Volunteer roles in Cardiff

About us:

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/Youtube Channel and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and whistleblowers  to share their lived experiences, highlight systemic frustrations and offer solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.Our membership offers young people and survivors a path to heal, learn digital skills and interactively participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, where members engage in weekly interactive discussions, debates and critical analysis of African, Caribbean and world history, Ifa, classics and political thought. Members will sharpen their reading, reasoning and imagination skills, with opportunities to discuss works directly with authors ,highly subsidised plant-based transformative retreats and join a community designed to empower and educate.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education and empowerment.

Our content focuses on:

•      Survivors’ of CSA, RSA, CT, CA stories
•   Whistleblowers and retired-experts
•      Generational trauma and healing
•   Youth empowerment and education
•   Community transformation through honest storytelling

Our mission is to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice and create a platform rooted in authenticity, deep healing, and transformation.

Job Purpose:

At this early stage, we are looking for someone who can actively help us:

•      open doors,
•      create opportunities,
•      build relationships,
•      secure sponsorship conversations,
•      and develop long-term corporate partnerships that support our growth and impact.

This is not a passive administrative role.
 We are looking for someone who is energetic, resilient, organised, and excited by the challenge of helping grow a meaningful organisation through strategic outreach and sales efforts.

 About the role:

Corporate Outreach & Partnership Development

•      Research and identify aligned companies, organisations, brands, and institutions
•      Reach out to potential sponsors and corporate partners via email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and networking
•      Build relationships with decision-makers and partnership leads
•      Arrange meetings, partnership discussions, and sponsorship opportunities

What You Will Gain

This is where you make it real and compelling:

•       role experience in a purpose-driven media company
•       The opportunity to build and own an entire sales system from scratch
•       Direct involvement in a platform advocating for justice, healing, and truth
•       Hands-on experience managing and scaling outreach activity
•       A clear pathway into a paid roles as we scale
•       Long-term opportunities as the organisation grows (team expansion, global reach, partnerships)
•       Top performers transition into paid roles as the C.I.C scales and secures funding.”
•        Identity Shift

 We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
  As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it

Additional Notes

This role is not suitable if you:

•      Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
•      Avoid handling sensitive data or detailed reporting
•      Are seeking immediate paid employment
•      Are uncomfortable applying analysis to strategic decisions

Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:

● A practical discussion about event planning, coordination and execution

Job Description

Founding Volunteer Digital Marketing Director

Job Title

Founding Volunteer Digital Marketing Director

Location

Fully Remote

Hours

Flexible dedication

Reporting To

Podcast Production Director

About Us

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation dedicated to providing a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share lived experiences, expose systemic failures, and promote healing through culturally trauma-informed care.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education, empowerment, and truth-based storytelling. Through our podcast, digital content, educational initiatives, and healing-centred community, we aim to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, advocate for justice, and inspire transformation.

Our content focuses on:

• Survivors of CSA, RSA, CT, and CA stories

• Whistleblowers and retired experts

• Generational trauma and healing

• Youth empowerment and education

• Community transformation through honest storytelling

Job Purpose

The Founding Volunteer Digital Marketing Director will play a leading role in shaping and driving the organisation’s digital growth, audience engagement, visibility, and marketing strategy.

You will oversee the development and execution of digital marketing initiatives that amplify our mission, expand community reach, strengthen audience relationships, and support long-term organisational growth.

This role requires leadership, creativity, strategic thinking, collaboration, organisation, and a passion for advocacy, healing, and truth-based storytelling.

About the Role

The Founding Volunteer Digital Marketing Director will:

• Lead the organisation’s overall digital marketing strategy

• Develop campaigns that increase visibility, engagement, and audience growth

• Oversee digital outreach across:

  • social media

  • email marketing

  • SEO

  • podcast promotion

  • YouTube growth

  • community campaigns

• Support audience acquisition and retention strategies

• Help shape the organisation’s digital identity and online presence

• Collaborate with outreach, SEO, content, production, and creative teams

• Analyse performance metrics and recommend growth improvements

• Assist in building scalable marketing systems and workflows

• Help lead and coordinate volunteer marketing contributors as the organisation grows

This role is ideal for someone passionate about building meaningful impact through digital media, storytelling, and community-focused advocacy.

Main Responsibilities / Key Duties

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies

• Lead audience growth and engagement initiatives

• Support podcast, YouTube, and website promotion

• Oversee campaign planning and execution

• Coordinate marketing calendars and communication activities

• Analyse digital performance metrics and audience trends

• Improve brand visibility and online reach

• Collaborate across creative, outreach, and production teams

• Help establish scalable systems and workflows

• Support membership growth, partnerships, and community engagement efforts

• Assist in mentoring or coordinating volunteer contributors where needed

Skills, Experience & Requirements

Essential Skills & Qualities

Leadership & Strategy

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Strategic thinker with growth-oriented mindset

• Ability to coordinate projects and teams effectively

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Marketing & Digital Growth

• Understanding of digital marketing principles

• Knowledge of audience engagement and growth strategies

• Experience with content promotion and digital campaigns

• Ability to analyse campaign and audience performance

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a remote team

• Professional and mission-aligned communication style

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about advocacy, healing, education, and social impact

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Creative and adaptable

• Calm under pressure and solution-focused

• Mission-driven with strong commitment to community impact

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• Digital marketing strategy

• Social media marketing

• SEO and content optimisation

• Email marketing and automation

• Podcast or YouTube growth strategy

• Campaign management

• Media production or journalism

• Community engagement and audience retention

• Branding and communications

• Analytics and reporting

• Leadership or team coordination

• NGO, advocacy, or mission-driven organisations

Experience using tools such as:

• Google Analytics

• Mailchimp

• Canva

• HubSpot

• SEMrush

would be beneficial but not essential.

Lived experience, passion, initiative, determination, and alignment with our mission are equally valued.

What You Will Gain

• Founding leadership experience within a purpose-driven media organisation

• Opportunity to shape and lead the organisation’s digital marketing direction from the ground up

• Direct involvement in a platform advocating for healing, justice, and truth

• Hands-on experience building campaigns, systems, and audience growth strategies

• Leadership and portfolio-building opportunities

• Long-term opportunities as the organisation expands globally

• Potential pathway into paid leadership opportunities as funding and growth increase

We believe in collectivism over individualism. As the platform grows, your opportunities, leadership, and influence grow with it.

Additional Notes

This role may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work

• Dislike leadership, planning, or strategic decision-making

• Are seeking immediate paid employment

• Prefer avoiding collaboration or team coordination responsibilities

• Are uncomfortable working with advocacy or sensitive social topics

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a practical discussion focused on digital growth strategy, campaign ideas, audience engagement, leadership approach, and long-term vision planning.

Job Description

Volunteer Email Marketing & Retention Manager

Job Title

Volunteer Email Marketing & Retention Manager

Location

Fully Remote

Hours

Flexible dedication

Reporting To

Podcast Production Director

About Us

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation dedicated to providing a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share lived experiences, expose systemic failures, and promote healing through culturally trauma-informed care.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education, empowerment, and truth-based storytelling. Through our podcast, digital content, educational initiatives, and healing-centred community, we aim to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, advocate for justice, and inspire transformation.

Our content focuses on:

• Survivors of CSA, RSA, CT, and CA stories

• Whistleblowers and retired experts

• Generational trauma and healing

• Youth empowerment and education

• Community transformation through honest storytelling

Job Purpose

The Volunteer Email Marketing & Retention Manager will play a key role in helping the organisation strengthen audience engagement, community retention, and long-term supporter relationships through strategic email communication and retention-focused campaigns.

You will be responsible for developing and managing email marketing strategies that nurture members, supporters, podcast listeners, and community participants while encouraging deeper engagement with the organisation’s mission and activities.

This role requires creativity, organisation, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and a passion for meaningful community-building and advocacy.

About the Role

The Volunteer Email Marketing & Retention Manager will:

• Develop and manage email marketing campaigns

• Create engaging newsletters, updates, and community communications

• Build retention strategies that strengthen audience connection and participation

• Support onboarding journeys for new members and subscribers

• Help nurture long-term relationships with supporters and community members

• Segment email audiences for targeted communication

• Monitor campaign performance and recommend improvements

• Collaborate with content, outreach, SEO, and production teams

• Support launches, campaigns, events, and membership engagement initiatives

This role requires someone who can combine storytelling, communication, and strategy to build meaningful relationships with audiences while supporting the organisation’s growth and mission.

Main Responsibilities / Key Duties

• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns

• Create newsletters and audience engagement emails

• Develop retention and re-engagement strategies

• Build onboarding and nurture email sequences

• Segment subscriber and membership audiences

• Monitor open rates, click-through rates, and engagement metrics

• Improve email performance through testing and optimisation

• Support membership growth and community participation initiatives

• Maintain organised campaign schedules and communication systems

• Assist in developing scalable retention and engagement workflows

Skills, Experience & Requirements

Essential Skills & Qualities

Email Marketing & Communication

• Strong written communication skills

• Understanding of email marketing principles

• Ability to create engaging and audience-focused messaging

• Strategic and creative thinking skills

Organisation & Systems

• Highly organised and detail-oriented

• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines

• Strong time-management and planning skills

Analytical & Growth Skills

• Ability to analyse engagement and campaign performance

• Problem-solving and optimisation mindset

• Understanding of audience retention and community engagement principles

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Passionate about advocacy, healing, education, and social impact

• Comfortable working independently within a remote environment

• Mission-driven and community-focused

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• Email marketing campaigns

• Audience retention strategies

• Newsletter management

• CRM or subscriber management systems

• Digital marketing

• Community engagement

• Copywriting or content marketing

• Marketing automation

• Advocacy or NGO communications

• Media, journalism, or digital production

Experience using tools such as:

• Mailchimp

• ConvertKit

• HubSpot

• Google Analytics

would be beneficial but is not essential.

Lived experience, passion, determination, initiative, and alignment with our mission are equally valued.

What You Will Gain

• Founding role experience within a purpose-driven media organisation

• Opportunity to build and shape audience retention systems from the ground up

• Hands-on experience in email marketing, engagement, and community growth

• Direct involvement in a platform advocating for healing, justice, and truth

• Opportunity to expand your communication, strategy, and leadership experience

• Long-term growth opportunities as the organisation expands globally

• Potential pathway into paid opportunities as funding and growth increase

We believe in collectivism over individualism. As the platform grows, your opportunities, influence, and impact grow with it.

Additional Notes

This role may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work

• Dislike communication planning, engagement tracking, or retention strategy

• Are seeking immediate paid employment

• Prefer avoiding strategic decision-making responsibilities

• Are uncomfortable working with advocacy or sensitive social topics

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a practical discussion focused on email engagement strategy, audience retention ideas, communication workflows, and campaign planning.

Job Description

Volunteer Marketing Automation & Funnel Specialist

Job Title

Volunteer Marketing Automation & Funnel Specialist

Location

Fully Remote

Hours

Flexible dedication

Reporting To

Podcast Production Director

About Us

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation dedicated to providing a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share lived experiences, expose systemic failures, and promote healing through culturally trauma-informed care.

We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education, empowerment, and truth-based storytelling. Through our podcast, digital content, educational initiatives, and healing-centred community, we aim to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, advocate for justice, and inspire transformation.

Our content focuses on:

• Survivors of CSA, RSA, CT, and CA stories

• Whistleblowers and retired experts

• Generational trauma and healing

• Youth empowerment and education

• Community transformation through honest storytelling

Job Purpose

The Volunteer Marketing Automation & Funnel Specialist will play a key role in helping the organisation grow and nurture its audience through strategic marketing systems, automation workflows, and digital funnels.

You will be responsible for helping design, implement, and optimise audience journeys that support engagement, membership growth, community participation, podcast reach, and campaign effectiveness.

This role requires creativity, strategic thinking, organisation, analytical ability, and a passion for purpose-driven digital impact.

About the Role

The Volunteer Marketing Automation & Funnel Specialist will:

• Help develop audience growth and engagement funnels

• Build and optimise automated workflows for:

  • email marketing

  • onboarding sequences

  • membership engagement

  • event registrations

  • podcast and YouTube promotions

  • community nurturing

• Support lead generation and audience retention strategies

• Help improve user journeys across digital platforms

• Analyse audience behaviour and campaign performance

• Assist in creating systems that increase engagement and conversions

• Collaborate with content, outreach, SEO, and production teams

• Support campaign launches and digital growth initiatives

This role requires someone who can think both strategically and creatively while helping build scalable systems that support the organisation’s long-term mission and expansion.

Main Responsibilities / Key Duties

• Build and manage marketing automation workflows

• Develop audience and membership funnels

• Create onboarding and nurture sequences

• Support email marketing campaigns and audience segmentation

• Improve conversion pathways and engagement systems

• Track campaign analytics and performance metrics

• Research audience behaviour and optimisation opportunities

• Collaborate with media and content teams to align campaigns with organisational goals

• Maintain organised systems, workflows, and reporting processes

• Assist in scaling community engagement and digital outreach efforts

Skills, Experience & Requirements

Essential Skills & Qualities

Marketing & Automation

• Understanding of marketing funnels and customer journeys

• Knowledge of marketing automation principles

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to analyse campaign performance and audience behaviour

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a remote environment

• Professional and mission-aligned communication style

Organisation & Systems

• Highly organised and detail-oriented

• Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines

• Proactive and solution-focused mindset

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and resourceful

• Passionate about advocacy, healing, and social impact

• Creative thinker with growth-oriented mindset

• Adaptable and resilient

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• Marketing automation platforms

• Funnel building and optimisation

• Email marketing campaigns

• CRM systems

• Audience growth strategy

• Digital marketing

• Conversion optimisation

• Community engagement campaigns

• Content marketing

• SEO and analytics

• Media production or digital communications

• Advocacy, NGO, or community-focused campaigns

Experience using tools such as:

• Mailchimp

• HubSpot

• ConvertKit

• Google Analytics

• Zapier

would be beneficial but is not essential.

Lived experience, passion, initiative, determination, and alignment with our mission are equally valued.

What You Will Gain

• Founding role experience within a purpose-driven media organisation

• Opportunity to help build and shape audience growth systems from the ground up

• Hands-on experience with automation, funnels, and digital engagement strategies

• Direct involvement in a platform advocating for healing, justice, and truth

• Opportunity to expand your leadership, systems, and digital marketing experience

• Long-term growth opportunities as the organisation expands globally

• Potential pathway into paid opportunities as funding and growth increase

We believe in collectivism over individualism. As the platform grows, your opportunities, influence, and impact grow with it.

Additional Notes

This role may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work

• Dislike systems, analytics, or optimisation tasks

• Are seeking immediate paid employment

• Prefer avoiding strategic thinking and workflow management

• Are uncomfortable working with advocacy or sensitive social topics

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a practical discussion focused on funnel strategy, audience engagement, automation workflows, and digital growth planning.

Our Interview Style & Vision

At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil, we believe some of the deepest conversations happen outside of traditional media environments.

Nature creates openness, grounding, vulnerability, reflection, peace, and authenticity.

Our interview style focuses on:

• real conversations,

• emotional honesty,

• human connection,

• calm environments,

• and cinematic storytelling through authentic settings.

This is about creating meaningful experiences rather than manufactured media moments.

Key Responsibilities

Hosting & Interviewing

• Conduct emotionally intelligent and engaging interviews

• Create a safe, respectful, and comfortable environment for guests

• Guide meaningful conversations around lived experiences, healing, trauma, growth, transformation, and truth-telling

• Represent the platform professionally and compassionately

Story & Guest Development

• Identify and connect with potential guests and storytellers

• Build relationships with survivors, advocates, community voices, and inspiring individuals

• Help develop compelling story ideas and conversation themes

• Collaborate with outreach and production teams where stories are already sourced

Outdoor & Field-Based Filming

• Conduct interviews in natural or visually meaningful environments

• Ensure recordings are captured clearly and professionally

• Use high-quality smartphones or filming equipment where available

• Pay attention to lighting, sound quality, environment, and presentation

Examples of locations may include:

• beaches,

• riversides,

• forests,

• rooftops,

• mountain settings,

• parks,

• countryside locations,

• or culturally meaningful community spaces.

Community Representation

• Act as a positive representative of the platform and mission

• Build trust and connection within communities

• Help create conversations that encourage awareness, healing, empowerment, and education

Equipment & Requirements

Hosts should ideally have access to:

• Minimum a high-quality smartphone with strong video capability

• Reliable internet and communication access

• Basic understanding of lighting and filming environments

• Confidence communicating on camera and in public environments

Professional filming experience is welcomed but not required.

Authenticity, emotional intelligence, and communication ability are more important than perfection.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• natural communicators,

• emotionally intelligent,

• calm and grounded,

• confident speaking with people from different backgrounds,

• passionate about storytelling and human connection,

• creative and self-motivated,

• and aligned with the mission of truth, healing, and empowerment.

This role may suit people interested in:

• podcasting,

• presenting,

• journalism,

• media,

• storytelling,

• advocacy,

• mental health awareness,

• social impact,

• filmmaking,

• content creation,

• community leadership,

• or public speaking.

What You Will Gain

• Real-world hosting and interviewing experience

• Opportunity to build a public profile and media presence

• Portfolio-building opportunities across podcasting and storytelling

• Networking and relationship-building opportunities

• Experience working within a growing media and advocacy platform

• Creative freedom and personal growth opportunities

• Leadership and media mentorship

• Opportunity to develop your own audience and storytelling identity

• Potential future paid opportunities and long-term media career pathways

• Direct pathway into a future paid role

• The chance to help build a nationally recognised media and survivor-support platform

• COS opportunities for top performing staff members 

This role is designed as a long-term pathway opportunity to a paid position and lifestyle transformation.

We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
  As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it

We are looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer who can provide leadership to operational departments and maintain consistent effectiveness across the organization. 

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Key responsibilities 

• Oversee the operations of the organization ensuring of efficiency

• Translate strategy into actionable plans

• To provide leadership to departmental heads in departments such as Communications and IT (this may extend to other departmental heads as required)

• Work with the CEO to develop strategy

• Lead the creation of policy and guidance

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience

• Understanding of key business functions

• Excellent decision-making skills

• Ability to problem solve effectively

• Great at multitasking

• Competence in strategic planning

• Integrity

• Ability to use remote tools and IT systems

• Good people and communication skills

• Right to volunteer in the UK

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Description

Youth Advantage UK (YAUK) is seeking a Volunteer Senior Researcher. The successful candidates will be allocated to lead one of our teams that either conducts, supports or progresses our short term or long term research projects. They should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities:

• To lead a small team of volunteers in conducting research or developing research

• To provide oversight of a number of tasks at once while providing support on specific issues as they arise

• To provide guidance to the team

• To work with management and the team to coordinate research projects and planning

• To provide advice and guidance to more junior team members

• To conduct or oversee research projects 

• To ensure of ethical standards at all times and monitor task progress to ensure of compliance

•    Requirements:

•    Experience of leading a small team in a charity or research or policy setting
•    Knowledge of issues affecting children and young people in the UK.
•    Knowledge of a range of research methods
•    Experience of writing or contributing to research or briefings and other policy documents.
•    Excellent writing and speaking skills.
•    IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
•    Ability to work well independently and in a team.
•    Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
•    Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Benefits
•    Gain valuable experience in influencing research projects
•    Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
•    Flexible volunteering hours.

PR )Help us raise awareness, grow our community and bring more smiles to children across the UK.

Make a Smile is looking for a proactive, creative PR Officer to help share our story. If you enjoy communicating, building relationships and spotting opportunities, this role offers a meaningful way to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Seek out PR opportunities locally and nationally
• Build relationships with newspapers, radio, TV, university media and online platforms
• Pitch stories, arrange interviews and support chapters with media engagement
• Help organise university Instagram/TikTok takeovers and newsletter features
• Attend networking events and build connections with supporters and public figures
• Ensure our social media pages are high‑quality and on‑brand
• Work with the Website and Video Officers to share media features and create inspiring content
• Add interested contacts to our mailing list and help produce a monthly newsletter

Who This Role Suits

You don’t need formal PR experience - just enthusiasm and confidence. You’ll thrive if you:

• Enjoy writing, storytelling or creating content
• Feel comfortable reaching out to people and building relationships
• Are proactive and organised
• Have an interest in media, marketing, journalism or communications
• Want to gain experience in PR within a supportive charity environment
• Care about Make a Smile’s mission and want to help us reach more families

What You’ll Help Us Achieve

• Greater visibility for Make a Smile 
• Stronger volunteer recruitment and fundraising 
• Consistent, high‑quality branding across chapters
• More opportunities to showcase the impact of our work

Fundraising Events Organiser Volunteer

Would you like to be part of a dedicated and friendly team of volunteers and make a real difference to the lives of cats and kittens in our care?  Do you enjoy planning and organising for events?  Maybe you have a particular skill that you would like to put to use?
 
Then this could be the role for you! 
 
Our Fundraising Events Team are at the heart of what we do, raising essential funds for the cats. 

Our Fundraising Events Organisers share ideas, tasks and inspiration, planning and delivering local events, with the support of the Fundraising events helpers, such as Open Days (usually 2 per year) at the centre and our annual Christmas Bazaar. 

Time Expectation:  This role can be varied and time commitment can be flexible. 

Without volunteers, Cats Protection Berkshire Cat Centre simply wouldn't exist. Our amazing, friendly volunteers are a diverse group with a shared love of cats who fit volunteering around their home lives and personal commitments.

We're often looking to welcome new volunteers to join our brilliant team. As well as meeting great people and making an incredible difference to the cats of Berkshire.

Please note:  Although we do welcome everyone, unfortunately our centre is not set up to accommodate young volunteers under the age of 18, including those on the Duke of Edinburgh programme.

Full training and support will be given for all roles.  We look forward to hearing from you!

About This Role

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Contribution Requirements: Minimum 10–15 hours per week; minimum 3 months

About Solution Community

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our members bring experience from world-leading companies — including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, and Meta — united by a shared mission to build a compassionate and collaborative world.

Our Mission

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We connect non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision

A world where every person can thrive — united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we work every day to bring this vision to life.

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.

Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

Role Overview: Senior Recruiter (Volunteer)

The Senior Recruiter plays a vital leadership role in expanding Solution Community’s global volunteer team. This person will design and execute recruitment strategies, strengthen outreach pipelines, and ensure we attract passionate, skilled individuals aligned with our mission. As a senior leader in the volunteer recruitment team, you will guide recruitment operations, support interview processes, and help create a positive, welcoming experience for prospective volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs and growth goals.

• Identify talent gaps; collaborate with department leads to understand role requirements.

• Build scalable recruitment pipelines to support the onboarding of international volunteers.

Volunteer Sourcing & Outreach

• Source volunteers through job boards, social platforms, professional networks, NGOs, and community groups.

• Strengthen outreach efforts to diversify volunteer participation across countries and backgrounds.

• Engage potential volunteers and inspire interest in Solution Community’s mission and opportunities.

Interviewing & Selection

• Conduct initial screening calls and interviews to assess volunteer fit, skills, and motivation.

• Support hiring teams with interview invitations using Google iCal Link

• Ensure recruitment decisions reflect Solution Community’s values of compassion, integrity, and inclusivity.

Recruitment Operations & Processes

• Improve and maintain recruitment workflows, templates, and documentation.

• Track and report recruitment metrics to leadership (applications, conversion, placements, etc.).

• Collaborate with the onboarding team to ensure smooth transitions from selection to onboarding.

Volunteer Experience & Engagement

• Create a welcoming, supportive recruitment experience for all applicants.

• Provide timely communication and updates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Gather feedback from candidates and teams to strengthen the volunteer experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior recruiters and assist in training new recruitment volunteers.

• Partner with People Operations, Onboarding, HR, and Program teams to ensure alignment.

• Serve as an ambassador for Solution Community’s mission, values, and culture globally.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, volunteer coordination, or related HR roles.

• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment pipelines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Strong communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for community building, social impact, and supporting global volunteers.

• Comfortable working in a remote environment across multiple time zones.

Preferred

• Experience in non-profit, volunteer-based, or international organizations.

• Familiarity with recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools, and digital collaboration platforms.

• Experience mentoring or guiding recruitment teams.

What We Offer:

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies

• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities

• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries

• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

• Flexible work life with full autonomy

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.

We are asking Local Coordinators to launch Amnesty Human Rights Where You Live initiatives in their area of the East Midlands, helping to bring together local people with an interest in human rights. This is an on-the-ground role promoting activism in your area.

Over the next twelve months, Coordinators would then support their local team to: 

• Raise awareness of and campaign on human rights issues locally. 

• Persuade local politicians to put human rights at the heart of their decisions 

• Engage their local community and ‘change the conversation’ on human rights

• Mark International Human Rights Day on 10 December 

• Set up an Amnesty local group with fundraising to enable future campaigning 

They would also have the chance to team up with other Coordinators to help develop and deliver a human rights campaign for the East Midlands. 

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your local area on issues you are passionate about while also gaining experience and confidence with a wide range of campaign and communication skills.  

What support would I get? 

Coordinators will be supported at every step by the Amnesty East Midlands Regional Organiser and other staff, who will provide: 

• Support for a local launch meeting for Human Rights Where You Live 

• Training in knowledge and skills 

• 1-1 coaching 

• Organising, campaigning and fundraising resources 

• Face-to-face and online networking with other activists as a regional team. 

My main staff point of contact would be: East Midlands Regional Organiser

All Coordinators would:

• Communicate regularly with the East Midlands Regional Organiser

• Feedback on their activities on a regular and structured basis. 

• Aim to attend a reasonable number of core training and networking sessions online and in-person, depending on individual circumstances. 

What skills and knowledge are needed? 

• Some knowledge of your local area in the East Midlands. 

• Good written and oral communications skills 

• Experience of team-working 

• Basic IT competency (email, word processing, etc.) and internet access 

Experience of campaigning is always welcome but not essential – we find that people often have skills from something else they have done that would be very helpful for the role. 

How much time is needed? 

We would estimate around 2-3 hours a week would be the average, although there may be some periods where more or less commitment is needed. We’d ask that you commit to your local Human Rights Where You Live project for at least one year, although we recognize that people’s circumstances do change. 

We also understand that this role may need to fit around your family, studies, caring or other commitments.  

Any other requirements? 

Coordinators would need to be living in the East Midlands and unlikely to move in the next 12 months. We welcome interest from students at East Midlands universities. 

We would ask that any Coordinator be at least 18. However, if you are under 18 but would still like to get involved in Amnesty, please do get in touch to find more about our youth groups. 

We welcome interest from people who are already volunteering with another community or campaign group with an interest in human rights, and who are interested in doing a local Human Rights Where You Live project as a collaboration between Amnesty and that group. 

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate counsellor to volunteer their time to facilitate weekly emotional support groups for people living with sight loss. These groups provide a safe and supportive space for members to share experiences, build resilience, and reduce isolation.

You will lead one or more specialist peer groups, which may include:
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Support Group
• Sight Loss After Stroke Group
• Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Support Group
• Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Support Group

Each group brings together individuals facing similar challenges, offering mutual understanding and connection. Your skills as a counsellor will help guide conversations, support emotional wellbeing, and foster a caring, inclusive environment.

You will:
• Facilitate a weekly 2 hour emotional support group.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and non judgemental atmosphere.
• Encourage group discussion and peer support while managing boundaries.
• Offer emotional support and signposting where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with ethical guidelines.

What We Offer:
• Full induction and training related to visual impairment awareness.
• Ongoing support and supervision.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by sight loss.

How often will I be needed?

• 2 Hours per Week

Key requirements

• This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check.

Location

Region

• Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, South West, South East, North West, North East, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, East Midlands, East of England

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• This is an online/remote role.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• We are looking for someone who is: • A qualified counsellor (minimum Level 4 diploma or equivalent). • Warm, empathetic, and confident in group facilitation. • Passionate about supporting people affected by sight loss. • Comfortable working with individuals who may be newly diagnosed or adjusting to changes in their vision. • Able to commit to 2 hours per week on a regular basis. Experience working with visually impaired people is beneficial but not essential - training and guidance will be provided.

Production 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!

Role Overview

As a Production Assistant, you will support the Video Production Manager and team in all stages of video production, focusing primarily on the pre and production phase. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our video projects are well-planned and executed smoothly. You will be involved in tasks ranging from script writing to stage setting, ensuring that all necessary preparations are in place for successful video production.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Video Production Manager to develop and refine scripts for various video projects, conducting research to gather relevant information and insights to inform script content and invite guests when necessary.

• Assist in planning and setting up stages for video shoots, including arranging props, lighting, and other necessary equipment, and coordinate with the production team to ensure all stage elements are in place.

• Work with the Video Production Manager to create detailed production schedules and timelines, and coordinate with cast, crew, and other stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed of shoot dates and times.

• Assist in identifying and securing suitable locations for video shoots, conducting site visits to assess the suitability of locations and addressing any logistical considerations.

• Organize and manage all production materials and resources, including scripts, shot lists, and production notes, ensuring all necessary permits and permissions are obtained for filming locations.

• Act as a point of contact between the pre/production team and other departments, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration, and provide regular updates to the Video Production Manager on the progress of pr/production tasks.

Essential

• Provide production assistance as needed (e.g. props, crafty, runner duties)

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to get on with people at all levels.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Creativity and attention to detail in script writing and stage setting.

• Experience in camera set-ups for live events /ob-doc /scripted content

• Appropriate DIT practices for media management 

• Working knowledge of audio production and basic audio set-ups for live events and recorded audio. 

• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments

• Proficiency with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office

• Working knowledge of file codecs and wrappers

• Digital Asset Management (Utilising enterprise versions of Google Drive etc)

• Coordinating the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortune 

• 1 + years of production in broadcast and film

• Understanding of broadcast acquisition standards for file deliveries

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 ROLE

The Safeguarding Trustee acts as the Board’s lead on safeguarding, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and challenge to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice across the organisation.

You will:

• Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding policy and practice
• Support and challenge the organisation to maintain high standards
• Ensure safeguarding is embedded in governance and decision-making
• Ensure safeguarding risks are appropriately reflected in the risk register
• Work closely with the Chair, Charity Director, and safeguarding lead to promote a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We would welcome applications from people who have:

• Experience or knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
• An understanding of safeguarding legislation or guidance
• Good judgement, integrity, and the ability to think strategically

Trustee experience is not essential—we will support your development.

WHY JOIN US?

Blue Smile is a children’s mental health charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and life chances of children across Cambridgeshire through arts-based therapies. We support over 200 children each week, working closely with schools and families.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise to a well-respected charity and help make a lasting difference to children’s mental health.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.