Marketing and communication manager volunteer roles

Job Description

Volunteer SEO Strategy Manager

Job Title

Volunteer SEO Strategy Manager

Location

Fully Remote

Hours

Flexible dedication

Reporting To

Podcast Production Director

About Us

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation dedicated to providing a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share lived experiences, expose systemic failures, and promote healing through culturally trauma-informed care.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education, empowerment, and truth-based storytelling. Through our podcast, digital content, and community initiatives, we aim to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, advocate for justice, and inspire transformation.

Our content focuses on:

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

Job Purpose

The Volunteer SEO Strategy Manager will play a critical role in increasing the visibility, reach, and digital impact of our platform across search engines and online platforms.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing SEO strategies that help our podcast episodes, YouTube content, articles, campaigns, and educational resources reach wider audiences globally.

This role requires strategic thinking, creativity, research skills, digital awareness, organisation, and a passion for mission-driven storytelling and advocacy.

About the Role

The Volunteer SEO Strategy Manager will:

• Develop SEO strategies to increase website and content visibility
• Conduct keyword research related to:
  • whistleblowing
  • trauma healing
  • survivor advocacy
  • youth empowerment
  • institutional accountability
  • social justice topics
• Optimise podcast titles, descriptions, blog posts, YouTube content, and digital campaigns for search engines
• Research audience trends and search behaviours
• Support content discoverability across Google, YouTube, and social platforms
• Collaborate with content creators, editors, outreach teams, and production staff
• Monitor SEO performance and suggest improvements
• Help build long-term digital growth systems and audience engagement strategies

This role requires both analytical thinking and creativity, with the ability to ethically amplify sensitive, truth-based storytelling while respecting the organisation’s values and mission.

Main Responsibilities / Key Duties

• Develop and manage SEO strategies for podcast, YouTube, and website content
• Conduct keyword and competitor research
• Improve organic search rankings and audience reach
• Optimise metadata, titles, descriptions, tags, and website structure
• Analyse performance metrics and recommend growth opportunities
• Support content planning using SEO insights and audience trends
• Collaborate with media, outreach, and production teams
• Maintain organised tracking systems and reporting processes
• Help establish scalable SEO workflows and digital growth systems

Skills, Experience & Requirements

Essential Skills & Qualities

SEO & Digital Strategy

• Understanding of SEO principles and digital content optimisation
• Knowledge of keyword research and search trends
• Ability to analyse data and audience behaviour
• Strategic and creative thinker

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a remote team
• Professional and mission-aligned communication style

Organisation & Systems

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proactive problem solver

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Passionate about advocacy, healing, and social impact
• Resilient and adaptable
• Mission-driven with a genuine interest in truth-based storytelling
• Calm under pressure and solution-focused

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• SEO strategy and content optimisation
• Digital marketing
• YouTube SEO
• Podcast growth strategy
• Blogging or website management
• Media production
• Journalism
• Social media strategy
• Analytics and reporting tools
• Advocacy campaigns or NGOs
• Creative workflow management

Lived experience, passion, determination, and alignment with our mission are equally valued.

What You Will Gain

• Founding role experience within a purpose-driven media organisation
• Opportunity to build and shape the organisation’s SEO and digital growth strategy from the ground up
• Direct involvement in a platform advocating for healing, justice, and truth
• Hands-on experience managing and scaling digital visibility and audience engagement
• Opportunity to expand your portfolio and leadership experience
• Long-term growth opportunities as the organisation expands globally
• Potential pathway into paid opportunities as funding and growth increase

We believe in collectivism over individualism. As the platform grows, your opportunities, influence, and impact grow with it.

Additional Notes

This role may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
• Dislike analytics, tracking, or performance-based strategy
• Are seeking immediate paid employment
• Prefer avoiding strategic decision-making responsibilities
• Are uncomfortable working with sensitive or advocacy-related topics

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a practical discussion focused on SEO strategy, audience growth ideas, digital optimisation, and collaborative workflow planning.

We are looking for a  Volunteer & Recruitment Manager who will be a proactive, outgoing and organised person with a passion for volunteering and who understands the difference that volunteers can make to the community. In this role you will help to recruit Trustees, Committee Members, activity leaders and other volunteers to build and maintain a robust infrastructure around our current team members enabling the organisation to grow and prosper.

Volunteers are a critical part of the Charity’s foundation, providing the organisation’s services and supporting the fundraising goals. The Volunteer & Recruitment Manager role is to recruit, maintain and manage the Charity’s volunteers as well as raising awareness of volunteer opportunities within the community through various engagement initiatives.

You will help develop and grow our team by increasing the number of volunteers, meeting internal demand and enabling growth in new areas. 

We would like you to:

• Write job descriptions for current vacant roles
• Source relevant websites / organisations which specialise in recruiting volunteers
• Advertise vacancies through specialist volunteer websites and other outlets
• Research websites / sources to find and contact suitable candidates for CAG vacancies
• Review covering letters and CVs and shortlist potential candidates
• Regularly communicate with and feed back to the Committee on progress made
• Interview candidates along with another member of the Committee
• Process relevant paperwork for successful and unsuccessful candidates
• Maintain relevant records in a confidential manner as per GDPR
• Maintain a close working relationship with current team members to ensure the aims of the organisation and individual are being met

Ideally you should have:

• Experience of managing a volunteer function 
• The ability to attract, motivate and retain volunteers
• An understanding of the legislation and best practice for volunteering
• Knowledge and experience of other relevant agencies working with volunteers
• Be able to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of internal and external customers
• Be creative in the ability to attract and retain volunteers
• Good time management and organisational skills
• A flexible team player
• Ability to engage and build a rapport with a wide range of people
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Check

The volunteer should also have/be:

• IT competent and confident
• A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events & meetings
• Experience of working within HR or Recruitment

Making a difference – what impact will the opportunity have?

Your input is key to the day to day running of CAG as well as securing its future.  We want you to help us find the right people to fill roles such as Treasurer, Program Manager, Secretary as well as recruiting new Leaders to help run our weekly activities and to take our members on exciting weekends away.  You will be helping us build a team of volunteers who can support both the administrative side of CAG as well as those running our termly program.  Our volunteers are the lifeblood of CAG and you will play a crucial part in keeping that heart beating.

What’s in it for the volunteer? 

You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate.   This is a new role so you have the flexibility to make it your own under the guidance of CAG Committee.

About the location

Where will the volunteer be working?

The volunteer will work from home will be required to attend meetings within the Solihull area.

Travel Limit

This role is partly remote but ideally the candidate should be available for face to face Committee and other meetings.

When will the volunteer be working?

Volunteer availability

• Flexible so during office hours if necessary for certain events but evenings if preferred
• You would need to be available to attend Committee meetings which normally take place in the evening
• Occasional weekends to attend recruitment events

Estimate of time commitment

• 0 – 3 hours / week – the candidate will be able to offer further time as they wish

Details

The volunteering could be long term. 

Shine a Light on Loneliness — Become SUNSHINE’s Loneliness Awareness Manager

Volunteer Role: Loneliness Awareness Manager

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you passionate about making sure no one suffers in silence? Do you believe loneliness deserves to be talked about, understood and tackled head‑on? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is looking for a dedicated, creative and compassionate volunteer to become our Loneliness Awareness Manager.

If you want to help change the conversation around loneliness and amplify the work we’re doing to combat it, this role is for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity on a mission to tackle loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need someone who can help us raise awareness of loneliness and shine a spotlight on the solutions we’re building.

Your Mission: Raise Awareness, Inspire Action, Change Perceptions

As our Loneliness Awareness Manager, you will play a vital role in helping London understand loneliness — what it is, why it matters, and how SUNSHINE is working to combat it.

You will:

• Lead SUNSHINE’s loneliness awareness strategy.

• Raise public understanding of loneliness and its impact.

• Promote SUNSHINE’s programmes, services and community initiatives.

• Create engaging awareness campaigns, events and content.

• Build relationships with local organisations, community groups and partners.

• Support our communications team with messaging and storytelling.

• Help ensure loneliness is recognised as a serious, solvable issue.

Your work will help people feel seen, understood and supported — and will bring more people into the SUNSHINE community.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, creativity and initiative matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strong communicator who cares deeply about social issues.

• Passionate about raising awareness and driving change.

• Creative, proactive and full of ideas.

• Comfortable speaking to groups, partners or the public.

• Someone who loves connecting people and building understanding.

• Excited by the chance to shape a new role from scratch.

If you’ve ever wanted to lead awareness work that genuinely changes lives, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique chance to shape SUNSHINE’s public awareness work from day one.

• Real experience in advocacy, public engagement and community outreach.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and build campaigns that matter.

• A warm, supportive team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Help London Understand Loneliness?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us shine a light on loneliness.

About Roots Academy 

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.

Role Summary

As a Graphic Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Roots Academy Canada. From designing educational resources and social media assets to crafting digital campaigns and event materials, your work will ensure our content reflects ihsan (excellence), clarity, and spiritual depth. You will help bring Islamic learning to life through purposeful, polished, and impactful design.

Key tasks

• Design Development: Create visually compelling graphics for use across social media, email, web, presentations, and print

• Brand Consistency: Ensure all visual materials align with Roots Academy’s brand guidelines and Islamic values

• Content Support: Collaborate with the social media and education teams to translate ideas and scripts into polished, engaging visuals

• Campaign Assets: Support event and program launches by designing posters, promo kits, and other visual collateral

• Template Creation: Build easy-to-edit templates for internal teams to use (e.g., Canva or Google Slides)

• Revision & Feedback: Adapt designs based on team feedback while maintaining efficiency and quality

• Trend Awareness: Stay up to date on design and content trends, especially within the faith-based and youth development space

• Project Management: Maintain organized design files and deliver work in a timely manner

What we’re looking for

• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, clarity, and alignment with brand guidelines

• Experience using tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma

• Attention to detail and a strong sense of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy

• Ability to take direction while contributing creative input

• A deep understanding of Islamic values and visual modesty in design

• Experience designing for social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)

• Excellent communication and time-management skills

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.

• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.

• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen. 

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy. 

About borGO

borGO is a new experiential tourism initiative based in Abruzzo, Italy, dedicated to promoting an authentic, sustainable, and community-driven vision of travel.
Through our digital platform and curated experiences, borGO connects international travelers with local culture, small villages, artisans, food traditions, nature, and community life. Our mission is to support rural territories, strengthen local economies, and introduce a global audience to a lesser-known but extraordinary region of Italy.
borGO promotes a slow, sustainable, and meaningful travel model, focusing on authentic encounters with people, landscapes, and traditions.

Volunteership Summary

As a Social Media Manager, you will support the development and management of borGO’s social media presence, helping us tell the story of authentic Abruzzo to an international audience.

Working closely with the founder, you will help design and implement social media strategies that increase awareness, engagement, and visibility around sustainable tourism, local experiences, and cultural storytelling.
This volunteer opportunity offers hands-on experience in destination marketing, digital storytelling, and social media strategy within a fast-growing tourism initiative focused on sustainability and local impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule social media content across platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels
• Create engaging posts, captions, and storytelling content that communicate Abruzzo’s culture, landscapes, traditions, and experiences
• Support the development and management of a structured social media content calendar
• Monitor engagement and basic performance metrics to track audience growth and interaction
• Research travel trends, sustainability topics, and cultural stories to support content creation
• Repurpose long-form content (articles, travel guides, blog posts, newsletters) into short and engaging social media formats
• Contribute ideas during marketing brainstorming sessions and weekly meetings

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Tourism, Cultural Studies, or a related field
• Strong interest in social media, storytelling, and destination marketing
• Good writing and communication skills in English, possibly Italian
• Ability to translate cultural or travel-related topics into engaging social media content
• Interest in sustainable tourism, rural development, culture, or travel
• Comfortable using digital and AI-supported tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for ideation while maintaining originality and brand voice
• Organized, proactive, and reliable in a remote working environment
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Experience with Canva, Instagram content creation, or scheduling tools is a plus

Learning Outcomes

• Practical experience managing social media for a sustainable tourism initiative
• Hands-on exposure to destination marketing and travel storytelling
• Experience building and managing professional social media campaigns
• Collaboration with an international, mission-driven team
• Increased understanding of sustainable tourism, rural communities, and cultural heritage promotion

What We Offer

• A structured Volunteership experience with defined responsibilities and learning objectives
• Flexible, fully remote working arrangement.
• Certificate of completion and reference letter upon successful completion
• Opportunity to contribute to the promotion of sustainable tourism and rural communities in Italy

How to Apply

Please apply through We Make Change by submitting your profile and a short note explaining your interest in the role and your passion for travel, culture, and storytelling.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

1-2 months

Key Responsibilities

 •  Identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities that align with our goals.

 •  Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations.

 •  Maintain accurate records of donations, track progress toward goals, and prepare reports for leadership.

Key Skills and Qualifications

 •  Proven experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or nonprofit development.

 •  Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to inspire and engage diverse audiences.

 •  Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

 •  Familiarity with fundraising platforms, CRM systems, and social media marketing is a plus.

Graphic Designer (Volunteer Role)

Organisation: The Lysene Foundation

Location: Remote (global)

Time Commitment: Fully flexible to suit your time and availability

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 talented and imaginative Graphic Designer to help shape the visual identity of the foundation. This volunteer role is ideal for someone who loves classical aesthetics, elegant design, and creating beautiful visual materials that bring cultural ideas to life.

You will work closely with our Creative Director and Marketing team to produce graphics for digital platforms, publications, events, and campaigns. Your work will play a key role in defining how the world sees and experiences the spirit of Lys.

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute creatively to a cultural organisation at an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality visual assets for social media, website content, newsletters, and campaigns.

• Support the development of branding materials, templates, and style guidelines.

• Design graphics for events, programmes, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure visual coherence across all outputs.

• Produce illustrations, layouts, and promotional materials aligned with the classical aesthetic of Lys.

• Work with the Marketing team to translate ideas into compelling visual content.

• Maintain organised design files and contribute to a growing visual asset library.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in graphic design, visual communication, or a related creative field.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and aesthetic sensitivity.

• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, Canva, or similar.

• Ability to work within a defined visual style while contributing fresh ideas.

• Interest in classical art, architecture, culture, or heritage is a bonus.

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a creative team.

• Reliable, organised, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to help shape the visual identity of a global cultural foundation.

• Experience designing for a wide range of creative and cultural projects.

• A portfolio of meaningful, mission‑driven work.

• A supportive, imaginative environment where your ideas genuinely matter.

• A reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.

Time Commitment

Fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, portfolio, 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

Help us make sure no one faces suicidal thoughts alone.

Samaritans is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Events Admin Volunteer to support our busy Community and Events Team. Your support will help us raise the vital funds needed to ensure people can access emotional support whenever they need it most.

What is the role?

As a Fundraising Events Admin Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping our team focus on delivering successful fundraising events and supporting our incredible fundraisers. From managing enquiries to sending out fundraising materials, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in events, fundraising, marketing, and supporter stewardship while making a meaningful difference.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Experience volunteering within a busy events team within a large UK charity.
• Develop strong communication skills working within a diverse network.
• Gain an insight into event marketing
• Support our Third-Party Events (TPE) fundraisers, taking part in events like London Marathon, Great North Run and Paris Marathon as well as fundraisers who take part in primarily virtual events, such as Dawn Walk and our Dog Walking Challenge.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Community and Events team to help us deliver our successful fundraising events and stewardship.
• Support our do your own thing (DYOT) and events fundraisers.
• Support with moderation and creating content to make our Stream for Samaritans, Discord server a warm and welcoming place.

Qualities and experience

• Enthusiasm and passion for community and events fundraising
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Personable, approachable and able to develop relationships with a wide range of individuals

Please see the role description below for more details about this role.

Time commitment

Ideally we would like the successful candidate to support us one day a week, but we can be flexible with this depending on the work required within the team and the needs of the candidate

Applications

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted with video interviews offered to the right candidates as soon as possible. 

Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative

We empower Ugandan communities with mental health, WASH, education, and climate resilience initiatives.​

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, proactive, and mission-driven communications professional who can help strengthen our public image, increase awareness of our programs, and engage supporters, volunteers, donors, and partners through impactful storytelling and strategic communication.
The ideal volunteer should have prior experience in nonprofit communications, public relations, journalism, media, digital communications, or a related field. Experience working with NGOs, charities, community-based organizations, or social impact initiatives is highly valued.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about using communication as a tool for social change and community transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and public relations strategies that strengthen the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, blogs, campaigns, and website updates.
• Draft press releases, partnership letters, media briefs, impact stories, and organizational updates.
• Help manage and grow the organization’s online presence across digital platforms.
• Support media outreach and build relationships with journalists, bloggers, partners, and supporters.
• Capture and share stories of impact from our community programs and campaigns.
• Assist in branding, campaign messaging, and public awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with different departments to promote organizational activities, events, and fundraising campaigns.
• Support communication efforts for projects including:
  • Mental Health Awareness (Kyogere Campaign)
  • WASH & Sanitation Advocacy
  • Climate Action & Green Eco-Lab
  • Quality Education & Flow with Dignity Campaign

Requirements

• Previous experience in Public Relations, Communications, Media, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Communications, or related fields.
• Prior nonprofit, volunteer, NGO, advocacy, or social impact experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong storytelling and content creation abilities.
• Familiarity with social media management and digital engagement tools.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate remotely with an international volunteer team.
• Creative thinking, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Graphic design, video editing, photography, or media production skills are an added advantage.

What You Will Gain

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful grassroots impact in Uganda.
• Practical experience working with an international nonprofit team.
• Opportunity to strengthen your nonprofit communications and PR portfolio.
• Professional networking and cross-cultural collaboration experience.
• Recommendation/reference letter and certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the volunteer term.
• A chance to use your skills to empower underserved communities and create sustainable social change.

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Ref: V268 | Advisory Group Member | Northern Ireland

We’re looking for three Advisory Group Member Volunteers over the age of 18 years old, based in Northern Ireland.

You would need to commit to at least three quarterly meetings per year, and other ad hoc sub-group meetings and events as requested.

We are particularly Interested in applications from individuals with lived experience and skills or knowledge in income generation, communications, commissioning or rehabilitation.

Our Advisory Group normally meets in Belfast; however, events can be anywhere in Northern Ireland and meetings can be joined remotely. Travel expenses will be covered. 

The volunteer will be

· Someone with the skills and expertise to advise Northern Ireland’s senior management team on organisational strategy, operational planning, influencing the Stormont government, income generation and the external environment.

· A people person with good listening skills

· A great communicator who enjoys meeting new people

· Reliable and organised

· Passionate about supporting people affected by stroke

Volunteer Content Creator
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) & Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd (GLE)

Role Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote / Flexible
Reports to: Board Of Director - Marketing & Communications Lead

About Us

Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a mission-driven charity supporting vulnerable and homeless children who have experienced abuse and hardship. Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd (GLE) supports this mission through sustainable initiatives and services.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a creative and committed Volunteer Content Creator to help raise awareness, engage our audience, and grow our online presence across both GLF and GLE platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media (posts, captions, short videos, graphics)

• Support content planning in line with campaigns and key messages

• Share impactful stories (while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards)

• Assist in growing audience engagement across platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)

• Maintain a consistent tone and brand voice

• Work collaboratively with the marketing team

Skills & Experience

• Strong creativity and attention to detail

• Basic experience with content creation tools (e.g. Canva, CapCut, or similar)

• Good written communication skills

• Understanding of social media platforms and trends

• Passion for making a positive impact

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Must adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality policies

• An Enhanced DBS check may be required

What You’ll Gain

• Valuable experience in marketing and content creation

• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio

• Be part of a meaningful cause making real impact

• Flexible, remote volunteering

How to Apply

Please submit a short introduction and any examples of your work (if available).

Join us in giving a voice to those who need it most.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Looking to Make a Difference? Join Where Next as a Board Trustee!

Are you a passionate professional who wants to make an impact beyond the workplace?

About Where Next
Where Next is a charity based in Redditch, Worcestershire and Studley, Warwickshire providing support to adults with learning disabilities.  Founded over 40 years ago by caring parents it has grown from strengthen to strengthen and now provides day care for 150 clients.  The care and support is centred around horticultural and social activities but it also covers many other activities for the clients ensuring that is a varied and engaging programme of activities, nurturing the potential of everyone who attends Where Next

The charity is led by a Chief Executive and a passionate and experienced Board consisting of an excellent Senior Management team and Trustees.  There are 20 staff in total 

The charity has just commenced a developmental journey which will be looking at redesigning the facilities and services ensuring that the charity continues to be relevant going forward. 

Our webpage provides mor information and insight to the work of the charity

What we are looking for.

The Board are looking to strengthen existing skills and knowledge that currently exists and would like to appointment Trustees with any of the following skills and experiences.

Ø  Parent/ carer of an individual with Learning and Disabilities - living or professional experience – bringing day to day experiences to ensure that the Charities strategy is appropriate from a user’s perspective

Ø  Health and safety contract management – providing expertise in all aspects of safety aspect

Ø  Fund raising and PR/marketing including social media - Bringing innovative ideas to expand our reach and connect more people with our cause.

Ø  Project management – sharing skills to aid strategy of charities developments

Ø  Business planning and/or Business Case development -providing skills for the creation of business cases

Ø  Horticultural management – Bringing leadership to support the activities of the charity

Ø  Education /Training/ skills and personal development - offering insights to help improve and develop our Board and workforce

Why Become a Trustee While Working Full-Time?

• Enhance Your Professional Skills: Gain leadership, governance, and strategic experience that complements your career development.
• Broaden Your Network: Collaborate with like-minded professionals, build relationships across sectors, and expand your influence.
• Flexible Commitment: We understand your time is valuable. Our trustee roles are designed to fit alongside your job, with regular meetings and flexible involvement options.
• Make a Real Difference: Your expertise can shape the future of a charity that empowers individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

What’s Involved?

• Board Meetings: Attend approximately 4 meetings per year (held in person and/or virtually).
• Strategic Guidance: Work with fellow trustees to set the long-term vision and strategy of "Where Next" and oversee its implementation.
• Support & Advice: Provide expertise in your specific area while supporting the leadership team on key decisions and projects.
• Advocacy: Use your professional network to champion our cause and help us grow.

The application process

Applications are welcomed and applicants should send CVs and a supporting statement detailing what has attracted the applicants to Where Next to the Chief Executive. 

The shortlisted applicants will be invited for initial discussion with the chairman and CEO.