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Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) is looking for a motivated and socially-committed legal professional to serve as the legal-focused trustee on PLH’s trustee board.
About Parenting for Lifelong Health
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) aims to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. We give parents the support they need, the skills that work, and trusted advice they can count on to protect and support their children’s health, safety and development.
Our parenting courses are developed with families, powered by low-cost and accessible technology, backed by rigorous evidence, and delivered within systems. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012 in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO, Parenting for Lifelong Health was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 8 million families in more than 40 countries.
PLH is seeking a new trustee with a legal background, particularly for UK-based charities, to strengthen its board. This voluntary position is an opportunity to contribute expertise to an organisation committed to improving the lives of children and families worldwide.
This is also a particularly exciting time to join PLH’s trustee board. Our organisation is pursuing a bold ambition to reach over 15 million parents and 25 million children by 2030, delivering a 40% increase in parental engagement in child development, 45% reduction in family violence, and 30% improvement in mental health.
Role
The Legal Trustee will provide expert advice on legal, regulatory, and governance matters to ensure PLH operates in compliance with relevant laws and best practices. Our leadership team is keen to shape the role with the trustee’s input; examples of support the Legal Trustee could provide include:
- Ensuring compliance with charity law, data protection regulations, and contractual obligations
- Reviewing and advising on legal agreements, policies, and governance structures
- Providing oversight on risk management and legal aspects of strategic decisions.
- Supporting the board in addressing legal challenges and ethical considerations.
Responsibilities
In partnership with other trustees, and with the support of PLH senior management, the legal trustee will:
- Ensure that PLH complies with its governing document, UK charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of PLH and support its mission and values.
- Oversee financial stability and ensure responsible resource management.
- Provide scrutiny and oversight of PLH’s operations, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Act as an ambassador for PLH, promoting its work and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to effective decision-making.
- Support risk management by identifying and addressing potential legal and regulatory challenges.
- For more information on the role of trustees in the UK, please see the Charity Commission and Companies House guidance.
Desired Qualifications
- Qualified legal professional with expertise in charity, corporate, or regulatory law in England.
- Experience in governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Understanding of the legal landscape for non-profits and international organisations.
- Residency in the UK.
Time Commitment
- Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute additional time for strategic planning, committee meetings, and advisory support as needed.
- The estimated commitment is 6-10 hours per month.
Term & Remuneration
- The term is three years, renewable for an additional term.
- This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) is looking for a motivated and socially-committed finance professional to serve as the legal-focused trustee on PLH’s trustee board
About Parenting for Lifelong Health
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) aims to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. We give parents the support they need, the skills that work, and trusted advice they can count on to protect and support their children’s health, safety and development.
Our parenting courses are developed with families, powered by low-cost and accessible technology, backed by rigorous evidence, and delivered within systems. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012 in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO, Parenting for Lifelong Health was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 8 million families in more than 40 countries.
PLH is seeking a new trustee with expertise in financial management, particularly for UK-based charities, to strengthen its board. This voluntary position is an opportunity to contribute expertise to an organisation committed to improving the lives of children and families worldwide.
This is also a particularly exciting time to join PLH’s trustee board. Our organisation is pursuing a bold ambition to reach over 15 million parents and 25 million children by 2030, delivering a 40% increase in parental engagement in child development, 45% reduction in family violence, and 30% improvement in mental health.
Role
The Finance Trustee will provide expert advice on PLH’s financial management, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and robust financial governance. Our leadership team is keen to shape the role with the trustee’s input; examples of support the Finance Trustee could provide include:
- Overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and auditing requirements.
- Providing oversight of financial reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and transparency.
- Supporting income diversification strategies and sustainability planning.
- Reviewing financial risks, internal controls, and risk management processes.
- Working closely with the PLH Leadership Team to ensure robust financial policies and procedures are in place.
- Providing guidance on investment and funding allocation decisions.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that PLH complies with its governing document, UK charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Contribute to the strategic direction of PLH and support its mission and values.
- Oversee financial stability and ensure responsible resource management.
- Provide scrutiny and oversight of PLH’s operations, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Act as an ambassador for PLH, promoting its work and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to effective decision-making.
- Support risk management by identifying and addressing potential finance and regulatory challenges.
- For more information on the role of trustees in the UK, please see the Charity Commission and Companies House guidance.
Desired Qualifications
- Finance professional with qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or significant experience in financial management.
- Experience in UK charity finance, risk assessment, and financial sustainability.
- Ability to interpret financial reports and guide financial strategy.
- Commitment to PLH’s mission and governance responsibilities.
Time Commitment
- Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute additional time for strategic planning, committee meetings, and advisory support as needed.
- The estimated commitment is 6-10 hours per month.
Term & Remuneration
- The term is up to three years, renewable for an additional term.
- This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Young Trustees Movement (YTM) is looking to appoint a new Finance Trustee to its Board, in light of the current Finance Trustee moving abroad. The Young Trustees Movement is also in the process of incorporation, with the current and new Finance Trustee set to become the first Trustees of the movement once it is formally registered with the Charity Commission. This is a voluntary role responsible for ensuring the movement is well run, financially sustainable, and working effectively towards its purpose. While this is a voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and learning and development opportunities will be offered. The Finance Trustee will be appointed for a three year term.
The Finance Trustee will work with the whole board and staff team in leading the financial governance of the board, alongside all other standard Trustee responsibilities.
We will prioritise applications from those aged 30 and under for the role of Finance Trustee due to the nature of our movement, but we welcome applications from people of all ages who align to our movement and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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TRUSTEE – SERVANTS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (SFI)
Help rebuild governance, steward £11m+ assets, and shape the future of a global Christian charity supporting persecuted believers.
SFI is a Christian charity supporting persecuted Christians globally, now entering a critical phase to rebuild governance and define its future.
SFI stands at a turning point. Following regulatory scrutiny and structural challenges, a new board of trustees will be responsible for establishing strong governance, reviewing the organisation’s assets and investments, determining how SFI best supports Christian ministry globally going forward and how SFI operates within the Barnabas family.
As trustee, you will:
- Strengthen governance, compliance and board effectiveness
- Provide strategic direction during organisational reset
- Oversee significant assets
- Shape future operating model and mission delivery
- Ensure transparency, accountability and wise stewardship
We’re seeking experienced, values-driven leaders with strong judgement and independence of thought. Backgrounds may include governance, finance, investments, property, law, or international work.
What you’ll gain:
- Influence at a pivotal moment of organisational change
- Opportunity to shape global Christian impact
- Board-level experience in complex governance environments
Please contact Adam Stacey, CEO, Charisma Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 2 June
First stage interviews with SFI (online): w/c 22 June
Second stage interviews with CMS (in person in Swindon): 29 June
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
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- As a trustee of Cuth’s JCR, you provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the charity continues to support student welfare, community, and opportunities effectively across Durham.
- Trustees play a key role in offering continuity and stability to a volunteer-led organisation, advising on financial, legal, and operational decisions as the student leadership changes each year.
- The role involves supporting JCR officers through expertise and oversight, helping shape how the charity operates while contributing to long-term development and governance.
- Trustees work closely with the board and subcommittees to scrutinise decisions, provide professional insight, and ensure the organisation meets its legal and financial responsibilities.
A student-led charity improving welfare, community and opportunities for members of St Cuthbert’s Society JCR at Durham University.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers to spend some time with our clients in and around Central London or to speak to them over the phone. Our current needs are in Tulse Hill and Stepney Green, and we are looking for someone to call, then potentially meet with a client in Bromley.Locations often change as new referrals come in, so if you are interested in befriending someone and making a positive difference to their emotional well being, please contact us, we may have a client in your area!
Meetings are regular, usually weekly or fortnightly, for at least 6 months although most of our volunteers stay involved for much longer than this, only because they enjoy what they do! Phone calls are usually up to one hour and are made once a week from any quiet space in your home or office.
Befriending is a simple way to make a positive difference to someone who feels lonely or is socially isolated. Your gift of time and companionship will give them, and you, something to look forward to. As one of our volunteers once said,“this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!”
Meetings are held in the local community, having a friendly chat in a coffee shop, visiting places of interest together, or in our client’s home.Our clients are older Scots, (60 plus ) who simply want to do the activities that most of us take for granted.
We provide training before you start, ongoing support once you are matched, out of pocket expenses, references, social events and newsletters.
This could be the ideal opportunity for you to gain practical experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting, or for anyonewho simply enjoys meeting new people and making their lives a little brighter.
Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role and applicants must be living in the London area.
Please contact us for more information, and a very warm welcome!
Skills & characteristics required for befriending are:
- English speaking, clear communication for coversation
- Good listening skills
- Friendly, warm and non-judgemental
- Honest, reliable and committed
- Empathy
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality (covered in training)
An enhanced DBS check will be processed for successful applicants and two references are required.
To improve the lives of Scots and the children of Scots in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteering for Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
What your role will involve
You’ll get the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
- Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
- Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
- Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
- Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
- Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.
When you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
- Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
- Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
- Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.
If you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
- Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
- Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
- Opening and closing the shop when needed.
- Cashing up at the end of the day.
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
- Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
- A team player who enjoys working with others.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
- Respectful of others.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
- A chance to meet new people.
- A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
- The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
- A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
- Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



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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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We are looking for new volunteers from all over London and the South East to be Speak out. Stay Safe Volunteers. You would visit primary schools local to you to help us protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect.
We are currently not recruiting for the following areas:
London: Barnet, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Hillingdon, and Newham
Surrey
Berkshire: Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor & Maidenhead, and Wokingham
Bromley
Hampshire County Council, Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Hart, Rushmoor, Test Valley, Winchester, Fareham
Eastleigh, Gosport, New Forest, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Havant, West Sussex and East Sussex, Brighton/Hove
In 2022 the NSPCC's Speak out. Stay safe volunteers returned to primary schools. As a Speak out. Stay safe. volunteer, you will visit primary schools to deliver Speak out. Stay safe. workshops that teach children about the different types of abuse and how they can speak out and stay safe. Our Speak out. Stay safe. workshops are age-appropriate and memorable and need an energetic and enthusiastic person to deliver them. You'll work alongside other Speak out. Stay safe. volunteers to make sure at the end of each session the children feel empowered and know who they can speak out to if they are worried.
If you are interested in volunteering as a Speak out. Stay safe. volunteer and want to find out more about the role, the next step is to attend a Volunteer Information Meeting, which is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Meet with staff as well as volunteers to ask any questions you may have
- Learn more about the application process and your volunteer journey
Our meetings are designed to help you decide whether you want to apply – there's no obligation or expectation that you'll apply if you attend one. At the meeting, you'll also receive information on other ways you can become a supporter of the NSPCC.
If you have any questions or experience any issues, please contact the Volunteer Recruitment Team.
For this role, we can only accept people over the age of 16.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experence of fundraising reserach and/or writing grants applications? Want to put those skills to use and make a difference for those whose lives are affected by cancer?
This role would suit those with experience or interest in research, bid writing, charity fundraising, marketing, creative writing, commissioning, public sector tenders or grant assessment who is looking for a meaningful, regular volunteering commitment. Anyone with expertise or transferable skills in the area of research and/or writing compelling proposals/marketing who is interested in volunteering is encouraged to have a chat with us as we can be flexible.
The Mulberry Centre is looking for opportunities to identify and apply for relevant grants, trust and foundations funding in a competitive market. Grant requests will be on average £500-£10,000 for specific services as well as core Centre costs. This Fundraising Volunteer (the role can be undertaken by one volunteer or split into two parts and shared) will work closely with the Fundraising and Engagement Team to help streamline the research and application process. The first part of the role is to research and check grants and trust funding lists and databases for current opportunities and deadlines for applications to determine which are relevant, where we meet the necessary criteria, and how quickly we need to apply. The second part of the role is to draft and adapt application information to inspire and appeal positively to specific funders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description
The Open Spaces Society, Britain's oldest conservation body, needs additional trustees to broaden our reach.If you are keen to develop strategy and policy for creating, defending, and maintaining commons, greens, and paths, and to develop new approaches to make open spaces available to all, this role is for you.
Trustees may be co-opted by the present board, but are expected to offer themselves for election by the membership at the first available opportunity.
Working collectively, trustees have three main responsibilities. These are to:
1 set a direction for the society,
2 ensure the society’s plans are carried out appropriately,
3 ensure the society meets its legal responsibilities.
The duties of a trustee are to:
4 ensure the society complies with its articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations,
5 ensure that the society pursues its objects as defined in its articles of association,
6 ensure that the society directs its resources exclusively towards its objects,
7 in association with the general secretary, ensure that the organisation is adequately staffed, and that the staff and volunteers have appropriate support and resources to pursue organisational goals,
8 contribute actively to the board’s role of developing strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets,
9 safeguard the reputation and values of the society,
10 ensure effective and efficient administration and financial stability, 1
1 appoint the general secretary and monitor her performance,
12 act in the best interests of the society at all times.
Person specification
• Commitment to the society’s mission
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Objective and insightful judgement
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Adherence to Nolan’s seven principles of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership).
The Open Spaces Society has been campaigning to protect rights to common land, village greens and public paths for more than 160 years
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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No Panic has hundreds of members, and dozens of volunteers. We aim to create a sense of community among our members and volunteers.
The Community Engagement Team Co-ordinator volunteer will be responsible for running activities that will bring this about.
These include holding social events on Zoom and maintaining WhatsApp groups.
The engagement team can use their imagination and interests – events/groups could be anything from book groups to craft sessions. The co-ordinator organises and maintains the activities and can participate in them if desired.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Activities and Events Volunteer
About The Role
As an Activities and Events volunteer, you will play a vital role in assisting staff leading a variety of fun, interactive and nature-based activities aimed at family groups, especially children, and also helping with aspects of our adult-friendly walks and talk programme that runs throughout the year.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
Please note that some of our roles are very popular so we may close applications before the advertised closing date. Make sure you apply early to avoid disapointment.
If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don’t wish to apply online, please email us or give us a call and leave us a message with your name and number.
About You
Who are we looking for?
This role will suit you if you:
- Have an enthusiasm for the natural world and for sharing it with others.
- Have a calm, friendly and composed manner.
- Can communicate well with a wide range of audiences.
- Have a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Are keen, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
- Have a good ability and are happy to work as part of a friendly, busy team and on your own at times.
- Are willing to spend time outdoors in all weather conditions.
Unfortunately this role is not suitable for anyone Under 18.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife – talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake…
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
Time commitment: Preferably one day a week over weekends, bank holidays and school holidays 9.30am – 4.30pm, including occasional early morning and evening activities. We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute. These may vary from week to week and can be offered on a rota basis.
How to Apply
For more information on this important role, and others, and to apply please visit our webpage.
Thank you so much for your interest in the work WWT does, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power



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VOLUNTEER BRANCH CHAIR/COORDINATOR
Across the UK, our 60+ local branches help disabled people live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.
As your local Chair or Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local branch works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct, and support other branch volunteers to make sure your branch’s activities meet the needs of your local disabled community.
You’ll bring your leadership, communication, organisation, and motivational skills to this role.
What the role involves
This is a varied role where local need shapes what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:
• Coordinating the activities of our local branch to undertake and meet the needs of referrals in your area
• Coordinating and chairing the branch meetings
• Leading the branch’s shared responsibility for planning and completing referrals
• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of new local branch volunteers
• Working with your Treasurer or Finance Officer to approve branch accounts
• Ensuring the branch’s activities comply with policies to keep people safe
• Regularly communicate and act as a key contact between staff and volunteers
What you’ll need for this role
Essential
• Confident in leading and chairing a meeting
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Willingness to attend local events to promote the charity’s work
• Ability to understand and follow external and internal policies and procedures
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to follow Remap policies and procedures – and a commitment to our values
Desirable
• Confident in communicating with different audiences, including decision-makers and volunteers
• Able to delegate and motivate the activities of others
• Enthusiastic about raising awareness of the charity’s work in the local area
• Willingness to develop skills and experience
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and reference check, and you may need a DBS check if you also have another client facing role.
Why volunteer
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.
N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and communities?
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join our founding volunteer team. This role is central to designing, structuring and delivering educational programmes that support survivors, young people and marginalised communities to access knowledge, develop skills and achieve personal and collective growth.
Purpose of the role:
The Volunteer Instructional Designer supports our mission by designing engaging, effective and learner-centred educational materials. In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, program staff and other volunteers to transform ideas and content into structured learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive and impactful.
About the Role:
As Instructional Designer, you will work closely with the Membership Director, Book Club Coordinator, and Social & Digital Media Education Lead to develop structured learning pathways, modules, and resources for our membership programmes. Your work will ensure that all learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and aligned with our anti-capitalist, community-driven, and survivor-centred mission. This is a hands-on, impactful role combining strategy, creativity, and operational delivery.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential Technical Competencies:
- Experience in instructional design, curriculum development or educational programme creation in formal or informal learning environments.
- Proven experience designing and delivering community-based education, training or learning programmes.
- Experience using content creation tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Canva).
- Basic familiarity with e-learning tools, learning management systems or content creation software is a plus.
- Ability to develop structured learning pathways with clear outcomes and assessments.
- Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible and inclusive learning materials.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design best practices.
- Hands-on experience contributing to open-source projects.
- Implementing security, accessibility or system optimisation practices in real-world projects.
Desirable / Can Be Developed:
- Experience in instructional design, learning design or educational content creation.
- Developing skills in structuring learning objectives, activities and simple assessments.
- Willingness to collaborate with facilitators, subject matter experts and community members.
Qualifications:
- Formal qualifications are not required but desirable.
- Experience in education, instructional design, learning and development or a related field is valued.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Design and develop educational programmes, courses and learning resources for members and volunteers.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, facilitators and leadership to ensure content is accurate, relevant and impactful.
- Structure learning experiences with clear objectives, assessments and progression pathways.
- Integrate digital platforms, multimedia resources and interactive tools to enhance accessibility and engagement.
- Evaluate learning outcomes and gather participant feedback to continuously improve programmes.
- Ensure all learning programmes comply with safeguarding, accessibility and data protection standards.
- Ensure all integrations follow best practices for security, data privacy and performance, maintaining
- compliance with GDPR and other relevant standards.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer by providing clear resources for onboarding new volunteers, team members and technical contributors.
- Maintain documentation of course materials, learning pathways and instructional guides for internal use.
- Support capacity-building by training facilitators, volunteers and community members in programme delivery.
- Collaborate with leadership, technical teams and stakeholders to define the long-term vision and goals for digital platforms and systems.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, including new features, technologies, tools or workflows that improve platform functionality, user experience and operational efficiency.
- Continuously monitor the open-source platform to ensure optimal performance, uptime and reliability, using monitoring tools, analytics, and performance metrics.
- Identify and diagnose technical issues, bugs, or system errors promptly, assessing root causes and prioritising fixes based on impact and urgency.
What This Role Offers You:
- Leadership experience in designing and delivering learning initiatives that directly impact communities.
- Personal and professional growth through hands-on instructional development and facilitation.
- The opportunity to shape transformative learning systems within a pioneering, values-led CIC.
- The satisfaction of empowering survivors, young people, and community members through education.
What This Role Is Not For:
- Individuals seeking purely administrative or content curation work without engagement.
- Those unwilling to adapt learning resources to diverse audiences and community needs.
- People expecting pre-packaged or rigid course structures—this role requires creativity, collaboration, and active problem-solving.
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to
- A values-led conversation.
- If you are ready to design meaningful learning experiences that empower communities and foster personal transformation, we want to hear from you.
- Apply now and help build education systems that create lasting social impact.
A Final Word
Design learning turns knowledge into action. Shapes the path from curiosity to competence.
If you know that: Education is the bridge between knowledge and action.A bridge between knowing and doing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
