Volunteer management volunteer roles
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a befriending volunteer to visit a chatty and independent gentleman in Milton Keynes. On the days where he is not working in a nearby shop, he would like a kind and considerate person to chat to over a coffee at home or to join him for the occasional walk or meal out.
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.
This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:
- Sitting and having a chat
- Checking in on their well- being
- Going out to a local café/pub for a meal/drink
- Take part on community activities like visiting a place of interest, go shopping etc.
- Enjoying a walk
- A craft activity at home
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be:
- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.
As a Mencap visitor you will:
- Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
- Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
- Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people
- Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
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This Role Holds the Line Where Community Meets Trauma
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is building survivor-centred, community-owned digital spaces where truth-telling, learning, and healing take place. These spaces are powerful — and without strong moderation, they can also become unsafe. The Community Moderation & Safety Lead exists to ensure that our online and digital communities remain safe, boundaried, respectful, and trauma-informed, without becoming policed, silencing, or extractive.
This is not a passive moderation role. It is a systems and safety leadership role.
Purpose of the Role
This role is responsible for:
- Protecting members from harm.
- Preventing retraumatisation.
- Upholding community standards.
- Supporting moderators and volunteers.
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed in real time
The role-holder ensures that the community does not drift into chaos, harm, or uncontained disclosure.
About the role:
To protect members from harm, prevent retraumatisation, and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in real time.To uphold community standards and support moderators and volunteers to prevent harm, chaos, or uncontained disclosure.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential experience
- Experience in community moderation or community management, online or offline, with responsibility for maintaining healthy and safe spaces.
- Experience working in safeguarding, pastoral care, support, or risk-aware roles, where sensitive conversations and boundaries matter.
- Experience in trauma-informed or survivor-led contexts, or demonstrated ability to communicate safely and respectfully around sensitive topics.
- Experience responding to harmful behaviour, conflict, harassment, or boundary violations, including knowing when to escalate.
- Experience maintaining clear records/logs (incident notes, actions taken, outcomes) with professionalism and attention to confidentiality.
Essential skills
- Strong ability to set and uphold boundaries and community standards consistently, without escalating conflict or causing harm.
- Excellent judgement in identifying risk indicators, prioritising urgent concerns, and following escalation pathways precisely.
- Calm, respectful communication style with the ability to handle challenging conversations and emotionally difficult content.
- Strong written skills for incident documentation, summaries for escalation, and clear guidance to moderators and volunteers.
- Ability to lead and support volunteers: coaching, clarifying decisions, improving consistency, and encouraging good practice.
- High attention to detail and commitment to privacy, safeguarding, and data integrity in all moderation activity.
- Confidence working with systems, checklists, and protocols, and improving them based on what is happening in practice.
Desirable (not essential)
- Experience with youth work, social care, mental health services, or safeguarding-led community organisations.
- Experience moderating forums or social platforms, including handling DMs, comment moderation, and reporting/flagging systems.
- Experience collaborating with safeguarding and content approval teams, or contributing to guidelines and policy development.
Training / qualifications
- Formal safeguarding training is desirable but not essential.
- Training and clear CIC-specific protocols will be provided.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Design and oversee community moderation systems across platforms, ensuring consistent standards, clear workflows, and survivor-centred safety practices.
- Develop and maintain community guidelines covering acceptable conduct, boundaries, tone-of-voice, confidentiality expectations, and consequences for breaches.
- Create and manage escalation pathways so volunteers can respond quickly to risk, route concerns correctly, and avoid delays or unsafe handling of disclosures.
- Lead and support volunteer moderators and facilitators through onboarding, coaching, decision support, and ensuring consistent moderation decisions across spaces.
- Monitor community spaces for safeguarding concerns, harmful or abusive language/behaviour, boundary violations, and patterns of escalating risk.
- Act as the first escalation point for high-risk conversations and disclosures that may require safeguarding action, ensuring urgent concerns are prioritised.
- Coordinate closely with key safeguarding stakeholders including the Safeguarding Officer, Content Approval & Safeguarding Coordinator, and Membership Director to align decisions and prevent gaps.
- Take appropriate moderation action in line with protocols (e.g., warnings, content removal, access restrictions, referral/escalation), while maintaining a calm and consistent approach.
- Maintain incident logs and moderation records that are accurate, timely, confidential, and suitable for internal review and accountability.
- Review patterns of harm or risk (themes, repeat users, platform weaknesses, vulnerable moments) and recommend improvements to guidelines, systems, volunteer training, and prevention controls.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Avoid conflict or boundary-setting.
- Want purely creative or social engagement.
- Are seeking unstructured peer support roles.
- Are unable to step back emotionally when required.
- Expect immediate paid employment
Important to Be Clear
This is:
- A volunteer role during the build phase.
- A role with real authority and responsibility.
- Not symbolic — decisions made here directly affect safety
Paid roles will be introduced as funding and sustainability allow.
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A safeguarding and scenario-based discussion.
- A boundaries and escalation conversation.
- If you believe that community without safety becomes harm, and that moderation is an act of care, not control, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Community safety is about people, not control.
If you know that: Boundaries are a form of care. Consistency prevents harm. Safeguarding is an active responsibility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Suffolk Mind has an exciting opportunity for new volunteers to join our board of trustees, and to help make a positive impact within the mental health sector.
About Us
Suffolk Mind is a local mental health charity. More than one in four of us will experience a mental health challenge each year. At Suffolk Mind, our mission is to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
Suffolk Mind works across the mental health continuum, providing services, support and information for everyone.
We offer a range of services including anxiety management courses, counselling, Waves, supported housing, GreenCare, Suffolk Work Well, workplace wellbeing training, and schools and family services. At Suffolk Mind we want to help people make a life that works.
Role
We are looking for passionate and committed people who have a genuine desire to help us achieve our mission.
Trustee responsibilities are wide and varied and include:
- Ensuring the charity is compliant with relevant legislation and is adequately resourced
- Contributing actively by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance
- Ensuring the effective and efficient management and administration of the charity
- Ensuring the financial stability of the charity and proper investment of the charity’s funds
- Using any specific knowledge or experience you have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions
Trustees are required to:
- Attend up to four board meetings a year
- Attend our annual Away Day and represent the charity at external events
- Act as an ambassador for Suffolk Mind
- Attend and participate in training as and when required.
No specific qualifications are required but you should have relevant expertise or experience which will enable you to make a positive contribution to the work of the Board.
At Suffolk Mind, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with lived experience.
Trustees are given full support, a comprehensive induction programme and training opportunities. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Job Title: Talent Advisor
Location: Remote
Department: People & Culture
Reports To: Manager: Talent Advisory
About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a visionary organisation committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. Rooted in a People First philosophy, we strive to create workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join our People & Culture team to drive meaningful change through equitable HR practices and a culture of belonging.
Role Overview
As a Talent Advisor, you will be a frontline advocate for fair and inclusive employee relations (ER) practices at QuilomboUK. You’ll manage ER cases, guide managers through complex performance and disciplinary matters, and contribute to building a positive workplace culture through proactive strategies. Your work will ensure HR policies and processes align with our mission, legal standards, and social justice values. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about resolving conflicts equitably and fostering an environment where everyone thrives.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations (ER) Case Management
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Handle end-to-end ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and performance issues, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance.
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Advise managers on ER processes, providing coaching on conflict resolution, documentation, and equitable decision-making.
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Document case outcomes meticulously and identify trends to recommend preventative measures.
Investigations & Compliance
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Support complex workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, and drafting reports in collaboration with the Manager: Talent Advisory.
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Ensure all ER outcomes comply with UK employment law, organisational policies, and QuilomboUK’s D&I principles.
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Mitigate organisational risk by maintaining accurate records and escalating high-risk issues promptly.
Workplace Culture & Engagement
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Design proactive ER initiatives (e.g., manager training on bias-free feedback, mediation programs) to promote a positive, inclusive culture.
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Partner with the People & Culture team to embed restorative practices and psychological safety in conflict resolution.
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Contribute to engagement surveys and action plans to address systemic employee well-being issues.
Policy Development & Implementation
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Collaborate with the Manager: Talent Advisory to design, update, and implement HR policies that reflect QuilomboUK’s values, culture, and legal obligations.
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Communicate policies clearly to employees and managers, ensuring accessibility and understanding across all levels.
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Monitor policy effectiveness and propose adjustments to align with evolving organisational and social justice goals.
D&I Integration
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Apply a D&I lens to all ER processes, ensuring marginalised voices are heard and outcomes address systemic inequities.
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Advocate for inclusive practices in performance management, such as culturally sensitive feedback frameworks.
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Support initiatives that advance QuilomboUK’s external social justice partnerships and internal equity goals.
Qualifications
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Experience: 2+ years in HR or employee relations, with hands-on experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases. Exposure to mission-driven or D&I-focused organisations is preferred.
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Skills:
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices.
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Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy, discretion, and cultural competence.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy drafting and stakeholder guidance.
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Proficiency in HRIS systems and case management tools.
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Knowledge: Understanding D&I frameworks, restorative justice principles, and trauma-informed HR practices.
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Alignment: Commitment to QuilomboUK’s mission and passion for social justice.
Personal Attributes
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Fair-minded and principled, with a strong ethical compass.
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Collaborative team player who builds trust with employees and leaders alike.
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Proactive problem-solver who balances empathy with organisational needs.
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Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.
Why Join QuilomboUK?
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Purpose-Driven Work: Tackle ER challenges through a social justice lens, directly impacting equity in the workplace.
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Growth: Develop expertise in equitable HR practices with mentorship from inclusive leaders.
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Culture: Join a team that values authenticity, courage, and collective growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Finance & Accounting Team by accurately tracking donations and financial transactions, maintaining clear and auditable records, and assisting with routine reconciliations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely financial information to support ethical decision-making within the CIC.
About the role:
The Volunteer Finance Associate supports the Finance & Accounting Team by accurately tracking donations and financial transactions, maintaining clean and auditable financial records, and assisting with routine reconciliations. This role is essential in ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely financial information to support ethical decision-making within the CIC.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential Technical Competencies
- Practical experience supporting finance or accounting processes at organisational level.
- Experience recording, tracking, and reconciling financial transactions or donations.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- or equivalent finance systems
- Ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and documentation.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to escalate discrepancies or irregularities clearly and promptly.
- Understanding of confidentiality, ethical finance handling, and data integrity.
- Ability to manage multiple finance tasks while meeting internal deadlines.
- Equivalent professional or voluntary experience accepted.
Desirable Competencies
- Experience working within non-profit, CIC, charity, or community-based organisations.
- Exposure to donation platforms, fundraising tools, or payment processors.
- Experience supporting finance teams in volunteer-led or resource-constrained environments.
- Familiarity with financial reporting for internal or governance purposes.
- Awareness of compliance, audit, or internal controls in small organisations.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications: Not strictly required.
- Education background: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field preferred.
- Professional experience: Equivalent practical or voluntary experience accepted.
- Finance, ethics, or data protection training: Required once in post (training can be provided).
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Record and track all donations received through approved fundraising and payment platforms in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with the reconciliation of donation records against bank statements and payment processor reports.
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial data within accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent systems.
- Prepare basic financial summaries, donation breakdowns, and internal reports for review by the Lead Financial Accountant.
- Assist with filing, document management, and maintaining audit-ready financial records in line with CIC policies.
- Ensure financial records are complete, clearly labelled, and stored in accordance with internal retention and compliance standards.
- Escalate discrepancies, missing information, or irregular transactions promptly and clearly to the Lead Financial Accountant.
- Adhere strictly to the CIC’s financial policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements at all times.
- Support ad-hoc finance tasks as required to assist with month-end or internal reporting processes.
You must:
- Be aligned with the CIC’s mission, values, and ethical, anti-capitalist stance.
- Be willing to commit at a founding level during the unpaid build phase of the organisation.
- Be comfortable working with evolving or incomplete financial systems and helping to build structure, clarity, and good practice.
- Be able to work responsibly with sensitive financial and donor data.
- Be comfortable collaborating across multiple teams, including Finance, Operations, Fundraising, and Leadership.
- Be able to follow guidance, policies, and controls while also exercising sound judgement.
You should bring experience in some of the following:
- Supporting finance, accounting, or data processes within small organisations or teams.
- Donation tracking, income recording, or financial data management.
- Working with accounting software, spreadsheets, or structured financial systems.
- Reconciliation, data checking, or basic internal reporting.
- Maintaining accurate records in low-resource or volunteer-led environments.
- Working with limited budgets in non-profit, CIC, or purpose-led settings.
Formal qualifications are not strictly required, but relevant education is desirable.
Essential equivalent practical or voluntary experience is mandatory.
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation focused on ethics, accountability, and mission alignment.
- A practical discussion around financial processes, data accuracy, and working within evolving systems.
If you believe that transparent, well-managed finances are essential to trust, safeguarding, and long-term impact, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Transparency is power and responsibility.
If you know that:
- Financial integrity builds public trust
- Data accuracy protects communities and donors
- Accountability matters more than scale
Then your contribution here will matter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch, our charity shops are looking for friendly, local volunteers to join our team and help make our shops in Chesham and Burnham a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!
As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team working with the shop manager and 1-2 other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare.
Why Volunteer With Us?
As a volunteer charity shop assistant, you will:
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Support a worthwhile cause and help improve animal welfare.
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Be part of a friendly and dedicated team.
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Enjoy a fun and fulfilling role at the heart of the local community.
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Training and development opportunities, including induction and ongoing support.
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Learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more.
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Access to the RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Helping customers in the shop find what they need.
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Accepting donations of items and money from the public.
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Processing sales through the till and card machine, including Gift Aid. (Training is provided but if you are not comfortable using the till, please get in touch because we have plenty of other tasks that do not involve the till).
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Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell.
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Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging items.
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Merchandising stock on the shop floor.
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Creating attractive shop window displays.
What We’re Looking For:
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Friendly, local volunteers who are confident talking to people.
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Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given.
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We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately 8 hours or more per week.
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Good communication and numeracy skills.
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You will need to be aged 16 or over.
What’s in It for You?
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Meet new people and make new friends.
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Learn new skills to enhance your CV.
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A comprehensive induction and training programme relevant to your role.
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Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of your local community.
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Know that your time and effort is making a real difference to the welfare of animals.
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We’re happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while volunteering.
Practical Considerations:
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Online induction - you’ll need to complete an online induction but if you are not able to use IT we do have a paper-based induction as an alternative.
Disclaimer:
Our voluntary roles are subject to:
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An informal interview and trial period.
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Submission of two referees’ contact details.
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Completion of relevant training and assessments for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Dignify delivers educational workshops in schools to promote healthy relationships, self-respect, and respect for others. We work to prevent the harmful effects of pornography and challenge the normalisation of unhealthy sexual behaviours among young people. Through evidence-based sessions, we equip students with knowledge, empathy, and tools to navigate relationships positively.
Role Purpose
We are seeking Volunteer Schools Workers to accompany our lead Schools Worker in delivering workshops to children and young people. You’ll help create a safe, positive environment for learning, support classroom activities, and be an encouraging presence for students as they explore important topics around respect, relationships, and digital culture.
Key Responsibilities
· Accompany the lead Schools Worker to sessions in primary and secondary schools.
· Assist with setting up and packing away resources and equipment.
· Helping facilitate and monitoring small group sessions
· Observe and note student engagement to help evaluate sessions.
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
· Strong communication skills, especially with young people.
· Willingness to work with young people from diverse backgrounds and gender identities.
· Comfortable discussing sensitive topics such as pornography, sexual harassment, and objectification.
· Calm, approachable manner that helps young people feel at ease.
· Openness to learning and developing new skills.
· Ability to build respectful, professional relationships with young people, staff, and colleagues.
· Good rapport with people of all ages and abilities.
· Commitment to confidentiality.
· Reliable timekeeping and punctuality for all sessions.
Training / Support
· A full induction to the service 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
· Travel expenses reimbursed (if applicable).
· Access to events, networking, and training and development opportunities.
Additional Information
· You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
· We will require 2 x references
· You will be required to dress in an appropriate manner when accompanying the team to sessions (school smart)
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.
In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.
This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.
The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.
The main responsibilities will be:
• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.
Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.
Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
We’re looking for Social Media Manager volunteers to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will work with us and our partners to strengthen our online presence and attract organic traffic.
Responsibilities
Increase traffic to digital channels
Grow brand messages, visions and online presence.
Requirements
Working experience with online digital marketing & Social Media
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, Dedicated and willing to learn.
The role could be entirely remote and is unremunerated but all reasonable expenses will be met.
About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CHARITY SHOP VOLUNTEER – CUSTOMER SERVICE - LEWES
PURPOSE
To assist the Shop Manger in the running of an Age UK East Sussex Charity Shop with a focus on serving customers, driving sales and store presentation.
We are currently looking for volunteers on weekdays and weekends.
Please get in touch if you would like to become part of our amazing Volunteer Team!
ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER
· Greet and thank customers in a polite and friendly manner
· Assist customers in choosing items and actively promote sales
· Replenish and display stock in the shop throughout the day
· Receive donations and complete Gift Aid paperwork
· Handle cash and operate the till following correct procedure
· Take credit card payments using the Streamline system
· Assist in keeping the shop clean and tidy following the cleaning rota
· Undertake other tasks as required by the Shop Manager
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED
· Great communication and interpersonal skills
· A pleasant and friendly manner
· Basic numeracy skills
· An eye for detail
· Enjoy working as part of a team
· Trustworthy and reliable
AS A VOLUNTEER WE WOULD ASK YOU TO
· Support the Mission and Vision of Age UK East Sussex by helping us to ensure that our county is a place where people in later life flourish
· Be available to volunteer for at least one regular shift each week. This could be a morning, afternoon or whole day. Depending on the store we open Monday – Sunday.
· Adhere to Age UK East Sussex confidentiality and equal opportunities policies maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times
· Be reliable and conscientious
· Attend all training and information days, group meetings and supervision
· Exercise patience and understanding when dealing with customers
AS A VOLUNTEER WE WILL OFFER YOU
· An induction and ongoing training with support sessions if required
· Reimbursement of out of pocket travelling expenses
· Full recognition of the time, energy and skills volunteers freely give - for
example long service and merit awards
· The opportunity to be part of a friendly team
· Respect for volunteer’s limitations, both in time and emotional involvement
· The opportunity to meet other volunteers and attend occasional social events
· The opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of Age UK East
Sussex
· Appropriate insurance cover - to protect you whilst you are acting on behalf of
Age UK East Sussex
· The opportunity to enhance your skills in a retail environment.
We place great value on our volunteers - who bring so much to the organisation. Their time, energy and commitment are recognised and greatly appreciated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Role: Training Designer / Trainer (Learning & Development)
Location: Remote (UK‑based)
Time Commitment: Flexible
The Heart of Our Development
Do you believe in the power of great training to transform confidence, skills, and futures? As the Ranger Cadets expand across England, we are building a world‑class Learning & Development function to support both our adult volunteers and our cadets (young people).
We are seeking passionate Training Designers and Trainers who can help us create engaging, practical, and inspiring learning experiences — all delivered remotely.
Whether you are an experienced L&D professional or a natural educator with a flair for designing learning journeys, this role is central to our mission of preparing every young person to be truly “Prepared for Life.”
Your Strategic Impact
As part of our Learning & Development Team, you will shape the training that underpins our entire organisation. You will help ensure our volunteers feel confident and supported, and that our cadets receive high‑quality, age‑appropriate learning experiences.
You may choose to focus on adult volunteer training, cadet programme development, or both.
You will lead on:
Training Design
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Creating engaging, accessible training modules for adult volunteers (e.g., safeguarding, leadership, youth engagement, first‑night readiness).
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Designing fun, structured, and developmental sessions for cadets aged 8–17 (e.g., life skills, teamwork, resilience, outdoor skills).
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Developing lesson plans, facilitator guides, e‑learning content, or activity packs.
Training Delivery (Optional)
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Delivering virtual workshops or induction sessions for new volunteers.
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Supporting cadet units with remote masterclasses or specialist sessions.
Curriculum Development
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Helping shape a national training framework that supports consistent standards across all Ranger Cadet units.
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Working with the Chief Ranger and Programme Leads to identify training needs and create solutions.
Quality & Evaluation
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Reviewing existing training materials and improving clarity, engagement, and accessibility.
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Gathering feedback to ensure our training remains relevant, modern, and impactful.
What We Are Looking For
Creative Learning Designers
You enjoy turning ideas into structured, engaging learning experiences.
Clear Communicators
You can explain concepts simply and confidently, whether in writing or during live sessions.
Organised & Reliable
You can manage your own workload and deliver training materials to a high standard.
Passionate About Development
You care deeply about helping volunteers and young people grow, thrive, and discover their potential.
Experience (Any of the Following):
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Learning & Development
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Teaching or youth work
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Curriculum design
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Training delivery
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Instructional design
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Or simply a passion for helping others learn
Why Join the Learning & Development Team?
Shape the Future of Our Organisation
Your work will directly influence the skills, confidence, and safety of every volunteer and cadet.
Build Your Professional Portfolio
Gain experience in curriculum design, e‑learning, facilitation, and youth development within a national charity.
Flexible & Remote
Perfect for those who want to make a meaningful contribution from home, on a schedule that suits them.
Create Lasting Impact
The training you design will empower volunteers and inspire young people for years to come.
Help Us Build a World‑Class Training Programme
Behind every confident volunteer and every thriving cadet is exceptional training. Help us design it.
RANGER CADETS
#PreparedForLife
To empower young people through structured, uniformed experiences that build life skills, leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ready to join the action and build our local LGBTQIA+ Pride?
Role: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Role Overview
We’re looking for an engaged and organised individual to be our new Marketing & Communications Coordinator!
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will support the Marketing & Communications team on its work to promote Maidstone Pride's brand and how we share our story.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the delivery of Maidstone Pride’s Marketing & Communication Strategy
• Help the creation and posting of communications across our channels (e.g Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Help create and maintain consistency in Maidstone Pride’s brand, voice, and messaging.
• Monitor social media engagement alongside the Marketing & Communications Manager.
• Support and maintain a consistent brand identity across Maidstone Pride.
• Support the promotion of Maidstone Pride and its activities.
• Support the development of relationships with local media, partners, and sponsors.
• Build positive relationships with local media, partners, and sponsors.
• Ensure all communications are accessible, inclusive, and align with our aims and objectives.
General Responsibilities
In addition, all volunteers have the following general duties:
• All Volunteers and representatives of Maidstone Pride are expected to portray a positive image, both internally and externally, by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, politeness, and professionalism.
• To observe and uphold the requirements of the Maidstone Pride constitution, and act always in accordance with its governing documents and policies, including equal opportunities.
• Any other tasks that would be deemed suitable within this role as directed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Legal Assistant
We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.
To learn more about our impactful work at Quilombo UK, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel.
Join us in leading positive change!
About the position
Quilombo UK is looking for Legal Assistant, who would love to join a growing organization. Quilombo UK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
Quilombo UK is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant who helps organization in various legal matters.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'. The role provides you flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
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We are looking for an experienced lawyer to assist the organisation in overlooking projects, ensuring they are compliant with relevant and up to date legislation and regulations.
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The legal assistant will be responsible for making sure all contracts, legislations and documents are treated within correct legal standards. They are to make sure that all activities are being performed in line with contracts and the law.
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The Legal Assistant will work closely with the HR department in overlooking the volunteer forms, legislations and documents. They should also assist the different departments within the organisation(Marketing, Funding, HR, Finance) in upholding the legal requirements needed to run the tasks that they do.
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Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
General tasks
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Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
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Well-organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
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Excellent researching skills
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Reading and report writing skills
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You will need to be an experienced lawyer or have a good legal understanding.
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You will be respectful of the confidentiality of the organisation.
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You will need to help deliver work that adheres to the key objectives of the organisation.
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Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
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Good time-management & communication skills.
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Strong team player
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Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Can work without much supervision
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
The Social Supermarket Initiative (SSI) is a community-led social enterprise tackling food insecurity and promoting sustainable community growth through our affordable supermarket model, outreach programmes, and ethical partnerships. We are seeking a Recruitment Officer to lead SSI’s recruitment activities. This role will focus on attracting, selecting, and supporting team members across SSI’s operations, ensuring they are welcomed, trained, and empowered to contribute to our mission and social impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver recruitment campaigns across relevant channels.
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Respond to applications and enquiries, guiding candidates and volunteers through the recruitment process.
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Review applications, coordinate interviews, and facilitate the selection process for all roles.
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Coordinate onboarding and induction, including role information, training, and support materials.
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Maintain accurate recruitment records, role descriptions, and schedules.
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Work with team leads to identify staffing and volunteer needs and ensure timely recruitment to fill operational gaps.
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Support engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives to build a motivated, diverse, and committed workforce.
Core Duties
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Ensure recruitment practices align with SSI’s mission, values, and compliance standards, including safeguarding and equality policies.
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Exercise professionalism, diligence, and integrity in all recruitment and onboarding matters.
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Safeguard confidentiality and data protection in handling candidate and volunteer information.
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Collaborate with internal teams to design clear, accessible role profiles that meet operational needs.
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Contribute to projects or committees related to recruitment, HR, or organisational development as required.
Expectations of the Role
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Attend and contribute to team meetings and planning sessions.
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Stay informed about best practice and trends in recruitment, volunteering, and workforce development.
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Participate in initiatives or campaigns where staffing and volunteer support are key.
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Maintain confidentiality and uphold SSI’s ethical standards, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About You
Essential
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Commitment to SSI’s mission and social impact.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
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Experience in recruitment, HR, or volunteer management.
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Confidence in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and building positive candidate experiences.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
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Proficient with IT tools including email, spreadsheets, and recruitment platforms.
Desirable
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Knowledge of social enterprise, community organisations, or nonprofit operations.
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Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment.
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Experience with applicant tracking systems, volunteer databases, or HR software.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven social enterprise with measurable community impact.
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Practical, hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and workforce management.
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Access to professional development, networking, and career growth opportunities.
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Reimbursement of reasonable travel and meeting expenses.
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The chance to influence SSI’s people strategy and help build a motivated, diverse, and high-performing team.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining your interest in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have experience in digital and social media? Can you help us improve our communications and raise the profile of the work we do?
We are seeking an expert, creative Volunteer Digital and Social Media Lead. You will help us promote our programmes supporting people in prison and young people at risk of entering the justice system, as well as our Community Bike Shop, which funds and strengthens this work.
What you’ll do:
• Design and schedule engaging posts, stories, and reels across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more to grow our audience.
• Develop strategies for viral campaigns and collaborations to boost awareness and donations and share your expertise with our team.
• Analyse metrics (engagement, reach, growth) and refine tactics based on what resonates.
• Create eye-catching visuals using tools like Canva.
• Update our website as required and make suggestions for improvements.
• Work with our expert Trustee to consider how we can use online retail platforms to sell our refurbished bikes.
What we’ll provide:
· Creative freedom within agreed priorities and tone of voice.
· Access to the right tools plus shared photos, stories and impact stats.
· A named contact, light-touch sign-off, and occasional check-ins to remove blockers.
Time commitment: we’ll agree a realistic scope with the right volunteer based on their availability.
Reasonable agreed expenses will be paid.
Thank you
Mark Flannagan
Chief Executive
About us
UpCycle, works with individuals in prisons and young people at risk in marginalised communities. We use bicycle maintenance workshops to help build life skills, enhance employability, prevent offending and reoffending, and foster social reintegration. We also offer lead rides, bike fit-it sessions and other ways to engage with vulnerable people.
In prisons
· We delivered 956 un-refurbished bikes and received back 768 refurbished bikes across eight prisons and one Young Offenders Institution, training over 238 individuals.
In the Community
· Over 1034 bikes were donated to our Community Bike Shop, of those we refurbished and distributed more than 612 to underserved communities locally and overseas.
· Workshops in Bradford engaged 361 participants in diverse cycling-related activities across the area.
· "Bike to the Future" and other initiatives reached 220 young people with more complex needs.
We believe everyone deserves a better future. We prevent people from being pulled into crime and help those already in the system find paths out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


