics, partnerships, and execution, creating spaces where donors, volunteers, and community members can connect, engage, and contribute.
This is not a casual party-planning role, it is strategic, operational, and central to our movement-building work.
About the role:
To plan, organise, and deliver fundraising events and community initiatives that engage supporters, generate income, and strengthen relationships while ensuring alignment with C.I.C values, safeguarding, and operational standards.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Strong Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering events, campaigns, or community initiatives.
- Familiarity with fundraising or donor-focused events.
- Budgeting and financial tracking for events.
- Experience coordinating volunteers or small teams.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, logistics, and stakeholders.
- Competence in using spreadsheets, event management tools, or CRM systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging donors, volunteers, and partners.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety considerations for events.
- Ability to evaluate event success and provide actionable recommendations.
- Experience producing promotional or campaign content in collaboration with communications teams.
Desirable / Can Be Developed
- Experience with digital or hybrid event platforms.
- Understanding of donor engagement strategies and campaign alignment.
- Experience working in volunteer-led or grassroots organisations.
- Familiarity with sponsorship acquisition and management.
- Skills in post-event reporting and data analysis for donor retention.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications not required, but desirable
- Equivalent, essential professional experience in events, fundraising, or project coordination is highly mandatory.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and community initiatives, both in-person and virtual.
- Develop event concepts and strategies aligned with the C.I.C’s mission, fundraising goals, and target audiences.
- Manage all event logistics, including venues, suppliers, volunteers, schedules, and budgets.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Director to ensure events support broader fundraising strategies and income targets.
- Work with Content and Donor Communication Specialists to create promotional materials, event invitations, and campaign messaging.
- Coordinate with the Finance Liaison Officer and Data and Donor Relations Officer to track sponsorships, ticket sales, donations, and in-kind contributions.
- Ensure all events comply with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and C.I.C policies.
- Recruit, brief, and manage volunteers supporting events, providing guidance and supervision as needed.
- Oversee post-event follow-up, including donor acknowledgement, surveys, and reporting to leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate event performance, providing recommendations for improvement and lessons learned for future activities.
- Maintain clear records of event budgets, attendance, outcomes, and feedback.
- Support community engagement and participation, ensuring events are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of C.I.C values.
- Act as the point of contact for external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders involved in events.
- Contribute to long-term planning for recurring or annual fundraising initiatives.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
- Avoid hands-on or logistical challenges
- Are seeking immediate paid employment
- Are uncomfortable managing sensitive, trauma-informed, or high-profile events
Important to Be Clear:
- This is a volunteer role during the C.I.C’s build phase
- It carries real responsibility for planning and delivering impactful events
- Paid roles will emerge as funding and sustainability allow
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation
- A practical discussion about event planning, coordination, and execution
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Events bring people together.
Safety keeps them coming back.
If you know that:
Inclusive spaces protect dignity. Planning is part of safeguarding. Care creates community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Gage Mix Radio are looking for presenters! This is a really flexible role, suitable for those looking for something creative. You will host live shows, introduce songs and chat with listeners of Selby’s very own local radio station.
This is an ideal role for somebody creative, who enjoys radio and music. You'll be presenting your own show, so need to be confident and ready to be 'on air'.
As the radio station is new and developing, this is a very flexible role. We will set up time to chat with you about what committment you can offer, and what presenting could look like for you.
UFY is Selby's anchor organisation. We provide advice and support to local charitable, voluntary and community organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dacorum Citizens Advice is seeking additional trustees to join the board.
We are a charity that supports residents of Dacorum providing free, confidential, impartial advice through a team of paid staff and highly trained volunteers
What will you be doing?
Being a free advice provider our services are in great demand and client need is only likely to increase. With our Centre team expanding to cope with this we need to recruit additional trustees with experience of managing whether a business, charity or people. The skills that we are particularly looking to gain on our Trustee Board are in Marketing & Communications, HR and in Fundraising.
What are we looking for?
- Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
- be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
- have good listening, verbal and written communication skills
- be able to exercise good independent judgement
- have good numeracy skills to understand accounts
- be willing to learn and follow Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies incl confidentiality and data protection
- be willing to undertake training
- Skills in Marketing & Communications, HR, and Fundraising.
What difference will you make?
As a trustee you will set policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate performance. You will make a positive impact for people in Dacorum by ensuring we are sustainable and meeting the needs of the community. You will meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff and other volunteers building on your governance, leadership and stategy skills.
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Applications are warmly invited from potential volunteers who wish to join our Board of Trustees.
We do not require previous board experience and very much encourage applicants from across our diverse communities in Surrey. We will provide a wide range of support, training and development opportunities.
Hours: Approximately 3 - 6 hours per month
Supported by: Board and Chair of Trustees and CEO
Location: Meetings in Milford, Godalming with visits across Surrey.
Role: To work as part of the Trustee team in providing a governance framework for the Charity and to be able to make effective decisions and be accountable to the Charity Commission.
Skills:
We are looking for Trustees for our Board who may have skills in any of these areas, though not exclusively:
- Income Generation / Fundraising
- Legal
- The NHS
- Digital Marketing Experience
You would contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in defining the strategic direction of the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating organisational performance against agreed strategic targets.
You would protect the reputation of our charity.
You would attend quarterly Board meetings and, potentially, committee meetings held twice yearly.
Attendance at Board Meetings is in person or remote. Committee meetings are attended remotely.
Role involves:
Scrutinising Board papers and other communications.
Abiding by Age UK Surrey’s policies and procedures and ensure these are effectively implemented.
Participating in activities to promote the Charity to our beneficiaries, funders and the wider public.
Trustees will:
Be committed to the aims and values of the organisation.
Be willing to provide the level of commitment required for this role.
Think, strategically, about our charity and about its future direction.
Think independently and creatively.
Challenge constructively and courteously.
Have an understanding of the responsibilities of being a Trustee.
Be a team player.
Support the staff team as appropriate.
Comply with the Age UK Brand Partnership Agreement and Charity Commission guidance.
Be responsible for the financial position of the Charity, ensure it is operating efficiently and effectively, and delivers on the outcomes defined in its governing document.
Set the strategic direction and delegate operational responsibility to the CEO.
Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
Ensure the organisation uses its resources effectively.
Protect and manage the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds.
Applications are warmly invited from potential volunteers who wish to join our Board of Trustees. We do not require previous board experience and very much encourage applicants from across our diverse communities in Surrey. We will provide a wide range of support, training and development opportunities.
To provide services, support and activities across Surrey to enable people to be resilient throughout the changes and challenges of later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are now looking for someone with an interest in Charity Communications/Social Media who can take on the responsibilities of the direct social media output. The successful candidate will join us in our office or other locations mainly in North London once a week. We are looking for someone with a passion for social media and an understanding of how important it can be to a charity and the people we help.
Core Responsibilities
- Create content to be attractive, informative and inclusive.
- Post across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote the organisation
- Support the Operations Manager to utilise social media to thank and engage our supporters, donors and funders.
- Form key relationships with organisations, influencers and brands
- Create new ideas to make the best use of our social media to improve our engagement with families we support, and existing and potential volunteers.
- Collaborating with other team members and external consultants to contribute to and adhere to the wider communications strategy.
- Maintain strict GDPR and confidentiality practices at all times.
- Monitor and report on the engagement rates of each post/platform to inform our messaging.
Person Specification
- A good understanding of the best practice for maximum social media engagement (ie: best time of day to post, how to write comments and captions that will gain engagement) and a willingness to learn more about this
- Awareness of latest social media trends and etiquettes
- Proactive and excited to take on their own project
- Creativity and Canva skills
- A keen interest in social media
- An interest in our work with families in crisis
- Strong communication skills
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About the Role
The Events & Partnerships Officer will help plan, coordinate, and deliver community events, charity fundraisers, and partnership activities to support our growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver events (community days, fundraisers, volunteer events)
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Build relationships with schools, local businesses, and partners
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Secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, and venue support
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Promote events alongside the communications team
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Manage event volunteers and logistics
About You
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Experience planning events (formal or informal)
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Great communication and organisational skills
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Confident working with stakeholders
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Creative, proactive, and reliable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to assist our Client Service Administrator on Reception in hosting our busy reception area and friendly waiting room. In this role, you will use your excellent interpersonal skills to welcome clients and visiting professionals and other volunteers to the Helen Bamber Foundation, making them feel comfortable, attending to any immediate needs they may have, assisting them with their queries and notifying clinicians and other staff of their arrival.
You will be at the heart of an exciting, team of experts working as a representative of the Helen Bamber Foundation and the first point of contact for our diverse range of clients and visitors. You will be a self-motivating team player, organised, efficient and have a compassionate mind-set.
Main tasks and activities
- Greeting clients and ensuring that clients are having their immediate needs met;
- Ensuring the reception is well-presented;
- Answering the phone and responding to a wide range of enquiries;
- Maintaining the shared Outlook calendar and co-ordinating room allocations;
- Ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day activities;
- General office administration including: ordering of office supplies, entering data, filing and organising office supplies storage etc;
- Reception cover when needed.
- Handling reimbursement of expenses for clients and fellow volunteers
Skills and experience needed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English;
- Excellent telephone manner; Empathetic and understanding.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages;
- High attention to detail and accuracy;
- Punctual, reliable and self-motivated with a positive, ’can-do’ attitude;
- Ability to deal sensitively and in a warm, friendly and appropriate manner with clients who have specific needs;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks within a time-pressured environment;
- A high level of discretion and confidentiality given the sensitivity of the information and nature of the work;
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of the Helen Bamber Foundation.
What you will get out of the role:
- A better understanding of asylum seeker and refugee processes in the UK;
- Stronger administrative skills;
- An ability to multi-task between competing priorities;
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team in a Human Rights charity;
- Ability to process large amounts of data and prioritise or categorise it;
- Ability to manage multiple busy calendars at the same time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become a Trustee of Young Citizens and help light the spark of active citizenship for children and young people
With citizenship education set to become statutory in primary schools, votes at 16 on the horizon, and growing concern about the health of our democracy, this is a pivotal moment to join Young Citizens as a Trustee.
For over 35 years, Young Citizens has helped children and young people understand society, engage in democracy and make a positive impact in their communities. Through flagship programmes like The Big Legal Lesson, The Big Democracy Lesson, the Make a Difference Challenge and the National Mock Trial Competitions, we bring citizenship to life in classrooms and communities across the UK – reaching 300,000+ young people every year.
Our five-year strategy, Lighting the Spark, is focused on making sure every young person in the UK experiences powerful, practical and immersive citizenship learning. As a Trustee, you will help shape this next phase of growth, strengthen our financial sustainability, and ensure we make the most of the opportunities ahead.
This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed) and a chance to play a strategic part in strengthening UK democracy through education.
Role Snapshot
- Shape Young Citizens’ strategic direction and monitor performance
- Ensure compliance with charity law and our governing document
- Safeguard the charity’s values, reputation, and financial integrity
- Oversee effective use of resources and long-term sustainability
- Support and advise the CEO, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives
- Act as an ambassador, promoting Young Citizens and building relationships with partners, funders, and supporters
Why join as a Young Citizens Trustee?
Being a Young Citizens trustee is a strategic and deeply rewarding opportunity. You will:
- Help steer a national charity at a pivotal moment for citizenship education and democracy
- Collaborate with fellow trustees bringing expertise in education, law, finance, communications, governance, and public affairs
- See our impact first-hand by attending key events such as programme launches and the National Finals of our competitions
- Support a small but highly skilled staff team (around 13 colleagues across the UK) and a network of 1500+ professional volunteers
- Contribute to decisions on resource investment, digital development, programme growth, and deepening impact
In short, you’ll help ensure hundreds of thousands of young people every year gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate meaningfully in society.
What We Are Looking For
We’re seeking two trustees who can help Young Citizens expand our reach, influence, and financial resilience. You don’t need prior trustee experience, we provide a full induction, safeguarding training, and ongoing support.
We’re especially interested in those with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Citizenship teaching or school leadership – understanding how schools work and how to embed civic learning and active citizenship across the curriculum.
- Marketing, communications and influencing – building brands, running campaigns, shifting perceptions and engaging educators, young people and supporters.
- Business growth, strategic partnerships and business development – scaling organisations, securing strategic partnerships and growing mission-aligned income streams.
- Digital transformation or innovation – using digital tools, products or platforms to grow impact.
- Fundraising and income generation – philanthropy, trusts and foundations, corporate fundraising or individual giving.
We continue to welcome applications from those experienced in leadership, public service, law, finance, policy or youth engagement.
If you’re ready to help steer a national charity at a pivotal moment for citizenship education, influence strategy and strengthen UK democracy through education, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Requirements
The role requires around 4–6 hours per month, including preparation and engagement between meetings. Trustees attend four board meetings a year at our St Paul's office (usually weekday evenings), monthly online finance updates, and an annual Away Day. Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with potential renewal. While day-to-day operations are led by the Chief Executive and senior team, trustees hold ultimate responsibility for governance and compliance.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
Please send your CV and a one-page personal statement (explaining why you want to be a Young Trustee and how your skills align with the role) via the Charity Job application link.
Deadline: 11pm, Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will have a first-round online interview in January/February, followed by second-round interviews in mid-February. We’ll do our best to accommodate holiday schedules.
If you need any adjustments to make the process more accessible, please let us know when applying.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about building safe, inclusive, and transformative communities? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a committed Community Engagement & Moderation Manager to join our founding volunteer team. This pivotal role ensures that our membership ecosystem and community spaces are welcoming, safe, and structured to empower survivors, young people, and marginalised communities while fostering accountability and collective growth.
As Community Engagement & Moderation Manager, you will lead the strategy and day-to-day management of all member-facing spaces, ensuring they operate smoothly, safely, and in alignment with our values-led, anti-capitalist mission. You will work closely with the Technical Systems Liaison, Platform Engineers, and Membership Director to implement moderation systems, engagement strategies, and support processes that strengthen participation, collaboration, and trust across our community.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Experience in community management, engagement, or moderation across online, in-person, or hybrid environments
- Practical understanding of safeguarding principles, boundary setting, and appropriate responses to risk, harm, or vulnerability
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, ethical moderation practices, and proportionate responses to challenging behaviour
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly, empathetically, and assertively with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
- Strong organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping, documentation of interventions, and tracking outcomes or trends
- Ability to balance approachability with authority, maintaining trust while enforcing community standards
- Confidence working collaboratively with leadership, technical teams, and safeguarding leads
- Commitment to inclusion, fairness, transparency, and community wellbeing
Desirable / Can Be Developed
- Competence in using digital tools, social platforms, or community management software (e.g. forums, moderation dashboards, reporting systems)
- Ability to work with engagement metrics, reports, and qualitative feedback to inform decision-making
- Experience supporting onboarding or training of members, volunteers, or staff in community guidelines and processes
Qualifications
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Formal qualifications in community development, social work, youth work, or related fields are welcome but not required; equivalent professional or lived experience is valued
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Responsible for nurturing a positive, inclusive, and well-governed community environment across online and offline spaces. Ensuring members feel welcomed, heard, and protected, while upholding organisational values, safeguarding standards, and community guidelines.
- Develop and implement engagement strategies that encourage active participation, collaboration, and a sense of belonging among members. Supporting discussion spaces, events, campaigns, and feedback mechanisms that reflect the diversity of the community and promote respectful dialogue.
- Monitoring and moderation of community interactions. Oversee online platforms and relevant offline spaces to ensure behaviour aligns with safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and organisational values. Identifying harmful behaviour, addressing breaches proportionately, and escalating concerns in line with safeguarding and risk management procedures.
- Respond to member queries, concerns, or conflicts in a timely, professional, and sensitive manner. This involves active listening, de-escalation, clear communication of boundaries, and fair resolution of disputes, ensuring members feel supported while maintaining community standards.
- Work closely with technical and operational teams to support the implementation and effective use of moderation tools, reporting systems, and engagement metrics. Contributing to the refinement of workflows for reporting concerns, tracking incidents, and measuring participation and sentiment.
- Support the onboarding and orientation of new members, volunteers, and staff into community platforms, systems, and protocols. This includes communicating expectations, safeguarding responsibilities, and available support resources to promote confident and informed participation.
- Accurate documentation is key. Record engagement activities, moderation actions, member feedback, and emerging issues to inform transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Working collaboratively with leadership, contribute to the development and review of community policies, moderation processes, and training materials that strengthen safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and shared culture. Analyse engagement trends and feedback to recommend improvements, innovations, and preventative strategies that enhance the overall health of the community.
What This Role Offers You:
- Leadership experience in building and sustaining safe, inclusive, and impactful communities.
- Personal growth through hands-on engagement with vulnerable and marginalised populations.
- Opportunity to directly shape the culture and systems of a pioneering, values-led CIC.
- The satisfaction of enabling community voices, supporting survivors, and fostering meaningful social impact.
What This Role Is Not For:
- Individuals seeking purely administrative work, financial reward, or traditional corporate structures.
- Those unwilling to enforce and uphold safeguarding policies and community guidelines.
- People expecting pre-defined, hands-off responsibilities—this role requires active engagement, problem-solving, and responsive decision-making.
If you are ready to lead, shape, and safeguard a transformative community that empowers survivors and marginalised voices, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key architect of meaningful social change.
A Final Word
Community is built on people, not platforms.
Trust grows through fairness, consistency, and care.
Privacy protects wellbeing and dignity.
Respect, empathy, and clear boundaries are what keep communities safe and connected.
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