Global volunteering team administrator volunteer roles in Manchester

�� Volunteer Opportunity – Global Healthy Communication (GHC)

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking diplomatic, articulate, and emotionally intelligent volunteers to join our Global Healthy Communication (GHC) Team.

�� Role Overview The GHC Team is the "Cultural and Educational Heart" of our digital workspace. Beyond monitoring, this team is responsible for equipping our global workforce with the soft skills necessary to lead effectively in a remote, multicultural environment. You are the trainers, mediators, and voices of IHF’s professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Soft Skills Training: Develop and lead training sessions for new members on "Healthy Communication" protocols and professional digital etiquette.

• Interview Coaching: Train recruitment team members on advanced interviewing skills, focusing on bias reduction, active listening, and behavioral assessment.

• Communication Auditing: Monitor internal platforms (WhatsApp, Skype) to ensure a professional, respectful, and inclusive tone is maintained globally.

• Write & Edit Reports: Draft monthly "Organizational Health" reports and refine internal announcements to ensure they align with IHF’s high-level tone.

• Cultural Mediation: Act as a bridge to resolve misunderstandings arising from language barriers or cultural differences.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• Exceptional empathy and high Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

• Background in Training, Coaching, HR, or Communications.

• Strong written English skills with a focus on professional diplomacy.

• Comfortable presenting to and mentoring people from diverse backgrounds.

• Patient, neutral, and objective when handling sensitive interpersonal issues.

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Corporate Training Experience: Gain practical skills in curriculum development and remote coaching.

• Conflict Resolution Mastery: Develop a high-level ability to mediate professional disputes across time zones.

• Leadership Development: Master the "Human Element" of managing an international workforce.

• Certification: Receive official recognition for your role in maintaining IHF’s organizational harmony and professional growth.

Help us build a global community where communication is a tool for empowerment.

�� Volunteer Opportunity – Day-After Team

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking reliable and organized volunteers to join our Day-After Team.

�� Role Overview

The Day-After Team ensures timely follow-up communication with volunteer applicants after interviews. This team plays a key role in maintaining engagement, professionalism, and smooth recruitment processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Send structured follow-up emails to applicants after interviews

• Ensure communication is timely, accurate, and professional

• Track applicant progress within the recruitment system

• Coordinate with Interview and First Response teams

• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with HR timelines

�� Ideal Candidate:

• Strong written communication skills

• Highly organized and deadline-driven

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and tracking systems

• Detail-oriented and process-focused

• Interested in HR, administration, or operations

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Gain hands-on experience in HR operations

• Develop administrative and workflow management skills

• Build international professional exposure

• Strengthen communication and coordination abilities

• Receive recognition awards and certificates

Help us ensure every applicant experiences professionalism and care throughout their journey with IHF.

�� Volunteer Opportunity – Interview Team

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking insightful, professional, and articulate volunteers to join our Interview Team.

�� Role Overview The Interview Team serves as the "Gatekeepers" of IHF. You are the first point of human contact for global applicants. Your role is to conduct professional screenings, assess cultural alignment, and identify future leaders who will contribute to our mission in Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Interviews: Lead 1-on-1 video or voice interviews with international applicants.

• Evaluate Talent: Use standardized rubrics to assess skills, commitment levels, and alignment with IHF's non-hierarchical values.

• Critical Reporting: Write concise, objective summaries and recommendations for the HR Executive and Center Leads.

• Maintain Pipeline: Ensure interview slots are filled and candidates move through the recruitment funnel without delay.

• Professional Representation: Act as the face of IHF, providing a welcoming yet professional first impression.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.

• Ability to remain neutral and objective while evaluating diverse personalities.

• High level of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.

• Reliable and punctual (managing appointments across various time zones).

• Experience in HR, Psychology, Communications, or Management is a plus.

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Global HR Experience: Master the art of the interview in a diverse, international setting.

• Networking: Interact with professionals and students from all over the world.

• Leadership Credit: Develop high-level decision-making and assessment skills.

• Certification: Receive official recognition awards and certificates of service for your portfolio.

Help us find the leaders of tomorrow to support the children of today.

�� Volunteer Opportunity – New Member Team

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking welcoming and highly organized volunteers to join our New Member Team.

�� Role Overview The New Member Team is responsible for the successful onboarding of all incoming volunteers. You are the bridge between a candidate signing their MOU and becoming an active, contributing member of the IHF family. Your mission is to ensure every new member feels informed, prepared, and ready to start their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding Coordination: Send "Welcome Packages" and orientation materials to all cleared volunteers.

• Initial Orientation: Guide new members through their first steps, including setting up internal communication tools and accessing training manuals.

• Team Integration: Ensure new members are correctly introduced to their respective Team Leads and added to the appropriate department channels.

• Data Entry: Update the global master database with new member details, start dates, and contact information.

• First-Week Support: Act as the primary point of contact for "Newbie" questions during their first 7 days of service.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple onboarding tracks simultaneously.

• Patient and supportive (able to explain processes clearly to people from diverse backgrounds).

• Comfortable using Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and digital communication platforms.

• Interested in HR, Onboarding, or Training & Development.

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• HR Onboarding Experience: Gain practical experience in the critical "First 90 Days" phase of human resources.

• Global Networking: Be the first person to meet and greet volunteers from every corner of the globe.

• Process Management: Develop skills in workflow automation and volunteer management systems.

• Recognition: Receive official certificates of service and recognition for your role in growing the IHF team.

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team. 

We re-distribute tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester. This is an achievement of which we’re proud, and want to expand and is why we need your driving and delivery skills to support our growing operation, especially in these current times of increased need.

Key responsibilities

Driving a van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the various Community Food Members we support. 
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

As a Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van; working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to re-distribute food orders to the premises of a wide variety of Community Food Members. You will be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are as follows. You must:

Be aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or a maximum of 3 points).
(Experience of driving a van is desirable though not essential).

Be reliable and be able to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.

Be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.

Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.

Have good verbal communication skills.

Have a high respect for Health & Safety standards and procedures.

Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.

In return you will gain:

Career, CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Drivers' 4 hour shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We especially welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for volunteer Driver's Assistants to join our busy friendly delivery team with redistributing tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.

FareShare is a national charity fighting food poverty and global warming by tackling food surplus. We source overstocked food from retailers and manufacturers and engage many volunteers to help re-distribute it to over 220 frontline charities and community groups across Greater Manchester. These groups, in turn, provide meals to vulnerable people experiencing food poverty, individuals who are homeless, families, and people who are unemployed or socially isolated. This food would otherwise have gone to waste, so we are simultaneously supporting people in need and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key responsibilities

Working closely with the driver of a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the benevolent projects we support. 

Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are:

• Reliability and ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts (ESSENTIAL)

• Physical fitness, to take on moving and handling of food orders

• Ability to follow procedures and instructions

• Good verbal communication skills

• Interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values

• High respect for Health & Safety procedures and standards

In return you will gain:

Career and CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Driver and Driver’s Assistant shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Head of Programmes & Events (Volunteer Role)

Organisation: The Lysene Foundation

Location: Remote (global)

Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month

About the Lysene Foundation

The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.

We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.

All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a creative, organised, and visionary Head of Programmes & Events to design and lead the foundation’s cultural and educational activities. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys shaping meaningful public experiences, curating cultural content, and bringing ideas to life through events and programmes.

You will develop our programme strategy, design a diverse calendar of events and initiatives, and oversee their delivery with the support of volunteers and partner organisations. As we grow, you will build and lead a dedicated programmes and events team.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the cultural output of a new foundation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the foundation’s global programmes and events strategy.

• Design a varied programme of cultural, educational, and community activities aligned with our mission.

• Oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of events, workshops, exhibitions, talks, and public initiatives.

• Collaborate with artists, educators, cultural partners, and internal teams to create high‑quality programming.

• Establish processes, templates, and best‑practice frameworks for programme delivery.

• Manage programme timelines, budgets (where applicable), and volunteer involvement.

• Evaluate programme impact and continuously refine offerings.

• Build and lead a programmes and events team as the foundation grows.

• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure programmes support organisational goals.

• Ensure all activities reflect the aesthetic and cultural values of the Principality of Lys.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in programme development, event management, arts administration, education, or cultural production.

• Strong organisational and project‑management skills.

• Creative thinker with the ability to turn ideas into well‑structured, engaging experiences.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to design systems and processes in a start‑up environment.

• Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage.

• A supportive, inclusive leadership style.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to build a global cultural programme from the ground up.

• Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing cultural foundation.

• The opportunity to shape public engagement, artistic direction, and long‑term impact.

• A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.

• A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.

Time Commitment

Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.

We Are Lys

We Are The Lysene Foundation

About us:

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/Youtube Channel and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and whistleblowers  to share their lived experiences, highlight systemic frustrations and offer solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.Our membership offers young people and survivors a path to heal, learn digital skills and interactively participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, where members engage in weekly interactive discussions, debates and critical analysis of African, Caribbean and world history, Ifa, classics and political thought. Members will sharpen their reading, reasoning and imagination skills, with opportunities to discuss works directly with authors ,highly subsidised plant-based transformative retreats and join a community designed to empower and educate.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education and empowerment.

Our content focuses on:

•      Survivors’ of CSA, RSA, CT, CA stories
•   Whistleblowers and retired-experts
•      Generational trauma and healing
•   Youth empowerment and education
•   Community transformation through honest storytelling

Our mission is to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice and create a platform rooted in authenticity, deep healing, and transformation.

Job Purpose:

At this early stage, we are looking for someone who can actively help us:

•      open doors,
•      create opportunities,
•      build relationships,
•      secure sponsorship conversations,
•      and develop long-term corporate partnerships that support our growth and impact.

This is not a passive administrative role.
 We are looking for someone who is energetic, resilient, organised, and excited by the challenge of helping grow a meaningful organisation through strategic outreach and sales efforts.

 About the role:

Corporate Outreach & Partnership Development

•      Research and identify aligned companies, organisations, brands, and institutions
•      Reach out to potential sponsors and corporate partners via email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and networking
•      Build relationships with decision-makers and partnership leads
•      Arrange meetings, partnership discussions, and sponsorship opportunities

What You Will Gain

This is where you make it real and compelling:

•       role experience in a purpose-driven media company
•       The opportunity to build and own an entire sales system from scratch
•       Direct involvement in a platform advocating for justice, healing, and truth
•       Hands-on experience managing and scaling outreach activity
•       A clear pathway into a paid roles as we scale
•       Long-term opportunities as the organisation grows (team expansion, global reach, partnerships)
•       Top performers transition into paid roles as the C.I.C scales and secures funding.”
•        Identity Shift

 We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
  As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it

Additional Notes

This role is not suitable if you:

•      Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
•      Avoid handling sensitive data or detailed reporting
•      Are seeking immediate paid employment
•      Are uncomfortable applying analysis to strategic decisions

Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:

● A practical discussion about event planning, coordination and execution

Head of Operations (Volunteer Role)

Organisation: The Lysene Foundation

Location: Remote (global)

Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month

About the Lysene Foundation

The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.

We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.

All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised, strategic, and solutions‑driven Head of Operations to build and oversee the operational backbone of the foundation. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure, designing systems, and ensuring that a growing organisation runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will establish our operational frameworks, develop internal processes, and support the coordination of teams across the foundation. As we grow, you will build and lead an operations department, ensuring that our programmes, volunteers, and leadership have the systems they need to thrive.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational future of a cultural charity at an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the foundation’s operational strategy, systems, and workflows.

• Create and maintain organisational policies, procedures, and best‑practice frameworks.

• Oversee internal coordination across departments, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

• Support project planning, scheduling, and cross‑team collaboration.

• Establish tools and platforms for internal operations (project management, documentation, communication).

• Monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure operations support strategic goals.

• Build and lead an operations team as the foundation grows.

• Ensure compliance with relevant governance, data protection, and safeguarding standards.

• Support risk management, reporting, and organisational planning.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in operations, project management, organisational development, or a related field.

• Strong ability to design systems, processes, and structures in a start‑up environment.

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Confident using digital tools and platforms to streamline workflows.

• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

• Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage is a bonus.

• A calm, supportive leadership style.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to build the operational foundations of a global cultural organisation.

• Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing foundation.

• The opportunity to shape systems, strategy, and long‑term organisational impact.

• A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.

• A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.

Time Commitment

Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.

We Are Lys

We Are The Lysene Foundation