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MARINElife is a science charity that conducts cetacean and seabird research and monitoring
by gathering information of key marine species so they can be better protected. For over 30 Years, we have carried out research, educational and outreach work on whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine animals in the oceans of North-west Europe. We also provide relevant, robust and up-to-date information to those working for the sustainable future of our oceans.
The vital work is done in partnership with a wide range of sponsoring bodies from ecotourism through to research institutes and shipping companies. Our goal is to help conserve marine animals and to raise awareness of the threats they face by engaging the public and policymakers.
Everyone here has a passion for the marine environment. Our Trustees play a key role and are responsible for the oversight and governance of the charity, including ensuring the charity has the strategy to deliver its aims. They work as a team on the MARINElife Board of Trustees and also take a hands-on lead on specific topics as required.
Day- to- day operation of the charity is carried out by a small and dedicated team. They work with an enthusiastic community of volunteers and supporters, who survey the seas and deliver the data that forms our important contribution to marine science and conservation.
We currently have three exciting opportunities for Trustees to join us who, in addition to a passion for the marine environment, have the skills to contribute to governance of the charity and deliver our ambitious strategic plan. In addition to general Trustee duties, we are specifically seeking Trustees who have the ability to take the lead in the areas of:
· Digital Communications and Technology
· Fundraising
Our Trustee with the Digital Communications & Technology Brief will additionally take responsibility for supporting development of the Website and social media channels, the development of relevant strategy and policies on behalf of the Board, and giving guidance and support to staff, volunteers, and MARINElife’s partners.
Our Trustee with the Fundraising Brief will additionally take responsibility for engagement with stakeholders and potential funding bodies to help the Board of Trustees maximise fundraising and resourcing opportunities to sustain and strengthen the charity.
What We’re Looking For:
For the Trustee Digital Communications & Technology - experience and expertise in communications technology to support MARINElife’s existing communications team, and to ensure that technologies used are fit for the purpose of delivering MARINElife’s digital content. You will advise the Board on website and social media communications capability and ensure the positive impact of our communications. Experience of Krystal Web Hosting for Charities and Wordpress is desirable.
For the Trustee Fundraising - experience and expertise in Fundraising to ensure MARINElife Income sources are fit for the purpose and experience in developing and overseeing the application of fundraising policies to enable the delivery of the charity’s objectives.
We require all our Trustees to be:
o Passionate about the marine environment and to be able to enthuse our mission.
o Strategic thinkers and clear communicators with an ability to stand back and see the bigger picture and to think about what is best for the Charity as a whole
o Enthusiastic contributors, able to work effectively with others as part of a team and willing to play an active role in the development of the Charity
Previous Board or Trustee experience is not necessary and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds with a passion for the environment who have the experience that we are looking for to strengthen our Board.
The Trustee role is voluntary; the time requirement will vary but will require on average a one day a month commitment including Quarterly Trustee board meetings.
Closing date for applications is 09/04/26. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Please submit your CV detailing relevant experience and skills for our Board Trustee role
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3 days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming for a career in managing and developing a busy urban Nature Reserve, working with committed local volunteers and groups.
There is a travel and training allowance of £1500 for this role which can be tailored to the specific needs and interests of the individual.
The role will be managed and supported by two experienced team colleagues as well as having access to other areas of a vibrant and busy organisation.
Main purpose of Role:
An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work with a Wildlife Trust in beautiful Herefordshire. This role is unique in offering the postholder the opportunity to work with the ‘Restoring Bartonsham Meadows’ Project, a National Lottery Heritage Funded project run by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Training will be provided in many aspects of reserve management and community engagement and can include the gaining of qualifications in relevant skills according to the candidate’s background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead joyful projects and events that bring people together and make every SUNSHINE moment unforgettable
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new charity with a bold mission: to replace loneliness with belonging and spark a grassroots joy movement across London and beyond. To bring this mission to life, we’re looking for warm, organised, creative Project Coordinators who can lead specific initiatives, projects, and events that uplift communities and spread SUNSHINE wherever we go.
If you love bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making sure everyone leaves smiling, this role is for you.
Why this role matters
SUNSHINE is built on moments — moments of joy, connection, welcome, and belonging. Your leadership will ensure that:
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Every project feels warm, inclusive, and full of energy.
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Every event runs smoothly and leaves people uplifted.
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Every participant feels valued, seen, and excited to return.
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SUNSHINE becomes known for its joyful, community‑powered experiences.
You will help shape the heart of the movement.
What you’ll do
You’ll take the lead on specific SUNSHINE activities by:
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Coordinating projects, events, or community initiatives from start to finish.
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Creating welcoming, joyful environments where people feel at home.
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Supporting volunteers and ensuring everyone knows their role.
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Bringing creative ideas to life in practical, organised ways.
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Ensuring every participant leaves feeling uplifted, positive, and connected.
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Helping us build a calendar of activities that spark community spirit.
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Feeding back insights, ideas, and improvements to the SUNSHINE team.
This is a hands‑on, people‑powered role where your energy shapes the experience.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need formal experience — just heart, organisation, and a love of people. You’ll thrive here if you are:
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Friendly, warm, and great at making people feel welcome.
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Organised and able to keep things running smoothly.
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Creative and full of ideas.
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Excited by start‑up energy.
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Confident leading small groups or activities.
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Motivated by purpose, not ego.
If you love creating joyful moments and building community, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll gain
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A leadership role in shaping SUNSHINE’s community activities.
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The chance to design and run projects that genuinely change lives.
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A warm, supportive, values‑driven environment.
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Real influence over how SUNSHINE grows.
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The joy of seeing people leave happier than when they arrived.
This is a volunteer role — but it’s also a chance to create magic in people’s lives.
Ready to help spread the SUNSHINE?
If you want to lead joyful, uplifting projects that bring people together, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s build something beautiful 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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The Children's Book Project is a national charity on a mission to tackle book poverty. We passionately believe that every child should have the opportunity to own a book and have, in the last year, celebrated gifting our 1 millionth book! We are looking for some wonderful volunteers to help us in managing book sorting and packing with a range of amazing corporate volunteers at our three HQs in Birmingham, Leeds and London.
We gift beautiful pre-loved and new books to schools and we gift within prison settings in order to reach children who may not otherwise have access to book ownership.
We are looking for volunteers in Birmingham, Leeds and London able to help us in the running of our book sorting days at each of our three HQs. Ideally you will be able to commit to 2-3 days per half term. (We work term-times only). Our hours are 10am - 2:30pm.
We work with a range of amazing corporate volunteer teams who come to organise, sort and then pack our books in preparation for delivery. These corporate days are always full of energy and fun and we are looking for energetic and passionate people to support these events as Volunteer Coordinators - helping to make sure that there is a warm welcome, a clear plan for the day and that our one-off visitors can contribute productively.
What is required:
- On average, a commitment to 2 days per half term
- Flexibility to travel to your local HQ for sorting and corporate volunteering days
- A can-do attitude and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
In return, you’ll get to be part of an extraordinary family of volunteers as we make a real and lasting difference to young lives – there is almost an immeasurable benefit to empowering a child to read for pleasure and we believe that no child should be denied access to a book through poverty. We would love your support!
The Children’s Book Project is a national grassroots charity on a mission to end book poverty.



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Help launch SUNSHINE’s first programmes, events, and community services.
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new charity with a bold mission: to replace loneliness with belonging and spark a grassroots joy movement across London and beyond. We’re building something modern, warm, and full of heart — and now we’re looking for a brilliant volunteer who can help us turn ideas into real‑world action.
If you love organising, creating, leading, and bringing people together, this is your moment to help shape a charity from the ground up.
Why this role matters
We’re at the very beginning of our journey. The projects you help launch will become the blueprint for SUNSHINE’s future — the first events, the first services, the first moments where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected.
Your leadership will help us build a movement that lasts.
What you’ll do
You’ll take the lead on bringing SUNSHINE to life by:
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Designing and launching new community projects.
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Organising events that spark joy and connection.
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Helping set up new services that support wellbeing and belonging.
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Working closely with the Founder to shape our first programmes.
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Turning creative ideas into practical, real‑world experiences.
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Building relationships with volunteers, partners, and local communities.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll see the results of your work immediately.
What we’re looking for
You must have experience, passion, initiative, and the confidence to make things happen.
You’ll thrive here if you are:
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Organised and proactive.
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Excited by start‑up energy.
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A natural people‑person.
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Creative and full of ideas.
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Comfortable leading and taking ownership.
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Motivated by purpose, not ego.
If you love the idea of building something meaningful from day one, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll gain
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A leadership role in shaping a new national charity.
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Creative freedom and trust.
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A warm, supportive, values‑driven environment.
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Real responsibility and real influence.
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The joy of seeing your work bring people together.
This is a volunteer role — but it’s also a legacy‑building role. The kind that becomes part of your story.
Ready to help launch SUNSHINE?
If you want to help build a movement that replaces loneliness with belonging, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s build something beautiful 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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Ready to build the frontline of a brand-new movement?
At MINDSET, we’re not just another charity; we’re a start-up shaking up men’s mental wellbeing across England and Wales. We’ve ditched the waiting rooms and the clinical "one-size-fits-all" approach. Now, we need a Services & Projects Lead to design, build, and launch the very work that will change men’s lives.
We are looking for a visionary, action-oriented volunteer to take the lead on creating and developing our frontline services, high-impact projects, and game-changing campaigns.
The Mission:
- Architect the Impact: Design and develop our core services and projects from the ground up, focused on mental fitness and self-improvement.
- Lead the Frontline: Organise and oversee our direct work with men, ensuring everything we do is high-quality, impactful, and zero-fluff.
- Spark the Conversation: Create and drive campaigns that challenge the narrative around men’s growth and get people talking across England and Wales.
- Innovate & Improve: Constantly evolve our services based on real-world feedback to ensure we’re always delivering exactly what men need.
The Vibe:
We’re informal, direct, and positive. You’ll have the freedom to be creative, the space to lead, and the chance to build a legacy with a brand-new organisation that actually "gets it".
Sound like you?
If you’re a natural leader with a passion for men’s personal growth and the experience to build something from scratch, we want you on the team.
Lead the MINDSET Mission
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could your love of cycling inspire and support young people?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Youth Project sessions in Bristol!
About this role
As a Youth Project Volunteer, you’ll work alongside our friendly staff and playworkers at local adventure playgrounds, supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
You’ll get involved in a range of cycling activities, including:
- Showing young people how to look after their bikes
- Encouraging children to try cycling skills and group rides
- Helping young people explore green spaces and their local area by bike
- Joining in with games and creative activities
No two sessions are the same, but each session is a great way to make a real difference in your community while having fun alongside young people.
About the Youth Project
Our Youth Project engages young people through imaginative and inspiring cycle-related activity sessions.
Sessions run after school and during school holidays at three adventure playgrounds. We’re currently looking for support at Southmead Adventure Playground (the Ranch) and Lockleaze Adventure Playground (the Vench).
About you
We’re looking for volunteers who:
- Are warm, friendly and enjoy working with children and young people (aged 11 – 16).
- Communicate clearly and patiently with young people, parents and playground staff
- Have an interest in cycling and/or a willingness to learn basic bike repair skills
- Are able to commit to a regular weekly session (2–3 hours per week during term time)
A valid enhanced DBS check is required (or willingness to apply).
About Life Cycle
Life Cycle is a charity that works with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey, from learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry. Our Youth Project is part of our work to support inclusion and community well-being through cycling.
We’re a charity that transforms lives and the environment through cycling



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Client Support Volunteer - Manchester Schools Project
Do you want to make a difference to someone experiencing the housing emergency?
Information about the role
School staff are working hard to support the thousands of families living in insecure and unsuitable housing in Manchester. Shelter’s @HOME project helps fight for secure and stable homes by working families who would benefit from early intervention to prevent them from becoming homeless and/or mitigate the impact of homelessness on their education.
Your role will be to support the @HOME coordinator during drop-ins for parents in various school locations.
Location: Various locations across Manchester
Suggested contribution: Two half days per week
Availability: Fridays (Flexible)
The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.
Main activities may include:
- Greeting people as they arrive to the drop-in
- Completing registration forms with people as they arrive
- Signposting to appropriate agencies and giving out information
- Running checks with people to assess benefit eligibility
- Being there for people if they need someone to listen
- Translating for clients if possible (common languages: Urdu, Arabic, Somali)
This role fights the housing emergency by supporting people who are struggling with housing and bringing them one step closer to a safe home.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Your skills and experience
We’d love the volunteer in this role to have good communication skills and be confident with using IT. But the most important thing is that you are friendly and caring, with enthusiasm for fighting the housing emergency.
Supporting you
- You will be provided with an induction into your role, access to relevant learning and a copy of our volunteer handbook.
- The role, including learning and communications, are flexible, so can be tailored so they best suit your needs and preferences.
- You will be able to claim reasonable volunteering expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy. Where financial circumstances would be a barrier to volunteering, we may be able to offer these funds in advance.
- You will be able to access our volunteer support package, including our colleague assistance programme and Shelter’s network of mental health first aiders.
Next steps
You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us to see what options are available.
We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and complete a basic level Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information.
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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
- Engage with the public as part of community outreach efforts, including attending our roadshow events and speaking with residents about health programs and activities. This role will take place at different locations and venues across the London Borough of Hillingdon.
- Support the community by providing information on health services, resources and support networks.
- Complete a monthly log detailing any health outreach undertaken.
- Assist in survey data collection.
Benefits for you:
- Free, specialised training and mentoring provided, enhancing personal and professional skills.
- Hands-on experience in health outreach and community engagement.
- Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals, community organisations and other volunteers.
- A chance to demonstrate your commitment to community health.
Training and support given:
Mandatory training:
- Online Safeguarding and Suicide Prevention courses
- Current healthcare messaging
- NHS blood pressure testing
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:
- Strong desire to make a difference in the London Borough of Hillingdon and improve the local community’s health.
- Confidence in speaking with the public and engaging with diverse communities.
- Respectful of confidentiality and procedures.
- Empathetic and understanding of others’ cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.
Desirable:
- Ability to speak a community language [e.g. Somali, Punjabi, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Mandarin, Spanish] would be beneficial.
- Previous experience in community health or outreach would be beneficial.
Commitment required:
- Full induction and Mandatory online courses, as well as Blood pressure checks training before starting your volunteering.
- Attend relevant training when offered.
- We ask for a commitment of 6 months due to free training and individual support/development offered to our volunteers.
- This is a flexible role, and you can select which outreach events or projects to join based on your commitments. We accept however much time you can spare.
Reporting to: Health and Wellbeing Programme Officer
Documents Required:
- In your application form, you will be asked for 2 references who have known you for at least a year. They can be from a professional, a friend, a support worker etc.
- A basic DBS check is required for public-facing roles.
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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About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information, and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.
Our Spring Project
9.30am to 5.30pm, Sat 28th March – Wed 1st April, in north London
We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, to join us on our fantastic fun-filled Spring Social Development Project.
Volunteers and our members who have disabilities get to know each other as they take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports & games, arts & crafts, cooking and enjoying a day out in London.
What you'll do
On the project you and a fellow volunteer will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to take part in a wide range of activities led by professional therapists and workshop leaders.
Our core activities are sports & games, arts & crafts, drama, and music. Previous additional workshops have also included photography, football and cooking and you’ll plan your own exciting outing around London with a fellow volunteer and the Kith & Kids member you're linked with.
Not only is it a time full of fun and games for you and our members, but you are also a vital part in supporting our members to develop their social skills in a day-to-day environment.
Come along and get involved!
Male volunteers especially welcome (we need more – women too)!!
Requirements
What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 18.
How much time?
The project runs for 5 days, 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sat 28th March – Wed 1st April.
Everyone gets the most out of the project if you come for the full five days as you'll build a close relationship with the member you'll have been supporting and will create the most impact.
What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses and provide a delicious lunch each day.
We'll also provide excellent training before the project, and lots of helpful support.
By volunteering on our project, you'll also:
- Use and develop your skills
- Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others
- Increase your confidence
- Meet new people and make friends
- Gain experience for (other) work
- Give something back to the community
- Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
- Challenge yourself
What about training?
Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.
Topics we cover include:
- Communication
- Autism
- Supporting emotions
- Safeguarding
- Creativity & Participation
- Epilepsy
When do I need to come?
Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before taking part.
We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting on the 15th February with lots of other dates to choose from.
In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online from mid-January.
Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.
Just sign up and you'll receive details of what to do next.
Just sign up on our website (on our volunteering form) and you'll receive details of what to do next.
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Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and are involved in:
- Supporting and leading environmental activities with young people and the local community.
- Planning and preparing sessions - and sometimes even developing new activities to help young people connect with nature.
- You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and other Volunteers.
Typical activities for the Outdoor Learning Volunteer role include:
- Running environmental education sessions for school visits during term time.
- Running play activities for groups of children and young people during the school holidays.
- Keeping education day resources up to date and developing new resources, activities or materials as required.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project, including both development work and routine maintenance to ensure we are an inspiring location for visitors to experience nature.
Benefits to you:
We aim to involve our Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside for children.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
The role will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
It's a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
If you want to use this role to move on into employment in the environmental sector we can also provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references.
We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.
What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time, or you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector.
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

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Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.
In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.
This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.
The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.
The main responsibilities will be:
• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.
Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.
Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Wren Project is a volunteer-led charity that provides free, remote, one-to-one, ongoing listening support for people in distress and living with autoimmune disease. There are over 120 autoimmune diseases currently diagnosed by the NHS and these include Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's disease- they are all chronic illnesses which can have life altering impacts.
Volunteers at the Wren Project provide emotional listening support to people with autoimmune disease (our Wrens). In appointments, volunteers offer listening support, where Wrens can talk about how autoimmune disease is impacting their life, without giving advice or offering solutions. Volunteers join a regular fortnightly shift during which they meet with up to 2 Wrens in two 50-minute appointments.
Volunteers do not need to have qualifications or any knowledge or experience of autoimmune disease. We are looking for warm, empathetic, caring and resilient individuals who want to help others and have the time to offer ongoing, non-judgemental, listening support.
We are the only charity in the UK who provide support for all autoimmune diseases. Our vision is to build support and community for all four million people in the UK diagnosed with autoimmune disease. Our service would not be possible without the commitment, empathy and support of our volunteers.
WHAT VOLUNTEERING FOR US INVOLVES:
Application and training process:
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Send an application form via our website;
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Attend a group information and discovery conversation where you will learn more about the Wren Project and the listening role
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Applicants will be invited to participate in a remote, 5-week training programme focusing on listening skills, courageous inquiry, turning towards difficulty and living with autoimmune disease;
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A final one-to-one assessment of readiness before being matched with a Wren.
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Please note, we access an applicant’s suitability for the role throughout the process.
The role:
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Join a regular fortnightly shift, whereby you will support two Wrens in two separate, one-to-one sessions of 50 minutes via telephone/video call/online.
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A self-reflective approach to learning and development supported by staff-led reflective practice sessions. Monthly attendance required for the initial six months.
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Access to ongoing support from other volunteers and the Operations team;
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Opportunities to support the charity in a variety of additional roles.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN VOLUNTEERS:
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A desire to support people in times of distress.
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An empathetic and understanding attitude.
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A commitment to offering ongoing support to those in distress and to reflect upon the experience.
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A quiet and private space to conduct appointments.
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Access to a computer, telephone and a reliable internet connection.
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Confidentiality, professionalism and reliability.
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The commitment to volunteer at the Wren Project for at least one year.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR VOLUNTEERS:
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Lifelong skills in deep listening.
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Extensive training in empathetic listening and supporting distress.
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An excellent opportunity to engage in ongoing personal reflection and development in a supportive charity environment.
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A self-reflective approach to learning and development.
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An insight into life with chronic illness and mental health.
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About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information, and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents, and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.
Our Employability Project
10am to 3pm, Monday and/or Friday during term-time
Our Employment & Life Skills Project (ELSP) helps adults with learning disabilities or autism to access further education, work experience and visits to mainstream community opportunities.
What you’ll do
You’ll act as a mentor to the members of the group. You’ll be helping the group(s) develop a range of life skills, things that many of us take for granted. These include Maths and English skills, independent living, the use of public transport, social skills and even the sourcing of employment.
For the people in these groups, these things can be very difficult to develop and achieve without regular support. Through regular support and meetings, members and volunteers develop greater trust, skills, and confidence together.
Come along and get involved!
Requirements
What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.
How much time?
The project runs from 10am to 3pm, Mondays and/or Fridays during term-time.
Everyone gets the most out of the project if you come every week for at least a term as you'll build a close relationship with the members you'll have been supporting and will create the most impact.
What we can offer you
ELSP represents a fantastic opportunity for you to share your knowledge and experience built up through a lifetime to a group that is continuing to develop and achieve their targets.
We’ll reimburse your travel expenses and will provide excellent training and lots of helpful support.
By volunteering on our project you'll also:
- Use and develop your skills: time-management, working within a team, problem-solving and adaptability.
- Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others.
- Increase your confidence.
- Meet like-minded people and make friends.
- Gain experience for (other) work
- Give something back to the community.
- Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
- Challenge yourself.
What about training?
Volunteers must attend training and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.
Topics we cover include:
- Autism
- Safeguarding
- Creativity & Participation
- Negotiation & Boundaries
When do I need to come?
Volunteers must attend training and complete a DBS check before taking part.
We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting on the 15th February with lots of other dates to choose from.
In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online from mid-January.
Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.
Just sign up and you'll receive details of what to do next.
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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!
Friends of Greatwood and Horseclose Communtiy Centre are looking for friendly, community‑minded volunteers who want to play an active part in making events at Greatwood and Horseclose Community Centre welcoming, enjoyable, and well‑run. You don’t need previous event experience just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to get stuck in.
This role supports the smooth planning, preparation, and delivery of a variety of in‑person events at the community centre. Event Support Volunteers will help create a warm, accessible, and positive experience for all attendees, while assisting staff and other volunteers with the practical tasks that make events successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.