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Befriending Volunteer
Would you like to offer companionship to someone who feels lonely, help them rebuild confidence, reconnect with their community, or simply brighten their week with a friendly chat?
What do Befriending Volunteers do?
Our volunteers support older people (50+) who may be feeling lonely, isolated, or cut off from their usual activities. Volunteers help clients rebuild confidence, reconnect socially, and enjoy meaningful conversation.
Support can take different forms depending on the client’s needs:
Short-term Face-to-Face Support (up to 6 months)
Long-term Befriending (for those most isolated)
National Telephone Befriending
This is a rewarding and varied volunteer role where every person you meet will be different — and you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference to their wellbeing.
What you will get out of it
Our volunteers tell us they find befriending incredibly fulfilling and often get as much from the relationship as the client does
What is expected of me?
Who can volunteer?
If you are warm, friendly, patient, and enjoy chatting with people, this could be the role for you. You do not need any formal qualifications, just a desire to support someone who is feeling vulnerable or alone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a First Response Volunteer, you will help find those rough sleeping quicker, and enable Outreach workers to spend more time supporting those found to move away from the streets and get connected to other local services. First Responders play a crucial role to ensure people sleeping rough receive vital support. This is not a client-facing role and therefore is well suited to somebody looking for their first role in the homelessness sector. However, we do also offer development opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge about rough sleeping for those interested.
On shift, you and a partner volunteer will be given a list of people who have been seen sleeping rough. Your role is to identify those who are sleeping rough, and pass information about referrals to the Outreach team to follow up on – they will help the person find accommodation and link them into non-accommodation-based support for example around physical or mental health.
Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us:
H4All is working to advance the health and wellbeing of residents in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
This is done through our Community Champions programme, which is an initiative made up of organisations and local volunteers who promote positive wellbeing messaging and share healthcare information.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for committed volunteers who are interested in public health and meeting people in the community. As a Community Champion, you’ll be conducting community outreach, making new connections and supporting us with Community Health projects.
This is a meaningful opportunity to reduce health and social inequalities in the borough of Hillingdon, while gaining practical experience and benefiting from free training.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits for you:
Training and support given:
Mandatory training:
Throughout your time volunteering with us, there will be additional online and in-person training that will be offered (depending on interest and projects we are running).
Expenses:
We can provide expenses for travel and parking at events or training.
Skills and attributes required:
Desirable:
Commitment required:
Reporting to: Health and Wellbeing Programme Officer
Documents Required:
To apply for this role:
A H4ALL application form must be completed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a volunteer Activity Worker, you will support the planning and delivery of engaging activities for families. Your role is to promote social interaction, wellbeing, and independence through meaningful and enjoyable activities.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in preparing and facilitating group or one to one activities such as arts and crafts, games, music, exercise, discussions, and outings.
· Encourage and support participation from people we work alongside, adapting activities to meet a range of needs and abilities.
· Build positive relationships with families, promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.
· Help to set up and tidy away activity materials and spaces.
· Support staff in monitoring and providing feedback on the engagement and wellbeing of participants.
· Maintain confidentiality and always uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards.
· Contribute to a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.
What We’re Looking For:
Training and Support Provided:
Benefits of Volunteering:
· Make a positive difference in the lives of families in your community.
· Gain experience in community engagement and delivering activities.
· Meet new people and develop new skills.
· Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
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We are looking for a volunteer youth worker who will work closely with the WFRC Youth coordinators in the planning and delivery of high-quality youth activities which are fun, safe, social and educational.
You will be helping to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people learn to;
→ treat themselves and others with kindness and respect
→ discover exciting new ideas and activities they are unlikely to experience anywhere else
→ laugh, learn, experiment, make mistakes and
thrive & grow into motivated, positive, resilient and caring citizens
Principal Responsibilities
→ Welcoming young people, ensuring everything is running smoothly and supporting young people in engaging with activities provided.
→ Delivering a drop-in / online session for example organising games, positive activities and conversations, taking accountability for security and safe working within the youth sessions
→ Supporting the delivery of creative and partnership projects
→ Having conversations with young people, identifying issues affecting them and how their needs can be met
→ Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality
→ Identifying where targeted youth support is needed and facilitate referrals and connections
→ Helping ensure that all evidence of projects are properly documented, and that work is evaluated and reported in accordance with contractual commitments
→ Keeping registers, writing evaluation reports and inputting data into our management information system
→ Taking part in outreach activities, both independently and in partnership with other services
→ Developing and building strong community relationships with external stakeholders i.e schools and colleges, and developing relationships with youth networks in Wolverhampton
→ Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work
→ Ensuring child protection procedures are followed and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount
→ Carry out all duties in accordance with WFRC’s policies on Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection, and with relevant legislation
→ Act as a role model for young people, inspiring them to engage in the services and understand and appreciate the role of youth work as a career opportunity
→ Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by WFRC
You are
→ Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team
Education, qualifications or experience
→ Level 2 JNC or relevant youth work experience
→ Experience of working with children and/or young people in an online/ offline environment
→ Experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects is desirable
Knowledge, skills and abilities
→ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events
→ Good organisational and administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
→ Understanding and appreciation of the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting
→ Politically and creatively aware and ‘plugged in’ to emerging youth subculture
→ Positive about embracing challenge and change, open to experimenting, new ideas, reflective practice and working with other organisations in a spirit of partnership
→ Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment
→ A believer in strongly supportive environments, sharing and being open with colleagues
→ A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
→ A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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Join our Tower Hamlets Reset Recovery Team as a Volunteer!
Do you enjoy helping people and making others feel at ease? As a Meet & Greet Volunteer, you'll be the first point of contact for people accessing our services. You'll help create a warm, welcoming environment, provide practical support, and play an important role in helping people feel comfortable as they begin their recovery journey.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
This is an exciting opportunity which will allow you to gain experience of volunteering within the substance misuse field. You will be part of a supportive team and will receive comprehensive training and guidance to develop within the role.
We are committed to creating an environment that respects and values diversity, with a positive and supportive culture where everyone feels welcome, empowered, and represented.
Interested? Please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date
14/8/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
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The RAF Fund’s mission is to provide support to all members of the RAF Family during their hour of need. A volunteer in this role will have a direct impact on the lives of members of the RAF Family who are socially isolated by befriending them at their home.
Volunteers in this role will provide face to face befriending support to beneficaries in their homes. These beneficiaries will be those who our Community Engagement Team have identified as unable to attend organised group activities, and where telephone befriending would not be appropriate. The one-to-one social interactions with volunteer befrienders can have a tremendous impact on our beneficairies mood, boosting their wellbeing, reducing loneliness and overall making a huge difference to their quality of life.
Our Community Engagement Team will identify individuals that they know well from their caseload who may be appropriate for one-to-one befriending. Volunteers will initially meet these beneficiaries with their local Community Engagement Worker and a decision will be made by both the volunteer and the beneficiary whether to begin regular befriending visits.
Once paired, volunteers can organise to meet with beneficiaries at the beneficiary’s home.
Befriending visits are expected to be approximately an hour long but will differ depending on the situation. They should not last longer than 3 hours. They must always take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm so that volunteers can get staff support should they need it.
During befriending visits, volunteers are expected to engage beneficiaries in conversation and listen empathetically to any concerns the beneficiary may raise and signpost further support where needed.
We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ealing Carers Partnership offers support services to unpaid family carers aged 18+, living or caring for someone living in the London Borough of Ealing. We work together - and with others - to provide support services and breaks for carers. Our current services include: respite (replacement) care in the home; care worker support to access community groups or services; Carer Cafes in four locations across Ealing; a developing range of wellbeing activities, and; events and social opportunities. We are seeking volunteers to work alongside the team to support our work.
Main purpose of the role
The Carers Community Champions role is to support us in promoting Ealing Carers Partnership’s services by raising awareness of what we offer. We might ask for you to put up leaflets in your neighbourhood and, from time to time, to staff a stall in a community setting.
Benefits of becoming a Carers Champion:
Becoming a Carer Champion will help you to:
• Experience volunteering in a charity
• Develop new skills and experience, possibly helping you to find work
• Grow your confidence
• Take part in free training sessions to build your knowledge
• Meet new people
• Make a vital difference to the work of Ealing Carers Partnership.
It will give you the satisfaction of:
• Supporting carers and making a big difference in their lives
• Feeling that you have achieved something positive every time you volunteer
• Empowering communities by raising awareness of sources of support
• Being part of an organisation, which has strong values and provides help and support to those most marginalised in society
• Connecting with other volunteers and local organisations.
General responsibilities
In order to promote Ealing Carers Partnership’s services and events, we expect that you would be asked to:
• Hand out leaflets or post fliers in supermarkets, doctors’ surgeries, libraries, leisure centres and other community venues with high footfall in your immediate neighbourhood
• Help with setting up of events and staffing stalls
• Help to pack up after the events
• Supporting staff at the Carers Cafés and making light refreshments
• Sharing your caring experiences with others if you are a former carer, or just listening to those that need to talk
• Accompanying carers on trips out
• Working with the team to find new ways of publicising services and providing insights about your neighbourhood.
Skills, experience and personal attributes
Whilst we are happy to provide training as needed, we hope that you will be able to demonstrate:
• A positive attitude towards vulnerable clients who may have a variety of complex needs and those who are caring for them
• The desire to gain local knowledge about services or a willingness to find out what is available to support local carers
• A minimum availability of 2/3 hours per week
• Being comfortable in terms of talking to people in groups
• A knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, although full training will be given.
Training and support
We will try to offer a good range of training and support to all volunteers but, as a minimum, you can expect to:
• Attend starter training sessions, an induction to the programme and staff
• Undertake a DBS check
• Attend Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Customer Care training
• Attend appropriate team meetings/ briefings so you are up to date on what we are delivering
• Attend 6-8 weekly checks-ins for support for you and to see how you are doing within your role.
Expenses
Out of pocket and travel expenses will be reimbursed as agreed upon commencement.
For this role volunteers MUST be aged 18 or over.
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Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. We are supported by an incredible team of prison volunteers who are the link between the charity and the stitchers we work with in prison. Our volunteers run fortnightly stitching groups in the prisons we work with to facilitate our stitchers’ production of high-quality needlework.
Our prison volunteers work in small teams to teach our stitchers’ embroidery and needlepoint, organise their group sessions, and liaise with the prison and FCW office.
What you will do as a prison volunteer:
Who we are looking for:
Commitment: our stitching groups run for 2 hours every fortnight, so with travel time and some admin work after groups we ask prison volunteers to set aside a morning or afternoon every 2 weeks.
You must be over 18 for this role with the ability to travel to the prison. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. We are supported by an incredible team of prison volunteers who are the link between the charity and the stitchers we work with in prison. Our volunteers run fortnightly stitching groups in the prisons we work with to facilitate our stitchers’ production of high-quality needlework.
Our prison volunteers work in small teams to teach our stitchers’ embroidery and needlepoint, organise their group sessions, and liaise with the prison and FCW office.
What you will do as a prison volunteer:
Who we are looking for:
Commitment: our stitching groups run for 2 hours every fortnight, so with travel time and some admin work after groups we ask prison volunteers to set aside a morning or afternoon every 2 weeks.
You must be over 18 for this role with the ability to travel to the prison. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
Please take some time to read the role description to find out more details about the role and what we offer to our prison volunteers.
At Fine Cell Work, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented amongst FCW’s prison volunteers. This includes applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and male identifying applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. We are supported by an incredible team of prison volunteers who are the link between the charity and the stitchers we work with in prison. Our volunteers run fortnightly stitching groups in the prisons we work with to facilitate our stitchers’ production of high-quality needlework.
Our prison volunteers work in small teams to teach our stitchers’ embroidery and needlepoint, organise their group sessions, and liaise with the prison and FCW office.
What you will do as a prison volunteer:
Who we are looking for:
Commitment: our stitching groups run for 2 hours every fortnight, so with travel time and some admin work after groups we ask prison volunteers to set aside a morning or afternoon every 2 weeks.
You must be over 18 for this role with the ability to travel to the prison. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Leadership Team – Voluntary Position
LOCATION: London – Inner London
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Flexible / Hybrid / London
COMMITMENT: Flexible, with regular involvement expected
TYPE: Volunteer – Unpaid
CLOSING DATE: Friday 28th August 2026, before 12pm
Help Build Something Different. Help Build Urban Youth.
London is moving faster than ever. But for too many young people, the doors are locked.
Urban Youth is a new, volunteer-powered youth work charity built around a simple idea:
Youth work should go where young people are.
We don't want to sit in static buildings waiting for young people to find us.
We want to drop into the heart of the city – empty shops, unused spaces, concrete cages, community centres, public spaces and street-side studios – and create opportunities where young people can connect, create, learn, grow and belong.
And we are looking for people who want to help us make it happen.
THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for passionate, capable and community-minded volunteers to join the Urban Youth Charity Leadership Team and help us establish, grow and run Urban Youth across Inner London.
This is an opportunity to play a genuine leadership role in an ambitious new youth work charity.
You don't need to have worked in the charity sector before.
You might be a youth worker, community organiser, entrepreneur, creative professional, project manager, fundraiser, educator, marketer, designer, finance professional, HR specialist, safeguarding professional, operations expert, partnership builder – or simply someone with the drive, experience and ideas to help build something extraordinary.
What matters most is your commitment to young people, your willingness to get stuck in, and your belief that opportunity should not depend on which postcode you live in.
WHAT YOU'LL HELP US DO
As part of the Charity Leadership Team, you'll help shape Urban Youth from the ground up.
Depending on your experience and interests, you could contribute to:
Developing Urban Youth's strategy, vision and operating model.
Helping establish our volunteer-powered delivery model.
Developing and launching pop-up youth work sessions across Inner London.
Identifying and developing relationships with community organisations and local partners.
Finding and securing free or low-cost spaces for youth work.
Building partnerships with businesses, charities, community groups and local organisations.
Developing fundraising and income-generation opportunities.
Supporting grant applications, sponsorship and community fundraising.
Helping recruit, welcome, train and support volunteers.
Developing youth work programmes, projects, workshops and activities.
Supporting safeguarding, risk management and good governance.
Developing our policies, procedures and operational systems.
Helping establish strong monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
Supporting communications, marketing, social media and campaigns.
Helping Urban Youth build a strong public profile across London.
Representing Urban Youth at meetings, events and partnership opportunities.
Identifying opportunities to make better use of empty, unused or underused spaces.
Bringing your own professional skills, knowledge, networks and ideas to the table.
You won't just be advising from the sidelines.
We want people who want to build.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for people who are:
Passionate about young people and their potential.
Positive, energetic and solutions-focused.
Reliable and committed.
Comfortable taking initiative.
Able to work collaboratively.
Good communicators.
Willing to share ideas and listen to others.
Comfortable working in a developing organisation where things will evolve.
Able to bring either professional experience, specialist knowledge, community experience or valuable networks.
Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Excited by Urban Youth's vision of taking youth work into the heart of London.
You do not need to have experience in every area listed above.
We are building a diverse leadership team with complementary skills.
Bring what you're good at. Bring what you've learned. Bring your ideas.
WE PARTICULARLY WELCOME EXPERTISE IN
We are especially interested in volunteers with experience in:
1. Leadership & Strategy
Organisational development, strategic planning, charity development or social enterprise.
2. Youth Work & Community Development
Youth work, community engagement, outreach, education, mentoring or participation.
3. Fundraising & Partnerships
Trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, sponsorship, major donors, fundraising campaigns or business development.
4. Operations & Project Management
Project delivery, systems, logistics, programme management, venues or event management.
5. Finance
Financial management, budgeting, accounting, financial controls or charity finance.
6. Safeguarding & Risk
Safeguarding children and young people, risk management, safer recruitment or policy development.
7. Marketing, Communications & Digital
Branding, social media, content, PR, campaigns, websites, digital strategy or creative communications.
8. HR & Volunteer Management
Recruitment, onboarding, volunteer engagement, learning and development or organisational culture.
9. Legal, Governance & Compliance
Charity governance, legal advice, policies, compliance, data protection or regulatory matters.
10. Creative & Cultural Practice
Music, arts, film, photography, fashion, design, digital media, performance, sport or other creative disciplines.
And if your expertise isn't on this list?
We still want to hear from you.
WHY JOIN URBANYOUTH
Because this isn't about simply adding another volunteering role to your CV.
It's about helping create something that could make a real difference to the lives of young people across London.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Help shape a new charity from the beginning.
Take on meaningful leadership responsibility.
Use your professional skills for social good.
Build new relationships and networks.
Develop your leadership and community experience.
Work alongside passionate volunteers and community partners.
Help create genuinely accessible opportunities for young people.
See your ideas move from concept to reality.
Be part of a bold new movement for youth work in London.
Most importantly:
You'll help create spaces where young people can show up, be themselves, discover what they're capable of and believe in what's possible.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR VOLUNTEERS
Urban Youth is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive volunteering experience.
Volunteers will receive:
A clear volunteer role and expectations.
An induction into Urban Youth.
Appropriate training and development opportunities.
Ongoing support from the leadership team.
Opportunities to develop new skills and experience.
Opportunities to contribute to projects that match your interests and expertise.
A welcoming and inclusive environment.
Appropriate safeguarding guidance and support.
Recognition for your contribution.
Reasonable volunteering expenses reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy.
We recognise that volunteering should not leave people out of pocket, and we will work to remove practical barriers to participation wherever possible.
SAFEGUARDING
Urban Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, volunteers and everyone involved in our work.
All volunteers are expected to uphold our safeguarding policies, code of conduct and other relevant policies and procedures.
Where a particular volunteering activity requires a DBS check or other safeguarding checks, these will be identified and completed as appropriate to the role.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Urban Youth wants to build a leadership team that reflects the diversity of London.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities and experiences.
We particularly value the different perspectives that come from lived experience, professional experience and connection with London's communities.
You don't have to look like everyone else to belong at Urban Youth.
In fact, we think London's diversity is one of its greatest strengths.
THE COMMITMENT
This is a flexible volunteer leadership role.
We understand that people volunteer alongside work, study, caring responsibilities and other commitments.
The exact time commitment will depend on your role and availability, but we are looking for people who can make a reliable and meaningful ongoing contribution.
Some leadership activities may take place online, while others will involve meeting in person or representing Urban Youth across London.
READY TO HELP CHANGE THE CITY?
London has no shortage of young people with talent, creativity, ambition and potential.
What it sometimes lacks is;
Urban Youth wants to change that.
And we want you to help us do it.
Your experience. Your skills. Your ideas. Your time.
Their future.
JOIN URBAN YOUTH'S LEADERSHIP TEAM
URBAN YOUTH
Youth Work. Anywhere. For Everyone.
To empower London’s youth through agile, short-term opportunities that build skills, social capital, and confidence via a radical, volunteer led model