Volunteer roles for the Health sector in Hackney

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Board as Honorary Treasurer for an initial three-year term.  You must be committed to helping us achieve our charitable objectives and adding real value to our work.

All those who join our Board, are expected to work with our Chair and CEO to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of Breakthrough T1D.  We have ambitious strategic goals and are keen to work with those who have knowledge and energy to help our CEO and her senior management team in their delivery of operational plans.

We hope to hear from people who are qualified accountants and members of a relevant chartered professional body with:

• Strong financial expertise, with the ability to provide strategic insight as well as effective governance oversight.
• Experience of contributing at Board level to organisational strategy and governance such as policy, programmes, personnel and advocacy.
• A curious, analytical and questioning mindset, with the confidence to provide independent challenge

We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded volunteer to support the development of sustainable income generation opportunities for The Mindful Life Group. This role would suit someone interested in business development, finance, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, digital income models, or strategy who wants hands-on experience within a meaningful organisation.

You would help us:

• Analyse potential income generation opportunities

• Develop financial forecasts and revenue modelling

• Explore sustainable digital income streams

• Research and evaluate affiliate marketing opportunities

• Assess subscriber and membership model potential

• Explore opportunities linked to content creation and online learning

• Analyse pricing and viability of private therapy or wellbeing services

• Support business planning and growth strategy

• Identify risks, opportunities, and scalable approaches

What you’ll need for this Role

• Interest in finance, business development, entrepreneurship, or social enterprise

• Good analytical and organisational skills

• Confidence working with spreadsheets and basic financial modelling

• Ability to research and compare different business or income models

• Interest in wellbeing, psychology, mental health, or community-based services

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and work collaboratively

What we Can Offer

• Practical experience within a growing social enterprise

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world strategic planning

• Experience in financial forecasting and business model development

• Flexible remote volunteering

• Opportunity to shape future sustainability and impact

• References and experience suitable for CVs, university applications, or future employment

About The Mindful Life Group

The Mindful Life Group CIC is the UK’s only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to older adult mental wellbeing. We design and deliver group-based online courses that help people feel more connected, supported, and emotionally resilient.

Our work focuses on making mental health support more accessible for people who may experience barriers to care or health inequalities, while also helping students, volunteers, and aspiring professionals build confidence and develop skills within healthcare and wellbeing settings.

We are committed to creating inclusive, evidence-informed programmes that encourage connection, personal growth, and positive change within the community.

Presbyoptics solutions

We distribute affordable reading glasses through community networks to improve vision access in underserved populations.​

If you enjoy turning big ideas into clear, winning proposals, and you secretly love deadlines, this one’s for you.

We’re looking for a Grant Writer who can help us turn real impact into strong, fundable stories. You’ll work closely with our team to shape proposals, concept notes, and reports that reflect what’s actually happening on the ground in our last mile distribution model .

This role is for someone who:

1. Enjoys writing clear, sharp, and persuasive content.
2. Can translate field work, data, and ideas into funder-ready language.
3. Understands (or is excited to learn about) social enterprises impact in the community, inventory management,health and livelihoods.
4. Aligns with our mission and cares about impact beyond paperwork.
5. Can structure ideas well and meet deadlines without drama.

You won’t be writing theory for theory’s sake. You’ll be helping unlock resources that allows Presbyoptics solutions to scale, position glasses as a tool for livelihoods, build community resilience and diversion from aids . If you believe good writing can move money, and money can move change, we’d love to work with you.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

At the heart of Ronald McDonald House Charities, is a simple belief: families belong together, especially when a child is seriously ill. Every day, we support parents, siblings and carers at one of the most challenging moments of their lives, offering not just a place to stay, but space to breathe, connect and cope.

We are the UK’s leading provider of family accommodation, with a network of 14 Houses supporting around 530 families each night. Thousands more families use our Houses each year as a place to rest, refresh and gather strength before returning to their child’s bedside. Yet demand continues to exceed supply, and too many families are still facing long commutes, sleepless nights on hospital chairs or in cars.

Over the next five years, our ambition is clear: to help more families and to serve them better, expanding both our accommodation and our programme of emotional and practical support. To help guide us through this pivotal phase, we are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to our Board:

• Trustee – Paediatric Experience: We are looking for a Trustee with significant paediatric expertise and a strong understanding of the clinical and hospital environment. This may be from a senior paediatric, nursing or allied health background, or with strategic or operational experience from the children’s health sector. You will bring insight into the realities facing children, families and healthcare teams, helping the Board make informed, compassionate decisions.
• Trustee – Finance & Investments: We are also seeking a Trustee with strong finance experience, including knowledge of investments. You will provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge around financial sustainability, reserves, investment strategy and stewardship, supporting our long term growth and resilience.

We are committed to building a Board that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. We warmly welcome applications from first time trustees as well as those with prior board experience, and we are particularly interested in candidates who bring empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges families face during a child’s hospital stay.

We begin this next chapter from a position of strength, with the continued backing of the McDonald’s system alongside a clear ambition to diversify income and strengthen our organisation. By 2029, we aim to grow income to over £20m while reducing reliance on any single source.

If you share our values and want to help shape a future where more families are supported, together, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join our Board and how your skills, experience and values would enable you to make a strong contribution as a Trustee at Ronald McDonald House Charities. If you would like an informal discussion about the opportunities, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

We are looking for volunteers to join the GBSL project run by the Sickle Cell Society and help increase life-saving blood donations in Black-heritage communities.

What you’ll do:

• Raise awareness about the importance of ethnically matched blood for people with Sickle Cell
• Help grow the movement through community events and social media
• Encourage friends, family and community networks to register as donors
• Share facts and real stories about blood donation

IMPACT & DATA VOLUNTEER

Help us measure our impact and tell the story of the lives we change

About the Role
We’re looking for a detail‑focused Impact & Data Volunteer to help us track outcomes, gather feedback, and measure the difference our programmes make. Your work will help us improve our services, secure funding, and demonstrate our impact to partners and supporters.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organise participant feedback
• Track outcomes from coaching, events, and mentoring
• Support the creation of impact reports and dashboards
• Help identify trends and areas for improvement
• Work with the team to ensure data is accurate and meaningful

What We’re Looking For

• Organised and analytical
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets or simple data tools
• Good attention to detail
• Interested in impact measurement or research
• Able to volunteer 2–3 hours per week

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in impact measurement and evaluation
• Skills in data handling and reporting
• A key role in shaping how we grow and improve
• The satisfaction of helping a charity demonstrate real change

Practical Details

• Remote role
• Flexible hours
• Training provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and tell us why you’d like to support our impact work.

WELLBEING / MINDSET VOLUNTEER

Help people build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset

About the Role
We’re looking for a compassionate, supportive Wellbeing/Mindset Volunteer to help participants develop confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing as they work towards employment and personal growth.

This role is ideal for someone with experience or interest in coaching, mental wellbeing, mindfulness, or personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supportive wellbeing check‑ins with participants
• Help build confidence, motivation, and resilience
• Support clients with goal‑setting and mindset tools
• Encourage positive habits and self‑belief
• Signpost to appropriate support where needed
• Work closely with our coaching and events teams

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, empathetic, and non‑judgemental
• Good listener with strong communication skills
• Interest or experience in wellbeing, coaching, or mental health
• Able to volunteer 2–3 hours per week
• Passionate about helping people unlock their potential

What You’ll Gain

• Experience supporting wellbeing and personal development
• Training and ongoing support
• A meaningful role helping people rebuild confidence
• A friendly, supportive volunteer community

Practical Details

• Remote role (with optional in‑person events)
• Flexible hours
• Training provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and share a short message about why this role interests you.

EVENTS VOLUNTEER

(Workshops, Job Clubs, Networking & Mock Interviews)

Help us deliver life‑changing events that empower people into employment

About Us
Unlock YOUR Potential is a volunteer‑run charity helping people build confidence, develop employability skills, and move forward with purpose. Our workshops, job clubs, networking sessions, and mock interview events are at the heart of what we do — and we’re growing.

The Role
We’re looking for friendly, organised Events Volunteers to help us deliver high‑quality, engaging sessions that support people into work. Whether you enjoy hosting, organising, or supporting behind the scenes, this role is perfect for someone who loves bringing people together.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of workshops and job clubs
• Help run mock interview sessions with participants
• Welcome attendees and create a positive, inclusive environment
• Assist with event logistics (sign‑ins, materials, timings)
• Support networking events and employer‑led sessions
• Provide encouragement and guidance to participants

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, confident, and approachable
• Good communication skills
• Organised and reliable
• Comfortable speaking with groups or individuals
• Passionate about helping people grow
• Able to volunteer 2–4 hours per week (flexible)

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in events, facilitation, and community engagement
• Confidence leading groups
• A meaningful role supporting people into employment
• A supportive volunteer team

Practical Details

• Remote, in‑person, or hybrid depending on the event
• Flexible hours
• Training and support provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and tell us why you’d like to support our events.

FUNDRAISING & GRANTS ASSISTANT - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Help us grow our impact

About the Role
We’re seeking a motivated volunteer to support fundraising and grant research. No experience needed — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities
• Support with drafting applications
• Help plan small fundraising activities
• Work with the team to grow sustainable income

What We’re Looking For

• Good writing or research skills
• Organised and proactive
• Interested in charity development
• Passionate about helping others

What You’ll Gain

• Fundraising and grant‑writing experience
• Training and support
• A meaningful role in expanding our programmes

Practical Details

• Remote role
• Flexible hours
• Training provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and tell us why you’d like to support our fundraising work.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS LEAD - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Build relationships that change lives

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, confident Volunteer Corporate Partnerships Lead to help us build relationships with businesses, employers, and professionals who can support our mentoring and employability programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Reach out to businesses and potential partners
• Build relationships that support mentoring, workshops, and sponsorship
• Represent the charity professionally and positively
• Help create opportunities for clients to access real‑world experience

What We’re Looking For

• Confident communicator
• Comfortable building relationships
• Organised and proactive
• Passionate about social impact
• Able to volunteer 3-4 hours per week

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• A key role in shaping our growth
• The chance to open doors for people who need support

Practical Details

• Hybrid or Remote role
• Flexible hours
• Training and support provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and share a short message about why this role interests you.

CAREERS COACH / MENTOR - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Help people unlock confidence, purpose, and employment

About Us
Unlock YOUR Potential is a volunteer‑run charity in London dedicated to helping people build confidence, develop employability skills, and move forward with purpose. Through coaching, mentoring, and personal development support, we empower individuals to unlock the future they deserve.

The Role
We are looking for compassionate, reliable Volunteer Careers Coaches and Mentors to support people through one‑to‑one or group sessions. You don’t need formal coaching qualifications — just empathy, good listening skills, and a genuine desire to help others grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supportive coaching or mentoring sessions
• Help clients with CVs, job applications, and interview preparation
• Build confidence, motivation, and resilience
• Support clients to set goals and take positive steps forward
• Celebrate progress and encourage personal development

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, and encouraging
• Good communication and listening skills
• Experience in coaching, HR, employability, leadership, or lived experience (helpful but not essential)
• Able to volunteer 3–4 hours per week
• Passionate about helping people unlock their potential

What You’ll Gain

• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Training and ongoing support
• The chance to make a real difference in someone’s life
• A supportive, friendly volunteer team

Practical Details

• Flexible hours
• Remote or in‑person
• Full training provided

How to Apply
Click “Apply” and tell us why you’d like to volunteer. We’d love to hear from you.

Community Café Volunteers

The Bridge Community Hut, N15 6SE

 Love cooking? Enjoy meeting people?

Join our friendly community café team!

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help create a welcoming space where local residents can enjoy good food and great company.

�� Open 3 days per week (including Saturdays), 9:00am – 5:00pm

 What you’ll do

• Help prepare simple, nutritious meals
• Serve food and drinks with a smile
• Keep the kitchen and café clean and organised

 What we’re looking for

• Friendly, positive, and team-oriented
• Interest in cooking or community work
• Willingness to learn (no experience needed!)  

What you’ll gain

• Valuable café and teamwork experience
• New skills (with training available)
• A pathway into employment
• Meet new people and be part of your community

Immediate start

Position: Website Master (Volunteer)

Club: Kenningwell United Women’s Football Club (KUWFC)

Location: Home

Commitment: Up to 3 hours per week

About Us

Kenningwell United WFC is a non-profit women’s football team competing in the Greater London Women’s Football League. Part of the She’s Got Skills collective, we promote accessibility, wellbeing, and inclusion in women’s football.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a dedicate Website Master to help us maintain and update our club’s website. This is a great opportunity for someone with basic web skills who wants to support grassroots sport and gain valuable experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Update website content (fixtures, results, news, team info) as needed

- Make basic edits and improvements to layout or design

- Ensure information is accurate, timely, and accessible

- Liaise with club staff for updates and content

- Monitor website for issues and coordinate fixes

Requirements

- Familiarity with basic website management (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or similar)

- Attention to detail and good written communication

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively (no more than 3 hours/week)

- Enthusiasm for women’s football and supporting community sport

What We Offer

- Flexible, remote volunteering

- Opportunity to make a real impact in grassroots women’s football

- Supportive club environment and references for future opportunities

To Apply: 

Email a brief note about your experience & your CV

WANTED: Trustees to support over 3.5 million people living with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.

Genetic Alliance UK is looking for three new trustees as well as a new chair due to existing board members having served the maximum time allowed.

About us

We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups with an ambitious strategy focused on working together to improve the lives of the 1 in 17 people in the UK affected by rare, genetic or undiagnosed conditions. We campaign for timely diagnosis, better coordinated care, and improvements in screening, testing, services and treatment.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates with a personal or professional passion for driving these improvements, who can bring relevant skills and experience to help shape our work.  As part of the organisation’s work to foster diversity, equity and inclusion, we aim to have a broad and varied membership of the Board. We encourage applications from the devolved nations of the UK. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of rare, genetic or undiagnosed conditions either directly, via family and friends, or through a connection with one of our member organisations.

We are keen to recruit people with skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

● Business development and income generation

● Human resources and people management

● Fundraising and philanthropy

● Media, communications and public relations

● Reproductive choice techniques and ethics

● Research in genetics or rare conditions.

What will you be doing?

Trustees play a key role in leading and supporting the charity. We ask them to:

● Attend four Board meetings each year (at least two meetings are held online, with one or two in-person Board meetings each year usually in central London)

● Attend one in-person Board Strategy Away Day each year (usually following one of the in-person Board meetings)

● Attend the one-hour Annual General Meeting in autumn each year

● Consider joining one of our sub-committees, with up to four online meetings each year.

The roles are voluntary (unpaid). We reimburse reasonable expenses necessary for attending meetings and taking part in Genetic Alliance UK activities. 

Most of our trustees are sponsored by our member organisations. If you have a connection with one of the charities in our alliance or the conditions they support, please mention this on your application.

We will provide full induction for successful candidates.

All postholders will be appointed for a first term of up to three years, with a possible further three years and up to a maximum nine years in exceptional circumstances.