Education and wellbeing coordinator volunteer roles
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About Children With Voices
Children With Voices (CWV) is a grassroots charity supporting children, young people, and families through alternative education, life-skills programmes, wellbeing activities, and community food hubs.
Our mission is to empower children with confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to thrive. We work closely with local schools, families, and partners to create safe, supportive learning environments where every child is valued and heard.
Role: Education Coordinator / Tutor
Location: London / Community sites
Hours: Flexible (sessional or part-time)
Contract: Volunteer
Reports to: Head of Programmes & Education
Role Overview
You will deliver engaging alternative education and life-skills sessions for children and young people who need additional support. This is a hands-on role where your creativity, compassion, and commitment can truly change lives.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver 1:1 and group sessions (education, wellbeing, life-skills)
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Prepare session plans and teaching materials
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Support children’s learning, confidence and emotional development
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Maintain attendance records and contribute to feedback reports
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Build positive relationships with children, families, and schools
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Support evaluation and planning of programmes
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience in tutoring, teaching, mentoring or youth support
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Patient, creative, and compassionate
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Ability to adapt teaching to different learning needs
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Strong safeguarding awareness (training provided)
Desirable:
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Experience with SEN, SEMH or behavioural support
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Teaching qualification or youth work background
Benefits
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Flexible hours
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Full training provided (safeguarding, youth work basics)
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Opportunity to gain experience in education/charity sector
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Supportive, passionate team environment
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Make a direct impact on children’s lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Yorkshire Wolds Music Foundation is a charity that presents various music and arts projects in East Riding of Yorkshire.
We are looking for a volunteer that can support us in creating these events that support education, community and wellbeing.
This can be a remote role, but if you are nearby and can help out at our festival, concerts or competitions then that is a bonus.
Promote our events through various platforms.
Support our communications.
Help with our fundraising projects.
Coordinate events.
Learn some skills and gain experience.
Encourage a positive experience.
We know people have busy lives. We are flexible in terms of time. Come and join our friendly team.
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We are looking to recruit a Youth Programme Coordinator, for a minimum commitment of 6 months, to manage our Youth Programme. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!
In this role, you would be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in the sites in which we're operating in the Epirus region of Northern Greece.
The programme usually consists of English classes, thematic and social and emotional learning workshops and excursions. The programme engages children between the ages of 8 and 16.
For this role, you would initially work as a Youth Programme team member so that you could develop an understanding of the programme, the people involved, and the organisation as a whole.
Your role would include:
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Coordinating, delegating, and managing a team of 2-5 team members in the daily operations of the Youth Programme
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Directly supervising and supporting team members, providing feedback to ensure the quality of the programme remains high
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Delivering effective inductions to transfer key skills/knowledge to team members
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Developing the current programme in coordination with the Education Manager and Youth Programme team members
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Assessing the impact and effectiveness of the programme in line with its objectives
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Planning and delivering effective and dynamic educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based curriculum
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Training new team members in appropriate behavioural management techniques
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Capturing data and compiling evaluation reports on the programme
You should be able to:
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Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively
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Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently
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Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
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Oversee the delivery of programme activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
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Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
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Understand what is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts
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Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience working with children specifically in the refugee context
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Experience in leadership roles and have knowledge in how to effectively manage a team
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Knowledge of pedagogical tools and programmes suitable to children in the refugee context
What do we offer?
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow; investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: ESOL Mentor
Time Commitment: 1 hour a week
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people seeking safety and a fresh start?
At Baca, we support our young people to achieve an increase in personal safety, social engagement and engagement with education. We also support them to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Volunteer Team roles are designed to help provide extra support regarding the development of our young people, who are 16-18-year-old unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees. The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) mentoring team is an essential part of the young people’s learning and development with their education. We have seen a significant difference in some young people’s confidence with their learning through this project and it has therefore become one of our core activities.
Each ESOL mentor is matched with either one or two young people, and they will support their young people with their ESOL learning from arrival at Baca, through to when those young people start college externally. The length of time is dependent on the young person and their level of education and confidence when they join us. The ESOL mentor role supports the following three main outcomes:
- Improved ability to use English Language
- Improved self confidence
- Increased positive interactions within the local community
Our mentors must have a passion for serving young un-accompanied asylumseeking children and be fully sympathetic to the purpose of Baca and the needs and circumstances of the young people we support.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
This role is based in the Hampshire area.
We are looking for Volunteers to help support us with coordinating and delivering activities, tasks will include:
•Organising and delivering activities for service user participation, which may include craft, arts, exercise/sport, education, wellbeing activities.
•Consulting service users to gain their feedback about what activities they would like to participate in.
•Helping to create a varied programme of activities.
•Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service user, showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations for wanting to volunteer with us. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.
This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the activities in line with agreed procedures and systems
Volunteers need to:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Be able to get to the venue in Southampton
•Be computer literate to be able to complete any online training
•Be able to regularly commit to volunteer monthly
•Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check
•Have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn
•Have knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions or willingness to learn
•Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role
•Have the ability to maintain confidentiality
This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Description:
This role sits within our Men’s Minds project, based in Feltham, Hounslow. The aim of the service is to improve men’s mental health outcomes by developing a mental health network supported and directed by the voices of its members.
This will be achieved through three service strands:
- Peer support network,
- Psychoeducation workshops, addressing common needs of men’s mental health
- Outreach support to raise awareness of men’s mental health and promote this service.
The role of the Peer Volunteer will be to support the Project Coordinator with delivering and developing various workshops and events. You will take the lead in developing peer-led support.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face in a group basis to individuals.
We are looking for someone who
- Someone who identifies as male
- Has lived experience of mental health challenges
- Are a non-judgmental and friendly individual
- To be able to provide a welcoming, authentic, and positive experience for all, being inclusive and embracing diversity
- To feel comfortable engaging with people with mental health challenges / difficult life experiences, by validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk
- Are empathic and understands the stigma / social bias's surrounding mental health
- Are willing to tap into their lived experiences and use their stories to inspire hope in others when appropriate
- Are comfortable with co-producing and co-facilitating peer led workshops
- To assist the Project Coordinator with admin and planning
- Are able to take on any ad hoc admin/support responsibilities
Time commitment and expenses:
• Flexible hours between Monday-Thurs. We are looking for someone to commit to a minimum of at least 1 or 2 activities a week.
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role
What's in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will also be a part of a supportive team with great awareness of wellbeing and the mental health sector.
Please tell us why you would like to volunteer at Men’s Minds at HFEH Mind? (minimum 50 words)
Please share any relevant skills or experience you have for the role. This may include education, work or voluntary experience (minimum 100 words)
Volunteer Role:
- This volunteer role is suitable for students planning to study counselling and psychotherapy. Or candidates with a psychology background looking to gain in-person skills leading to clinical training.
- This is to develop your conversational skills to be able to support people undergoing various states of mental health needs.
- Initially volunteers will greet participants, taking part in group activities and socialising with participants at the end of sessions. Over time they will be expected to hold 1:1 conversations with service users before and after groups and independently run enrichment activities or psychoeducation workshops.
- For all these activities they will be expected to make notes from the sessions and report to the Co-ordinator.
- This will also involve supporting evaluation and feedback processes.
- You will be given training in Safeguarding and monitoring to flag where participants need greater support.
- We would be keen to work with you to develop your own interests and use your existing skills to support the project.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to help shape the future of mental health support for racialised communities?
Mary Seacole House is Merseyside's leading wellbeing service for Black and racialised communities. For over 30 years, they've stood as a beacon of hope in Liverpool, offering advocacy, emotional support and wellbeing activities designed with the ethos of "same rights, different needs."
Now, as the charity enters a pivotal period of transformation, we're seeking a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees and help steer the organisation towards change, growth and greater impact.
Location: Liverpool (Either mostly remote or hybrid meetings, open to a flexible approach)
Time commitment: Approx. 1 Board meeting per month, plus additional involvement during a period of change
Remuneration: Voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered
About Mary Seacole House
Originally founded to address the lack of understanding around Black mental health. Today, Mary Seacole House provides culturally appropriate advocacy, runs a multicultural wellbeing service and fights for the rights of racialised communities across Liverpool.
Under the leadership of an exceptional new CEO and working alongside a refreshed and reenergised Board, they're building strong foundations for the future - and we need your skills to achieve big, bold ambitions.
About the role
As Treasurer, you'll play a vital role as a Trustee and with delegated responsibility for ensuring financial stability and good governance. You'll:
- Oversee financial reporting and ensure clarity for all trustees.
- Support the CEO and Chair with budgeting, forecasting and financial compliance.
- Help shape financial policy and guide strategic decisions during a period of change.
This is genuinely unique and exciting opportunity to join the Board of a small, but mighty charity. It's a chance to roll your sleeves up and make a tangible difference, at a significant time of change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Financial expertise (accounting qualification required; charity experience desirable).
- Leadership experience at Board or senior level.
- Commitment to anti-racism and an understanding of marginalised communities.
If you have lived experience of racism or migration, or deep knowledge of Liverpool's cultural context, we'd especially love to hear from you.
Why join now?
- Be part of a charity tackling racial injustice in mental health.
- Shape strategy and governance during a critical period of growth.
- Gain satisfaction and a sense of pride, working alongside passionate trustees and a visionary CEO with shared values.
To apply: Please send your CV and a short statement (around 300 words) on why this role matters to you to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
If you prefer an informal conversation about time commitment (or anything else) first, please connect with Amelia and we'll find a mutually convenient time to talk.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 13th February. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested - we'll never close early, but it would be great to start conversations as soon as possible.
Interview dates to be confirmed soon.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Mary Seacole House is a mental health resource for people from BAMER communities who are living with mental health issues & encounter racism.
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Bath Area Play Project are passionate about every child's right to play and enabling children to thrive. We are looking for a Chair of our small Trustee Board to support our vision and ethos, enabling the continuation of our support services for children and families, leading strategic oversight and ensuring we are resilient for change.
Our volunteer Trustees meet early evening, every 6 - 8 weeks, alternating in person in Bath and online. They are responsible for ensuring we are compliant with operational management delegated to the Director and other staff, allowing them to focus on governance and strategic decision making. Trustees support the staff to be the most effective they can be in their various roles through good knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks.
Perhaps you have or are involved at a senior level in a Charity, have skills such as Marketing, Business or Early Years which can be used to help BAPP develop services for children and families.
BAPP provide a range of services including an Ofsted registered Nursery & Pre-school, Ofsted registered Holiday Playschemes for disabled children and those with additional needs, Children & Family Support, Alternative Provision for children with SEND and our long standing Community based Family Playdays. More information is available on our website
As we work with vulnerable children, Trustees are required to have an Enhanced DBS and to register as one of our Trustees as part of our Ofsted registration. There are 8 Trustee Meetings each year, alternating in person in Bath and online which includes our AGM. Other commitments in addition can include attending events, representing BAPP, supporting with recruitment/staffing and policy review.
For further information or if you have any questions, please get in touch.
To promote the importance of and facilitate quality, inclusive play opportunities for children and families living across Bath and North East Somerset

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking to recruit people for our Youth Programme, for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!
There are some specific applicant requirements, however the most important is to have a strong desire to work with young refugees and have the commitment to improve the situation for them here in Greece. Second Tree works in a transparent way in a challenging and changeable situation on the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital.
Your role would include:
We are looking to recruit people that are open to filling one (or more) of the following roles within our Youth Programme. Whilst these should guide applications, the roles often overlap and are interchangeable. Imagination and flexibility is encouraged when applying: let us know your suggestions on how we can use your skills!
The roles range across:
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Children’s English Teacher: responsible for the planning and delivery of the programme’s English classes. Classes focus on low level English learning and must be fun and engaging. TEFL/equivalent experience is preferable, but not essential.
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Excursion Lead: responsible for the planning and leading of weekend excursions, a highlight of the programme for participants! Excursions require an organised, methodical planner who is engaging and confident leading groups of children.
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Workshop Lead: responsible for facilitating workshops that can be either thematic, reinforcing the vocabulary learned in English class to make it more practical and interactive, or focused on social and emotional learning, helping students develop their self-awareness through creative and mindful activities, or touch upon any scientific/mathematical knowledge the teacher might bring.
No matter the role(s) filled, team members are expected to help plan, prepare and participate in various community engagement activities such as: picnics, community excursions, sporting events, etc.
You should be able to:
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Be consistent with your application of behaviour management techniques
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Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
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Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Deliver programme activities and carry out administrative and logistical tasks
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Plan and deliver effective and dynamic educational activities
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Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience with young children and teenagers in educational and leisure activities
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Experience working as a Scout leader or a leadership role in other such youth activities
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Experience working in the refugee context
What do we offer?
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow, investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Have experience leading a team of this type?
Consider applying to become a Youth Programme Coordinator. Whether your experience lies in the humanitarian sector or elsewhere, we are looking for people with expertise that can drive us forward as an organisation.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for team members who can commit for a minimum of 10 weeks, with adaptable profiles and who have the enthusiasm and energy we need to provide support in various areas across the organisation.
In this generalist role, you will find yourself responsible for a variety of tasks, helping to ensure that both our programme activities and day-to-day operations run smoothly. Second Tree works in a transparent way, in a challenging and changeable situation in the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital.
Your role would include:
The possible tasks included below are not exhaustive or rigidly defined; an exact role profile is dependent on the skill set of individual applicants. An average day might see you talking to students in a camp to tell them about a new class, or supporting the writing of a grant proposal. Tasks could loosely fall within 4 key areas:
Programmes
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Supporting programme coordinators in maintaining the day to day running of their activities with the Youth or Adult Education Programmes
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Supporting our children’s teachers or workshop facilitators in the planning or delivery of classes or excursions outside of camps
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Communicating key messages about our programmes to our students in camps
Admin, Finance & Logistics
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Supporting our management team in liaising with external partners
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Maintaining organisation-wide financial processes
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Coordinating the arrival and housing of incoming team members
Grants & Partnerships
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Supporting in the identification of relevant grants
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Supporting in grant writing activities
Communications & Fundraising
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Contributing to the written/visual content of Second Tree’s social media output
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Developing social media strategies to expand our reach and impact
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Producing regular reports on performance
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Maintaining our website
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Supporting the planning and implementation of Second Tree’s fundraising initiatives, such as campaigns
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Organising and maintaining regular communications with Second Tree’s donors (newsletters, thank you letters)
You should be able to:
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Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed on the agreed timeframe
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Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way possible
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Care for people; the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
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Instil the values above in the people that work with you
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Have keen problem-solving abilities, and a good understanding of what questions to ask, and when
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
What do we offer?
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow; investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you require a visa to stay in Greece for the minimum ten-week commitment, please know that as a Greek NGO, we are unable to sponsor your visa.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About FirstGens
FirstGens is a UK-based startup social enterprise on a mission to reduce the educational outcomes gaps in higher education by providing information and guidance to undergraduates who are the first person in their family to pursue university. Supporting students to complete their education through our royal award-winning Navigating University Programme and staff training.
As we grow our impact, we seek to secure funding from trusts, foundations, philanthropists and private donors. To support efforts as a new organisation, we’re looking for a dedicated Grant & Application Review Advisor to strengthen our application review process and ensure strategic and compelling submissions.
Role Purpose
The Grant & Application Review Advisor will be responsible for reviewing written funding applications prior to submission on a monthly basis. This role ensures that all applications align with FirstGens’ strategic priorities, meet funder requirements and present a strong case for support. The individual will serve as a senior‐level reviewer, bringing social enterprise fundraising experience and constructive feedback, acting as a quality gate for our submissions.
Key Responsibilities
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On a monthly basis, review draft funding applications (typically trusts, foundations).
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Using Google Docs comment section to provide detailed feedback on content, structure, logic, alignment with funder criteria tone and clarity.
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Ensure each application:
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Reflects FirstGens’ mission, strategic model and impact evidence (e.g., our programmes and research on first-generation student success)
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Is tailored to the funder’s priorities and questions
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Presents a compelling and coherent narrative, with clear outcomes, activities, budget alignment and measurement of impact
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Is free of errors, is consistent in style and voice, and meets all submission guidelines (including deadlines, formats and attachments)
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Work collaboratively with the CEO and finance coordinator, to ensure alignment between narrative, budget and monitoring plans.
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Act as a senior quality assurance resource: challenging assumptions, raising questions, suggesting strengthening of logic or evidence and proposing ways to sharpen the “ask” and the case for support.
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Advise on any gaps in our fundraising process to help us strengthen operations. For exmaple, suggesting the creation of application templates, standard content libraries (e.g., organisational overview, impact statistics, case studies) and “lessons learnt” logs to improve future bids.
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Strategic oversight for quarterly grant applications. Checking in with CEO on a quarterly basis to discuss upcoming grants.
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Help CEO to build quarterly reports to Directors on the health of the application pipeline, quality issues identified and improvements made.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Proven senior experience (minimum 5 years) in reviewing or leading grant applications for non-profit organisations (preferably UK funders).
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Expertise in grant writing and submission processes, including trusts and foundations
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Strong demonstrable track record of successful funding applications or as reviewer of such.
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Strong organisational skills: able to manage multiple deadlines, work to a calendar of monthly reviews and ensure timely feedback loops.
Desirable Experience
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Experience in private donor and philanthropic giving (high-net-worth individuals, family offices) as well as institutional funders.
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Experience working with social-mobility, higher-education access, student support or widening participation organisations.
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Experience building standardised application toolkits, content libraries and “bid review” processes for an organisation.
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Experience in working with budget alignment, monitoring & evaluation logic and impact measurement frameworks within funding applications.
Working Arrangements
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Flexible, remote working
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This role will start immediately; initial period will involve review cycle for upcoming submissions, followed by ongoing monthly reviews.
Our Values/ Ways of working together
We strive for inclusivity, honesty, transparency and positive wellbeing to create an innovative and collaborative team environment.
Recruitment Process Options
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Interview formats include in-person for Bristol based applicants, video conferencing, phone interviews) to accommodate any needs.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant senior grant application experience, and one recent example of an application you have reviewed or led (or a summary thereof). In your cover letter, please outline your experience with monthly application review cycles (or equivalent) and any philanthropic/private donor experience.
Why join FirstGens?
Education has the power to transform people’s lives. You’ll join an innovative startup organisation, making real, measurable change for first-generation university students across the UK. You’ll be supporting young people to complete their education with confidence and turn their dreams into realities. Your role will be pivotal in securing the social funding that enables us to deliver on our first 3 year strategy.
Please submit your CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant senior grant application experience, and one recent example of an application you have reviewed or led (or a summary thereof). In your cover letter, please outline your experience with monthly application review cycles (or equivalent) and any philanthropic/private donor experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 US
AkiOke Music Club is a CIO run by a small group of like-minded individuals, passionate about empowering young people with disabilities through music.
The AkiOke vision is to provide a fun and inclusive social environment for attendees to explore music, build confidence, and connect with others by singing.
Our aim is to provide a regular music/vocal training session using a range of technology to enhance singing experiences that encourages participation and social interaction for vulnerable young adults.
JOB FUNCTION
The post-holder will co-lead on the setup and delivery of AkiOke, a grassroots music and karaoke club. This joyful and inclusive weekly music-based social group is for adults with mild learning difficulties. You will work closely with a young adult with lived experience, who initiated the project and serves as its creative lead.
This role also involves collaboration the Volunteer Coordinator and Trustees, ensuring that all operations are guided by the lived experiences of participants and supported by sustainable outreach and funding strategies.
You will develop strategic and campaign plans and assist marketing volunteers in delivering effective, inclusive campaigns.
The Right to work in the UK is required for this post.
DBS will be required
Please see attached the full job description
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Position
We are looking for a Grants Officer who can support us with diverse tasks that include looking for grants opportunities, project development, proposals writing, and liaising with potential partners and donors. In this role you’ll be a key contributor to the continued existence of Second Tree, which is dependent on grants to survive, and to the creation of new projects and partnerships. To do this successfully, you'll need to employ meticulous time-management and organisation skills, as juggling multiple tasks with competing deadlines is common in this role.
The role will include:
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Researching and identifying new grant opportunities on a weekly basis
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Summarising relevant grant opportunities and suggesting how to best respond and comply with them
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Researching information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting
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Supporting the design of new projects
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Supporting with proposal writing
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Maintaining necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials for the Grants team
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Working with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all project proposals align with organisational, and programme strategies
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Establishing and maintaining connections with funding bodies
You should be able to:
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Professionally communicate in English (verbally and in writing)
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Read, comprehend, interpret, summarise and follow proposal guidelines
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Work to tight deadlines with flexibility and a problem-solving attitude;
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Conduct thorough, high-quality, independent research
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Work both independently and as part of a team
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Manage and prioritise projects effectively to meet team and proposal deadlines
The ideal candidate will have:
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Working knowledge of project management techniques such as LFA
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Knowledge of and experience with grant-giving bodies and other external funding sources (e.g. European Commission)
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A strong sense of logic while building an argument
What We Offer:
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow, investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Have experience leading a team of this type?
Consider applying to become a Grants Coordinator. Whether your experience lies in the humanitarian sector or elsewhere, we are looking for people with expertise that can drive us forward as an organisation.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
We encourage applicants to join us in person, but if this is not possible we will consider remote applications for this role.
NOTE: If you require a visa to stay in Greece for the minimum ten-week commitment, please know that as a Greek NGO, we are unable to sponsor your visa.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join The Kids Network to Support Children in Your Westminister Community!
Are you looking to donate your skills, give back to your community, or spend your time in a meaningful way? The Kids Network gives you the chance to make a real difference in a child’s life while developing your own skills and building connections. Support a Little Londoner in Westminister by helping them build confidence. Just a little of your time each week can spark creativity, bring joy, and leave a lasting impact on children's future!
If you already have experience in mentoring, education, psychology, or related fields, The Kids Network provides an ideal platform to use and donate your skills. By becoming a mentor, you can actively practice your learned skills and see the direct impact of your efforts on the children in your local community and provide support to those who need it most.
Why Choose The Kids Network?
- Active Skill Application: Our programme allows you to apply your expertise in real-world settings, enhancing your practical experience.
- Structured Support: We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring you can make the most of your skills.
- Proven Impact: With 100% of children reporting increased wellbeing, you’ll see tangible impact from your mentoring.
Impact on Mentees
- Building Confidence: Help children in your community develop self-assurance and resilience.
- Creating Opportunities: Provide guidance that helps young people navigate their challenges and seize opportunities.
- Strengthening Community: Contribute to the overall wellbeing of your community, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
Connection
- Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a positive impact on a child’s life.
- Meaningful Relationships: Form a strong bond with your mentee, providing guidance and support through fun and engaging activities.
- Community Engagement: Participate in mentor meet-ups and group activities, connecting with other mentors and mentees.
Your Role as a Mentor
As a mentor, you will hold weekly one-on-one sessions of 1-3 hours for the duration of 12 months. You will help build confidence, resilience, and help your mentee manage feelings through a series of fun experiences and activities. Whether you’re playing games or discussing goals, you’ll be making a difference in a child’s life by developing the tools for a positive future.
Join Us Today
Whether you're wanting to use your expertise, eager to give back and make an impact, or looking for purpose and connection, The Kids Network offers a meaningful way to contribute. Volunteer with us and become part of a community dedicated to fostering positive futures for children and mentors alike.
For more information and to apply, visit The Kids Network website
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.

