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At Bright Connections, we believe in a simple but powerful truth: no one should feel alone.

We are a brand new and small, volunteer-run and community-led charitable project based in East London, on a mission to break social isolation for people living with disabilities. Through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community built on belonging, we create spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our story began with one family’s love for a sister whose world had become small and quiet. From that love grew a movement, one that believes friendship is a human right, and that connection can transform lives.

We’re looking for a Volunteer Community Builder to help us grow the network around Bright Connections, bringing together people, partners, and supporters who can help our community thrive.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in building meaningful relationships that strengthen and expand our impact.

This could include:

• Connecting with local councils, community groups, and organisations.

• Building partnerships with charities, services, and local initiatives.

• Reaching out to potential supporters, donors, and collaborators.

• Helping create a strong, supportive network around the people we serve.

Why this matters

• Behind every strong community is a network of people who care.
• Your work will help open doors, create opportunities, and bring more support to those who need it most.
• Every connection you build helps someone feel less alone.

Who you are

• A natural connector who enjoys building relationships.

• Friendly, confident, and comfortable reaching out to others.

• Passionate about community, inclusion, and social impact.

• Motivated to help grow something meaningful from the ground up.

What you’ll gain

• Experience in partnership building and community engagement.

• The chance to shape and expand a growing charitable initiative.

• A flexible, hybrid role that fits around your life.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference through connection and collaboration.

At Bright Connections, we are building more than a project, we are building a community that surrounds people with care, opportunity, and belonging.

Together, we shine brighter.

If you’d love to help connect people, organisations, and possibilities, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a community where everyone has a place and no one is left behind.

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

You will welcome clients and visitors, and support the smooth running of our local office at our drop in sessions on Mondays or Thursdays (or both)

Commitment: 6 hours/week (flexible)

Receptionists are the first point of contact for clients, welcoming visitors. You’ll record client details on our computer system, explain waiting times, and help ensure the service runs smoothly. The role builds communication, IT, and teamwork skills while making a real difference in the community. Full training and expense reimbursement are provided.

What you gain: Communication skills, admin experience, confidence using IT, and full training.

You'll gain valuable transferable skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork.

Whether you are starting out, changing career, retired, or returning to work, volunteering strengthens your CV and provides practical experience.

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:

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)