Community participation coordinator volunteer roles in Manchester

Volunteer Fundraising Events Coordinator

Tell my Truth and Shame the Devil

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Unpaid role, expenses paid

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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.

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Posted on: 20 January 2026

Closing date: 10 February 2026 at 21:58

Tags: Communications, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Events / Activities

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Volunteer Book Club Coordinator (African & Diaspora History Lead)

Tell my Truth and Shame the Devil

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Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

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Do you have a passion for African and Diaspora history and a vision for empowering communities through knowledge? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a dynamic Book Club Coordinator (African & Diaspora History Lead) to join our founding volunteer team. This role is central to curating, facilitating, and promoting a transformative learning space that nurtures understanding, critical thinking, and cultural pride for survivors, young people, and community members.

As Book Club Coordinator, you will design, manage, and facilitate a structured book club programme focused on African and Diaspora history, literature, and thought leadership. You will work closely with the Membership Director and Community Engagement Manager to ensure the club fosters critical reflection, inclusive discussion, and actionable learning. This role combines operational coordination, educational facilitation, and community engagement, offering a unique opportunity to impact knowledge sharing and collective empowerment.

Experience Qualification and Requirements

Essential / Highly Valued Experience

Strong knowledge of African and Diaspora history, literature, political thought, and cultural movements
Experience in facilitation, teaching, programme coordination, or group learning environments
Excellent communication, storytelling, and group leadership skills
Ability to engage diverse participants in respectful, inclusive, and meaningful dialogue
Confidence holding complex conversations around history, power, identity, and resistance
Ability to motivate participation and sustain group energy over time
Strong organisational skills, including session planning and follow-up
Ability to document discussions and translate insights into learning outcomes
Experience working in community, grassroots, or culturally rooted spaces
Commitment to collective learning, cultural integrity, and community-centred education
Reliability, consistency, and a collaborative approach to programme delivery

Desirable / Can Be Developed

Competence with digital tools for scheduling, virtual engagement, and content sharing (e.g. video platforms, shared documents, community spaces)

Qualifications

Formal qualifications in history, education, cultural studies, or related fields are welcome but not required; equivalent professional or lived experience is equally valued

Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties

Curate reading lists and learning materials: Develop thoughtful, accessible reading lists focused on African and Diaspora history, literature, political thought, and cultural movements. Select texts that reflect diverse geographies, time periods, and perspectives, balancing academic depth with community accessibility.
Plan and facilitate book club sessions: Organise, schedule, and lead regular book club sessions in both online and in-person formats. Design session structures that support preparation, discussion flow, and inclusive participation. Create a welcoming environment that encourages shared learning rather than hierarchical instruction.
Lead critical discussion and reflection: Facilitate informed, respectful, and challenging conversations that encourage participants to analyse texts critically, reflect on historical and contemporary relevance, and apply learning to personal, collective, or organisational contexts.
Participant engagement and learning tracking: Monitor attendance, participation levels, and learning outcomes to assess engagement and identify opportunities for improvement. Adapt facilitation approaches based on participant feedback and group dynamics.
Coordinate guest contributors: Identify, invite, and coordinate guest speakers, authors, historians, or subject matter experts whose lived experience or expertise enhances discussion and deepens understanding of selected themes.
Digital collaboration and engagement: Work with digital teams to support virtual sessions, share reading materials, discussion prompts, and supplementary content. Encourage ongoing dialogue through online platforms between sessions.
Documentation and programme development: Capture key discussion points, insights, and participant feedback. Contribute to reflective summaries and recommendations that inform future reading selections and programme development.
Link to wider CIC initiatives: Align book club themes with broader CIC educational goals, membership programming, and community initiatives. Support the integration of learning into collective practice, leadership development, and cultural programming.

What This Role Offers You:

Leadership experience in designing and facilitating an educational programme with social impact.
Personal growth through engagement with communities, critical reflection, and cultural education.
Opportunity to shape a flagship learning initiative within a pioneering, values-led CIC.
The satisfaction of empowering participants to connect with their history, identity, and collective culture.

What This Role Is Not For:

Individuals seeking purely administrative tasks or content curation without engagement.
Those unwilling to guide discussions that challenge assumptions and promote accountability.
People expecting rigid, pre-defined responsibilities—this role requires creativity, facilitation skills, and adaptive problem-solving.

If you are ready to lead learning, inspire critical engagement, and strengthen community knowledge of African and Diaspora history, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key driver of transformative cultural education.

A Final Word

Learning is about people, not just books.

If you know that:

Trust is built through thoughtful facilitation, care, and intellectual honesty
Respectful handling of stories, histories, and lived experiences is a safeguarding responsibility
Listening deeply and honouring diverse voices keeps learning communities strong

…then you understand the heart of leading a book club rooted in African and Diaspora history.

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Posted on: 20 January 2026

Closing date: 10 February 2026 at 23:27

Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Culture

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Peer Support Group Session support for Autistic Parents

Autistic Parents UK

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

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Autistic Parents UK is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our incredible team. We are a fully user-led registered charity, offering peer support, webinars, training, signposting and resources on lived Autistic parenthood.

We welcome anyone who would like to offer their time alongside us in our aim to support people at whatever stage they are at with their understanding of Autism and being Autistic. We strive to treat all people with understanding, respect and compassion and are dedicated to being inclusive of ALL Autistic parents and of the needs of our volunteers and beneficiaries.

We want to proactively address all factors that cause barriers to entry for those involved in the running of APUK and those who access support. By joining Autistic Parents UK as a volunteer, you will be part of a compassionate and diverse community that strives to empower Autistic families.

This role involves supporting small, topic-based video peer support groups for Autistic parents . Volunteers work alongside a lead peer supporter, acting as a second group supporter to help sessions run smoothly and ensure participants feel welcomed, supported, and able to take part.

The role focuses on peer support, shared experience, and gentle co-facilitation, rather than leading or moderating the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend scheduled video peer support group sessions alongside a lead peer supporter.
Support the facilitation of group discussions by encouraging participation and helping conversations flow naturally.
Help create a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where participants feel safe to share.
Offer empathetic peer support and appropriate contributions based on lived experience, where relevant.
Provide light technical support during sessions where needed (for example, helping participants with audio, video, or platform features).
Support group structure by helping to keep discussions aligned with the session topic and time boundaries.
Raise any wellbeing, safeguarding, or technical concerns to the lead peer supporter or staff member as appropriate.

What We Are Looking For:

Good listening and communication skills.
A calm, supportive, and non-judgemental approach.
Confidence using video meeting platforms (such as Zoom/Google Meet or similar), or willingness to learn.
An interest in supporting Autistic parents .
Lived experience of being an Autistic Parent .
Reliability and ability to work collaboratively with a lead peer supporter.

Support and Matching:
You will be supported by a lead peer supporter during sessions, with training, guidance, and ongoing support provided. We aim to match volunteers with group topics that align with their interests and experiences wherever possible. Groups include EHCP's and Working with professionals, Parenting Teens, 0-5's. We are particularly keen to hear from people who would be able to support a group for those who identify as "Dad's and Father's"

This is a flexible, remote volunteering opportunity. Volunteers are asked to attend agreed video sessions, with regular or occasional commitment discussed in advance. Expected time commitment 1-2 hours a month.

Full training and support will be given. Regular oppourtunities for reflection with our Volunteer Coordinator

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