Chair of Trustees - Voluntary Role
Aid Box Community (ABC)
We are looking to appoint someone with leadership qualities and high motivation, initially
to join us as a trustee in June and then to take on the position of Chair in November. In
close co-operation with our dedicated team of trustees and inspirational director, you will
be guiding our charity through the next phase of our journey. This is a very exciting
opportunity to play an important role in the development of Aid Box’s strategy over the
next 5 years and to oversee the deepening of our charity’s impact on our community,
made possible by our recent move into our new home.
About Aid Box Community
We are a charity based in Bristol and for nearly nine years have been providing vital support, supplies and sanctuary to men women and children seeking asylum in this city. You are welcome to come and have a look at the work we do by visiting, by prior arrangement, our Welcome Hub and Free Shop.
What are our trustees responsible for?
We are all jointly responsible for:
- The overall management of our charity.
- Setting and monitoring Aid Box’s strategic direction and ensuring it is financially sound.
- Ensuring the charity carries out the purposes set out in our constitution for the benefit of our community and in line with the Charity Commission’s guidance.
Main duties and responsibilities as a Chair:
- leading our charity’s strategic direction in close collaboration with the board and our director.
- Chairing quarterly trustee meetings as well as our HR sub committee meetings.
- Representing trustees in contacts with other charities and organisations.
This role is for you if:
- You have leadership experience (formal or informal), either within or outside the charity sector.
- You have specialist skills that may benefit Aid Box Community. Motivated by ABC’s vision, mission and values, in particular upholding the basic human rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Teamwork and communication skills with ability to listen and build a consensus.
- Living in or near Bristol . You would like to join a fantastic community of staff, volunteers and service user
This role is for you if:Our Commitment to You:
We will provide practical support, principally through our deputy chair, along with a full induction programme including the legal framework and other key areas such as safeguarding. During your time with Aid Box, you will be able to join training workshops relevant to your role as a trustee, along with the opportunity to be involved in a range of charity activities.
See our website for more information about our charity (where you can also find our Impact Report 24/25): Our Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2025 filed with the Charity Commission:
Want to know more?
If you would also like to have an initial informal chat, please email our Chair, Richard Annandale or Susan Qazi the Charity Administrator.
Safeguarding Statement
ABC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
ABC operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults. All staff and trustee members are required to undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.
Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ABC aims to be an anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of quality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and those with lived experience.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our Mission is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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!
VOLUNTEERING LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Help Build London’s Kindest Volunteer Community — and Change Lives Every Week
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every project, every conversation, every moment of joy we create is powered entirely by volunteers who give their time, heart and hope to others.
Loneliness in London is rising — and it affects everything: confidence, mental health, motivation, identity, and the simple belief that someone cares. As our Volunteering Lead, you’ll help build the community that supports both our volunteers and the people we serve. Your warmth, organisation and encouragement will ripple outwards, touching lives in ways you may never fully see — but will always feel.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Welcoming & Supporting Volunteers
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Make every new volunteer feel celebrated, valued and part of something meaningful.
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Offer gentle support, encouragement and connection to help volunteers thrive.
2. Volunteer Experience & Engagement
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Build a culture where people feel safe, included and uplifted.
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Help create small moments of joy and belonging that make a big difference.
3. Induction & Pathways
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Shape simple, warm, movement‑energy induction experiences.
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Help volunteers find roles that match their strengths, passions and confidence.
4. Best Practice & Organisation
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Support our journey toward the Investing in Volunteers quality mark.
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Help us build systems that make volunteering easier, kinder and more accessible.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a natural encourager who loves helping people feel seen and supported.
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You enjoy organising, connecting and bringing people together.
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You care deeply about wellbeing, inclusion and community.
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You want to make a real difference to people facing loneliness and isolation.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
Practical Details
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Location: London both Hybrid/Flexible
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Every volunteer you welcome, support and uplift goes on to support someone facing loneliness, anxiety, grief, isolation or low confidence. Your kindness becomes their kindness. Your leadership becomes their hope. Your presence helps build a London where no one feels invisible.
This is not just a role — it’s a chance to change lives, one connection at a time.
How to Apply
Send a CV and a short note about why this role speaks to you.
We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help build London’s kindest volunteer community.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Lead a Movement. Shape a Legacy. Become the Volunteer CEO of Unlock YOUR Potential
Take the helm of a new social‑mobility charity determined to break barriers and transform futures
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe that an accident of birth should never determine a person’s destination. We exist to challenge the structural inequalities that hold people back — and to create pathways to employment, wellbeing and opportunity for adults living in the UK’s most deprived communities.
We are building a charity with a bold mission: to unlock the potential of people who have talent, ambition and drive — but face the highest barriers to opportunity.
Our work is focused in areas ranked among the top 10% most deprived nationally for employment and skills. The need is urgent. The stakes are high. And the opportunity to create lasting change is extraordinary.
Now we are looking for a leader who can help turn this vision into reality.
Volunteer CEO (Founding Leadership Role)
Steer a new charity from concept to impact
This is a rare and remarkable opportunity to become the founding Volunteer CEO of a start‑up social‑mobility charity at the most pivotal moment in its creation.
You will work closely with the Founder to shape the organisation’s direction, culture, strategy and early operations — and play a defining role in building a charity designed to transform thousands of lives.
This is not a ceremonial title. This is hands‑on, mission‑critical leadership.
As our Volunteer CEO, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership and direction as we move from start‑up to launch
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Work with the Founder to define our vision, values, priorities and long‑term roadmap
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Oversee the development of early operational structures, governance and systems
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Lead and inspire a growing volunteer team across design, operations and service development
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Drive forward key decisions that shape our programmes, partnerships and impact
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Champion our mission publicly and help build credibility, trust and momentum
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Ensure we stay focused, organised and aligned as we prepare to launch our services
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Play a central role in recruiting the wider volunteer team that will deliver our work
Your leadership will directly influence how quickly and effectively we can begin supporting adults who face the highest barriers to employment and skills.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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An experienced leader with a background in strategy, operations, organisational development or charity leadership
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Someone who can bring clarity, structure and direction to a fast‑moving start‑up environment
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A visionary thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get things done
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A collaborator who enjoys building something from the ground up
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Deeply committed to social mobility, fairness and expanding opportunity
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Able to commit time over the next few weeks/months to help us reach launch
This is a short‑term, high‑impact volunteer role — but if you wish to continue with us after launch, that option is open.
Why this role matters
This is your chance to lead a charity at the moment of its birth. To shape its identity, its strategy, its culture and its future. To build something that will outlast all of us — and change lives for years to come.
- If you believe in a fairer society…
- If you want to use your leadership to create real, measurable impact…
- If you want to help build a movement that unlocks potential where it’s needed most…
We would be honoured to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.