Sexual violence advocate volunteer roles in Milton keynes
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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!
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role?
Our Trustees play a critical role in the organisation, helping set the strategy and review progress in relation to it, providing support, challenge and expertise to the Chief Executive and Directors.
A Trustee plays an essential role in seeking to maximise VoiceAbility’s positive impact as well as to stretch and hold to account the Chief Executive.
The role also has ultimate responsibility for the compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring that the organisation acts in line with its charitable objectives and is financially stable. Trustees work as a team, applying good judgement and taking collective responsibility.
About you
We are looking for a Trustee with sound independent judgement, strategic vision and the ability to think creatively. You will embody the organisations values and act in the best interests of the charity at all times.
You will be engaged and motivated by the work of VoiceAbility and be able to build strong relationships and have experience of working as a non-Executive director or Trustee; however, lived experience is equally important.
We are seeking to recruit Trustees who bring Expertise in Finance, Safeguarding, Human Resources, Commercial and Operational Delivery.
Time commitment
Approximately one day per month. Please note that this time commitment will be spread across multiple days and is likely to be cyclical.
There are four board meetings per annum. Board meetings tend to be online, but face-to-face, or hybrid meetings may take place from time to time. There would also be a commitment of two to four committee meetings per annum, a board strategy or development day and site visits. Each trustee will also belong to at least one committee.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
Please follow the link to our latest vacancy page
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications:
28 February 2026
Interviews to be held: ongoing
Registered Charity 
101 - 500
Thank you!
Join Us as a Trustee – Help Shape a Safer Future
About the Role
We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in helping shape the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring good governance and supporting our leadership team to deliver high-quality, impactful services.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
- Estate and Property Strategy/ Management
- Health and Safety
- Finance
You do not need previous board experience—we provide a full induction and support. What matters most is your commitment to our values and your willingness to contribute your time, insights, and passion.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference to the lives of clients
- Gain strategic and governance experience
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team
- Help champion equity and amplify the voices of those often unheard
Trustee Duties
- Support and provide advice on Safer Places’ purpose, vision, goals and activities
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation
- Oversee Safer Places’ financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively Review and approve Safer Places’ financial statements
- Keep abreast of changes in the operating environment
- Contribute to regular reviews of Safer Places’ own governance.
- Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Safer Places’ interests, to the exclusion of personal and/or any third-party interests
- Contribute to the broader promotion of Safer Places’ objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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!
Volunteer Researcher – Yellow Wood Project
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)
Type: Volunteer (Flexible, ~10-20 hours/month)
Reporting to: Director/Founder
Organisation Type: Community Interest Company (CIC)
About Us
We are a mission-driven Community Interest Company dedicated to early intervention against online harms and the prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG). Rooted in a behavioural science approach combined with systems thinking, we work to understand the contemporary online context for children and young people and pathways to engaging with harmful content, develop evidence-based interventions which support healthier sexual and social development, and create safer communities through primary and secondary prevention.
Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Volunteer Researcher to help us on our Insight and Understanding workstream; conducting primary and secondary research as well as providing guidance on commissioned research. This is a key voluntary role for someone with a background in social research who wants to use their skills to make a measurable difference in a sensitive but vital area of public benefit, increasingly recognised as an urgent issue and one in receipt of growing governmental attention.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on experience and availability, responsibilities may include:
- Conducting desk-based research and literature reviews (academic, policy, and grey literature)
- Contributing to the establishment of the organisation’s Research Ethics Policy
- Supporting the design of research projects, including research questions, methods, and tools
- Assisting with data collection (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups), where appropriate
- Supporting data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative)
- Summarising findings into clear written outputs (briefings, reports, blogs, or presentations)
- Supporting evidence gathering for funding applications, policy submissions, or advocacy work
- Contributing to the maintenance of research logs, references, and documentation
- Adhering to the organisation’s research ethics and data protection policies at all times
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in social research, public policy, or social impact
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Willingness to follow ethical research standards
- Alignment with the organisation’s mission and values
- Ability to work on highly sensitive topics related to issues including: pornography, violence, sexual offending, and misogyny.
Desirable
- Undergraduate or postgraduate study (completed or ongoing) in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, psychology, criminology, education, public health, data science)
- Familiarity with research methods such as surveys, interviews, and digital ethnography
- Experience conducting literature reviews or academic research
- Thematic data analysis skills
- Understanding of issues relating to online harms, child safety, or digital wellbeing and familiarity with safeguarding
- Familiarity with behaviour change frameworks (e.g. COM-B, Behaviour Change Wheel)
Time Commitment
- Approximately 10-20 hours per month
- Flexible schedule, with occasional online meetings
- Project-based with ability to work on discrete project or ongoing basis, as preferred
What We Offer
- A meaningful opportunity to contribute to the protection of children from online harms, as well as a CSEA and VAWG prevention mission
- Flexible, remote working with supportive leadership
- Recognition in reports and communications
- A reference or endorsement after three months of active volunteering
- The chance to shape organisation direction at an early and impactful stage of growth
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
