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About Schoolreaders
One in four children in England leave primary school unable to read at the expected level — a barrier that shadows their education, confidence, and life chances. Schoolreaders was founded in 2013 to change this.
The Charity delivers weekly one-to-one reading support to primary school children who need it most, powered by a nationwide network of trained volunteers. This community-driven model delivers exceptional impact at minimal cost. It is incredibly simple and everyone wins – the children benefit from consistent, regular additional reading support, schools benefit from trained volunteers spending one-to-one time with children, and volunteers benefit from an increased sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Demand is soaring. In just 13 years, Schoolreaders has become England’s largest in-school reading support charity. Today, almost 40,000 children receive one-to-one reading support each week, and the charity is on track to deliver more than 1.5 million in-person reading sessions in 2026 — the National Year of Reading.
Support is targeted where it matters most: 46% of participating children are eligible for Pupil Premium, and over half of partner schools serve disadvantaged communities. Independent evaluation with the Institute for Research in Education shows powerful results: across three terms, every single child improved their reading age beyond expected progress.
Schoolreaders is proving what’s possible when communities mobilise around children’s futures.
The organisation is run by a small team in Bedford, achieving high staff-to-volunteer leverage and exceptional cost-effectiveness. Its supporters include patrons Gyles Brandreth and Kate Adie, and it is governed by a Board of Trustees and an executive team. Schoolreaders has been praised for its adaptability and innovative use of digital channels in volunteer recruitment and fundraising, and for the strength, expertise, and depth of its Board, whose members typically serve multiple terms, reflecting a strong sense of commitment and continuity. This collective leadership and innovation continue to position Schoolreaders as a vital partner in tackling the literacy gap at scale.
Role specification
As a Trustee at Schoolreaders, they will play a key role, helping to shape the overall direction and vision.
The key duties of Trustees are to:
Person specification
Schoolreaders is seeking to strengthen its Board with new Trustees who bring expertise across two priority areas: Education and Communications / PR. While prior governance experience is welcome, the organisation is equally open to applications from those seeking their first non-executive appointment.
Education
The Board welcomes applications from those with current experience as a primary school practitioner, ideally within the state sector. The capacity to deliver strategic direction is essential. Insight into challenges linked to deprivation and the use of educational technology would be particularly valuable in shaping policy, practice and partnership development. A background in safeguarding would also be highly valued. Candidates may have held leadership roles such as Head of Department, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher, Chief Executive, or Director of Education. Appointees will also join the Education Safeguarding Consultation Group (meets online three times per year).
Communications / PR
The Board is seeking a Trustee with significant experience in communications, brand development, and / or marketing, and a strong understanding of digital and social media strategy. Candidates may come from any sector, provided they bring sound judgement, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to operate credibly across these areas. Experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing at a senior level will be valuable.
This Trustee will bring valuable insight as Schoolreaders strengthens its in-house communications and marketing capability and will help to shape the development of a longer-term strategy to raise the organisation’s profile and extend its reach. They will also support the development of a more integrated and cohesive approach, contributing to thinking on brand strategy, marketing and communications priorities, audience engagement, and external profile, as well as offering insight across digital, social, and traditional channels.
Above all, successful candidates will be motivated by the mission of Schoolreaders and committed to supporting children’s literacy and life chances.
Location
Board meetings are primarily held virtually, with one in-person board meeting and one strategy day held annually (typically in Bedford). Trustees from all regions of the UK are encouraged to apply.
Diversity
Schoolreaders welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Terms of appointment
This is a voluntary role; however, reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. Trustees are asked to commit to:
The initial appointment is for a three-year term, which may be renewed at the Board’s discretion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for new volunteers who live in Hounslow, Richmond or Ealing boroughs who can take on a postcode area and deliver and collect our collection cans, and reseach and identify potential new can placement venues. Enthusiasm, local knowledge and good communication skills required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gain hands-on office experience while playing a meaningful role in supporting families and young people across Westminster and surrounding boroughs. Join Unfold and help us bring volunteers on board who go on to change lives.
About Unfold
Unfold is led by the people it serves and gets them where they want to be. For 35 years, Unfold has been providing support to vulnerable families who are at risk of social exclusion, offering mentoring to women with children and young people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs. We’re a bold, agile and growing organisation, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them.
About the Role
You’ll support our volunteer onboarding process — a key part of ensuring the right people are ready to mentor and support our communities.
You’ll be supported to:
You’ll build practical admin, communication and organisation, skills and see how a charity operates behind the scenes.
The Commitment
About You
Experience isn't essential, but you do need to be reliable and proactive.
You’ll likely have:
What You’ll Gain
Important Information
This role is subject to:
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about the work that BCWA does and want to be a positive representative in your community? Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact our fundraising team makes?
We’re looking for friendly and welcoming volunteers to join us, who are enthusiastic and excited to help our clients and supporters. Whether you’re a confident communicator who wants to engage with your local community or a reliable and honest volunteer looking to help us sort our donations, we’d love to have you on board as a Fundraising Volunteer!
Fundraising Volunteers will volunteer within the BCWA Fundraising Team, assisting with their day-to-day activity, whether that’s helping sort our valuable donations, tidying and keeping our donation cupboards clean, supporting the team with tasks or helping with collections in the community. Fundraising at BCWA can be a busy, high-pressure environment – our volunteers are integral at our busiest times of the year to ensure our clients and services get the support they need.
Volunteering with our Fundraising Team might look like:
To keep everyone informed, supported, and working towards shared goals, all fundraising volunteers are invited to join our quarterly team meeting. These sessions will:
You’ll always know what we’re aiming for and how your contribution fits into the bigger picture.
As a BCWA Fundraising Volunteer, you’ll get:
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Volunteering checks
As a responsible volunteer provider we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our volunteers are subject to the following checks:
Right to volunteer in the UK
To avoid discrimination we treat all volunteer applicants equally.
We therefore ask all volunteers to confirm they have a Right to Volunteer in the UK.
References
If offered a volunteer role, we will seek 2 references. Ideally, one of these should be your current or last employer, however we understand this isn’t always possible. We ask that one of your referees has known you at least a year.
Examples of references could include:
DBS
All volunteer roles are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a volunteer based in our Salisbury office to support our busy supporter care/membership team. You will help the team to ensure our members and supporters receive the highest standards of care and an excellent experience.
What you will be doing
This dynamic opportunity could involve anything from answering supporter queries and letter stuffing, to updating supporter records, filing and researching.
Location – This role is based at Plantlife Head Office in Salisbury, Wiltshire, so we are looking for a volunteer who is based in or around Salisbury. Ideally, we would prefer someone who lives in close proximity to our office.
Time commitment – We are looking for someone who can volunteer one day per week with us in our Salisbury office, aiming to give 5 hours or more (Wednesday or Thursday).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a local group Finance Volunteer, you’ll make sure your group gets the most for their money. In this role you’ll be able to develop your financial and communication skills whilst working closely with other members of the group Coordinating Team.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that provides vital support and services to people within your local MS community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wekume
We provide Ugandan students anonymous reproductive health services, entrepreneurship support, and exchange opportunities via mobile.
Marketing Strategist
About Wekume
Wekume-meaning "Protect Yourself" in Luganda-is a dynamic, volunteer-powered startup revolutionizing reproductive health for Uganda’s university students. Through our innovative mobile app, we break down barriers of stigma and limited access by offering essential services and information right at students’ fingertips. Key features like SafeChat for anonymous consultations, QuickTest diagnostics, a student-focused marketplace, and other empowering resources enable youth to make confident, informed health decisions.
As a fast-growing initiative, Wekume thrives on the energy of passionate, self-driven volunteers. All roles are remote and volunteer-based, giving you the chance to shape a transformative movement that’s changing lives across Uganda.
Key Benefits of Volunteering with Wekume:
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and creative Marketing Strategist to lead the development and execution of Wekume’s marketing initiatives. This role will play a key part in increasing brand awareness, driving user engagement, and supporting fundraising and growth efforts.
You will work closely with the communications and operations teams to design campaigns that resonate with our audience and amplify our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Planning
Campaign Management
Brand & Growth
Performance & Insights
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Key Skills & Attributes
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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:
Desirable / Can Be Developed:
Qualifications:
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
What This Role Offers You:
What This Role Is Not For:
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to
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.
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Fundraising volunteer
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!
You can expect us to
What we need from you
This is a really flexible role, you can choose what you’d like to get involved with, for example:
● championing our work. Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
● photography. Capturing images of cats in care, cats we are helping, events and all things Cats Protection
Time expectation
This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments to suit you. You’ll be part of a team raising vital funds while having fun in the process!
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us:
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a survivor-led social enterprise dedicated to uncovering hidden truths, amplifying unheard voices and challenging dominant narratives.
We focus on exposing lived experiences, including those of survivors, whistleblowers and truth-tellers, while fostering a conscious, informed and empowered global community.
Our work centres around storytelling, awareness and creating platforms for real voices that are often ignored or silenced.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and intuitive Podcast Guest Booker / Story Researcher to identify, research and secure compelling guests for our podcast.
This role is for someone who naturally spots stories others miss — someone curious, observant and driven to uncover real human experiences. You will be responsible for sourcing guests globally, conducting outreach, building trust and ensuring each story is approached with care and integrity.
You will play a key role in shaping the depth, authenticity and direction of our podcast conversations.
This is a volunteer role, with the opportunity to transition into a paid position as the organisation grows.
Why This Role Matters
Help uncover and amplify real, often unheard voices
Contribute to conversations that challenge narratives and raise awareness
Be part of a purpose-driven, impact-led platform
Directly influence the quality, depth and integrity of podcast storytelling
Opportunity to grow into a paid role as the organisation expands
Experience Qualification and Requirements
We are not looking for formal qualifications — we are looking for the right mindset, instincts and approach to people and stories.
You Are a Natural Story Hunter
Curious, observant and always asking deeper questions
Able to identify meaningful stories others may overlook
Genuinely interested in people, communities and lived experiences
You Are Resourceful & Proactive
Comfortable searching across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, forums, etc.)
Willing to explore both online and offline spaces to find stories
Take initiative — you don’t wait to be told what to do
You Have Strong People Skills
Able to approach sensitive individuals with empathy and respect
Skilled at building trust, especially with those sharing vulnerable experiences
Excellent written and verbal communication
You Are Organised & Reliable
Able to manage multiple leads, conversations and follow-ups
Comfortable using tools to track outreach and progress
Consistent and dependable in communication and delivery
You Are Values-Aligned
Passionate about truth, awareness and authentic storytelling
Able to handle deep, emotional, or controversial topics with maturity
Respect confidentiality and ethical storytelling practices
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
Guest Sourcing & Story Discovery
Proactively search for and identify potential podcast guests globally (online and offline)
Source individuals including survivors, whistleblowers, experts and truth-tellers
Explore platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, forums, communities and grassroots networks
Engage with both online communities and direct outreach to vulnerable or underrepresented groups
Outreach & Relationship Building
Conduct outreach via social media, email and personal/community networks
Build trust and rapport with potential guests through respectful and empathetic communication
Handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and care
Research & Vetting
Carry out initial research and vetting to assess alignment, credibility and safeguarding considerations
Ensure ethical storytelling standards and confidentiality are maintained
Pipeline & Coordination
Build and manage a structured pipeline of potential guests
Track outreach, responses and progress using appropriate tools
Manage multiple leads and ongoing conversations simultaneously
Pre-Interview & Preparation
Coordinate and support pre-interviews where required
Prepare concise guest briefs to support podcast recordings
Ensure guests are informed, comfortable and prepared
Collaboration
Work closely with the Social Media & Marketing Team (SMMT)
Align guest stories with broader content strategy and campaigns
Podcast Guest Booking & Story Research is about people, not just content.
When we understand this:
Trust is built through consistent, thoughtful outreach and clear communication with potential guests
Safeguarding is embedded in how we approach stories, ensuring ethical research and respectful handling of sensitive topics
Respect is what keeps guests engaged, valued and willing to share their stories authentically
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe that every child should have access to a quality education at a safe, inclusive school, with the opportunity to become a truly global citizen… do you too?
It’s an incredibly exciting time at African Adventures Foundation as we develop the vital programmes we deliver at the 34 partner schools we work with in Ghana, Kenya, and Zanzibar.
We have ambitious plans to help drive greater impact at our partner schools and are looking to strengthen our existing Trustee Board that’s full of energy and experience!
Do you have experience in charity governance, delivering projects in an African culture and context, or delivering WASH or female empowerment/education/menstrual health programmes?
If so, read on… we’d be keen to hear from you about becoming one of our amazing volunteer trustees!
Introduction to African Adventures Foundation
African Adventures Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013 to provide support to 34 schools in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.
These schools provide education, health and food security, and social support to young people whose access to these basic services would otherwise be very limited. African Adventures Foundation helps by funding food security programmes, the construction of important school facilities, and hygiene projects that will benefit children’s health and education.
Our mission is to provide more children with a quality education and better opportunities in life.
All trustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing its management and operation. They must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements.
About the role
The Secretary supports the effective governance and administration of the African Adventures Foundation. The role ensures that the Board of Trustees operates efficiently, meetings are properly organised and recorded, and the charity complies with regulatory and administrative requirements. The Secretary works closely with the Global Chair, Treasurer, and other Trustees to ensure the charity follows best practice in governance and maintains accurate records.
As an ambassador, they also support external stakeholder and donor activities ensuring compliance to the standards required.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Administration
Meeting Management
Compliance and Record Keeping
Regulatory Reporting
Monitoring Actions and Board Support
What we are looking for
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
Time commitment (Estimated at one day per month, but can vary)
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
Responsibilities & Principles of all AAF trustee roles:
Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the work of African Adventures Foundation. If you are organised, reliable, and motivated by making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to families facing financial hardship?
Bromley Brighter Beginnings is a local charity founded in 2012 which provides essential baby, child and household items to families facing poverty.
We believe no child should be disadvantaged because of financial hardship, and no parent should have to struggle to meet their family’s basic needs.
Join our team as a Grants & Fundraising Volunteer and help secure the funding that keeps our services going. In this role, you’ll support our Fundraising & Communications Lead with tasks that directly impact how many families we’re able to help.
What You’ll Do
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
For further information on the role and details of how to apply please visit our website.
Our mission is to relieve the pressure of poverty on families in Bromley in a practical way by providing them with baby, child and household items.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overall Responsibility for Coordinating the service delivery and impact measurement of a chosen charity project on a day-to-day basis.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the growth and development of a fast-growing women & children’s charity. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team by ‘masterminding’ all aspects of running a chosen community project.
With your positive approach, you will enjoy working proactively and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to the day to day needs of the programme. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and get conversations going with a wide range of people. You will lead and coordinate a team of volunteers in the implementation and provision of a responsive, high quality and service user-focused project.
Please find full Job description and Person Specification Attached.
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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Become a Fundraising Volunteer!
Help make a better life for cats – because life is better with cats
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is, and always will be, at the heart of Cats Protection. It’s joyful, inclusive, and driven by people working together to transform the lives of cats, people, and communities. When you volunteer with us, you become part of something truly meaningful.
The difference you’ll make
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Cats Protection helps thousands of cats every year. Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in making this possible. By using your passion for cats and people, you’ll help raise the funds needed to support more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we’ll support you to get involved in a way that suits you best. Whether you enjoy organising events, fundraising online, promoting activities on social media, helping with administration, or coming up with fresh ideas — there’s a place for you here. Whatever your skills or interests, this could be the perfect role.
What you can expect from us
What we need from you
This is a highly flexible role, and you can choose how you’d like to get involved. Opportunities include:
Time commitment
This role is flexible and designed to fit around your other commitments. You’ll be part of a friendly team raising vital funds — and having fun along the way.
You could be just the volunteer we’re looking for
We’re committed to building a diverse, compassionate, and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. Together, we’re courageous and compassionate in helping people see the world through cats’ eyes.
Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats. Together, we are all for cats.
You can volunteer from anywhere in Kent: including Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Dartford!
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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The effective provision of a welcoming client administration service to WFRC. To undertake all administrative tasks relating to the WFRC services.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and a highly organised administrator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will possess a creative mind and the ability to think innovatively to solve problems and operate at a fast pace whilst ensuring accuracy. This will be demonstrated by the ability to take initiative and work independently.
This varied role will be pivotal to the support of a core team and the successful candidate must be able to deal competently and professionally with all administration requirements.
Please download full Job Description & Person Specification
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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