Fundraising management volunteer roles

Volunteer Project & Outreach Assistant (Youth & Community Development)Help shape opportunities for young people in London while gaining hands-on experience in fundraising, outreach, and project delivery.

Skills Development Training (SDT) is a London-based organisation dedicated to empowering young people through creative, educational, and wellbeing-focused programmes. We are looking for a proactive and passionate Volunteer Project & Outreach Assistant to work closely with our Director and support the growth and delivery of our community initiatives.

This is a flexible opportunity (1–2 days per week, remote and/or in-person) ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in the charity sector, social enterprise, or community development.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting outreach and engagement with young people, partners, and community organisations

• Assisting with fundraising activities, including research and identifying funding opportunities

• Helping to promote programmes and events (social media, email, and local outreach)

• Providing general administrative support (emails, documents, coordination)

• Contributing ideas to grow the organisation’s impact and visibility

• Assisting in the planning and delivery of workshops, events, or training sessions

What we’re looking for

• Strong interest in youth development, community work, or social impact

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Self-motivated and able to take initiative

• Basic digital skills (email, documents, social media)

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

What you’ll gain

• Direct experience working with a grassroots organisation making real community impact

• Insight into fundraising, outreach, and project management

• Mentorship and support from an experienced Director

• Opportunity to build your CV and develop practical skills

• Potential pathway to future paid opportunities or references

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in their communities

Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Is there a skatepark in your area? If so, this role could be for you.

We are a UK registered youth development charity that uses teaching and learning to skateboard in a structured and supportive environment as a platform to develop the skills and abilities of children and young people.

The Role: Chapter Leader

As a Chapter Leader with the Skateboarding Foundation (SF), your role is to set up and run a Local Chapter that gives young people access to skateboarding and life skills through the SF ‘Eduskate’ programme.

Training, materials, resources, equipment and ongoing support, advice and guidance will be provided.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and running the chapter
• Recruiting coaches
• Recruiting learners
• Coordinating the delivery of the coaching programme
• Raising funds and spreading the word
• Helping us monitor and evaluate the programme
• Giving three/four hours a month of your time

You’ll have overall responsibility for the chapter’s activities, compliance, and smooth running. You’ll provide direction and support to your chapter committee, chair meetings, and ensure volunteers, coaching programmes, and fundraising are well managed.

The role involves motivating the team, planning chapter development, and stepping in where needed to keep things on track. You’ll also liaise with the national Board of Trustees, keeping them informed of key decisions and changes. 

Strong leadership, organisation, and a passion for youth development (and ideally skateboarding) and the charity’s mission are essential.

Volunteer Charity Management Team Member

Lead the launch of a new London charity. Shape its strategy. Build its impact. Change lives.

London is full of potential — but too many adults from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds never get the chance to realise theirs. Barriers like low confidence, limited networks, lack of guidance and systemic inequality keep talented people locked out of opportunity.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to break those barriers.

We are building a new charity dedicated to careers coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellness, life coaching, mentoring and more — all designed to help adults transform their futures.

And now, at this defining moment, we’re searching for passionate, committed volunteers to join our Charity Management Team and help our Founder build this organisation from the ground up.

This isn’t just volunteering. It’s your chance to shape the direction, culture and impact of a charity from day one.

Why This Role Matters

We are at the very beginning of our journey — and the decisions we make now will define the charity for years to come.

As a member of our Volunteer Charity Management Team, you will help:

• Build the foundations of a new London‑based employability charity

• Shape strategy, operations, programmes and culture

• Support the Founder in key decisions and organisational development

• Create life‑changing opportunities for adults who have been overlooked for too long

Your leadership will directly influence how we operate, who we reach and the impact we make across London.

What You’ll Do

Depending on your skills, interests and experience, you may contribute to areas such as:

• Strategy & Planning — helping shape our vision, goals and long‑term direction

• Operations & Governance — supporting the development of processes, systems and structures

• Programme Development — helping design coaching, employability and personal development programmes

• Volunteer Management — supporting recruitment, onboarding and community‑building

• Partnerships & Outreach — helping build relationships with employers, community groups and supporters

• Marketing & Communications — shaping our message, brand and public presence

• Fundraising & Development — contributing ideas and support for future sustainability

You don’t need experience in all areas — just the willingness to contribute, collaborate and help build something meaningful.

What You’ll Gain

This is a rare opportunity to gain real leadership experience in the charity sector.

You’ll gain:

• Hands‑on experience in charity management and organisational development

• The chance to shape a new charity’s strategy, culture and impact

• Experience working closely with the Founder

• A leadership role that strengthens your CV and future career

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly changes lives

This is the kind of experience that builds confidence, skills and future opportunities — while helping others do the same.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Is passionate about social impact, equality and opportunity

• Enjoys collaborating, problem‑solving and building new ideas

• Is proactive, organised and excited by the challenge of starting something new

• Has experience or interest in management, operations, HR, coaching, employability, community work, marketing, fundraising or similar areas

• Can give a few hours a week to help shape a charity with huge potential

• Believes deeply in empowerment, dignity and inclusion

You don’t need to be an expert — just committed, thoughtful and ready to help build something transformative.

Your Impact

Your contribution will help create:

• A strong, values‑driven charity with solid foundations

• Programmes that help adults gain confidence, skills and direction

• A supportive volunteer community

• A culture rooted in empowerment, inclusion and personal growth

• A long‑lasting organisation capable of delivering life‑changing support

Your work becomes part of the backbone of a movement helping Londoners unlock their potential.

Ready to help build a charity that transforms lives?

If you’re passionate about people, purpose and community — and excited by the idea of helping launch a new organisation — we’d love to hear from you.

Lead with purpose. Shape our future. Help build a charity that changes lives.

Join us as a Volunteer Charity Management Team Member — and help London unlock its potential.

At St John Ambulance we are looking to embed ourselves within our communities, delivering support which is tailored to the needs of those communities whilst providing a positive experience for our Volunteers.

We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, and help navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

What you would be involved in? (responsibilities) • Leading and inspiring a volunteer movement across a community or geography to deliver community first aid, community education and fundraising activities • Delivering a diverse, inclusive and positive volunteering experience for those within your network • Building strong relationships with local communities and organisations (e.g., Local Authorities, NHS, Council for Volunteering Services, etc) • Leading your community first aid network to respond to the needs of your local communities.

As a member of our network leadership team, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, to attend regularly network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.

If you are successful you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.

• Closing date for these opportunities is: 01/08/2026
• Interviews will take place - Date, Times and Locations to be advised
• Inductions and training or this role will take place - Date, Times and Locations to be advised

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Supporter Engagement Officer

At TVS we’re devoted to empowering vulnerable young people through education. We aim to unlock potential and shape a brighter future for young people living in poverty.  We are recruiting a team of volunteers and are searching for dedicated individuals to help us to strengthen the bonds between our organisation and the incredible people who support our work with rural children in South Africa.

As a Supporter Engagement Officer you would have responsibility for one or more of the following:

Stewardship: Thanking donors and demonstrating the impact of their gifts.

Communication: Reaching out to supporters via phone, email, and social media.

Database Management: Updating supporter records and preferences.

Enquiries: Answering questions about donations, fundraising events, and campaigns.

Whether you have experience in customer service, community engagement, or simply a passion for making people feel appreciated, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive team, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact.

Help4Homeless is looking for experienced professionals to join our Governance Committee and help guide the strategic direction of our youth-led charity.

This is a genuinely low-commitment opportunity focused entirely on governance and strategic oversight. There are no operational duties, fundraising targets, or delivery responsibilities, just informed decision-making and supporting the long-term development of the organisation.

We value practical thinking, good judgement, and people who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

What you’ll do

• Attend one short monthly governance meeting (online or occasionally in person)
• Contribute to strategic discussions and organisational planning
• Offer professional insight within your area of expertise
• Support good governance, accountability, and decision-making
• Review occasional documents or policies before meetings

We’re looking for

• Professionals with experience in business, finance, legal, operations, HR, safeguarding, governance, or leadership
• People who care about homelessness and social impact
• Strong judgement and collaborative thinking
• Previous charity or board experience is welcome but not essential
• Connections to Peterborough or the surrounding area are a bonus

Time commitment

• One monthly meeting (around 1 hour)
• Approximately 10 minutes of reading beforehand
• Optional annual strategy session (2 hours, lunch included)

Why join us

• Use your professional skills to support meaningful community impact
• Gain experience in charity governance and strategic leadership
• Help shape the future direction of a growing organisation
• Collaborate with passionate and community-minded professionals

Help Shape the Future of Amour Destiné

Amour Destiné CIC is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our voluntary Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional expertise, lived experience and strategic thinking to help shape the future of an award-winning, survivor-led organisation supporting Black African, Carribean and Mixed Heritage women, girls and families affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, harmful practices and other forms of gender-based violence.

As a Board Director, you will play a vital role in providing strategic leadership, strengthening good governance and helping Amour Destiné continue to grow sustainably while remaining true to our survivor-led values, mission and the communities we serve.

Why Join Our Board?

Joining the Board of Amour Destiné is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Black African, Carribean and Mixed Heritage women, girls and families.

You will work alongside passionate professionals, survivors and community leaders who are committed to creating lasting social change. As our organisation continues to grow, your expertise will help strengthen our governance, shape our strategic direction and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, culturally responsive services to those who need them most.

Whether your background is in governance, finance, safeguarding, fundraising, communications, legal services, health, human resources, lived experience or community leadership, we welcome individuals who share our values and want to make a meaningful contribution.

What You'll Do

As a Board Member, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight.
• Support the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining appropriate governance and accountability.
• Ensure strong governance, sound decision-making and compliance with legal and regulatory responsibilities.
• Support the organisation's financial sustainability and long-term growth.
• Contribute your professional expertise to Board discussions and strategic planning.
• Act as an ambassador for Amour Destiné and champion our mission and values.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and survivor-centred practice throughout the organisation.
• Build positive relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders where appropriate.
• Uphold the legal duties and responsibilities of a Company Director.

We're Looking For People Who Have

We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in:

• Fundraising and Income Generation
• Human Resources and Organisational Development
• Law or Governance
• Marketing, Communications or Digital Media
• Health and Social Care
• Domestic Abuse or Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
• Public Policy or Research
• Community Leadership
• Business/Charity Development
• Charity Leadership
• Lived experience that will strengthen our Board and support our mission

Previous Board experience is welcomed but not essential. We are committed to supporting new Trustees and Board Directors through a comprehensive induction and ongoing development.

What We Offer

As a Board Member you will have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the future of an award-winning survivor-led organisation.
• Influence services that make a real difference to the lives of women, girls and families.
• Develop your governance and strategic leadership experience.
• Work alongside experienced professionals and passionate community leaders.
• Contribute to meaningful social change across London and beyond.
• Receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support throughout your Board journey.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Amour Destiné is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and representative Board.

We particularly welcome applications from Black African, Carribean and Mixed Heritage women, individuals with lived experience, and people whose skills and perspectives reflect the communities we serve. We also welcome applications from allies who share our commitment to equity, social justice and ending violence against women and girls.

Appointments will be made on merit while recognising the importance of lived experience, diversity of thought and representation in strengthening our governance.

Expenses

This is a voluntary Board position.

Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst undertaking Board duties will be reimbursed in accordance with Amour Destiné's Expenses Policy.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close recruitment early should sufficient suitable applications be received.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with members of the Board and the CEO. References, eligibility checks and any other appropriate pre-appointment checks will be completed before an appointment is confirmed.

Join us in creating a future where every Black and Black Mixed Heritage woman, girl and family can live free from abuse, be heard, heal and thrive.

Together, we can create lasting change.

About CBM UK 

CBM UK works alongside people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest places, partnering with civil society to catalyse change where it is needed most. As part of a Global Disability Inclusion Federation, CBM works together with fantastic local partners and Organisations of People with Disabilities to deliver programmes, advise development actors on inclusive approaches and advocate for change in 12 countries to break the cycle of poverty and disability. We’re seeking to change systems that keep people with disabilities marginalised. 

This is a pivotal time to join our team, as CBM UK approaches the start of a new strategic period where we will boldly aim to shift power, scale impact, sustain growth and inspire others to support and champion disability inclusion for all.

About the Chair opportunity

The Board of Trustees is responsible for overall governance and strategic direction of CBM UK, developing CBM UK’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its governing documents, and legal regulatory requirements.

Our Board is engaged, inclusive, and globally representative, and supports a high-performing senior leadership team. We are seeking a Chair to build-on our strengths and facilitate our teams to forge connections and expand opportunities for CBM UK. This is an exciting opportunity to transform lives and build a more inclusive world for everyone, everywhere.

We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees who can bring the following experience and capabilities to the role:

Experience

• Experience as a Trustee or Chair of a Board; 
• Ability and willingness to open doors and maximise networking opportunities with strategic and funding partners, with a focus on innovating for a more inclusive world now and in the future;
• Understanding of the type of work undertaken by CBM UK e.g. international development, human rights, business, government, civil society and other not for profit sectors; 
• Experience raising significant funds from private sector sources; for example institutional funds, impact investment, corporate trusts, private trusts.
• Experience of successfully using influence to bring about a result for an organisation or cause. 

Chair of Trustees – Hidayah

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, lead a passionate team, and help shape the future of an impactful community organisation? Join Hidayah as our chair of trustees in this volunteer-based role.

Hidayah is a volunteer-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims through community support, advocacy, education, and wellbeing initiatives. It creates safe, inclusive spaces where people can connect, feel empowered, and have their voices heard, while promoting equality and positive change across the UK and beyond.

Purpose of the Role

The chair of trustees provides strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organisation is well-governed, sustainable, and aligned with its mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

The chair will:

• Chair trustee board meetings and the AGM.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversee organisational development.
• Ensure compliance with Hidayah’s constitution, policies, and governance procedures.
• Support the implementation of the annual Strategic Plan.
• Oversee policy development, safeguarding, and organisational compliance.
• Support and supervise staff, consultants, or volunteers where required.
• Build partnerships and support fundraising initiatives.
• Represent Hidayah externally and promote its mission and activities.
• Contribute to the annual report and organisational administration.
• Act as a bank signatory where required.

Commitment Expected

Trustees are expected to:

• Attend trustee meetings and key planning meetings.
• Support Hidayah events and fundraising activities.
• Engage with emails and communications regularly.
• Maintain accurate organisational records and shared systems.
• Uphold Hidayah’s values and code of conduct.
• Serve until the next AGM, subject to a six-month probation period.
• Minimum commitment of 4–5 hours per week, with additional time required during busy periods or key organisational activities.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities, and voluntary sector best practice.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning experience, ideally within a charity or community organisation.
• Experience leading and supporting teams, volunteers, or projects in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience building partnerships, supporting organisational growth, and contributing to long-term sustainability.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion within community-focused organisations.

Essential Skills & Attributes

· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

· Ability to chair meetings and support effective teamwork.

· Good organisational and strategic planning abilities.

· Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

· Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.

· Good administrative and IT skills.

· Ability to work independently and use initiative in a volunteer-led environment.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in LGBTQ+ Muslim communities.
• High-level leadership experience in charity governance and strategic decision-making.
• Professional development in leadership, board management, and organisational strategy.
• Valuable networking opportunities with community leaders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience working with a passionate, diverse, and values-driven team.
• Opportunity to shape the growth and direction of Hidayah.

Volunteer Opportunity: Photographer / Videographer

Use Your Creativity to Capture the Moments That Bring SUNSHINE to Life

Location: London (with some remote editing)

Time Commitment: Flexible — one‑off, short‑term, or regular volunteers welcome

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

• We believe that connection is a human need.
• We believe that joy is a form of care.
• We believe that community can change lives.

To share our mission with the world, we need powerful, authentic, uplifting visuals — and that’s where you come in.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As a Photographer / Videographer, you will help capture the heart of SUNSHINE — the people, the moments, the joy, and the stories that show why our work matters.

Your images and videos will help:

• Raise awareness of loneliness

• Show the impact of our community activities

• Support fundraising and campaigns

• Bring our story to life online and offline

• Inspire people to volunteer, donate, and get involved

Whether you can help at occasional events or want to support us regularly, your creativity will make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and availability, you may:

• Attend community events, activities, and stalls to capture photos and video

• Create short videos for social media, campaigns, and fundraising

• Photograph volunteers, participants, and community moments (with consent)

• Capture behind‑the‑scenes content that shows SUNSHINE in action

• Edit photos and videos for use across our platforms

• Help build a library of high‑quality visual content

• Work with the Communications Team to plan creative shoots

• Capture images in public spaces to support awareness campaigns

We will always ensure safeguarding, consent, and privacy are handled with care.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a professional — just someone with a good eye, a warm approach, and a passion for storytelling.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys photography and/or videography

• Can capture natural, authentic moments

• Is comfortable attending events and engaging with the public

• Can edit photos or videos to a good standard

• Communicates clearly and works well with others

• Is reliable and able to meet agreed deadlines

• Understands the importance of consent and sensitivity

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or experienced creative — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Build a portfolio of meaningful, real‑world work

• See your images used across London and online

• Support a mission that brings people together

• Capture moments that genuinely change lives

• Work with a friendly, passionate, supportive team

• Use your creativity to make a social impact

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every person who discovers SUNSHINE is an image that caught their eye.
• Behind every supporter who joins our mission is a video that moved them.
• Behind every moment of connection is a piece of visual storytelling that helped us reach someone who needed us.

As a Photographer / Videographer, that creative spark will be yours.

Your work will help SUNSHINE raise awareness, inspire action, and build a London where no one feels alone.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of creativity, storytelling, and community — we would love to hear from you.

Help us capture the moments that matter. Become a Photographer / Videographer volunteer and help create a future where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Position Overview

This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.

This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.

Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world

Time zone: East Africa Time

Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week

Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer

About the organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

Purpose: To secure funding for Youth Kaleidoscope by researching, writing and submitting high-quality grant and sponsorship proposals, and by tracking and reporting on grant applications and outcomes to ensure sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Grant & Sponsorship Proposals:

• Research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and statutory bodies. 

• Draft, tailor, and submit compelling grant and sponsorship proposals that align with Kaleidoscope mission and project needs. 

• Collaborate with relevant team members to gather data, impact stories, and supporting documents for applications. 

Grant Tracking & Reporting :

• Maintain an up-to-date log of all applications, deadlines, and outcomes. 

• Monitor the progress of applications and respond to funder queries as needed. 

• Prepare and submit timely progress and outcome reports to funders, ensuring compliance with grant conditions. 

• Analyse outcomes to inform future strategy and improve success rates. 

Additional Duties:

• Attend team meetings - 1 hour online on a fortnightly basis

• Contribute to the development of fundraising strategies and share insights on funding trends 

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising or bid writing (charity sector experience desirable). 

• High level of written and spoken English.

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills with strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to interpret funding criteria and tailor proposals accordingly. 

• Strong organisational and time management skills. 

• Analytical mindset for tracking and reporting on outcomes 

• Commitment to Kaleidoscope’s mission and values

Time Comitment Estimate: Flexible hours, details negotiable

Training and Support :

• A comprehensive induction to Kaleidoscope and training for the role. 

• Resources to support you in your role e.g. project outlines, previous successful applications. 

• Support from your the Kaleidoscope Committee and remote volunteers

• The opportunity to gain and develop skills and to meet other volunteers. 

Mission Alignment Requirements

All applicant must demonstrate: 

• Understanding of Kaleidoscope’s core purpose 

• Adherence to safeguarding and ethical guidelines (AI to not be used for the work of Kaleidoscope)

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire, Portsmouth, East Sussex and Worcestershire. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.

We work with people from all walks of life and have supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.

We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become Trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.

The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of, or working in, diverse or minority communities.
• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services
• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been victims of hate crime
• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector
• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills
• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team
• For the treasurer role some experience of managing and understanding budgets and financial reports would also be required.

Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.

Please note that for legal and safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check and a registered Director Verification Digital ID Code.

If you believe you would add value to our Board we would love to hear from you. Application and further details will be sent to candidates. 

Chair of Trustees at Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)

Job summary: 

We're looking for a Chair of Trustees to help shape the strategic vision of WTRRP as we move forward into our 25th year as a charity. This would be someone to support us with our strategy in line with our mission and our values. In this role, you will lead the Committee and other Trustees co-chairs of the charity, share responsibility for the agenda and actions of Trustee meetings and AGM, improving good governance and acting as a senior ambassador of the organisation. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, availability and leadership skills to work collaboratively with our small staff and our volunteers.

WTRRP exists to support asylum seekers and refugees in Watford and Three Rivers who do not yet have settled status in the UK or may have specific needs relating to their application process or welfare. The main services of the charity are a drop-in session and social hub every Tuesday (at St Mary’s Church in central Watford), ESOL classes, providing advice and financial support to its clients and assisting them to integrate into the local community.

The Partnership has grown dramatically over the past 5 years, which is why we are looking for a Chair to join us. WTRRP is run by a committee that meets typically every 1-2 months and it also provides supervision to our 3 staff members and support to our 70 volunteers.

We would welcome applicants with any of the following experience:

• Governance and previous Committee experience
• Business development and charitable fundraising
• Human resources and people management
• Lived experience of being a Refugee or Migrant
• Financial background

Principal responsibilities:

1. Be part of the Committee, supporting the organisation as it grows and develops.
2. Have availability to regularly attend the Tuesday hub/drop-in at St. Marys church from 11- 2pm to support the team.
3. Oversee the administration and coordination of sub-committees.
4. Serve as line manager to our Operations Manager, helping to conduct planned supervision and appraisals.
5. Represent the Partnership as required to the public or external parties such as funders and Community groups.

This is an important role that will support the charity as we adapt and change. If you feel that you may have some of the skills we are looking for and want to have an initial chat with our chair, then please contact us.