Volunteer roles in Gravesend
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Volunteer Role: Learning & Development Manager
Join a movement built on care, dignity, and community.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for a thoughtful, organised, people‑centred Learning & Development Manager to design and deliver the training that will empower our volunteers to change lives.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and rooted in human connection.
If you believe learning should be accessible, empowering, and rooted in care — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Learning & Development Manager, you will:
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Design and deliver induction training for all new volunteers
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Create ongoing learning pathways for facilitators, mentors, wellbeing volunteers, and operational teams
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Embed trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice across all training materials
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Develop simple, accessible resources, guides, and toolkits to support high‑quality delivery
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Work closely with the Head of People, Culture & Talent and Head of Service Delivery to identify training needs
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Facilitate reflective practice sessions, debriefs, and skills‑building workshops
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Ensure volunteers feel confident, supported, and equipped to deliver safe, impactful sessions
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Help build a culture of continuous learning, care, and community
This is a leadership role where your work will directly shape the confidence, capability, and wellbeing of our volunteer team.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Warm, organised, and values‑driven
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Experienced in training, facilitation, adult learning, or learning and development
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Skilled at creating clear, accessible learning materials
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Confident delivering workshops and supporting volunteers
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Passionate about trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice
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Excited to help build a learning culture from the ground up
Experience in employability, wellbeing, community development, or coaching is helpful — but heart, clarity, and a love of learning matter most.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a new, community‑powered movement
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Shape the learning experience for volunteers from day one
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart
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Gain leadership experience in a growing charity
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Make a real difference to adults who feel unseen and unsupported
Time Commitment
- 4–8 hours per week, flexible
- Based in London (with hybrid options)
We Welcome You
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Role: Volunteer Programme Manager
Join a movement built on care, dignity, and community.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for an organised, compassionate, people‑centred Volunteer Programme Manager to help coordinate and support the volunteer team that powers our work.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and rooted in human connection.
If you believe people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Volunteer Programme Manager, you will:
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Coordinate the day‑to‑day experience of volunteers across all programmes
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Support volunteers delivering employability, wellbeing, digital skills, mentoring, and life‑skills sessions
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Manage volunteer rotas, schedules, and communication channels
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Ensure volunteers feel welcomed, valued, and supported throughout their journey
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Help deliver inductions, briefings, and check‑ins to maintain quality and consistency
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Work closely with the Head of People, Culture & Talent and Head of Service Delivery to ensure smooth, safe, trauma‑informed delivery
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Gather feedback from volunteers and participants to help improve our programmes
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Keep our volunteer community connected, informed, and inspired
This is a hands‑on coordination role where your work will directly shape the rhythm, reliability, and heart of our movement.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Warm, organised, and values‑driven
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Experienced in volunteer coordination, programme support, community work, or people‑focused roles
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Confident managing schedules, communication, and logistics
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Skilled at building relationships and supporting volunteers
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Passionate about trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice
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Ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up
Experience in employability, wellbeing, adult learning, or community development is helpful — but heart, care, and coordination skills matter most.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a new, community‑powered movement
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Shape the volunteer experience from day one
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart
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Gain programme management experience in a growing charity
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Make a real difference to adults who feel unseen and unsupported
Time Commitment
- 4–8 hours per week, flexible
- Based in London (with hybrid options)
We Welcome You
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
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!
Volunteer Role: Graphic Designer (Brand Identity & Logo Lead)
Shape the visual heartbeat of a new movement.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for a creative, values‑driven Graphic Designer to help us evolve our brand identity and design a new logo that captures who we are: hopeful, human, and rooted in community.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and built on care, dignity, and connection.
If you believe design can unlock emotion, identity, and belonging — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Graphic Designer (Brand Identity & Logo Lead), you will:
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Design a refreshed logo for Unlock YOUR Potential, keeping key elements of our current identity
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Two‑tone orange palette
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Arrow motif (potentially linked, unlocking, or evolving)
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Develop a simple, cohesive brand identity system that feels warm, modern, and community‑powered
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Create brand assets we can use across digital, print, social media, and volunteer recruitment
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Work closely with the CEO and volunteer team to ensure the brand reflects our mission, values, and trauma‑informed ethos
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Provide guidance on typography, colour usage, iconography, and visual tone
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Help shape the visual story of a movement designed to empower adults across East London
This is a creative leadership role where your work will define how our community sees, feels, and recognises us.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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A creative thinker with experience in graphic design, branding, or visual identity
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Confident designing logos, brand systems, and visual guidelines
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Skilled at translating values and emotions into visual language
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Excited to evolve an existing identity rather than starting from scratch
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Comfortable working collaboratively and iteratively
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Passionate about social impact, community empowerment, and inclusive design
Experience with charities, community organisations, or social movements is a bonus — but not essential.
Why Join Us
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Shape the visual identity of a new, community‑powered movement
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Create a logo and brand that will be seen across East London and beyond
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart
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Build a portfolio piece with real‑world impact
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Help adults who feel unseen and unsupported feel recognised and valued
Time Commitment
Flexible and remote
We Welcome You
We welcome applications from designers of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
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!
Volunteer Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Join a movement built on care, dignity, and community.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for a strategic, organised, values‑driven operational leader to help build the systems, structures, and delivery engine that will change lives.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and rooted in human connection.
If you believe people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Chief Operating Officer, you will:
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Lead the operational setup and day‑to‑day running of the organisation.
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Build and oversee systems for service delivery, safeguarding, quality assurance, and volunteer coordination.
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Ensure our programmes run smoothly, safely, and consistently across Newham and Tower Hamlets.
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Work closely with the CEO and Heads of Function to turn strategy into practical, reliable delivery.
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Develop processes for scheduling, logistics, risk management, and participant flow.
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Support volunteer teams to deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed sessions.
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Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to track impact and learning.
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Ensure the organisation operates with care, dignity, and operational excellence.
This is a senior leadership role where your work will shape the rhythm, reliability, and long‑term sustainability of our movement.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Highly organised, calm under pressure, and values‑driven.
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Experienced in operations, service delivery, project management, or charity leadership.
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Confident building systems, processes, and structures from scratch.
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Skilled at coordinating people, programmes, and logistics.
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Passionate about trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice.
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Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery.
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Ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up.
Experience in employability, wellbeing, adult learning, or community development is helpful — but heart, care, and operational clarity matter most.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a new, community‑powered movement.
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Shape the operational backbone of the organisation from day one.
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart.
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Gain senior leadership experience in a growing charity.
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Make a real difference to adults who feel unseen and unsupported.
Time Commitment
- 6–10 hours per week, flexible
- Based in London (with hybrid options)
We Welcome You
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
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!
Volunteer Role: Head of Service Delivery
Join a movement built on care, dignity, and community.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for a compassionate, strategic, delivery‑focused leader to shape and oversee the programmes that will change lives.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and rooted in human connection.
If you believe people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Head of Service Delivery, you will:
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Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all programmes — employability, life skills, wellbeing, digital inclusion, and mentoring.
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Ensure every session, workshop, and 1:1 interaction reflects our values of care, dignity, and trauma‑informed practice.
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Support and guide volunteer facilitators, mentors, and programme leads to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred support.
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Build delivery systems, processes, and quality standards that keep participants at the heart of everything we do.
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Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and participant wellbeing across all services.
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Work closely with the CEO and Heads of Function to ensure smooth, consistent, and impactful delivery across both boroughs.
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Use feedback, data, and lived experience insight to continuously improve our programmes.
This is a leadership role where your work will directly shape the quality, safety, rhythm, and emotional impact of our movement.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Warm, organised, and deeply values‑driven.
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Experienced in service delivery, programme management, community work, or a related field.
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Confident coordinating people, sessions, schedules, and delivery systems.
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Passionate about trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice.
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Skilled at supporting volunteers and ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery.
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Ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up.
Experience in employability, wellbeing, adult learning, or community development is helpful — but heart, care, and leadership matter most.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a new, community‑powered movement.
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Shape the delivery model and participant experience from day one.
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart.
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Gain strategic leadership experience in a growing charity.
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Make a real difference to adults who feel unseen and unsupported.
Time Commitment
- 6–10 hours per week, flexible
- Based in London (with hybrid options)
We Welcome You
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
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!
Volunteer Role: Head of People, Culture & Talent
Join a movement built on care, dignity, and community.
Unlock YOUR Potential is launching in Newham and Tower Hamlets — and we’re looking for a compassionate, strategic, people‑centred leader to help build the volunteer team that will change lives.
We are a 100% volunteer‑led organisation supporting adults aged 18–67 who face barriers to employment, education, confidence, and wellbeing. Our programmes are trauma‑informed, community‑based, and rooted in human connection.
If you believe people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
As our Head of People, Culture & Talent, you will:
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Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training and support of all volunteers.
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Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for everyone who joins us.
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Build HR, training and development and safeguarding systems that reflect our values of care and dignity.
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Support volunteers across employability, wellbeing, digital skills, mentoring, and operations.
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Shape the culture of a new movement designed to empower adults across East London.
This is a leadership role where your work will directly influence the quality, safety, and heart of our programmes.
What We’re Looking For
- Warm, organised, and values‑driven.
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Experienced in HR, volunteering, or people management.
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Confident creating policies, systems, and onboarding processes.
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Passionate about inclusion, safeguarding, and trauma‑informed practice.
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Ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a new, community‑powered movement.
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Shape the volunteer culture from day one.
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Work alongside people with lived experience, empathy, and heart.
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Gain leadership experience in a growing charity.
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Make a real difference to adults who feel unseen and unsupported.
Time Commitment
- 6–10 hours per week, flexible
- Based in London (with hybrid options)
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the barriers our participants face.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our emotional support volunteers offer vital emotional support to woman, girl and AFAB non-binary survivors of sexual violence and abuse by providing our helpline, email support and live chat services.
We are the only specialist service in Cambridgeshire providing dedicated support to woman survivors of rape and sexual violence.
These confidential and anonymous services would not exist without our amazing volunteers, who provide life-changing support to survivors in their local community.
Who are we looking for?
Women of all ages (18 years +) and backgrounds who are:
- Empathetic, non-judgemental and good listeners.
- Self-aware and emotionally resilient.
- Interested in discussing and learning about sexual violence and its impacts on women and girls.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and anonymity.
- Able to work independently using initiative and also be part of a team.
- Share CRCC’s survivor-focused ethos.
- Ideally able to commit to three shifts a month (shifts are Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings).
- Ideally able to commit to volunteering for at least 18 months.
We especially welcome enquiries from women from minoritised and under-represented groups and communities. This includes AFAB non-binary individuals who feel comfortable volunteering within a service run for women by women.
We can contribute to childcare costs and reasonable travel expenses to enable women to volunteer with us.
Comprehensive training and support will be provided for this role. Training starts on the 20 April 2026.
Details about the role
Location: CRCC's office in Cambridge and remotely (the latter only possible if volunteer has access to a private, confidential space to volunteer from that isn't their bedroom)
When: After the initial training period (starting 20 April 2026):
- Shifts: Wednesday 7-9.30pm and Sunday 10am-12.30pm
- Monthly reflective practice: Monday or Tuesday 6-7.30pm
Commitment: After the initial training period:
- 3 shifts per month on helpline/email/live chat (we operate a flexible rota)
- 1 reflective practice session per month
- Volunteer meetings once every 6 months
- Regular ongoing training
- Regular 121s
Providing specialist emotional, therapeutic and advocacy support to women and girls across Cambridgeshire impacted by sexual violence and abuse.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Focus Group Volunteer - Neurodiversity
EQOL is a new charity creating practical services to improve everyday quality of life for neurodivergent adults.
Before we launch, we want to listen.
We’re looking for neurodivergent adults aged 20–40 (diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning) to take part in small, online focus groups. These sessions will help shape services around work, life admin, energy, relationships, and navigating everyday systems.
What’s involved
- One online focus group (75–90 minutes)
- Small group (5–7 people)
- Camera optional, no pressure to speak
- This is not therapy or assessment
Who can take part
- Aged 20–40
- Neurodivergent (diagnosed or not)
- Based in the UK
- No preparation needed
What you’ll get
- Gift / voucher as a thank-you for your time
- A chance to directly influence what EQOL builds and what we don’t
Your voice will help shape services built for adult neurodivergent life.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Help Us Run a Standout Impact Event
We're looking for an Events/ Marketing Professional with ideally three years’ experience in events and /or digital marketing, ideally in a high net worth/ philanthropy/luxury goods environment. Your chance to maximise funds going to education for underprivileged children & young people in the UK, the US and globally.
Your first project is to plan and deliver a private, curated event connecting ca. 20 high-net-worth donors with female entrepreneurs in Africa. The focus is on creating a warm, well-run setting that supports meaningful conversation and long-term relationships. You will manage the event end-to-end, including venue selection, partner liaison, logistics, invitations, guest lists, and design of event materials, ensuring a smooth and professional experience throughout.
With this event, you will secure new supporters for an international charity working across sub-Saharan Africa to support girls from the most marginalised communities to go to school, succeed, and transition into livelihoods.
You will also build the reputation of Greater Share - a pioneering philanthropic investment platform.
We’d love to hear from you if you have
- three years’ experience in events or digital marketing,
- pleasure in working independently,
- strong organisational skills
- attention to detail
- confidence using simple design tools (e.g. Canva)
- experience managing contact lists (e.g. in Excel),
This role suits someone who enjoys delivering well-executed events for senior audiences in a practical, time-bound way.
* If you do not want to submit a CV please include a link to your LinkedIn profile.
* Please let us know what you would like to get out of volunteering for this opportunity.
Greater Share is a new philanthropic investment platform that aims to connect high-impact NGOs with the world’s top-performing private equity funds.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is the leading UK registered charity supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
The Role: Helpline Call Taker (Family Support Volunteer)
As a Helpline Call Taker at Addiction Family Support, you will play a key role in offering emotional and practical support to individuals impacted by a loved one's addiction. You will provide a compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear, helping individuals navigate challenging circumstances.
This is a flexible role that is delivered remotely. Family Support Volunteers work within a flexible rota system to accommodate their availability and commitments while ensuring ongoing support for those who need it most.
Responsibilities:
- Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to individuals impacted by a loved one’s addiction.
- Provide relevant information, literature, and resources to help clients or group members cope with their situations.
- Offer structured emotional support adhering to guidelines and safeguarding measures.
- Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
- Participate in ongoing training, mentoring, and support sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Handle any potential safeguarding concerns and signpost clients to additional services when necessary.
Training and Development:
All Family Support Volunteers undergo a comprehensive three half day training programme covering addiction, core counselling skills, the 5-Step Method, bereavement, safeguarding, and self-care. Ongoing supervision, mentoring, and further development opportunities are available to support volunteers in their roles.
Join Our Team of Change-Makers
Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.
Be Part of Something Special
Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.
Join an Award-Winning Journey
This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About this role
You may be doing lots of interesting support service actions:
- Answering calls from our shops, helping to resolve concerns
- Answering contacts from our customers, learning how to deliver great customer service
- Working on our retail operations online support system, dealing with suppliers and shops online and by phone
- Creating marketing assets to send to shops
- Joining teams working on specific projects like training packs, cost evaluation or shop merchandising
- Creating social media posts for our shop colleagues to share
- Learning how to use word, powerpoint and excel.
Every day is different, we manage lots of different projects whilst working on our annual plan. We can find a project to suit everyone.
Volunteering in the office could enable you to gain the skills needed to support searches for employment.
You must be over 18 for this role.
When and where
This role can be remote so can be worked from anywhere in UK or you can come into the Here East office one or two days per week.
Depending on your availability we are suggesting 4 hours per week during office hours, but would welcome any suggested volunteering patterns.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook would be useful, but our team would be happy to coach and train new volunteers.
We particularly welcome volunteering applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- Administrative skills
- Microsoft Office experience
- Being part of a team
- Learning about how retail works at Scope
- Time management skills
- Valuable experience for your CV
- Experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- IT equipment and software to carry out the role
- Introduction to Scope
- Demonstration of your tasks
- Training courses, in person and online
- Personal development opportunities
- Support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- Agreed travel expenses to the Here East office, if required
- Adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- Work experience for your CV
- A work reference
- 20% discount in your Scope charity shop and at our online shop.
Dates
We welcome any suggestions as to when you would like to start.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a volunteer you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
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!
Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We work to increase inclusion and representation across society for the disabled community.We have several different services including inclusive characters, sensory workshops, resources, events, advocacy and more.
What are we looking for?
Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that you can do in your own time and without having to leave the comfort of the sofa? Do you have a good imagination? Are you interested in graphic design? Or have an artistic flair?
We have a range of creative projects and tasks and our creative team have more work than people. From helping to bring our characters and bubble world to life to helping with our rebrand project.
What do we expect?
- Be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
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Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answer questions on this.
What can you expect?
- A community group that does not currently operate a rota system of any kind. Youdon’t have to regularly commit your time.
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A kind, caring, nurturing company who cares about people, staff and volunteers. Our aim is to keep your wellbeing at the centre of our work.
- A very positive and proactive approach to disability and illness. Any and all accommodations will be made that you require. If there is anything you wish to discuss in private please email us and we will arrange a confidential chat.
Benefits to Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles CIC
- Gaining valuable experience and improving your confidence
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Allows you to explore potentially different areas of interest.
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Make a difference to community
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Develop your current skill set and gain new skills.
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Displays your level of commitment to future employers.
- Displays your ability to balance and schedule your time effectively when seeking future employment.
For further information or to apply email us and we will be more than happy to have a chat.
Please note we are looking for volunteers who are based in the UK.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments please let us know. Any information provided will be in the strictest confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organisation skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
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We are looking for a finance professional to join our engaged and friendly board as Treasurer, with specific oversight of the charity’s financial management. While day-to-day financial administration is carried out by employees or external providers, the Treasurer works closely with them and the Board to ensure sound financial governance. The Treasurer provides financial leadership, helps trustees understand the organisation’s finances, and ensures that the charity meets its financial and statutory obligations.
You will have a qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, or Audit, or perhaps be a senior Finance Manager or Director in a charity. We welcome applications from people for whom this is their first Treasurer role, but we are seeking candiates who have some understanding and/or experience of the charity sector. We are willing to provide access to training around the treasurer role, but a basic knowledge of charity accounting and financial management would be a strong advantage.
You will have the ability to communicate financial information clearly to those without financial expertise and be a strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial scrutiny with broader trustee responsibilities.
Our board meet once a month (either virtually or in person in London) for around 90 minutes. We aim to have strategy days twice a year. You will meet with the CEO and Finance Manager once a month, and be available for ad hoc emails, advice. Trustees are usually appointed for a three-year term, which can usually be extended.
You will also bring a commitment to the values, aims, and objectives of the charity, and a desire to help children and young people who have experienced grief.
Our mission is to provide early intervention to help young people everywhere feel less alone when their world is turned upside down.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GFS is a charity dedicated to enabling girls and young women to become unstoppable. We are seeking people who are committed to gender equality, passionate about youth development, and who value safe, inclusive spaces for girls and young women.
Roles: Various Trustee positions, including Safeguarding, HR and Treasurer
As a Trustee you will provide leadership and contribute to the Board of Trustees enabling the fulfilment of responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of GFS.
We are looking for Trustees who care deeply about our mission and who bring experience, skills and enthusiasm to help steer the charity into its next chapter.
- The Treasurer is a member of the GFS Board of Trustees and is responsible for leading the Board’s oversight of the organisation’s financial strategy, governance, and sustainability.
- The Safeguarding Trustee provides strategic leadership and assurance on all aspects of safeguarding across GFS. They ensure that the Board of Trustees fulfils its collective duty to protect all children, young people, and adults at risk who come into contact with GFS’s activities.
- We are also looking for Trustees with experience in Human Resources and being part of People teams.
- See Treasurer and HR Trustee roles for more details.
Overall Purpose
Provide leadership and contribute to the Board of Trustees enabling the fulfilment of responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of GFS. Assist in developing GFS’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the Memorandum & Articles, Bye-Laws and legal and regulatory guidelines. Help drive the organisation forward, increasing its effectiveness for the benefit of girls and young women.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the values and mission of GFS are upheld in all of the decisions and decision-making processes of the Board.
- Contributing actively to the Board’s discussions on the strategic plans for GFS and supporting the Leadership Team to implement them.
- Ensuring that GFS operates in accordance with its governing documents, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Maintaining oversight of GFS’s performance, safeguarding, finances, and risk management.
- Supporting the CEO and Leadership Team by providing constructive challenge and guidance as required.
- Acting as an advocate for GFS, promoting its work and representing the organisation externally when appropriate.
Time Commitment
- GFS’s Board Members serve an initial three-year term and are eligible for reappointment for an additional term.
- Three Virtual Board meetings and an in person in either in Central London or a central city (meetings are currently held on Saturdays).
- Occasional strategy days, workshops or working groups.
- Quarterly Sub - Committee membership depending on skills and capacity.
- Ad-hoc support to the GFS Staff team in line with personal experience
Closing date: Monday 16th February, 9am
Optional Q&A Session: To be booked individually by contacting our recruitment team.
Interviews: Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.