Family support volunteer roles

Cards for Bravery is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of hospitalised, seriously ill and chronically ill children and young people across the UK. We provide a range of services including the distribution of items such as handmade cards, activity packs, care packages and other initiatives designed to bring comfort, connection and support during difficult times.

We're looking for an organised and reliable Administrative Volunteer to help keep the charity running smoothly behind the scenes. Working closely with the Founder and the wider team, you'll provide valuable administrative support across a range of projects and activities helping ensure everything stays organised and on track.

A DBS Check will be required for this role, completed by the charity.

Candidates must hold a relevant laptop/tablet or other IT device to complete this role.

Any relevant expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment: Approx. 3 - 4 hours per week (flexible)

An ideal match:

• Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Someone with good organisational skill, attention to detail and is reliable.

• Someone who is able to manage their time effectively and work independently as well as with a remote team.

• Someone who is passionate about making a difference to children, young people and their families.

• Basic computer skills - such as emails and spreadsheets.

• Previous administrative experience is desirable but not essential.

The role will include activities such as:

• Assist with preparing agendas and taking meeting minutes for volunteer and team meetings where required.

• Monitoring the charity's general enquiries inbox, answering emails and directing enquiries to the appropriate team members where needed.

• Supporting the development and organisation of policies, procedures and other administrative documents.

• Maintaining and organising digital files, records and internal documents.

• Providing administrative support across projects and assisting the wider team where needed.

• Working closely with the Founder and volunteer team 

Benefits:

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your existing commitments.

• Gain valuable experience in charity administration, governance and organisational support.

• Volunteer references and confirmation of volunteering hours can be provided if required.

• We are committed to being flexible and inclusive, particularly for volunteers who are chronically ill, disabled or have other circumstances that may require adjustments.

• Join a friendly, supportive and passionate team making a real difference to children and families across the UK.

Basis Yorkshire is seeking a committed and values-driven individual to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is an opportunity to support a long-standing, specialist organisation working alongside sex workers and people experiencing sexual exploitation across Yorkshire.

Basis has over three decades of experience delivering trauma-informed, non-judgemental support, advocacy, outreach and education. We work with people across all sectors of the sex industry, as well as young people and adults at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Our approach is rooted in dignity, agency, social justice and harm reduction, with the voices and experiences of the people we support at the centre of everything we do.

As Treasurer Trustee, you will play a key role in supporting the Board’s oversight of the charity’s financial health, sustainability and governance. While professional financial qualifications are not required, we are looking for someone who is confident in scrutinising financial information, asking constructive questions, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

We are particularly interested in individuals who share our commitment to challenging stigma and inequality, and who can bring thoughtful, independent judgment to Board discussions. Previous experience in the voluntary or community sector, safeguarding, or connections to strategic networks in Leeds would be welcomed.

Trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, contribute to working groups where possible, and engage with role-specific matters between meetings. An enhanced DBS check will be required and arranged by Basis.

We warmly encourage applications from people with diverse lived and professional experiences, particularly those currently underrepresented at the Board level.

Volunteer with us!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.

To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Acorns charity shops. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between!

We are currently looking for volunteers to support our team with online sales by photographing items, creating listings using AI software, fulfilling and packaging orders, and posting completed orders.

This role is ideal for individuals who are comfortable using technology, organised, and confident working as part of a team

What you'll be doing:

• Photographing items to sell online
• Listing items online using AI software
• Fulfilling orders
• Packaging orders
• Posting orders

Pershore Superstore is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 10 hours a week.

An exciting volunteer opportunity at Mind in Camden – we are seeking frontline volunteers to help run our busy admin Office and Reception.

We are looking for a friendly and organised person who is able to commit to volunteering for six months as a minimum, ideally for at least one full day a week. We also welcome applicants who wish to volunteer for more than one day a week or who would like to volunteer for longer than six months. Regretfully we cannot consider applications from volunteers who can only commit to half days.

You might be someone with existing administrative skills who is interested in supporting our cause as a mental health organisation or have experience supporting family or friends with mental health challenges or someone who would like to develop their skills and gain administrative experience in an office environment. We provide a range of training of all of our volunteers.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and are happy to discuss any adjustments you may need to the application or role to support any access needs. Please download the role description for a more detailed look at what the role includes and what you can expect.

Caritas Young Parents’ Service offers accommodation-based support to young parents and their children who have experienced chaotic and/or unsafe lifestyles. We aim to keep families together and equip them with the tools they need to move on to independent living. We provide a safe space for parents to confidently parent their child.

We show parents how to play with their babies and toddlers to help them to develop new skills through guided play sessions and story times. We run skills and wellbeing sessions for the parents to help them develop independent living skills, such as how to cook on a budget.

We are excited to advertise for a new volunteer that can help deliver these activities, so if you have any skills that you are not utilising, you might be just who we are looking for.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the staff-led delivery of creative age-appropriate activities for the children, wellbeing-focused sessions for the parents and getting involved with the activities and sessions organised by staff.
• Supporting staff led activities focused on day-to-day tasks that will increase confidence, such as basic cookery sessions
• Empathising with young people experiencing parenthood for the first time.
• Volunteers are required to follow all Caritas safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries policies at all times. Any concerns about the welfare of any of the children or adults who use the services must be acted upon in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Volunteers be responsible to the Service Manager who would organise their induction and ongoing supervision.
• Volunteers would be expected to ensure the confidentiality of the people who use the service, and not share any information relating to them outside of the service team.
• Volunteers will be working alongside a member of staff - either the service manager or a project worker. Once a volunteer is confident and the manager is happy with their approach then they may be left to complete a play session, for example, but they would not be working alone in the building.
• This role requires a commitment of 5 to 10 hours per week. The role is open ended not fixed term.

The skills you need

• Empathy
• Good listener
• Good communication skills
• Patience
• Respect
• Some residents may have experienced trauma, homelessness, abuse or family breakdown. Volunteers should be comfortable working in a sensitive and supportive environment.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to use your experience and skills to support people in your communities to whom your support matters.
• Growing confidence and esteem
• Full induction and training
• Further training opportunities

Disclaimer

Please read before applying: As part of the safer recruitment process, we will be requesting an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two references for this role. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to volunteering within the organisation. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and the background of the offences. Prior to starting with us you will be required to complete mandatory online training modules.

To support MumsAid in understanding how effectively its services meet the needs of the mums we support. By gathering feedback and contributing to monitoring activities, this role helps ensure that service development is informed by lived experience and that accurate data is available to meet funding and reporting requirements. 

What will you be doing? 

• Review outstanding feedback responses. 

• Contact service users by phone to collect feedback in a respectful, supportive, and non-judgemental manner. 

• Assist with the design and distribution of surveys, questionnaires, and feedback forms. 

• Record and organise feedback data accurately to support analysis and reporting. 

• Support the monitoring of service delivery against agreed outcomes, standards, or targets. 

• Identify and highlight recurring themes, concerns, or suggestions to the relevant staff team. 

• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. 

What skills and qualities can you bring? 

• A warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach when speaking to service users. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with parents who may be experiencing challenging circumstances. 

• Good communication and active listening skills. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy when recording information. 

• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and when to escalate concerns. 

• Reliability and commitment to the agreed volunteering schedule. 

• Willingness to complete MumsAid induction and required training. 

• Confidence using basic IT tools such as spreadsheets and online forms. 

What is in it for me? 

• Induction and role-specific training, including safeguarding, mental health first aid, and suicide prevention training. 

• Ongoing support and feedback. 

• Opportunity to gain experience in monitoring, evaluation, and community engagement. 

• Development of communication and listening skills. 

• The chance to contribute directly to improving services for mums and families. 

• Being part of a supportive network of volunteers and professionals. 

• Reimbursement of agreed travel expenses (with receipts). 

• Written references available on request. 

Become the new friendly face in your local Tŷ Hafan charity shop!

Volunteering in our charity shops is a great way to look after your wellbeing, build confidence, and make a real impact.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, learning new skills while helping raise vital funds to support children with life‑shortening conditions and their families across Wales.

How your role makes a difference

•Raise vital funds to support children and families
•Create a welcoming shop environment for customers
•Support sustainability by giving donated items a second chance
•Make a positive impact in your local community.

What you could get involved in

•Helping on the shop floor and serving customers
•Sorting and preparing donated items
•Pricing and displaying stock
•  Creating eye-catching shop displays

You’ll be supported by the shop team and can take on tasks that suit your confidence and interests.

Got a particular interest?

Whether you love fashion, books, jewellery, or have an eye for vintage or collectibles, you can bring your interests into your role and help us make the most of donations.

Till & Customer Service Volunteer Role Description
Stockroom Volunteer Role Description

Considerations:

Age requirement: 16+

Location: Unit 3, 34 High St, Lampeter, SA48 7BG

Commitment:  Our shops operate Monday-Saturday, 9am-4:45pm and we appreciate any time you can spare, but ideally at least 2 hours per week.

Shifts will be discussed during your informal chat.

Background checks: We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees.

Expenses: Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan’s volunteer expenses guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses must follow the agreed process and let the Volunteer Team know in advance. Receipts or proof of purchase must be provided when submitting claims.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments for this role.

This can be a great, no‑pressure way to meet the team, see the shop in action, and get a feel for the role before deciding.

At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

What does the role involve?

The Dementia Wellbeing Service provides practical and emotional support ​to help older people live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially engaged and carry on doing what they love. The service supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia.

You will work one-to-one with people in their own home and in the community, providing invaluable practical and emotional support and engaging the person in activities and opportunities that interest them through their wellbeing plan.

What will you get out of it?

• You'll be making a difference to the lives of older people.
• You'll gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact on older people’s lives.
• You'll have an opportunity to build confidence and skills in engaging with people.
• You'll be part of something that is rewarding and enjoyable. 

What is expected of me?

• Volunteers are asked to make regular weekly visits of about to two to three hours on a week day (Monday – Friday), between 9-5pm.
• Interested applicants must complete training in dementia in addition to the other training and induction linked to all our roles. 

About Us

Becky’s Child Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities in Uganda. We work to create lasting positive change through community programmes, education, and advocacy.

As we continue to grow our online presence, we are looking for a skilled volunteer to help more people discover our work and the people we support.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced volunteer to lead the promotion of our website and improve its visibility in search engines. You will play a key role in helping more supporters, partners, and families find us online.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings for priority keywords
• Optimise website content, meta data, headings, and internal linking
• Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis
• Advise on and support website content improvements for better search performance
• Monitor rankings, traffic, and performance using tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console
• Recommend and assist with ethical website promotion activities (content, social sharing, partnerships, etc.)
• Provide regular progress updates and clear recommendations to the team

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in SEO and website promotion
• Proven track record of improving organic search rankings and website visibility
• Strong knowledge of current SEO best practices, Google algorithms, and ranking factors
• Experience with SEO tools (e.g. Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar)
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with non-technical team members
• Genuine interest in the charity sector and supporting children’s causes

Time CommitmentFlexible –

we are looking for a committed volunteer who can contribute meaningfully on an ongoing basis (suggested 4–8 hours per week, but open to discussion).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families
• Flexible remote volunteering
• A supportive and appreciative team
• Reference/letter of recommendation upon successful contribution
• The satisfaction of seeing tangible improvements in our online reach

How to Apply

Please send a short covering note outlining your relevant experience (particularly SEO results you have achieved) together with your CV
We look forward to hearing from experienced professionals who want to use their skills for good.

Treasurer Trustee

Join the Board of Blue Smile 

• Board meetings are held 6 times a year, online

• Finance Committee – meetings are held six times a year, online 

• Occasional in-person meetings/events - including strategy review and planning day once per year, in person 

Salary: Voluntary trustee role (reasonable expenses reimbursed) 
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours per month 

We are seeking a Treasurer Trustee to join our Board and help ensure the charity remains financially strong, sustainable and able to continue delivering life-changing support to children and young people 

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to use their skills for social impact while contributing to the governance and strategic leadership of a respected local charity. 

About the Role 

As Treasurer Trustee, you will be the Board's lead on financial governance and oversight, working closely with fellow trustees and the Charity Director. The role is strategic rather than operational and focuses on ensuring good financial management, sustainability and compliance. 

You will: 

• Support the Board in understanding and fulfilling its financial responsibilities.

• Chair finance committee meetings. 

• Review management accounts and monitor financial performance.

• Oversee budgeting, reserves and financial planning.

• Help identify and manage financial risks.

• Support the approval of annual accounts and financial reports, including the independent examination. 

• Ensure the charity's resources are used effectively in pursuit of its charitable objectives.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of Blue Smile 

Who We're Looking For 

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• A professional background in finance, accounting, banking, auditing or financial management.

• Experience of budgeting, financial reporting and financial oversight.

• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.

• An interest in supporting children's mental health and wellbeing.

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and/or previous charity experience would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from individuals with transferable financial expertise.

Why Join Blue Smile? 

As a Trustee, you will: 

• Make a lasting difference to children's lives. 

• Use your professional skills to support an established local charity. 

• Gain valuable charity governance experience. 

• Work alongside a committed and supportive Board. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled people and younger trustees.

Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is central to all Blue Smile activities. Trustees will be expected to support and uphold our safeguarding culture and may be required to complete an appropriate DBS check. 

Looking for a meaningful way to use your skills and make a real difference?

Devon & Cornwall Food Action is a volunteer-led charity turning surplus food into vital support for families across the region—and we’re looking for a Fundraising Lead to help us grow our impact.

About the role

As our Volunteer Fundraising Lead, you’ll play a central role in helping sustain and grow our work.

We collect surplus food from local businesses and turn it into weekly shopping for families facing food poverty—but to make that happen, we need funding to cover essentials like food top-ups, fuel, warehouse costs and equipment.

You’ll help build relationships, identify funding opportunities and support fundraising activities that keep everything running.

This is a flexible role with real ownership and the opportunity to shape how you contribute.

What you’ll be doing

• Building relationships with local businesses and supporters
• Identifying fundraising opportunities and income streams
• Supporting or developing grant applications
• Helping plan fundraising activities or events
• Contributing ideas to grow and sustain the charity

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to use your experience for a meaningful cause
• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life
• A chance to make a lasting, visible impact in your local community
• Experience in charity fundraising, partnerships and strategy
• Being part of a friendly, supportive and purpose-driven team

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, proactive and able to take initiative
• Interest in fundraising, business development or community engagement
• Friendly, reliable and motivated to make a difference

Previous fundraising experience is helpful but not essential—we welcome people with transferable skills and enthusiasm.

Community Café Volunteers

The Bridge Community Hut, N15 6SE

Love cooking? Enjoy meeting people?

Join our friendly community café team!

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help create a welcoming space where local residents can enjoy good food and great company.

�� Open 3 days per week (including Saturdays), 10:00am – 4:00pm

What you’ll do

• Help prepare simple, nutritious meals
• Serve food and drinks with a smile
• Keep the kitchen and café clean and organised

 What we’re looking for

• Friendly, positive, and team-oriented
• Interest in cooking or community work
• Willingness to learn (no experience needed!)

 What you’ll gain

• Valuable café and teamwork experience
• New skills (with training available)
• A pathway into employment
• Meet new people and be part of your community 

How to apply 

To apply, please email or post your CV

As our Team Assistant, everything you do matters! Help our therapy team provide seamless support to people on their journey to better mental health.

Here at Doncaster Mind we believe no one should have to face a mental health difficulty alone. Our therapy service is growing fast and we’re looking for a passionate individual to join our friendly team.

This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop new skills and contribute to life-changing mental health support for people across Doncaster. 

What You'll Gain

Volunteering with Doncaster Mind is an opportunity to make a real difference while investing in your own personal and professional development. You'll receive:

• A structured induction, training and ongoing support
• Experience in administration, communication and community engagement
• Opportunities to develop digital, organisational and promotional skills
• Experience within a respected local mental health charity
• The chance to work alongside experienced professionals
• The satisfaction of supporting your local community and improving access to mental health support

Whether you're looking to gain experience for future employment, develop existing skills, explore a career in the charity or mental health sector, or retiring and looking to stay involved with meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Volunteer Team Assistant, you'll help support the smooth running and promotion of our Rise Therapy Service. This varied role may include:

• Supporting day-to-day client enquiries
• Assisting with appointment management
• Preparing therapy rooms and resources
• Helping maintain social media and website content
• Supporting community outreach and promotional activity across Doncaster
• Assisting with feedback collection and data input
• Helping create a welcoming, organised experience for clients

No two days are the same, and you'll always be supported by the Rise Therapy Service Co-ordinator and the wider Doncaster Mind team.

About Rise Therapy

Rise Therapy is Doncaster Mind's professional therapy and workforce wellbeing service, providing accessible, high-quality mental health support for individuals, families and organisations across Doncaster.

As part of Doncaster Mind, Rise operates as a not-for-profit service, with all income reinvested into our wider work to strengthen free mental health support across the community and reduce barriers to accessing help.

We're excited to hear from you!

Ygam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to empowering children and young people to lead safer digital lives, with a particular focus on preventing gaming and gambling harms

As part of our commitment to reaching underserved and underrepresented communities, we are expanding our Community & Faith Leaders Advisory Panel and are looking for individuals working or volunteering within community and faith settings who can bring valuable insight, lived experience, and community knowledge to help guide our work.

The panel allows Ygam to:

·Draw on the panels expertise and understanding of local communities, faith perspectives, and young people’s experiences

·Refine our training and resources for families and professionals to make our education more accessible, relevant, and culturally informed 

·Ensure our work reflects the realities young people face, both online and offline

Looking forwards, the panel will play an increasingly important role in Ygams work, supporting the research and insight programme to better understand how different communities experience gambling harms with an initial focus on exploring this through the lens of intersectionality.

Remuneration: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: 12 months

Please see the applicant pack for further information on how to apply.