Communications and pr officer volunteer roles in Belsize park, greater london

PR )Help us raise awareness, grow our community and bring more smiles to children across the UK.

Make a Smile is looking for a proactive, creative PR Officer to help share our story. If you enjoy communicating, building relationships and spotting opportunities, this role offers a meaningful way to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Seek out PR opportunities locally and nationally
• Build relationships with newspapers, radio, TV, university media and online platforms
• Pitch stories, arrange interviews and support chapters with media engagement
• Help organise university Instagram/TikTok takeovers and newsletter features
• Attend networking events and build connections with supporters and public figures
• Ensure our social media pages are high‑quality and on‑brand
• Work with the Website and Video Officers to share media features and create inspiring content
• Add interested contacts to our mailing list and help produce a monthly newsletter

Who This Role Suits

You don’t need formal PR experience - just enthusiasm and confidence. You’ll thrive if you:

• Enjoy writing, storytelling or creating content
• Feel comfortable reaching out to people and building relationships
• Are proactive and organised
• Have an interest in media, marketing, journalism or communications
• Want to gain experience in PR within a supportive charity environment
• Care about Make a Smile’s mission and want to help us reach more families

What You’ll Help Us Achieve

• Greater visibility for Make a Smile 
• Stronger volunteer recruitment and fundraising 
• Consistent, high‑quality branding across chapters
• More opportunities to showcase the impact of our work

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

We are looking to recruit four people who can commit their time and effort on a voluntary basis. We are recruiting Communications Officers to join either our Social Media team or our Website Development Team.

Responsibilities

• To input into a regular flow of communications activity in either the website or social media team

• To work with others to design content and design strategy

• To take part in regular team meetings

• To carry out tasks as assigned

Requirements

• To have an interest in social media, marketing, website development or public relations

• To have strong communication and people skills

• To have strong IT and digital working skills

• To be competent in the use of Canva, Wix and social media

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a creative and passionate Volunteer Marketing & PR Officer to help raise awareness of our work, strengthen our public profile, and engage supporters, partners, and donors.

Job Title: Marketing & PR Assistant
Organisation: Adanna Women’s Support Group
Location: Redbridge London
Salary: £voluntary 
Contract: 14 hrs
Reporting to: Operations Manager

About Us

Adanna Women’s Support Group is a small but impactful non-profit support group dedicated to supporting and empowering women in our community who have experienced some of life’s challenges and lost their confidence and have no local network. Through our programmes, advocacy, and partnerships, we aim to create opportunities, provide support, build confidence and amplify the voices of women facing social and economic challenges.

We are looking for a creative and passionate Marketing & PR Officer to help raise awareness of our work, strengthen our public profile, and engage supporters, partners, and donors.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling, digital marketing, and community engagement. As a key member of a small team, you will lead our marketing and PR activity, helping us share our impact, promote our programmes, and grow our supporter base.

You will create engaging content, manage social media platforms, coordinate media outreach, and support the promotion of events and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to promote the charity’s services, events, and impact.
• Manage and grow the charity’s social media presence through engaging and regular content.
• Write press releases, stories, and communications that highlight the charity’s work.
• Build relationships with media outlets, partners, and community organisations.
• Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns and community events.
• Update website content and assist with digital marketing initiatives.
• Ensure consistent branding across all communications and materials.
• Create engaging flyers and publicity materials for our services and events that is consistent with our branding and ensuring our funders logos are prominently displayed

About You

We’re looking for someone who is creative, organised, and passionate about making a difference.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in marketing, communications, or PR.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• A genuine interest in supporting women and promoting equality.

Experience in the non-profit/charity sector is helpful but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate and supportive small team.
• Help amplify the voices and experiences of women in our community.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the organisation’s communications and public profile.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Potential to become a paid role

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the position.

Application Deadline: asap - applications will be processed on a rolling baiss and the post will close once a suitable candidate if found

Adanna Women’s Support group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Note on Equality: Adanna Women’s Support group is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the nature of our work and the vulnerable women we support, this post may be subject to an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Social Friday

We transform Fridays into scalable social-impact days by connecting companies, nonprofits and volunteers.

PR Director

Join us as PR Director and help us to shape Social Friday’s global story

Location:  North America (remote-friendly)
Role Type: Leadership
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (with dotted line to CEO)

About Social Friday Social Friday is more than a movement—it’s a lifestyle brand inspiring people worldwide to connect, collaborate, and create positive impact every Friday.
We’re now seeking a visionary PR Director to amplify our voice globally and ensure our story resonates across cultures, markets, and media platforms.

Role Purpose As PR Director, you will be the architect of Social Friday’s public image. You’ll design and execute global PR strategies, build trusted media relationships, and craft compelling narratives that strengthen our credibility and recognition worldwide. This is your chance to shape how millions experience Social Friday.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead a global PR strategy positioning Social Friday as an innovative lifestyle movement.
• Create compelling narratives, press releases, and stories that inspire international audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, and opinion leaders.
• Secure consistent coverage across major outlets to boost visibility.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Brand & Marketing Director to align PR with brand vision.
• Prepare and brief spokespeople for interviews and public appearances.
• Monitor global media trends and identify opportunities for Social Friday to join key conversations.
• Manage PR crises with professionalism, safeguarding our reputation.
• Drive PR for flagship projects including our Platform launch, Academy, Music Project, Fashion Collection, and TV “Project U?”.

Core Competencies

• Storytelling: Inspires and engages global audiences.
• Media Relations: Builds trusted partnerships with journalists and outlets.
• Strategic Communication: Aligns PR with mission and growth.
• Networking: Leverages global connections to amplify reach.
• Resilience: Navigates challenges with clarity and confidence.
• Results Orientation: Delivers visibility and trust-building outcomes.

Skills & Experience Essential:

• Proven experience in global PR, media relations, or communications leadership.
• Strong international media network.
• Track record of securing international press coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage campaigns end-to-end.

Desirable:

• Experience in non-profit, lifestyle, or social impact branding.
• Crisis communication and reputation management expertise.
• Cross-cultural communication experience.

Success Indicators

• International media coverage secured within 3 months.
• Regular presence in leading global outlets.
• Growth in brand credibility and recognition.
• High-quality press materials consistently delivered.
• Expanded media networks and partnerships.
  **Are you ready to shape a global lifestyle brand?** Apply now and help us make Social Friday a household name across the world.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

We are seeking passionate and strategic thinkers with expertise in one of the following: fundraising, marketing, communications, or law. We are looking for at least two new members to join our Board of Trustees, a group of people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. 

Trustees will act as a sounding board and strategic advisors to the CEO and the senior leadership team, helping us to diversify our income streams, amplify our reach, operate transparently and in the public interest, and ensure our vital messaging cuts through the noise.

You do not need prior experience as a Trustee to apply, but we are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who have demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:

Fundraising Expertise:

1. Experience in developing and executing income generation strategies.
2. Knowledge of corporate partnerships, major donor cultivation, or digital fundraising.
3. The ability to guide the team in identifying new funding opportunities to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Marketing & Communications Expertise:

1. A strong background in public relations, brand positioning, or digital marketing.
2. Experience in designing high-impact campaigns that drive engagement and behaviour change.
3. The ability to help us reach diverse audiences - from children and young people, to parents, carers, educators, and policymakers.

Legal Expertise:

1. A strong legal background, and understanding of a broad range of legal fields relevant to both the operation and focus area of the charity.

2. The ability to bring legal expertise to the Board, for example, by providing and communicating a legal perspective in a clear, practical manner to fellow trustees, supporting informed decision-making.

3. The ability to support good governance, helping the charity to operate transparently and in the public interest.

General Trustee Qualities:

1. A strong commitment to Childnet’s mission, values, and the empowerment of young people.
2. Strategic vision, independent judgment, and a willingness to speak your mind.
3. A commitment to understanding the duties and responsibilities of a charity trustee, for which full training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected charity making a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK. You will join a welcoming, dedicated board of professionals and have the chance to use your skills for to make a real difference.

Commitment to Diversity

Childnet is committed to building a trustee board that values diverse perspectives and experiences, reflecting the communities and young people we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, but would particularly like to hear from women, those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, younger people and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented on our board.

Don’t worry if you haven’t had experience of being a trustee or board member before. We will offer you support and training to help you to undertake your role. We are most interested in hearing from applicants who are passionate about Childnet’s mission and values, and even if you don’t feel like you meet all of the outlined skills, we would still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Still got questions?

If you have any questions about the role, the process, or the Childnet Trustee Board, please do reach out by email and we will be able to help.

To apply, please send your CV along with a short cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining why you are interested in joining Childnet, how you would meet the general trustee qualities and how your specific experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or law will add value to our board by 9am of Tuesday 12th May.

Grace to Grow Mentorship & Training Limited

We empower marginalized women through faith-based leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and mental-health support.

Strategic Brand & PR Lead (Global Leadership Strategy)

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary Brand & PR Strategist to help transition an established media personality and 8x author into the preeminent Global Leadership Strategist. As the CEO of Grace to Grow, I am shifting my focus toward high-level mentorship, international speaking, and curated leadership experiences (including our flagship LeadHerShip Cruise).

Your mission will be to ensure that my digital footprint, professional narrative, and media presence reflect Authority, EQ, and Global Impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Narrative Re-Positioning: Audit current assets to pivot the brand from "Media Host" to "Global Leadership Authority," integrating legacy achievements as social proof.
• PR & Media Strategy: Identify and outreach to high-level leadership publications and podcasts to secure guest features and thought-leadership placements.
• Digital Brand Alignment: provide strategic input on the brand "look and feel", ensuring the copy and design resonate with high-value leaders.
• Speaker Branding: Create a "Speaker One-Sheet" and professional bios tailored for international stages and corporate partnerships.
• Content Pillars: Help define a streamlined LinkedIn and content strategy that focuses on purpose-driven leadership.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in Executive Branding, B2B PR, or Luxury Marketing.
• Exceptional copywriting skills with a focus on authority and "prestige" tone.
• An understanding of the Global Leadership landscape.
• Ability to think strategically—we aren't just looking for "posts," we are looking for positioning.

Application Question: If you were tasked with transitioning a well-known media personality into a Global Leadership Strategist, what is the first thing you would change about their current 'Bio' to ensure they are perceived as a high-level authority rather than a content creator?

Impact of Your Work

By volunteering with Grace to Grow, you are helping empower a community of high-level female leaders to thrive in their purpose. You will play a direct role in scaling a brand that bridges the gap between professional excellence and personal well-being on a global scale.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

WANTED: Trustees to support over 3.5 million people living with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.

Genetic Alliance UK is looking for three new trustees as well as a new chair due to existing board members having served the maximum time allowed.

About us

We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups with an ambitious strategy focused on working together to improve the lives of the 1 in 17 people in the UK affected by rare, genetic or undiagnosed conditions. We campaign for timely diagnosis, better coordinated care, and improvements in screening, testing, services and treatment.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates with a personal or professional passion for driving these improvements, who can bring relevant skills and experience to help shape our work.  As part of the organisation’s work to foster diversity, equity and inclusion, we aim to have a broad and varied membership of the Board. We encourage applications from the devolved nations of the UK. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of rare, genetic or undiagnosed conditions either directly, via family and friends, or through a connection with one of our member organisations.

We are keen to recruit people with skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

● Business development and income generation

● Human resources and people management

● Fundraising and philanthropy

● Media, communications and public relations

● Reproductive choice techniques and ethics

● Research in genetics or rare conditions.

What will you be doing?

Trustees play a key role in leading and supporting the charity. We ask them to:

● Attend four Board meetings each year (at least two meetings are held online, with one or two in-person Board meetings each year usually in central London)

● Attend one in-person Board Strategy Away Day each year (usually following one of the in-person Board meetings)

● Attend the one-hour Annual General Meeting in autumn each year

● Consider joining one of our sub-committees, with up to four online meetings each year.

The roles are voluntary (unpaid). We reimburse reasonable expenses necessary for attending meetings and taking part in Genetic Alliance UK activities. 

Most of our trustees are sponsored by our member organisations. If you have a connection with one of the charities in our alliance or the conditions they support, please mention this on your application.

We will provide full induction for successful candidates.

All postholders will be appointed for a first term of up to three years, with a possible further three years and up to a maximum nine years in exceptional circumstances.

The food system is unsustainable and unjust, and it’s damaging the health of a generation. We are a youth activist movement set up to challenge a food system that’s been set up to fool us all. We're looking for a new Chair who shares our passion for empowering youth leadership and transforming our food system

We're looking for new Board Members who are interested in making a real difference to the future of Graeae.

A pivotal member who is recruited for their specialist skills or knowledge and because they are representative of those with a stake or interest in Graeae’s work. In law, Trustees of Graeae have three particular duties – compliance, care and prudence – which are set out in the recruitment pack.

We are interested in hearing from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent individuals and looking to recruit 3-4 people with experience in one or more of the following:

• Financial management
• Law
• Producing (commercial and subsidised sectors)
• Business planning and management
• Equity, diversity and inclusion
• Delivering digital projects
• Fundraising
• HR

Being a Graeae Board Member can be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. It offers the chance to work with a dedicated, committed, resourceful and professional group of people (staff team, Board and advisers) in an innovative and challenging environment.