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HEAD OF SUNSHINE SERVICES (VOLUNTEER ROLE)
SUNSHINE Charity – Because No One Should Live in Lockdown Forever
Do you remember lockdown?
- The quiet.
- The worry.
- The long days without connection.
- The feeling of being cut off from the world.
Now imagine living like that every day, not because of a global crisis — but because loneliness has quietly become someone’s whole life.
At SUNSHINE, we refuse to let that happen. Not in London. Not in our communities. Not while we’re here.
We’re here to bring back joy, connection and human warmth — and we need someone extraordinary to help us build the services that will make that happen.
Who We Are
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new, grassroots, 100% volunteer‑powered charity on a mission to brighten the lives of people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We’re small but fierce, hopeful, and building something meaningful from the ground up. We’re awaiting our charity number — but our purpose is already alive and growing.
Our services will be the lifeline people hold onto. And you will be the one who shapes them.
Your Role: Head of SUNSHINE Services
This is a rare opportunity to build a charity’s services from scratch — to design programmes that genuinely change lives and bring people back into community.
You will lead the creation, delivery and development of our pilot programmes, including:
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Digital Inclusion & Skills (6‑week programme) — helping people reconnect with the world through confidence, technology and support
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Wellbeing Wednesdays (12‑week programme) — a warm, uplifting space for emotional wellbeing, connection and growth
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Monthly Coffee Mornings — simple, joyful gatherings that remind people they matter
And that’s just the beginning.
You’ll work in co‑production with the people we serve — listening, learning, and shaping new services based on real needs, real voices, and real lives.
You will:
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Design, launch and oversee all SUNSHINE services and programmes
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Manage and support Programme Coordinators delivering each pilot
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Ensure quality, safety and impact across everything we offer
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Build a culture of compassion, empowerment and joy within our service teams
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Use feedback and lived experience to shape future services
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Be a key leader in how SUNSHINE grows and supports communities
Your work will directly help people feel seen, valued and connected again.
Who You Are
- You’re someone who cares deeply about people and community.
- You understand how powerful a simple act of connection can be.
- You’re organised, compassionate, creative — and excited by the idea of building something new.
- Maybe you’ve worked in service delivery, community programmes, wellbeing, social care, education, or project management.
- Maybe you’ve supported vulnerable people before.
- Maybe you’ve led teams or shaped services.
What matters most is your heart, your drive, and your belief that no one should face life alone.
Why Join Us Now?
Because this is the moment everything begins.
You won’t just be joining a charity — you’ll be helping to build it. Your ideas will matter. Your leadership will shape lives. Your work will bring sunshine into places that have been dark for far too long.
If you want to be part of something hopeful, human and life‑changing, this is your moment.
How to Apply
Send us your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.
Let’s build services that bring people back to life — together.
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.
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Al Naasih is a 1‑to‑1 mentoring programme established by Hidayah in March 2020. It seeks to support queer Muslims struggling to reconcile their faith and identity. Mentors are trained in relevant skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, managing relationships, etc.) and paired with mentees to help them achieve personal goals. Within this role you will:
· Provide empathetic, non-judgemental support for mentees working through challenges related to faith, identity and wellbeing
· Help mentees set and achieve personal goals
· Act as a positive role model and safe space
· Assist mentees in exploring reconciling their faith with their LGBTQ+ identity, supporting spiritual, emotional, and practical wellbeing
Please this role is UK based and online/virtual.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
· Build a trusting and respectful relationship with mentee
· Be in regular contact: at least once per month, according to what works best)
· Help mentees identify goals, hurdles, and strategies to work towards those goals
· Listen actively and empathetically; offer guidance rather than prescribing solutions
· Maintain confidentiality, boundaries, and ethical conduct
· Attend required training sessions (1‑on‑1) to develop mentoring skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, relationship management, etc.)
· Reflect on own practice; be open to feedback and possibly supervision / check‑ins
What do we expect from an Al Naasih Mentor?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Essential:
· Must be a queer Muslim
· Strong empathy, patience, and trustworthiness
· Comfortable discussing issues around faith and sexuality / identity
· Good communication skills; active listening; emotional intelligence
· Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries
· Reliability and consistency (making time for regular sessions)
· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding mentee’s personal information
·Ability to recognise limits of the mentoring role (e.g. not a therapist / counsellor) and refer on where needed
· Able to respect the mentee’s autonomy and pace
Desirable:
· Prior experience of mentoring, coaching, or peer‑support work
· Some understanding of LGBTQ+ issues within Muslim communities
This role will report to the Al Naasih Programme Coordinator or designated lead.
How much commitment is required?
This is a voluntary role with flexible hours subject to the agreement between you and your mentee. However, the following are vital to the success of this role:
· Minimum once per month meetings (virtual) with mentee
· Time needed to prepare, reflect, and possibly attend training or support / supervision meetings
· Duration per mentee: to be mutually agreed, depending on goals and needs
· Up to three mentees once comfortable with the role
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.