Public relations volunteer roles
We are looking for dynamic, experienced and values aligned trustees to join our Global and Ghana Boards at this exciting stage of EduSpots’ development.
Background
EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-orientated UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips grassroots voluntary educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of a world in which communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.
Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary community educators and actors – named ‘Catalysts’ – who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.
Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 10,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here and our recent independent evaluation here.
We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the last two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. In the period, we are aiming to double our network reach, bringing an additional 50 Spots into the network.
We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a winner of the 2025 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize Winner. Our CEO/Founder was a 2021 Global Finalist in the UNESCO-backed $1 million Global Teacher Prize and is a 2025 UNESCO Youth for Peace Young Leader
We are excited by our future.
About this voluntary role
Time: Approximately 4-8 hours per month
Location: Remote
Role type: Voluntary
Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and compliance of the charity with UK and Ghanaian law and Charity Commission guidance. Working alongside staff and advisory group members, they should maintain oversight of global strategy delivery, funding, finances and risk management. Most trustees also have a particular focus on one area of work, with a particular need for the following specialisms:
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Fundraising and partnerships (Ghana or global)
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Finance and operations (Ghana-based)
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Law and compliance (Ghana and Global)
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Communications, marketing, PR and advocacy (Ghana and Global)
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Leadership programmes and education (Ghana and Global)
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Monitoring, evaluation and learning (Ghana and Global)
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Organisational development and business planning in a scale-up context (Ghana and Global)
EduSpots seeks trustees and Directors who can understand and represent our work, including those who have experience living or working in Ghana, or who have links to wider West Africa.
Trustees are expected to join online board meetings four times a year, with an aim to make one of these an in-person meeting.
Trustees should be hands-on team players with a genuine passion for educational equity and community-driven models of development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensuring the board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity, including but not limited to operating within its charitable objectives, reviewing and responding to major risks and opportunities and ensuring strong systems are in place to ensure financial accountability.
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Taking ownership for one thematic area of work, and providing high level guidance and advice to the staff team on that topic.
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Attending quarterly Board meetings, reading documents in advance and actively participating in discussions.
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Actively promoting the organisation’s work through their networks and positively representing the organisation at all times.
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Supporting the CEO and key senior staff through informed questioning and oversight to ensure the organisation’s legal responsibilities and strategic objectives are achieved.
Desired Skills / Experience
Knowledge & Experience
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Experience of charity governance.
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Experience in leading the strategy of an organisation.
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Ability to support and inspire a fast-paced, ambitious team.
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Experience of working in an education-focused charity or business, ideally within an African context.
Personal Qualities & Skills
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A genuine passion for our educational model, and community-driven development.
- strong listener, with an ability to understand the context and model first, before offering input.
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A team player, aligned with our collaborative model of organisational development.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to create positive working relationships and motivate staff, volunteers, and a range of stakeholders at all levels in a cross-cultural environment.
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Ability to foster a culture of respect, honesty and commitment to our values and organisational aims.
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Do you want to make a real difference?
At Oxfam, we're not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we're working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide.
Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:
Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!
Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as merchandising, customer service, and teamwork.
Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.
Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.
Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!
We are Oxfam Together we can create a more equal future, free from poverty.


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NICOLA Arts is an artist-led charity and community space based in London, supporting young creatives, artists and local communities through art, culture and social projects. We are looking for volunteers to support our shop and community space, helping with daily activities, customer service, visual displays and the organisation of events, exhibitions and creative workshops. This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity with flexible shifts, ideal for students, creatives and anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in an arts and community-led environment. Details Volunteers will support different aspects of the NICOLA Arts space, including: welcoming visitors and assisting customers helping with shop organisation and visual presentation supporting events, exhibitions, jam sessions and workshops assisting the team with day-to-day activities No previous experience is required — just enthusiasm, reliability and an interest in arts and community work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our new Trustees may come from many walks of life and we do not require prior board-level experience. At this time, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can help to build the charity’s infrastructure with: finance or accountancy, law, human resources and people management, income generation, commercial fundraising, marketing and communications, as well as those with experience in the education sector or working with young people.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following qualities:
- Sound judgement and strategic thinking ability balanced by an openness to listening to others and to new ideas
- A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the organisation
- Understanding or experience of the arts and/or education and a belief in the transformative power of poetry and performance
- An enthusiasm for arts charity work and the confidence and willingness to advocate our mission.
All Trustees will be offered an induction. The role offers the opportunity to learn about governance and what it takes to run an arts organisation and achieve its objectives. Alongside experienced individuals, we also want to recruit a young trustee who would be willing to take up a governance role for the first time, someone who is willing to be mentored, so that we can offer tailored support and training as required.
All Trustees will have the opportunity to attend Young Identity writing workshops, training, and events to experience Young Identity’s unique delivery of poetry and performance.
Our current board is a diverse mix of trustees with backgrounds in: economics, law, psychology, education, counselling, young people’s arts production, community engagement and creative business development. The current board brings a wealth of knowledge, both specialist and general, as well as invaluable perspectives and lived experience ranging from the local, national and international. However, we also need to actively manage changes to the board as the terms of current trustees come to an end. We strive to do this in a systematic and organised way to ensure both continuity, stability as well as the development and progression of Young Identity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking committed new trustees to help guide a small but ambitious charity supporting children and young people with cerebral palsy, ensuring our funds deliver meaningful, life-changing impact.
Our Board is made up of a small, committed group of trustees who bring a mix of professional expertise and personal connection to our cause. Together, we oversee a grant-making charity that has a long heritage and a clear ambition: to increase our income and ensure we can support more children and young people with cerebral palsy in meaningful, practical ways.
Like many small charities, our challenge is balancing strong governance with growth. We are financially stable and well run, but we want to think more strategically about our future: how we prioritise funding, how we grow awareness and income, and how we ensure every grant we make delivers real, lasting benefit for families. The new trustee will play an active role in shaping these conversations and helping the Board move confidently from steady state to sustainable growth.
The role is hands-on and collaborative. Trustees are expected to attend four board meetings a year, contribute thoughtfully to discussion and decision-making, and engage between meetings when specific issues arise. Depending on interest and experience, the new trustee may also be invited to take a lead role in an area of work or join a small working group, for example around fundraising development, investment oversight, or grant assessment.
This is an opportunity to influence how limited charitable funds are used where they matter most. Trustees are directly involved in decisions that enable children to access therapy, specialist equipment, and support that may not otherwise be available. For someone who wants to make a tangible difference, this is a role where your contribution can be clearly seen in the lives of the children and families we support.
The Board values open discussion, shared responsibility, and a supportive culture, making this an especially rewarding role for someone who wants their time and judgement to have genuine impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Marketing Volunteer to help raise our digital profile and share the story of life at FFPG. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys filming, editing and creating simple, engaging content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
You’ll help us launch our TikTok presence, establish a regular posting rhythm and showcase the impact of our ecotherapy and community activities. One key focus over the next few months will be supporting our recruitment of “buddy volunteers” who assist participants during gardening sessions.
This role combines occasional on-site visits with remote flexible work. You can shape your own schedule, with a minimum of one post per month (ideally weekly).
Key Responsibilities
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Visit the garden semi-regularly to film short clips, interviews or “day in the garden” moments
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Edit and produce simple videos and posts for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook
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Help establish a consistent posting rhythm (minimum one post per month)
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Highlight garden activities, seasonal work, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events
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Support digital promotion for specific campaigns, such as buddy volunteer recruitment and events
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Post content on our social media platforms
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Collaborate with the Director and staff team to ensure content aligns with FFPG’s mission and tone.
What You’ll Bring
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Enthusiasm for social media and storytelling
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Willingness to visit the garden to collect content
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Ability to film and edit short videos using your own device
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Confidence using TikTok, Instagram or Facebook (keen beginners welcome; experience an advantage)
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An interest in nature, gardening, community work or mental wellbeing (not required but helpful)
What You’ll Gain
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Hands-on experience creating social media content for a community-based charity
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A chance to develop your filming, editing and digital communication skills
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Flexibility to shape the content style and creative direction
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Insight into ecotherapy and community gardening
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The satisfaction of helping more people discover and benefit from FFPG
Practical Details
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This role is flexible and can be shaped around your schedule
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Travel to the garden can be reimbursed
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Volunteers must use their own phone/camera for filming and editing
About Forest Farm Peace Garden
Forest Farm Peace Garden (FFPG) is a therapeutic community garden in Hainault supporting people’s wellbeing through ecotherapy, food growing and nature-based activities. We work with adults experiencing mental health challenges and social isolation, offering a safe, supportive environment to connect with nature, learn new skills and build confidence. Volunteers, staff and community members help care for our two-acre site, keeping the garden thriving throughout the seasons.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're growing our volunteering team and looking to recruit 2 Lead Volunteers for our Communications & Marketing Team (and 2 Lead Volunteers specifically for Content.) The successful candidates will have the overall responsibility for the Charity’s communications and marketing. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for promoting a charity supporting a rare condition and can support a volunteering team as well as plan and use communication tools such as websites, social media, Canva and other digital platforms.
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, which means your commitment can be balanced around your lifestyle - being part of a team to ensure that communications to our community and supporters are up to date and timely.
You will provide leadership for your team and support the development of a communications plan for the charity.
Key Tasks and Objectives
● Lead a team of communications and marketing volunteers.
● Lead and co-ordinate internal projects, activities and campaigns that help build awareness of our organisation and its aims.
● Run the meetings for the Communications & Marketing Team on a monthly basis.
● Regularly meet with and be the point of contact for the lead volunteers for Content, Social Media and Email Marketing to co-ordinate and plan.
● Where and if possible, to also be an active part of the Communications & Marketing Team either as a content writer, copy writer or another role.
● Identifying, initiating and leading on projects which align to the strategy and realise our goals.
● Collaborate with the team.
● To support the charity in develping a visual form of our Annual Report or other reporting documents such as grant reports.
● Support the development and implementation of the Communications Strategy.
● Protecting our charity brand identity, ensuring it is delivered consistently, both internally and externally.
● Promote the charity across all our channels and forms of communication.
● Ensure effective, regular communication to both internal and external audiences.
● Review progress and effectiveness of the Communications Strategy on an annual basis.
What are we looking for?
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
● Have a real enthusiasm for excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and change.
● Be a team leader who is positive, hands on and able to get the best out of a team.
● Have excellent interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.
● Have the ability to think strategically but also enjoy being at an operational level to support your team and key stakeholders.
● Have a high level of attention to detail.
● Have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise projects and to manage expectations.
Experience and Skills
● The ability to communicate (verbal and non-verbal) to a wide variety of audiences including the public, various forms of media and on an individual basis.
● Experience in building and leading a team.
● Previous experience of working for charities and/or volunteer organisations is desirable but not required.
● Creativity regarding message management and medium.
● Good IT skills.
● Ability to motivate and enthuse others.
● To be a part of a team.
● Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
● Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.
● Experience of using Canva or similar design packages.
● A strong network of PR and media contacts would be highly advantageous.
What's in it for you?
This role is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with a small but ambitious charity, developing and honing your skills around leadership in the Third Sector.
Getting the right story in print and online can be challenging, especially when dealing with a rare health condition, but it is definitely rewarding.
You will gain experience in the charity sector, gain new or update your writing skills, a broader C.V., and a sense of accomplishment from using your skills to help people affected by a very painful condition.
You would be leading our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would also have a key role in developing a communications and marketing strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
Key Benefits
● Gain valuable experience in communications and marketing, plus charity team leadership.
● Make a meaningful impact on the fight to support the CRPS community.
● Develop professional skills and expand your network.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.



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CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS (FILMMAKERS, DESIGNERS, EDITORS, MOTION GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHERS)
Help SUNSHINE explode across London — and create the visuals that change lives
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
As we prepare to launch publicly, we’re building a creative team who can help us bring SUNSHINE to life visually — through film, design, photography, motion graphics, storytelling and content that radiates hope, energy and connection.
Your creativity won’t just build a brand. It will help someone who feels invisible feel seen. It will help volunteers feel proud and part of something bigger. It will help SUNSHINE reach people who need us most.
This is your chance to shape the look, feel and heartbeat of a movement.
What You’ll Be Creating
Filmmakers & Video Editors
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Short films that capture real stories of connection and courage.
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Launch videos, social clips, micro‑documentaries and campaign content.
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Warm, human visuals that show the impact of SUNSHINE’s work.
Graphic Designers
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Social media graphics, posters, flyers and campaign visuals.
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Designs that feel joyful, inclusive and unmistakably SUNSHINE.
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Creative assets that help us reach people facing loneliness.
Motion Graphic Designers
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Animated content that brings our brand to life.
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Movement‑energy visuals for campaigns, launches and storytelling.
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Short, uplifting animations that spread SUNSHINE across London.
Photographers
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Warm, authentic images of volunteers, community moments and events.
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Portraits that capture dignity, joy and human connection.
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Visual stories that help people understand who we are.
Creatives of All Kinds
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If you’re creative, we want you.
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Writers, illustrators, editors, content creators, brand thinkers.
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Anyone who can help us tell stories that matter.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a creative soul who wants your work to mean something.
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You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.
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You want to help build a brand with heart, hope and purpose.
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You love storytelling, visuals and creating emotional impact.
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You’re excited by the idea of shaping a new charity from the ground up.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to grow your portfolio with meaningful, real‑world work.
Practical Details
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Location: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible
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Time: Flexible — contribute as and when you can
Why This Role Matters
Your creativity will reach people who feel forgotten. Your visuals will help someone take their first step into community. Your films, designs and images will help volunteers feel proud, connected and inspired. Your work will help SUNSHINE grow across London — and eventually beyond.
This is not just creative work. It’s storytelling with purpose. It’s design that heals. It’s art that brings people together.
How to Apply
Send a short note about yourself and (if you have one) a link to your portfolio or examples of your work. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help bring SUNSHINE to life.
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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LONELINESS AWARENESS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Raise Awareness, Tell Human Stories & Help SUNSHINE Change the Way London Understands Loneliness
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
We’re now looking for a Loneliness Awareness Lead — someone who can help us shine a light on the realities of loneliness, share the stories of the people we support (with dignity and care), and spread SUNSHINE’s message of hope across London and beyond.
Your work will help people understand that loneliness is not a personal failure — it’s a human experience. Your storytelling will help people feel less ashamed, less invisible, and more connected. Your leadership will help SUNSHINE reach the people who need us most.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Raising Awareness of Loneliness Across London
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Lead campaigns that highlight the emotional, social and practical realities of loneliness.
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Share insights, facts and stories that help the public understand the issue with compassion.
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Help shift the narrative from stigma to empathy, from silence to connection.
2. Telling the Stories of the People We Support
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Work with participants (with full consent and care) to share their experiences.
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Create warm, respectful, human‑centred stories that honour their courage.
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Show the impact SUNSHINE has on confidence, wellbeing and connection.
3. Creating Content That Spreads SUNSHINE’s Message
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Develop blogs, interviews, social posts, short films or written stories.
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Work with our Creative Volunteers to bring stories to life visually.
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Help build a public voice that feels hopeful, inclusive and emotionally resonant.
4. Building Relationships With Media & Community Platforms
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Identify opportunities to share SUNSHINE’s work through local press, podcasts, newsletters and community networks.
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Represent SUNSHINE with warmth, clarity and movement‑energy.
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Help us become a recognised voice in the loneliness and wellbeing space.
5. Supporting SUNSHINE’s Growth & Impact
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Ensure our messaging reflects the lived experiences of the people we serve.
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Help shape campaigns that inspire volunteers, partners and supporters.
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Strengthen SUNSHINE’s presence across London as we grow.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a natural storyteller who cares deeply about people.
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You want to help change the way society understands loneliness.
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You’re empathetic, thoughtful and able to hold stories with care.
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You enjoy writing, interviewing, content creation or awareness‑raising.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to help build a new charity from the ground up.
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You want to grow your skills in communications, advocacy or community engagement.
Practical Details
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Location: Hybrid/Flexible — remote with occasional London meetups.
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Loneliness is often hidden. People carry it quietly — in their homes, on the bus, at work, in crowded streets. Your work will help bring these stories into the light with dignity and compassion.
Every story you share will help someone feel less alone. Every campaign you lead will help someone understand they are not the only one. Every message you craft will help SUNSHINE reach people who need connection, hope and community.
This is not just awareness work. It’s storytelling that heals. It’s advocacy that empowers. It’s connection — shared with the whole city.
How to Apply
Send a CV and a short note about why this role speaks to you. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help spread SUNSHINE across London.
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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Recruitment Manager – Volunteer Role
About Make A Smile
Make A Smile is a UK charity dedicated to bringing joy, play, and magical experiences to children facing illness, disability, or disadvantage. Volunteers dress as beloved characters and deliver uplifting activities, from hospital visits and care‑centre sessions to arts, crafts, stories, and games - ensuring every child gets the chance to enjoy their childhood. Our Trustees and Central Officers ensure the charity runs smoothly across the UK, helping us “bring smiles to the faces of so many children.”
About The Role
The Recruitment Manager leads and oversees volunteer recruitment across all Make A Smile chapters. You will support Chapter Recruitment Officers, run central recruitment activities, and ensure volunteers can progress smoothly from first hearing about the charity to becoming fully qualified and ready to attend events.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a strategic and hands‑on role in growing the charity’s volunteer base. Responsibilities include:
● Overseeing the full volunteer journey - from first contact to becoming “Qualified” and event‑ready.
● Providing guidance, training, and ongoing support to Chapter Recruitment Officers.
● Ensuring Recruitment Officers run effective Introduction Training sessions, recruitment fairs, and outreach activities.
● Identifying barriers that prevent volunteers from getting involved and working to reduce them.
● Ensuring each chapter completes its Widening Access plan and implements inclusive recruitment practices.
● Working closely with the Safeguarding Officer to support DBS checks and ensure Recruitment Officers can run DBS clinics correctly.
● Maintaining and improving the Introduction Training slides and ensuring content remains high‑quality and up to date.
● Running a monthly online central Introduction Training session and advertising it across chapters and social media.
● Proactively seeking new recruitment opportunities, including volunteering platforms, fairs, and partnerships.
● Supporting and overseeing the Widening Participation (WP) Officer, who recruits 16–18‑year‑old volunteers.
● Collaborating with the PR Officer and Conference Officer to raise awareness and attend recruitment events.
● Reporting recruitment challenges, barriers, and chapter needs at monthly Charity Leadership Meetings.
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For
This role suits someone energetic, organised, and passionate about helping people get involved. You’ll thrive if you bring:
● Strong communication and people‑engagement skills.
● Confidence in motivating and supporting volunteers.
● A proactive, solution‑focused mindset.
● Creativity in finding new recruitment opportunities.
● The ability to manage multiple chapters and keep track of progress.
● Professionalism, dedication, and alignment with Make A Smile’s ethos (“Act in the best interests of Make a Smile… Enjoy it!”).
Experience in recruitment is helpful but not essential - enthusiasm and commitment matter most.
Time Commitment
Recruitment Managers are expected to contribute around 4 hours per week, including supporting chapters, running central training, and attending monthly Charity Leadership Meetings.
Training and Support
You will receive:
● Full Trustee Training (online).
● A comprehensive handover and access to all systems (OneDrive, Simvoly, WhatsApp communities).
● Guidance from the Chair, Safeguarding Officer, and fellow Trustees.
● Access to recruitment guides, training materials, and templates.
● Opportunities for personal development through CPD and charity‑funded training.
What You’ll Gain
● Experience leading recruitment across a national charity.
● Skills in volunteer engagement, training delivery, and inclusive recruitment.
● Leadership experience supporting multiple chapter teams.
● The chance to shape the volunteer experience and strengthen the charity’s impact.
● The joy of helping new volunteers join a community that brings magic to children.
Safeguarding and Eligibility
Recruitment Managers must act in line with charity standards, including professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability. You must be able to attend monthly meetings and engage actively in communication channels. A DBS check may be required depending on involvement with events.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please send a CV along with a short message outlining your experience, interest in recruitment, and why you’d like to support Make A Smile.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for helping children smile.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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COMMUNICATIONS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Create the Buzz, Energy & Storytelling That Launches SUNSHINE Into London — and Changes Lives
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a NEW small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers will bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
As we prepare for our public launch, we’re looking for a Communications Lead who can help us build excitement, visibility and movement‑energy around our brand. Someone who can turn our mission into stories, moments and messages that make people stop, feel, care — and get involved.
Your creativity won’t just shape our brand. It will help reach people who feel invisible. It will help volunteers find a place where they belong. It will help Londoners facing loneliness feel less alone.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Creating Buzz & Energy Around SUNSHINE
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Craft warm, hopeful, movement‑driven messaging that captures hearts.
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Build excitement around our launch, projects and volunteer community.
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Help shape a brand that feels joyful, human and impossible to ignore.
2. Storytelling That Changes Lives
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Share real stories of connection, courage and community.
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Highlight the experiences of people facing loneliness (with care and consent).
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Show the impact volunteers make — and the transformation they experience too.
3. Social Media & Content Creation
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Create posts, visuals and campaigns that radiate SUNSHINE’s warmth.
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Grow our online presence with consistent, uplifting content.
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Help us reach people who need us — and people who want to help.
4. Brand Voice & Identity
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Shape a voice that is kind, inclusive, hopeful and unmistakably SUNSHINE.
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Ensure our communications feel safe, accessible and emotionally resonant
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Bring creativity, colour and joy to everything we share
5. Launch Support & Campaigns
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Support our public launch with storytelling, visuals and campaign ideas.
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Help us build a sense of movement, belonging and excitement.
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Create moments that make people want to join, support and share.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a natural storyteller who loves creating content with heart.
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You want to use your creativity to make a real difference.
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You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.
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You enjoy shaping brand identity and building excitement.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to grow your skills in communications, marketing or creative leadership.
Practical Details
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Location: London Remote/Hybrid/Flexible
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Your words, visuals and ideas will reach people who feel forgotten. Your storytelling will help someone take their first brave step into community. Your creativity will help volunteers feel proud, connected and part of something bigger. Your work will help build a London where more people feel seen, supported and valued.
This is not just communications. It’s connection. It’s hope. It’s impact. And it starts with you.
How to Apply
Send a CV or portfolio (if you have one) and a short note about why this role speaks to you. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help bring SUNSHINE to London.
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.
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!
Help our charity to create new Allotment sites!
Green Allotments is a small, national, charity on a mission to create new allotment sites in England.
We are currently looking for lovely volunteers for various roles which are all home-based:
Volunteer Desk-based Researchers (Our most popular volunteering role!)
Archaeologist (desk-based, minimum of 3 years work experience)
Occasional professional/specialist micro-volunteers
Landscape Architect (minimum of 3 years work experience)
Social Media Supporters
Welsh Language Translators / Gwirfoddoli Cyfieithwyr Cymraeg
There are no set hours when volunteering for us and you can turn down anything that you are offered. Obviously, we will treat you with dignity and respect.
We do not anticipate that you will incur expenses in this role. We expect our volunteers to already have an internet connection and be willing to use that as part of their volunteer role with Green Allotments CIO.
(At present we are unable to accept applications from under 18s, although we hope to be able to do so in the future as our charity grows)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone who believes deeply in the power of creativity and who can help steward the organisation with care, imagination and strategic oversight. It’s a voluntary role, but a hugely meaningful one and a chance to make a lasting difference to the future of the Super Power Agency.
I’ve attached our Chair of Trustees recruitment pack, which gives more detail about the role, the moment we’re in as an organisation and the kind of person we’re hoping to find . You might know someone brilliant who would be a great fit – or you might even feel curious yourself, please get in touchle
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!
Ready to tell the story that changes the narrative?
At MINDSET, we’re not just another charity; we’re a brand-new movement for men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth across England and Wales. We’re tired of the clinical, "waiting room" energy. We need a Communications Lead to help us cut through the noise with bold, impactful content that finally speaks a language men actually respond to.
We’re looking for a creative storyteller who can capture the grit, the growth, and the real-world impact of what we do, turning our mission into a profile that gets recognised nationwide.
The Mission:
- The Narrative: Create powerful content that tells the authentic stories of the men we support—focusing on strength, resilience, and action rather than just hardship.
- The Megaphone: Lead our social media and digital presence (think Instagram for visuals, LinkedIn for partnerships, and TikTok for authentic, raw updates) to raise our profile.
- The Identity: Ensure MINDSET is seen as the go-to space for non-clinical growth, building a brand that feels like a community, not a service.
The Vibe:
We’re action-first and zero-fluff. You’ll have total creative freedom to ditch the "sad face" charity clichés and build a high-impact communication strategy from the ground up.
Sound like you?
If you’re a content pro who knows how to move an audience and wants to use those skills to spark a national conversation about men’s growth, let’s talk.
Tell the MINDSET Story
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.
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!
Fundraising volunteers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park reach its funding goals
East London Waterworks Park is working to acquire a 14-acre, concreted-over depot on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, and to transform it into a ‘brownfield rainforest’ with wild-swimming pools and creative learning spaces for the local community. We are showcasing an environment-first, community-led approach to land ownership that will help nature and people thrive together, revolutionising the way we think about green and blue spaces in cities.
Our Crowdfunder raised over half a million pounds towards buying the land, but we are waiting for the landowner to make decisions about the use of the site. Whilst we wait, we need to raise money for the other work we are carrying out. We have an exciting programme of community projects and work coming up, including carrying out biodiverse transformations on other sites in London.
If you have experience of planning or running fundraising campaigns and would like to get involved with a local charity, we would love to hear from you. Perhaps you are buzzing with ideas of how to raise money or are keen to get stuck in and help to make some events happen. Maybe you are a good writer and seller of ideas and would like to join our mini team of funding bid writers. We would especially love to hear from you if you have experience of writing funding applications.
If you are a professional fundraiser and would like to help but are short on time, we would still love for you to get in touch. Even if you are unable to get deeply involved, we would appreciate one-off or ongoing advice.
We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
We meet once a fortnight online on a Thursday evening
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces


