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This new Co-opted Trustee- Development voluntary role will work closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Development supporting our work to secure donations from charitable trusts, foundations, businesses and government supporters.

Role Duties

• Act as an ambassador and adviser to the Trust Board and senior leaderships to strengthen its approach to fundraising and income generation
• Help us create and then chair a group of volunteer advocates
• Agree a list of prospective trust, government, corporate and / or individual supporters
• To speak at cultivation and stewardship events

Wider Trustee Duties

• To ensure that the Charity complies with its governing documents
• To contribute to setting the strategic direction and policy of the Charity
• Protect and manage the charitable assets
• To ensure the Charity manages its resources effectively

Appointment Term and Time Commitment

The term of the appointment is 3 years, subject to annual renewal confirmed by mutual agreement, with a maximum term of 9 years

The successful candidate should expect to donate 5 hours per month of time.

Ongoing commitment includes:

• attendance at board meetings (evenings up to 5 times per year)
• Chair 2 meetings of our Development Advocates

To Apply

Candidates are invited to appy by submitting a CV and cover letter of no more than 5 sides. 

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 29 September.

Candidates need to be available to interview on either Tuesday 6 or Wednesday 7 October

Please see the job pack for further details including what to cover in your application

The trustee role is not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimburse

Join Us as a Trustee – Make a Difference for LGBT+ Mental Health

About Us

elop is an award-winning LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing charity with 30 years of experience delivering high-quality, LGBTQ+ affirmative support. We provide counselling, wellbeing programmes, advocacy, and specialist training for professionals, schools, and organisations across London and the Essex borders. Our mission is to empower LGBTQ+ communities, improve mental health, amplify our voices, and promote equality through education, awareness, and support.

The Role

We are seeking new trustees to help guide our work and shape our future. As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our charity remains sustainable, inclusive, and impactful for the communities we serve.

You’ll Be Involved In:

· Setting strategy, policies, and goals

· Overseeing finances and safeguarding assets

· Ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance

· Supporting CEO and senior leadership team in delivering mission

· Working collaboratively with the CEO to ensure strong governance and regulatory compliance

· Promoting elop and representing us at events

· Bringing your skills, knowledge, and lived experience to board discussions

Commitment

Time: 8–12 hours per month

Term: Minimum of 2 years

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people who are LGBTQ+ and share our passion for mental health and wellbeing. We are particularly keen to hear from those with skills, experience, or knowledge in:

· Event and individual fundraising

· Human resources

· Building Management

· Knowledge of managing building works

· Corporate Fundraising

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and others from underrepresented backgrounds. We believe diverse boards make the strongest organisations.

Change a life. Mentor a Fatherless Boy. 

Who are we? 

At Chapter2, a Reading-based charity that mentors fatherless boys through a network of 1:1 male volunteers. Our mentoring is long-term and activity based in order to develop meaningful trusted relationships that can have a positive impact on a boy's life. 

What sort of person are we looking for? 

If you are a man living within a 45-minute drive of Reading, Berkshire, then we’d love to hear from you. We recruit, train and match men with boys aged 8 - 16 that do not have a healthy male role model. Our mentoring is activity-based, and we match mentees with a mentor based on their shared interests. You will be committed to walking alongside your mentee for a minimum of 2 years; meeting him for 1-2 hours a week/fortnightly. Most of the mentoring is doing normal activities a father might do with his son ie go for a bike ride, kick a football around, take a walk, etc. We also offer montly group activities that you and your mentee can access for free. In the past these have included paintball, laser tag, bushcraft, footgolf, beach day, go karting, rock climbing, etc. 

What do we offer you? 

You will receive high-quality training at the beginning of your mentoring journey, as well weekly check-ins from your mentor manager, who will support you throughout your time as a mentor.  Additional training is also provided throughout your mentoring journey. Most activities mentors do with their mentees is free, but we do cover some expenses if an activity has an associated cost. 

How do I apply? 

Register your interest on our website and we’ll send you an email within 1 working day. 

Safer Recuritment

The safeguarding and well-being of our mentees is of the utmost importance, and applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and, where necessary, an overseas background check.

There is also an assessment process which includes an application, references and interview.

Successful applicants will also be required to complete Basic Safeguarding training. 

Flexible, ad hoc volunteering. Volunteers will be contacted when support is needed for upcoming events and can simply let us know whether they are available!

***There is no expectation to attend every event, and volunteers are free to accept or decline opportunities based on their own availability. Shifts may include weekdays, evenings or weekends depending on the event***

As a Bank Volunteer Event Assistant, you will support One YMCA at a variety of fundraising, community and engagement events throughout the year. This flexible role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, working as part of a team and helping to create welcoming, well-organised events that promote One YMCA's mission. No two events are the same, and your tasks will vary depending on the nature of the event.

Main Tasks/ Responsibilities/ Activities

• Assist with event setup and pack-down, including arranging tables, signage, and equipment.
• Welcome and register attendees, providing information and directions as needed.
• Support fundraising activities such as raffles, collections, and merchandise sales.
• Help manage event activities and ensure attendees have a positive experience.
• Distribute promotional materials and raise awareness of YMCA services and initiatives.
• Provide general assistance to event organisers and other volunteers.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report any concerns to event staff.
• Represent One YMCA in a professional, friendly, and positive manner.

Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and reliable.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised and willing to take initiative.
• Flexible and able to assist with a range of event tasks.
• Passionate about supporting local communities.

Training / Support

• A full induction the site and service will be provided 
• Requirement to complete online e-learning including Safeguarding and Health & Safety 
• A menu of optional training will be provided 
• Ongoing support and regular 1 to 1s
• Opportunities to attend volunteer meetings, conferences and events across the organisation

Additional Information 

• You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Two references will be required

Become a School Governor – Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about education and helping children achieve their full potential?

The Orchard Learning Alliance is seeking committed volunteers to join our Local Governing Boards in the Wokingham and Reading areas. As a governor, you'll work with school leaders to provide support and challenge, monitor the impact of teaching and learning standards, safeguarding, SEND, stakeholder engagement, health & safety, and finance, and ensure every child receives the best possible education.

No previous governance experience is required. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and professions who can bring enthusiasm, sound judgement, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Full induction, training, and ongoing support will be provided.

This is a rewarding voluntary role that offers the opportunity to develop your own skills while making a lasting impact on your local community.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a local governor with Orchard Learning Alliance, we'd love to hear from you.

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Meeting at Brigade Hall, the home of Roxeth & Harrow Y Team, children aged 7-12 are enjoying fun, faith and fellowship . We create a caring and safe environment in which friendships between children and adults can be established. This then helps them to grow in confidence, develop their skills and abilities enabling them to work together and show care and concern for others.

About Roxeth & Harrow Y Team

Specifically in Y Team we aim to help children to help and understand others

To develop their moral values and a respect for the environment.

Do things together for fun and enjoyment

In fulfilling these aims we encourage children to work together as a team with each child bringing his or her individual gifts and abilities to the group. 

What are we looking for?

A obvious interest in working with children is essential and flexibility with a weekly programme. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required in the short term and can be applied for through us.

Y Team is 132 years old and the oldest childrens' group in the Borough recognised by the local council with its Freedom

We're recruiting on behalf of our partners at MINDSET.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER (MINDSET Charity)

Shape the Training. Shape the Standards. Shape the Future.

MINDSET is a bold new preventative mental‑fitness charity for teenage boys and men in London — launching this November. We’re building a modern, high‑energy, stigma‑free space where men learn the habits, systems, and psychological tools to stay strong long before crisis hits.

To make this mission real, we need a Training & Development Volunteer who can help us build the backbone of our organisation: the training systems that prepare every volunteer to deliver our programmes safely, confidently, and with impact.

If you’re passionate about coaching, personal development, and empowering others to grow — this is your moment.

THE ROLE: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER (Volunteer) - HYBRID

We’re looking for someone who can design and deliver simple, effective, modern training experiences for our volunteer team. You’ll help create the learning culture that defines MINDSET — energetic, practical, stigma‑free, and focused on real‑world skills.

You’ll lead on:

• Designing micro‑training modules for new volunteers (Motivational Interviewing basics, boundaries, communication, safeguarding awareness).

• Creating onboarding training sessions that feel modern, inspiring, and easy to follow.

• Developing short digital learning resources (slides, guides, videos, checklists).

• Supporting volunteers as they learn our 12‑week Mental Fitness Programme.

• Helping build a culture of growth, confidence, and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring volunteers understand the difference between coaching and therapy.

• Embedding the MINDSET ethos into every training experience.

Your work will directly shape how every volunteer shows up — how they coach, how they communicate, how they support boys and men through our programme.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves breaking down ideas into simple, practical steps.

• Has experience in coaching, personal development, youth work, or training.

• Enjoys creating engaging learning materials.

• Can bring energy and positivity into group sessions.

• Understands the importance of boundaries and safe practice.

• Wants to help build a charity from the ground up.

• Can commit a few hours a week between now and November.

If you’re the kind of person who naturally lifts others up and helps them perform at their best, you’ll thrive here.

WHY JOIN MINDSET?

1. Because you’ll shape how every volunteer learns and grows.

Your training will define the quality, confidence, and impact of our entire team.

2. Because our culture is modern, bold, and inspiring.

Think Gymshark, Huel, MyProtein — not a traditional charity training manual.

3. Because your work will change lives.

Every volunteer you train will help boys and men build habits that keep them strong.

4. Because you’ll be part of a founding team.

Your training systems will influence how MINDSET grows for years to come.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Real experience designing training for a fast‑moving charity start‑up.

• A chance to shape the learning culture of a brand‑new organisation.

• A supportive, passionate team who value your ideas.

• Flexible volunteering you can fit around your life.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping prevent silent suffering.

JOIN US.

HELP US TRAIN THE TEAM THAT BUILDS THE MOVEMENT.

If you’re ready to create training that empowers, inspires, and transforms, we’d love to hear from you.

We're recruiting on behalf of our partners at MINDSET.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (MINDSET Charity)

Build the Team. Build the Culture. Build the Movement.

MINDSET is a bold new preventative mental fitness charity for teenage boys and men in London — launching this November. We’re creating a modern, high‑energy, stigma‑free space where men learn the habits, systems, and psychological tools to stay strong long before crisis hits.

To make this mission real, we need a Volunteer Coordinator who can build the beating heart of our organisation: our volunteer team.

If you’re passionate about people, culture, and creating environments where others thrive — this is your moment.

THE ROLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (Volunteer)

We’re looking for a proactive, organised, people‑focused leader who can build our volunteer programme from the ground up. You’ll help shape the culture, recruit the team, and create the systems that make MINDSET a place volunteers want to be part of.

You’ll lead on:

• Setting up our volunteer programme from scratch.

• Recruiting our first wave of volunteers for November launch.

• Designing a warm, structured onboarding experience.

• Creating a team‑spirit culture rooted in energy, accountability, and purpose.

• Supporting volunteers as they deliver our 12‑week mental fitness programmes.

• Building simple, effective systems for communication, scheduling, and engagement.

• Championing the MINDSET ethos — modern, bold, stigma‑free, and focused on growth.

Your work will directly shape the experience of every volunteer who joins us. You’ll be the person who sets the tone, builds the community, and ensures our team feels supported, valued, and inspired.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of managing volunteers, HR or recruitment.

• Loves building positive, energetic team cultures.

• Is organised, reliable, and great at follow‑through.

• Enjoys connecting with people and spotting potential.

• Can create simple systems that make volunteering easy.

• Wants to help build a charity from the ground up.

• Can commit a few hours a week between now and November.

• Believes in preventative mental fitness and early intervention.

If you’re the kind of person who naturally brings people together, you’ll thrive here.

WHY JOIN MINDSET?

1. Because you’ll shape the entire volunteer experience.

You’re not stepping into an existing system — you’re building it.

2. Because our culture is modern, energetic, and inspiring.

Think Gymshark, Huel, MyProtein — not a traditional charity bureaucracy.

3. Because your work will change lives.

Every volunteer you recruit will help boys and men build habits that keep them strong.

4. Because you’ll be part of a founding team.

Your leadership will influence how MINDSET grows for years to come.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A chance to build a volunteer programme from day one.

• Real leadership experience in a fast‑moving charity start‑up.

• A supportive, passionate team who value your ideas.

• Flexible volunteering you can fit around your life.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping prevent silent suffering.

JOIN US.

HELP US BUILD THE TEAM THAT BUILDS THE MOVEMENT.

If you’re ready to create a volunteer culture full of energy, purpose, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We're recruiting on behalf of our partners at MINDSET.

VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER (MINDSET Charity) - REMOTE 

Help Us Launch a Movement This November

MINDSET is a bold new preventative mental fitness charity for teenage boys and men in London — and we’re launching this November. We’re building a modern, high‑energy, stigma‑free space where men learn the habits, systems, and psychological tools to stay strong long before crisis hits.

To bring this mission to life, we need a creative powerhouse — a Graphic Designer who can help us shape the visual identity of a charity built to feel more like a fitness brand than a traditional organisation.

If you want your work to matter, to inspire, and to change lives, this is your moment.

THE ROLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Volunteer)

We’re looking for a designer who can help us create a suite of high‑impact visuals that will define our launch. You’ll be part of a small, passionate team building something genuinely needed in London.

You’ll help us design:

• Roller Banners for school programmes and community events.

• Merchandise (t‑shirts, hoodies, wristbands, stickers).

• Launch Graphics for November 2026.

• Social Media Assets that feel modern, bold, and motivational.

• Printed Materials (flyers, posters, guides and booklets).

• Digital Templates for our 12‑week mental fitness programme.

• Brand Elements that strengthen our identity and message.

Your work will be seen by schools, partners, funders, teenage boys, and men across London — and will directly support our mission to prevent silent suffering and build stronger futures.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You don’t need decades of experience. You don’t need agency credentials. You just need skill, passion, and a desire to build something meaningful.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves creating clean, modern, bold designs.

• Can work with brand guidelines (or help us refine them).

• Enjoys fast‑paced, start‑up style collaboration.

• Wants their work to have real social impact.

• Can commit a few hours a week between now and November.

• Is excited by the idea of shaping a charity’s visual identity from day one.

If you’re the kind of designer who gets fired up by purpose‑driven projects, you’ll fit right in.

WHY JOIN MINDSET?

1. Because your designs will change lives.

Every banner, every graphic, every piece of merchandise helps us reach boys and men who desperately need preventative support.

2. Because we operate like a modern brand.

Think Gymshark, Huel, or MyProtein — clean lines, bold messaging, high energy. Not clinical. Not corporate. Not outdated.

3. Because you’ll be part of a founding team.

Your creativity will help define how MINDSET looks, feels, and communicates for years to come.

4. Because this is meaningful work.

We’re building a movement that exists to stop preventable tragedies. Your designs will help us reach the men who need us most.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A chance to build a full brand suite for a new charity.

• Portfolio‑ready work with real‑world impact.

• A supportive, energetic team who value creativity.

• Flexible volunteering you can fit around your life.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping save lives.

JOIN US.

HELP US LAUNCH MINDSET.

HELP US CHANGE THE STORY FOR MEN AND BOYS IN LONDON.

If you’re ready to use your creativity for something powerful, we’d love to hear from you.

We're recruiting on behalf of our partners at MINDSET.

BUILD SOMETHING THAT CHANGES MEN’S LIVES IN LONDON

MINDSET Charity

Trustee Recruitment (Volunteer Roles)

Chair • Treasurer • Fundraising Trustee • Safeguarding Lead • Strategy & Development Trustees

WE’RE NOT LOOKING FOR TRADITIONAL TRUSTEES. WE’RE LOOKING FOR BUILDERS.

MINDSET is a bold, preventative mental fitness charity for teenage boys and men in London. We don’t do clinical therapy. We don’t sit on couches. We build systems, habits, and psychological tools that help men stay strong long before crisis hits.

We exist because too many good men have been breaking in silence. Our founder lived that reality — losing his father and close friends to battles they were never given the tools to fight. Their stories became our mission: no more preventable exits. No more silent suffering. No more men fighting alone.

Now we’re building a movement. A training ground. A new standard for male mental fitness.

And to launch this charity with strength, focus, and integrity, we need a small, high‑energy, high‑impact Trustee Board who can help us build MINDSET from the ground up.

THE ROLES WE’RE RECRUITING

1. Chair of Trustees

A steady, strategic leader who can guide our early direction, keep us aligned with our mission, and help us build a strong, safe, compliant organisation. You’ll be the anchor of our governance and the champion of our preventative mental fitness vision.

2. Treasurer

A numbers‑driven, detail‑focused trustee with UK accounting experience who can help us build lean, efficient financial systems. You’ll ensure our budgets, reporting, and financial planning are rock‑solid as we grow.

3. Fundraising & Grants Trustee

A proactive connector who can open doors, build partnerships, and secure funding. You’ll lead our grants strategy, donor relationships, and fundraising campaigns to fuel our 12‑week programmes. You'll also lead our board in fundraising areas and matters.

4. Safeguarding Lead Trustee

A calm, experienced safeguarding professional who ensures our boys and men are protected at every step. You’ll help us build safe systems, strong policies, and a culture of responsibility. You'll also lead our board in safeguarding areas and matters.

Additional Trustees (Various Specialisms)

We’re also seeking trustees with experience in:

• Strategy & organisational development

• Mental health, wellbeing, coaching or personal development

• Monitoring, evaluation & impact measurement

• Youth work or education

• Digital operations & community building

• Start‑up charities or early‑stage organisations

If you bring clarity, energy, and a passion for helping men and boys build stronger futures, we want you on our team.

WHY JOIN MINDSET?

1. Because this isn’t a passive board role — it’s a founding mission.

You’ll help shape the charity’s identity, culture, and long‑term direction.

2. Because our model is modern, lean, and high‑impact.

We operate like a fitness brand, not a slow-moving charity. Fast execution. Clean systems. High energy.

3. Because every decision you make will change real lives.

Every metric we track represents a boy, a father, a mate — staying in the game.

4. Because we’re building something West London genuinely needs.

A stigma‑free, practical, preventative space where men and boys learn to build habits, not hide feelings.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU

• Attend in‑person meetings in London (especially early on for Charity Commission documents).

• Bring your skills, your ideas, your networks, and your leadership.

• Help us build strong governance, safe systems, and a scalable model.

• Champion our mission and represent MINDSET with passion, including helping us spread our social media presence by liking and sharing our posts.

• Commit to a role that genuinely matters.

JOIN US.

HELP US BUILD MINDSET.

HELP US CHANGE THE STORY FOR MEN AND BOYS IN LONDON.

If you’re ready to help build a charity with purpose, energy, and real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About Genesis Impact

Genesis Impact is a UK charity working with young people, families, schools and communities. We deliver programmes designed to support educational development, strengthen families and create positive opportunities for young people.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Programmes Intern to support the coordination and delivery of our programmes.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in programme management, the charity sector, education or community development.

You will work alongside the Genesis Impact team to help ensure our programmes are organised, well communicated and delivered effectively.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day coordination of Genesis Impact programmes
• Communicating with volunteers, mentors, schools and programme participants
• Helping organise programme sessions, meetings, events and training
• Maintaining programme records, attendance information and trackers
• Supporting volunteer onboarding, including DBS and safeguarding administration
• Following up with participants and helping keep programme activities on schedule
• Collecting feedback and information to support monitoring and evaluation
• Supporting the preparation of programme reports and updates
• Taking meeting notes and following up agreed actions
• Providing general administrative support across the Genesis Impact team

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with strong communication skills and good attention to detail.

You should be comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and confident communicating with different people.

You do not need extensive professional experience. This role would suit a student, recent graduate or someone looking to build practical experience in programme management, charities, education or community work.

Experience working with young people, schools, charities or community organisations would be helpful but is not essential.

What You'll Gain

You'll gain practical experience supporting real programmes, working with schools and community partners, coordinating volunteers and understanding how a charity operates day to day.

You'll receive support from the Genesis Impact team, opportunities to take ownership of projects as you develop, and a reference following successful completion of the internship.

Please note: As some of our programmes involve working with children and young people, relevant safeguarding requirements and an Enhanced DBS check will apply.

About Genesis Impact

Genesis Impact is a UK charity working with young people, schools and communities to create opportunities, raise aspirations and support young people to reach their potential.

Our programmes include mentoring, school-based initiatives and community projects. As our work continues to grow, we want to make sure we are doing a better job of sharing the stories, people and impact behind it.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications & Social Media Volunteer to help us strengthen Genesis Impact's online presence.

Working closely with our team, you will help us tell the story of our programmes across Instagram and LinkedIn, turning the work happening across our schools and communities into engaging and professional content.

This is a great opportunity for a student, recent graduate or someone looking to build experience in communications, marketing, social media or the charity sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating engaging content for Instagram and LinkedIn
• Designing simple graphics and social posts using Canva
• Helping create and edit short-form video content and Reels
• Writing captions and short programme updates
• Turning photos, testimonials and programme outcomes into engaging stories
• Supporting communications around events, campaigns and programme launches
• Helping maintain a simple content calendar
• Identifying opportunities to increase Genesis Impact's visibility and engagement
• Supporting occasional newsletters and other communications
• Helping us showcase the voices and experiences of our young people, mentors, schools and partners

Who We're Looking For

You don't need years of professional experience. We're particularly interested in someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in communications, marketing or social media
• Is a confident and creative writer
• Has a good eye for what makes engaging social content
• Is comfortable using Instagram and LinkedIn
• Has some experience with Canva; CapCut or other video-editing tools would be a bonus
• Is organised and able to work independently
• Is reliable and able to commit a few hours each week
• Has an interest in young people, education, communities or the charity sector

Experience could come from university, a society, your own social media, volunteering, freelance projects or previous employment. A professional communications background is not required.

What You'll Gain

This won't be a role where you're simply observing. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of real communications work and build a portfolio of content.

You'll gain:

• Hands-on experience creating communications for a growing UK charity
• Experience managing content across Instagram and LinkedIn
• Opportunities to create graphics, videos, campaigns and written content
• Exposure to charity programmes, events and corporate partnerships
• Regular support and feedback from the Genesis Impact team
• Content you can add to your professional portfolio
• A reference following successful completion of the role

Commitment

We anticipate approximately 4–6 hours per week, with flexibility around studies, work and other commitments.

Most activity can be completed remotely, although there may be opportunities to attend Genesis Impact events and programme sessions in London to capture content.

How to Apply

Please send us a short application explaining why you're interested in the role and any relevant experience you have.

If you have examples of social media posts, Canva designs, videos, writing, university projects or other creative work, we'd love to see them, but this is not essential.

We particularly welcome applications from students, recent graduates and those looking to build practical communications experience.

At St John Ambulance we are looking to embed ourselves within our communities, delivering support which is tailored to the needs of those communities whilst providing a positive experience for our Volunteers.

We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, and help navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

As a member of our network leadership team, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, to attend regularly network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.

If you are successful you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.

• Closing date for these opportunities is: 30/09/2026
• Interviews will take place - Date, Times and Location to be advised
• Inductions and training or this role will take place- Date, Times and Location to be advised

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Roll Models CIC is a community for women and marginalised genders, built around the belief that getting outside, riding bikes and doing adventurous things together can change how we see ourselves and what we think we’re capable of.

We create welcoming pathways into cycling and outdoor adventure through mentorship, skills-sharing, and community events. Our aim is to reduce barriers to participation and help more women, trans and non-binary people build confidence, skills, independence and lasting connections through cycling and time outdoors.

In just two years, Roll Models has grown from a pilot mentorship programme of 25 participants in 2025, to a mentorship cohort twice the size with a wider community of over 100 people attending events and workshops in 2026, with demand exceeding our current capacity. We are now at an exciting point in our development: the model is working, the community is growing, and we want to build the organisational foundations to support that growth sustainably.

We are looking to convene a voluntary Steering Group to help shape the strategic direction of our fledgling organisation, with a view to formalising a Board in Spring 2027 (there will also be opportunity to continue in a supporting role, without joining the Board).

Steering Group roles

Strategy and Governance - Filled

Roll Models has grown significantly in a short space of time, led by one paid member of staff with volunteer support. With demand for the programme limited by our current capacity, we are looking for someone to work alongside the Director as a mentor and sounding board, to focus on shaping the long-term strategic direction of the organisation.

Fundraising

There are many opportunities to grow the programme, and various funding pots we would like to apply for to activate this. We are looking for a savvy fundraiser to help us with fundraising strategy, identifying relevant opportunities, and supporting application processes.

You would support:

• Developing a fundraising strategy

• Identifying relevant funding opportunities

• Feeding into and checking over applications 

• Working with other members (ie Communications & Marketing) to shape how we tell the story for funders

Mentorship programme (2 roles)

We are looking for an experienced community leader and cyclist who is passionate about creating safe and welcoming spaces for women, trans and non-binary people in the outdoors. You will support the strategic development and running of Roll Models' core mentorship programme, working closely with the Director on the systems and structures that will allow it to grow sustainably. This is a vital role that bridges community-building, participant experience, logistics and operations.

You would support:

• Developing policies and procedures to support the running of the mentorship programme

• Planning and delivering recruitment for the 2027 cohort, including reviewing and improving the participant application and matching process

• Supporting safeguarding, inclusion and participant wellbeing processes

• Shaping the strategic direction and future development of the mentorship programme, including thinking about how the programme can support more people without losing its community-led character

Workshops and programming

Roll Models runs regular programming and skills sessions relating to cycling and outdoor adventure, including bike mechanics, navigation, kit choices, trip planning and other practical skills. We are looking for someone who can help us think strategically about how this strand of Roll Models' work develops, in particular, accessing funding to open the workshops up beyond the current cohort. This role would help Roll Models move from delivering individual workshops towards a coherent, sustainable skills programme.

You would support:

• Developing a strategic programme of skills workshops for the next 6-12 months

• Identifying skills gaps and opportunities within the community

• Supporting funding bids to resource the workshop programme

• Developing outreach and partnerships to reach people who may not already participate in cycling or outdoor recreation

• Supporting the development of inclusive and accessible workshop formats

• Helping shape DEI policies and approaches for events and workshops

• Exploring opportunities to develop workshops that could generate income while retaining accessible routes into participation

Communications & Marketing

Roll Models has grown organically and is increasingly attracting attention from the cycling and outdoor industries. We now want to be more strategic about how we communicate what we do and use our growing profile to create opportunities for the organisation and its community. We are looking for someone with experience in communications, marketing, storytelling or partnerships who can help us think bigger about Roll Models' position and reach.

You would support:

• Developing Roll Models' strategic positioning and profile by shaping a communications and storytelling strategy

• Developing content and storytelling approaches for funders and potential partners

• Developing relationships with industry and community partners

• Helping Roll Models communicate its impact beyond being "just" a cycling club

• Identifying opportunities for media, speaking, events, festivals and other platforms that can raise the profile of Roll Models and the wider issues we work on

This is an opportunity to help shape how Roll Models is understood and positioned as it grows.

Finance and sustainability

Roll Models has begun generating income through its mentorship programme and events, alongside grant funding and industry support. As we grow, we want to develop a stronger understanding of our finances and build a model that can sustain the organisation beyond short-term grant funding. We are looking for someone with experience in financial planning, budgeting, business development, social enterprise or organisational sustainability.

You would support:

• Financial planning and strategy

• Developing realistic budgets and financial forecasts

• Thinking strategically about income generation and pricing, and subsidising low-cost participation

• Helping develop appropriate financial policies and processes

• Working with the Director to understand when and how Roll Models can invest in capacity and paid roles

For more information and how to apply, visit our website.