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Summary
Can you inspire, energise and motivate young people aged 12-18 years?
Do you enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people?
Detailed description
Mentoring within One YMCA is delivered through the youth team and volunteers. Young people aged 13-19 years can access the service which provides support and encouragement for young people to work towards their goals.
Mentors and mentees are paired based on experience, expertise and support needed.
This project will last for up to a year with each young person, with an average of 3-4 hours per month being given to the young person and their support.
Training for this role is due to commence on 22nd January 2025 (Time and Location TBC)
Pay: This is a voluntary role; however, expenses will be covered.
Key Responsibilities:
·To attend full induction training and complete all relevant child protection checks
·To arrange to meet with your mentee for 1-3 hours a month over a period of 12 months, in a public place.
·To prepare for your mentoring sessions with the purpose of progressing with their mutually agreed goals.
·To offer tailored support to your Mentee in areas such as confidence and resilience building, accessing services, careers focus and development. You may be working on a number of areas as the needs of your Mentee present themselves.
·To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of your Mentee.
·To complete feedback, monitoring and evaluation forms.
·To liaise with the mentoring coordinator for support in delivery of sessions where needed.
·To help identify the support that your Mentee requires, reporting any concerns you have to the mentoring coordinator.
·Completing regular reviews with your Mentee and mentoring coordinator.
·Any other reasonable task that is associated with the role.
Personal Specification:
Experience:
Skills:
Personal Qualities:
Other:
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Drivers – Make a Real Difference in Birmingham
Are you a confident and considerate driver looking for a way to give back to your community? Join our Dependency and Recovery Service as a Volunteer Driver and help people take their first steps toward a positive future.
What’s the role?
As a Volunteer Driver, you’ll:
Why this role matters
Leaving prison can be overwhelming. Your support helps reduce anxiety and builds trust, giving people the best chance to engage with services and make positive changes.
What we’re looking for
What you’ll receive
Practical details
Please see attached role description for full details
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and Enhamced Level 1 vetting for Prison and Probation services
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves understanding, connection, and the chance to live a fulfilling life. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting people affected by mental illness and helping create communities where no one feels alone.
About the role
Location: Bristol
Hours: 2 hours per week
As a Volunteer Group Facilitator, you will play an important role in supporting group sessions and workshops. You will help create a welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable environment where everyone feels valued and able to participate.
Your responsibilities may include engaging with group members through conversation, welcoming participants as they arrive, and supporting the smooth running of sessions by helping with set-up and clear-up tasks. You may also assist with taking attendance at the start of each session.
Full training and regular supervision will be provided, so you’ll feel confident and supported in your role.
This role requires a Basic DBS check, which will be arranged and paid for by Rethink Mental Illness.
As a Volunteer Group Facilitator you will
About the service
The Bristol Community Support Services team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The service focuses on helping individuals achieve their goals, improve their wellbeing, and maintain independence while living with mental illness.
The team includes a Service Manager, Recovery Coaches, a Digital Officer, a Group Development Coordinator, and a Peer and Volunteer Coordinator, all working together to provide a supportive and effective service.
What will make you a great fit for this role?
It's not essential, but you may also bring
How to apply
To apply, please click the “apply now” button and complete a short interest form. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV and/or cover letter however, this is not mandatory.
A member of the team will review your application and be in touch to update you on the next steps. If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an informal volunteer discussion.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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ABOUT CHILDREN WITH VOICES
Children With Voices is a grassroots children's charity with over 25 years of experience supporting children and families across London. Based at Fawcett Estate Community Hall in Clapton, Hackney, we run a Community Food Hub, alternative education, SEN support, and community programmes including Jumping Beans. We have supported over 100,000 families and are recognised nationally for our work.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As we grow, we need an experienced Operations Manager to help us run well behind the scenes — so everything on the frontline can keep delivering. This is a meaningful voluntary leadership role for someone with professional experience in operations, HR, or management who wants their skills to count for something real.
You will work closely with the CEO and senior team to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, compliantly, and in line with our values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Oversight
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with organisational goals
• Support departments to stay aligned, compliant, and focused on delivery
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, maximise resources, and improve impact
HR Oversight
• Oversee HR policies, compliance, and staff wellbeing in line with UK employment law and safeguarding requirements
• Support recruitment and onboarding — fair, inclusive, and safeguarding-compliant
• Provide HR guidance to managers and staff; escalate to external expertise when needed
• Maintain oversight of volunteer engagement and HR record keeping
Finance Oversight
• Supervise the Finance Coordinator (10 hrs/week) and provide accountability for financial administration
• Monitor budgets, financial reports, and expenditure in line with charity governance standards
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting to the CEO and Trustees
• Liaise with accountants, auditors, and external advisors as required
Leadership & Governance
• Work alongside the CEO, Trustees, and senior team to align operations with organisational strategy
• Provide assurance of compliance with safeguarding, data protection, charity law, and employment legislation
• Model organisational values of safeguarding, equity, inclusion, and community impact
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Experience in operations, management, or a related professional field
• Working knowledge of HR processes and UK employment law
• Financially literate — comfortable with budgets, reports, and financial summaries
• Familiar with charity governance, safeguarding, and compliance requirements
• Confident, values-led, and able to hold accountability with care
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and community impact
This is a voluntary senior leadership role — unpaid, but with real scope and real responsibility. We are looking for someone who brings professional-level experience and wants to use it in the service of children and families in Hackney.
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Our small friendly Charity Shop in South Westminster
As well as being an important source of revenue for the Centre, the shop on Horseferry Road is the public face of the Cardinal Hume Centre to the residents and workers of Westminster. It can be a very busy environment with lots of regular customers. You will be part of a friendly, international team! You will receive excellent support and opportunities to learn team skills and customer service. You can obtain a reference for future employers.
How does this role make a difference?
You will be part of the fundraising team, raising funds to support the work of the Cardinal Hume Centre and promoting the work of the Centre to the public. Typically, the Charity Shop raises in the region of £50,000 per year.
What will you be doing?
Flexibility will be given where possible, but in general, volunteers will undertake the following tasks as part of this role:
· Customer service on the till
· Cashing up at the end of the day and walking the takings round to the reception and handing in to Finance Team
· Greeting and helping customers
· Replenishing the stock on the shop floor
· Sorting donations
· Helping present top items in window display and around the shop
· Promoting the work of the Centre to the public
Want to increase your skills in retail?
If you want to develop in this role, we are keen to support you. There are more responsibilities you can take on in the shop, for example; opening and closing the shop, cashing up at the end of the day and helping with the induction of new volunteers. Let us know if this interests you. We also have employment advisors who can provide employment support. Furthermore, if you want to expand your experience in the voluntary sector, you can combine your role in the shop with a volunteer role elsewhere in the organisation.
What are we looking for?
No special qualifications are needed to work in our shop, as relevant training will be given, however, we will be asking for the following qualities:
· Over 16+
· Good spoken English needed – at least Entry Level 3
· The ability to contribute to a positive team culture and atmosphere
· Be able to provide a friendly, high-quality service to customers
· A commitment to equal opportunities and to treating all individuals who visit or work in the shop with dignity and respect
· Physically fit - able to lift light bags and boxes and to comfortably use the stairs between the shop floor and the stock room. Manual handling training will be given.
What is the time commitment?
The shop opening hours are 10am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday. A full or half day (10 – 1pm or 1 – 4.30pm) is ideal, but we are flexible and are grateful for even a couple of hours help each week. Ideally, volunteers will commit to a period of at least 4 months.
How will you be supported?
· You will be supported and trained in all areas of retail and customer service by the Charity Shop Manager and the Assistant Shop Manager.
· You will receive a Centre induction from a Volunteer Coordinator
· You will be reimbursed for reasonable and agreed ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses such as travel and also lunch if working a full day.
· For volunteers who stay for more than three months, we are happy to provide a reference.
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a Difference. Save Lives. Build Your Future.
The Global Health Reform Initiative Foundation (GHRI) is looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our mission of making quality healthcare accessible to underserved communities across Nigeria.
Whether you're a student, graduate, working professional, or simply someone who wants to create positive change, there's a place for you at GHRI.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, including but not limited to:
Healthcare professionals and students
Content writers and social media enthusiasts
Graphic designers and photographers
Community mobilizers
Event coordinators
Researchers
Administrative support volunteers
Anyone passionate about humanitarian service
Our mission is to deliver affordable, quality healthcare to underserved communities via telemedicine, hospital links & humanitarian aid.
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Cambridge Nightline is a confidential and anonymous listening service run by students, for students. We have been providing peer-to-peer support to students at the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University for over 50 years. We offer support via telephone and instant messaging (IM), and open at night when other support services are often closed.
Cambridge Nightline has recently appointed a Board of Trustees, and is working towards becoming a registered charity. Our aim as Trustees is to provide oversight and guidance to the student Executive Committee, whilst supporting them as much as possible to continue to lead the direction of the service.
We are now seeking a voluntary Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees.
For more details about Cambridge Nightline, job description and person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.
Please note, this position is open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.
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Role of Treasurer of the Board
The Treasurer of the Board of Trustees will take the lead at board level in assuming responsibility for the financial oversight of Cambridge Nightline. You will work alongside the Board of Trustees and student Executive Committee in reviewing the organisation’s financial performance to ensure its finances are managed responsibly, in accordance with the objects of the organisation and with legal requirements.
The Treasurer of the Board will work closely with the Student Treasurer to oversee the budget and financial administration, and to ensure the sustainability of the organisation’s funding and reserves. As Cambridge Nightline works towards becoming a registered charity, you will provide advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees to ensure financial compliance with charity law.
The confidential night-time support service for University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Role: Community Group Volunteer
Location: Across Wales
Frequency: A few hours once a month
Reporting to: Adoption Community Manager
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS
Community groups are facilitated face to face or virtual meetings/events run by community group coordinators who are volunteers. The groups are run to offer local networking, support, information, advice, guidance and a sense of community for adoption UK members.
The role of a community group coordinator is to plan, organise, facilitate and network meeting and events both face to face and virtually for local adoption UK members.
The groups are open to prospective adopters/ adopters awaiting a match and adopters with children. Meet ups are often held monthly although the frequency is dependent on the availability of the community group coordinator.
What you will be doing
·Plan dates for the community group meetings.
·Inform the Community officer and manager so the admin and booking link can be created for the group.
·Attend the group meetings, welcome the attendees, remind everyone at the start of the meeting about safeguarding and confidentiality, chair the meeting and provide a listening ear and potential signposting to the attendees.
·Ensure Adoption UK’s safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
·After the meeting, send an attendance list to staff at Adoption UK.
The Skills and Experience you need
·Personal experience, and understanding of the issues facing adoptive parents
·Caring
·Understanding
·Good listening and communication skills
·Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
·Ability to respect other people’s differences and choices
·Some IT and administration skills
·Confidence to work independently and the ability to recognise when to ask for support or raise concerns if required
What’s in it for you
·Meet new people and be part of helping adopted young people to thrive
·Access to the online family members area and the opportunity to attend relevant training and development opportunities
·Use and develop your communication, organisational and people skills
·Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out the role and agreed out-of-pocket expenses
Safeguarding role requirements: All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteering Opportunity
Telephone Survey Assistant
What You’ll Do
Help us understand what older people need by calling clients to complete short surveys. You’ll collect feedback that helps shape our services and programmes.
You will:
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
Time Commitment
2–4 hours between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
(Flexible)
Location: Age UK Enfield offices or remote
Reports to: Survey Coordinator
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy reading and want to make a real difference?
Reader
Do you enjoy reading and want to make a real difference?
As a Reader Volunteer, you’ll provide one-to-one support for blind and partially sighted people who need help with reading and writing. Whether it’s reading letters, filling in forms, or simply sharing a magazine or book aloud, your time and voice can make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
Where & when?
·In members’ homes
·Flexible — visits arranged directly between you and the person you support
What you will be doing:
·Visiting people at home to provide help with reading and writing
·Supporting with post, correspondence, or forms as needed
·Offering ‘social reading’ such as magazines, newspapers, or books
·Building a friendly rapport and providing companionship through reading
What skills and experience are needed?
·Caring, friendly, and understanding nature
·Clear speaking voice and good communication skills
·Patient, reliable, and a good listener
·Able to commit for at least six months
·No special expertise needed — just confidence in reading aloud and a willingness to help
What will you gain from the role?
·The chance to make a real, practical difference to someone’s life
·Confidence and new experiences
·Improved wellbeing through helping others
·Lasting connections and shared interests
·Experience working with people with sight loss
What support will be given?
·Induction and training (including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding)
·Ongoing training and development opportunities
·Out-of-pocket expenses covered
·Support from your Home Services Coordinator
Criminal Record Check Information (DBS):
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (working with adults at risk), as it involves supporting people in their homes.
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We are looking for enthusiastic Badminton Session Volunteers to help lead and support our weekly badminton sessions!
We are looking for enthusiastic Badminton Session Volunteers to help lead and support our weekly badminton sessions, encouraging residents to improve their physical and mental wellbeing through sport.
Location:
Wycombe Badminton Centre
Crest Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
Session Times:
Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities, helping to improve their overall health, wellbeing and confidence.
We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about badminton and enjoy encouraging others to participate in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to motivate and support vulnerable residents while helping them improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections. You'll gain valuable coaching and leadership experience while making a positive impact within the community.
You will need:
What we will provide:
Please note: You will be required to undergo a DBS check, and we will require two references before you begin volunteering.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
Job description
What is the befriending service?
What experience do I need?
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people and their families. This involves:
Who am I responsible for?
How often will I be needed?
What about expenses?
Any Perks?
Time2Share@WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the children we support.
Unfortunatly we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for football coach volunteers to help lead and deliver our weekly football sessions to support residents to rebuild body and mind.
Session is currently being run in a park a 5 minute walk from Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 4 to 5pm
Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities to boost overall health and wellbeing.
We are looking for football coach volunteers to help lead and deliver our weekly football sessions to support residents to rebuild body and mind.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Plan, prepare and deliver engaging weekly football sessions
· Helping with set up/tidying of any equipment
· Managing and maintaining focus of residents to support their fitness progress and development
· Working closely with Project Resilience Coordinator, maintaining open lines of communication and feedback
· Assist with any related events such as organising tournaments or community football events
This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to inspire and mentor vulnerable residents, contributing to their health and personal growth. Your commitment to excellence in coaching and resident engagement will not only enhance your professional skills but also make a significant impact on the community.
Join us in making a difference, one game at a time.
You will need:
· Previous experience in coaching/running football sessions
· Being able to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
· Being empathetic and understanding to the needs of vulnerable residents who may have differing fitness skills and levels
· Some sort of formal sports training - doesn’t have to be specifically for football but we would like to see some level of education e.g. Level 2 gym instructor plus
What we will provide:
· A full induction to the role and site will be provided
· You will be required to undertake mandatory e-learning and a menu of optional training will be made available
· Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager
· Access to organisational events and celebrations throughout the year
Please note: You will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will need 2 x references.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role:
Are you passionate about food and want to make a meaningful difference in your community? Join us as a Cooking Volunteer at our Day Centre, where we provide support to individuals who are rough sleeping and/or with a history of homelessness.
In this role, you’ll be preparing and cooking hearty meals for our clients, helping to bring comfort, routine, and nourishment to their day. You’ll also be responsible for cleaning up as you go and ensuring the kitchen is left tidy afterwards.
What you’ll be doing?
You’ll be preparing delicious meals for our clients and making a real difference in the lives of people who need it most. Your time, care, and cooking skills can bring comfort and support to those on their journey to a better future.
You'll also be:
Desirable skills and qualities:
Your enthusiasm for our cause and your willingness to get stuck in are the most important, along with a calm and friendly manner, good listening skills and having empathy for our clients.
A food hygiene qualification is desirable but it can also be completed as part of our induction training.
What’s in it for you?
DBS Checks and references
Our services aim to reflect the diversity of the communities they’re based in. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly people with lived experience.
All applicants who volunteer with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming a volunteer, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.
If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator using the link below. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. We also request contact details for us to obtain references, ideally we need two.
Get in touch
To find out more, just click on the Application tab above and submit your contact details, so we can call you for an initial chat, we don't need a CV or letter.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
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Job description
Job description
What is the befriending service?
What experience do I need?
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people and their families. This involves:
Who am I responsible for?
How often will I be needed?
What about expenses?
Any Perks?
Time2Share@WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the children we support.
Unfortunatly we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people.