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Rainbow Migration, the longest-running UK charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is seeking a trustee who is or has been a refugee due to persecution as an LGBTQI+ person. This is part of an ongoing commitment to increase leadership in the organisation by people with lived experience of the issues we work on.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our vision that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives, and our mission to support LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and influence policy and practice.
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We particularly encourage applications from people who have sought asylum on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.
More information on Rainbow Migration is in appendix 1 of the application pack.
If you would like to find out more before applying, you can attend a webinar on Friday 17 April 2026 from 1 to 2pm. This is an opportunity to meet Rainbow Migration’s Executive Director and a trustee and ask us any questions. It is not part of the application or selection process. Please register using the form linked in the application pack and a Zoom link will be sent to you. If you cannot attend, you can still fill out the form and request a recording afterwards.
If you would prefer to have a one-to-one conversation, or have any questions about the role, the webinar or how to apply, please contact us using the email address in the application pack.
The role of trustees
Trustees are volunteers who bring their skills and experience to shape our strategic direction. They have legal responsibility for the charity, ensure good governance, and make sure our finances and resources are used well to implement our mission. Trustees also play a role as ambassadors for the organisation and our work.
Trustees do not get involved in operational decision-making. For example, decisions on which social media platforms we use or what group activities we run for service users are taken by staff.
Because trustees are volunteers, they do not receive payment for their time. Rainbow Migration can pay your costs when incurred solely for fulfilling trustee duties (e.g. travel, phone top-ups if needed exclusively for trustee work).
You can find out more information about what being a trustee involves at the links available in the application pack.
Time commitment
We are looking for people who can commit to being a trustee for at least three years. Trustees can then be re-elected for another three years. The maximum term limit for our trustees is nine years (in line with Charity Commission guidance).
Trustees meet on a weekday evening, from 6 to 9 pm, five times per year. There may be additional meetings in 2026 as part of our work on anti-oppression and to develop our next organisational strategy.
Meetings are usually held on Zoom except in December when we meet in-person in London, with an informal dinner first. For in-person meetings, travel costs (and meals and accommodation if relevant) can be covered.
You will need to spend two to four hours reading 8 to 30 papers before each meeting. Papers are provided a few days in advance of meetings. The “Board Buddy” (see below under Support for Trustees) can help with understanding them. You can also ask to meet with the Executive Director or Chair to explain them.
You can see examples of topics of discussion at board meetings in appendix 2 of the application pack.
You will also need to give some time between meetings. This includes, for example:
- Spending 10 to 30 minutes reviewing and correcting the minutes (written record) of the last board meeting
- Spending 30 to 60 minutes reviewing and giving feedback on documents, such as a new or updated draft organisational policy (e.g. data protection, safeguarding, health and safety)
- Reading and responding to emails within one or two days.
The board has two subcommittees: one on HR and one on finance. You may be asked to join one of these a few months after you become a trustee. If you do, there will be up to four more meetings a year and there will be papers to read for each of these meetings.
Support for trustees
We provide numerous resources for trustees. Below are some examples but they are not exhaustive and we are open to suggestions. Support can be accessed throughout the time someone is a trustee.
Training:
- We can pay for trustees to access training on good governance, the duties of a trustee, and charity finance.
- We give access to webinars and online training e.g. on safeguarding and cyber-security.
- We provide internal training (by staff) on areas such as safeguarding and data protection.
One-to-one support:
- New trustees have induction meetings with Rainbow Migration staff.
- An existing trustee can act as a “Board Buddy” for new trustees, which includes formal and informal meetings and support around board meetings and papers.
- We can help you to find a mentor e.g. The Experts by Experience Employment Initiative can provide mentoring for people with lived experience of migration.
- We can discuss accommodations that are needed for disabled people and other ways to ensure trustees feel fully included and able to participate
Equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and we know this is ongoing work. We are also reviewing what we do and how we do it through an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens, as well as investing in being more informed and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum. We want our organisation — including our trustee board — to be increasingly shaped and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum. That is why this trustee position is specifically for someone who has been granted refugee status in the UK as an LGBTQI+ person.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, identities and experiences – including from people who are trans (including non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, gender non-conforming and agender) and intersex. We recognise that people have different journeys, strengths and access needs, and we are committed to removing barriers wherever we can. If you share our vision, mission and values, we encourage you to apply and let us know how we can support you through the process.
To support candidates during the interview process, we send some of the questions in advance to give applicants more thinking time. You are welcome to bring notes with you and also take notes in interviews to help process information. Please let us know if we can make other adjustments to support you through the application and selection process.
Once appointed, trustees can continue to access a range of support options throughout their time on the board.
Person specification
Essential
For this role, we are looking for someone who has been awarded refugee status in the UK on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics. At this time, we are not accepting applications from people who still in the process of applying for asylum, or who have leave to remain in the UK on other grounds (e.g. work, human rights, marriage) as these experiences are already represented on our board.
We welcome applications from people who have used our services as well as those who have never interacted with us before.
In addition to having been granted asylum in the UK as an LGBTQI+ person, the following are necessary:
- Commitment to Rainbow Migration’s mission, vision and values
- Ability to work constructively with other trustees and staff
- Good English (so you can understand spoken conversations in meetings and contribute)
- Ability to read and understand long documents (e.g. trustees must be familiar with our policies, such as our safeguarding policy, and the key points in our publications such as Still Falling Short)
- Courage and enthusiasm to learn, encourage, challenge, influence and support other people and the organisation
- Confidence to ask questions (this helps everyone learn and improve) or request training or support
- Ability to analyse and scrutinise information provided by staff and trustees (the Board Buddy and other trustees can assist you in this)
- Ability to use independent judgement and share your thoughts with trustees and the Executive Director
- Willingness to share your opinion and give guidance to the board in areas where you have knowledge or experience
- Commitment to speak well about the organisation to others (e.g. funders, other charities)
- Regular access to a secure, private email account and a quiet, private space for joining online meetings and telephone calls
- Be living in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)
- Aged 16 or over
- Not be previously disqualified as a trustee or company director, have an undischarged bankruptcy or have unspent criminal convictions for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud).
Desirable
It would be beneficial if you have work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to Rainbow Migration’s work (e.g. service delivery, communications, campaigning, lobbying, fundraising, HR, IT) but this is not a requirement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hodan is a small but long-established voluntary organisation in North Kensington, focusing on advice, support and wellbeing for the Somali community and other racially minoritised groups in West London. It is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee.
We are looking for two new Trustees who can help us increase our reach, attract new funding, and continue to develop our services. We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in West London who have one or more of the following:
· Lived experience of issues faced by our service users, e.g., economic disadvantage, unemployment or unstable employment, migration, racism / discrimination, digital exclusion, and/or social isolation
· Experience in marketing, PR, or event management
· Experience in fundraising, especially non-grant approaches (e.g., corporate social responsibility, individual philanthropy, or building a supporter base)
· Experience of working with children and young people from racially minoritised backgrounds and/or in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
· Experience in charity leadership and governance
Board meetings are held every three months at Canalside House, Ladbroke Grove. The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of Hodan, and guides and supports the Executive Director and staff.
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Title: Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
Salary: Unpaid & Voluntary (Reasonable expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the charity's expenses policy).
Time commitment: Approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Terms of Office: Three years with possibility to extend by another three years. Applicants must be eligible to serve as Trustees of a UK-based Charity.
Location: Flexible – however we require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year.
Unlimit Health
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
- Evidence-based disease elimination support
- Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
- Building collaborative partnerships
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
- Reduced productivity
- Internal organ damage
- Impaired child development
- Reduced school attendance
- Increased risk of HIV in women
- Infertility
The Role
Unlimit Health is looking for a Treasurer of the Board of Trustees to be responsible for: leadership and governance, strategic planning and implementation, sustainability, compliance & financial oversight and advocacy, stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
This role requires a candidate with demonstratable experience in senior financial leadership, ideally as a trustee, CFO, or finance director within a charity, international development organisation, or public health institution. It is key that the successful candidate has a strong understanding of UK charity finance, governance and regulatory frameworks, as well as internationally.
Applicants must be eligible to serve as trustees of a UK-based charity (see Charity Commission).
Time commitment
Board meetings are held four times a year during the working day. We welcome applications from people based outside the UK who can join meetings online but require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year. Unlimit Health is committed to creating a diverse board and will work to facilitate specific needs of individuals if required. The time commitment is approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
Closing date: 29 April 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our online applicant portal to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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Finance Trustee (Treasurer)
Goals 4 Girls is a UK charity dedicated to empowering girls and young women through football, mentoring and leadership development.
We work with girls and young women from underserved communities who face barriers to participation in sport, confidence building and personal development. Through structured programmes delivered in schools and communities, we support girls to build resilience, improve wellbeing and develop leadership skills.
Our programmes combine football participation with mentoring, wellbeing support and access to positive role models. By creating safe, female-focused spaces and strong support networks, we help girls develop confidence both on and off the pitch.
As demand for our work grows, Goals 4 Girls is entering an exciting stage of development, expanding our programmes, building partnerships with leading organisations in sport and business, and increasing our national impact.
To support this growth, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, helping guide the organisation’s financial sustainability and long-term strategy.
The Role of Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, providing oversight of the charity’s financial health and helping ensure strong financial governance.
Working closely with the Chair, CEO and Board, the Treasurer will support strategic decision-making by ensuring that trustees have clear and accurate financial information and that the charity operates with robust financial controls.
The Treasurer plays an important role in helping the Board balance ambition and growth with
Role Summary:
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees and the Trustee Board
Working closely with the CEO, G4G Accountant & Senior Administrator.
The Role of Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, providing oversight of the charity’s financial health and helping ensure strong financial governance.
Working closely with the Chair, CEO and Board, the Treasurer will support strategic decision-making by ensuring that trustees have clear and accurate financial information and that the charity operates with robust financial controls.
The Treasurer plays an important role in helping the Board balance ambition and growth with responsible financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
The Treasurer will:
· Oversee the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board.
· Ensure that appropriate financial systems, controls and procedures are in place.
· Monitor the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
· Support the development and review of financial policies, including reserves and risk management.
· Provide financial insight to support strategic planning and growth.
· Work with the Chair, CEO, leadership team and with the Goals 4 Girls accountant to ensure effective financial planning and reporting.
· Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements and relevant financial regulations.
· Oversee preparation of the charity’s annual accounts and liaise with external accountants or auditors.
· Ensure financial risks are identified and appropriately managed.
· Help build financial understanding across the Board by presenting financial information clearly and accessibly.
Skills and Experience
We are seeking a trustee with strong financial expertise who is motivated by the opportunity to support a growing charity making a positive impact in young people’s lives. Please note that only London-based candidates will be considered and the position requires an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Essential
· A professional background in finance with at least 5 years post-qualification in accounting, investment or financial management
· Experience of financial oversight, governance or strategic financial planning
· Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
· The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Desirable
· Experience of charity finance or working with non-profit organisations
· Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling programmes
· Interest in sport, youth development or gender equality
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating opportunities for girls and young women.
Time Commitment
The Treasurer role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Expected commitment:
· Attendance at monthly Board meetings
· Occasional committee or working group participation where relevant
· Preparation and review of financial information between meetings
The average commitment is approximately 5 –7 hours per month including a one hour monthly Board meeting.
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, with the option of renewal.
Board Culture
Goals 4 Girls is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board.
We welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of professional backgrounds, communities and lived experiences. We believe diversity strengthens governance and improves the impact of our work.
Why Join Goals 4 Girls
Joining the Board offers the opportunity to:
· Help shape the future of a growing charity supporting girls and young women
· Contribute strategic expertise to a mission-driven organisation
· Work alongside an engaged and passionate Board and leadership team
· Support programmes that are creating lasting social impact
How to Apply
To express interest in the Treasurer role, please submit the following:
· A short cover note outlining your interest and relevant experience
· A current CV
Please note that this volunteer role will require two references and an enhanced DBS check
Attendance at Board monthly meeting (1 hour last Thurs of each month), regular meetings with G4G senior management ahead of each Board meeting, meeting with auditors during audit process plus other ad-hoc meetings and internal events as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bookkeeper to help us manage our charity accounts a few hours per week. We are a small team and would like support with the accounting package and accounts we use so we can concentrate on raising more funds for sick and premature babies in neonatal care across the country.
Applicants must be experienced in using the Xero accounting platform.
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Every newborn deserves a chance. We support sick & premature babies across the country by purchasing vital life-saving equipment for neonatal units.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help us create calm, meaningful connections for autistic children. If you understand sensory needs and have experience supporting SEND children, you’ll be a steady, reassuring presence for families rebuilding after trauma.
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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We are looking for the 'practical hands' to help our families reclaim their childhood! From board game marathons to movie afternoons to day trip adventures, you’ll be the friendly, consistent face children look forward to all week and will be helping us create a safe space for joy to return! This role will involve being onsite on Thursdays and supporting with outings on Wednesdays.
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20 – Aug 28) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside the Children Family workers throughout the summer, and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
What you will be doing
- Host relaxed, fun sessions like board game marathons, film afternoons, craft corners, and general “chill-out zones”.
- Build relationships with the children so you can be a familiar, grounding presence during Wednesday outings.
- Support the team on day trips and outings
The skills you need
- You love games, fun, and going with the flow.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with the women and children
- You’re warm, reliable, and happy to lead high energy small group activities.
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Good communication skills
- Experience in childcare desired
- Ability to speak either Farsi, Bengali, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, or Turkish, Nepalese is desired
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Do you love the outdoors and hands on exploring? We are looking for the 'practical hands' to help our families reclaim their childhood. Help children build dens, discover wildlife and reconnect with nature in joyful, confidence boosting outdoor sessions! You will be helping us to create a safe space for joy to return! This role is great for anyone who thrives outdoors and wants to bring mini adventures to life. This role will take place every other Friday.
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20 – Aug 28) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside the Children Family workers throughout the summer, and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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We are looking for the 'practical hands' to help our families reclaim their childhood. You’ll support women and children with turning blank walls into colourful stories as well general arts and crafts, creating long lasting artwork that celebrates hope, identity and community, helping us create a safe space for joy to return!
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20th – Aug 28th) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside the Children Family workers throughout the summer, and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
What you will be doing
- Support children and mums to paint multi house community murals.
- Help set up activity boxes, paints, tools, and creative stations.
- Offer 1:1 support to children and adapt art techniques for different ages.
- Bring your own creative skills — anything from drawing to collage to craft!
The skills you need
- You’re creative, practical, and love helping children express themselves.
- You’re comfortable supporting mixed age groups.
- You enjoy collaborative art and don’t mind getting paint splattered.
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Good communication skills
- Experience in childcare desired
- Ability to speak either Farsi, Bengali, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, or Turkish, Nepalese is desired
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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We are looking for the 'practical hands' to help our families reclaim their childhood. Use music to help families regulate, bond and feel joy again. Whether you sing, drum, strum or play something unique, you’ll help create soothing, expressive sessions that support emotional wellbeing.
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20 – Aug 28) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside Children Family workers throughout the summer, and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for the 'practical hands' to help our families reclaim their childhood. From bubbles to gloop to water trays, you’ll help toddlers explore the world through sensory fun! Expect giggles, creativity and plenty of foam! This will be an ad hoc role on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20 – Aug 28) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside the Children Family workers throughout the summer, and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
What you will be doing
- Support messy play sessions: foam, slime, water trays, gloop and more!
- Create themed Tuff Trays that encourage exploration, creativity and sensory learning.
- Lead bubbles, rhymes, singing and toddler friendly games.
- Help young children feel safe and playful after difficult experiences.
The skills you need
- You enjoy early years play, hands-on activities and don’t mind getting messy.
- You’re creative, energetic and confident with young children.
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Good communication skills
- Experience in childcare desired
- Ability to speak either Farsi, Bengali, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, or Turkish, Nepalese is desired
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Support teens through art, fashion, films, manga or whatever they’re into. You’ll build trust, boost confidence and offer a calm, supportive space during a big stage of their lives. This role will take place once a week or every two weeks!
We are seeking a diverse, proactive team of volunteers to support a 6-week summer programme (July 20 – Aug 28) across three refuge houses. Our mission is to rebuild parent-child bonds and bring joy back into childhood for families recovering from domestic abuse. You will be volunteering alongside the Children Family workers throughout the summer and will be invited to join an end of summer party.
What you will be doing
- Provide mentoring for teens with interests such as art, fashion, films, anime, manga and creativity.
- Offer a safe adult presence who listens, supports, and helps build confidence.
- Lead informal creative sessions based on the young person’s interests.
The skills you need
- Ability to easily connect with teens and build trusting relationships
- You’re happy to tailor sessions to each young person.
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Good communication skills
- Experience in childcare desired
- Ability to speak either Farsi, Bengali, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, or Turkish, Nepalese is desired
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Our vision is for a more people-powered, affordable and resilient energy system, where communities across the Norwich area play an active part through community ownership, collective action and mutual support.
We provide advice and support to households to help them reduce energy use and move away from fossil fuels; and we work with local people to explore possibilities for a different kind of energy system – whether that’s community-owned renewables, heat networks or shared projects to save energy.
We are looking for someone with significant experience in safeguarding adults to join our board as Safeguarding Lead. Our team provides energy advice home visits, which involves unsupervised contact with people who may be vulnerable. We would like to strengthen our safeguarding expertise at board level to ensure our policies and procedures are adequate, and to enable us to respond effectively if issues arise.
You should have significant experience in safeguarding, either in a professional capacity or from another voluntary role.
In addition to your general responsibilities as a member of the Board, you will:
- Work with the Executive Director to review strategic plans and address any safeguarding considerations.
- Ensure the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures are reviewed annually and in line with any changes to legislation.
- Support the Executive Director to ensure staff have appropriate training and awareness of safeguarding.
- Support the Executive Director to raise safeguarding concerns where necessary
- Work with the Executive Director to respond to any safeguarding allegations against staff or volunteers.
- Be a point of contact for staff or volunteers if someone needs advice or wishes to raise a complaint about safeguarding.
- Keep your own knowledge of safeguarding up to date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for part-time volunteers to support our Digital & Communications work. The ideal candidates will have passion for all things digital and an interest in international development. We are seeking people who have good digital understanding, a flare for design and experience of creating social media content across a range of platforms.
You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential.
Volunteers support ZOA-UK’s communications and digital activities to increase the reach, profile and influence of the charity and build our brand as a leading charity supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. The volunteers will support the small team to create a cohesive and effective approach to delivering our messages to target audiences, driving supporter engagement and donations, and raising awareness of the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia.
Range of likely duties to include:
1. Write up case studies and stories of change and ensure they and accompanying photographs and video footage are stored securely in our image and case study database
2. Help build our social media activity to achieve measurable outcomes in terms of raising awareness, and increasing numbers of supporters who convert to become donors
3. Create and schedule inspiring content for social media channels – Instagram, facebook, X, linkedin, ticktock etc
4. Create blogs, infographics and other content for our wordpress website, supporter newsletters and annual report
Registered Charity
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To give orphans, vulnerable children and young people in Zambia the tools to change their future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Membership Director is responsible for building, growing, and protecting the heart of the CIC:
our membership community. Membership is not a mailing list. It is a collective of people choosing to belong, contribute, and build together.
This role shapes:
- How people enter the organisation
- How they stay connected
- How they feel valued, informed, and aligned
- How community becomes sustainability
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential
- Ability to commit grassroots full-time effort during the build phase (rest follows completion, not the clock)
- Comfort working unpaid while foundational systems and culture are established
- Deep alignment with community-led, anti-capitalist values and collective ownership
- High levels of consistency, focus, and self-direction in ambiguous, early-stage environments
- Clear understanding that meaningful change requires discipline, structure, and follow-through, not aesthetics or hype
- Commitment to always working through organisational values: Each One Teach One, Love As Law, Knowledge of Self
- Prior experience in one or more of the following: community building or stewardship, membership programmes or participation models , customer, supporter, or community experience roles, systems thinking and organisational design, digital platforms, CRMs, or data-informed engagement, purpose-driven, grassroots, or movement-led organisations
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation
- Strong relational skills, including listening, facilitation, and respectful boundary-setting
- Comfort holding complexity, conflict, and accountability with care
- Willingness to be both architect and steward of culture
- Integrity, clarity, and long-term commitment
Desirable
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(Intentionally left open for growth as the role evolves in an early-stage organisation)
Qualifications
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Formal qualifications not required
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
Membership Strategy & Structure
- Design and implement the CIC’s founding membership model, defining clear entry points, engagement pathways, and retention approaches rooted in participation rather than extraction.
- Shape intentional progression routes that support members to move from supporter → contributor → leader, ensuring growth in responsibility, agency, and influence over time.
- Align membership pathways with donor journeys, ambassador programmes, and volunteering routes, ensuring coherence across engagement, fundraising, and advocacy without conflating value with money.
Community Building
- Create a membership culture where people consistently feel seen, informed, included, and valued, regardless of role, status, or capacity.
- Establish sustainable rhythms of communication, updates, shared learning, and reflection that foster belonging, trust, and transparency.
- Enable decentralised participation by supporting member-led initiatives, peer leadership, and collective decision-making rather than top-down control.
- Act as a steward of healthy community dynamics, encouraging dialogue, accountability, and mutual care.
Systems & Data
- Oversee the setup and ongoing use of membership systems (e.g. CiviCRM or equivalent), ensuring they serve people rather than manage them.
- Track and interpret membership growth, engagement, and retention, using insight to strengthen participation and address disengagement early.
- Work collaboratively with Digital, Finance, and Social teams to maintain clean, accurate data and ensure ethical, transparent, and values-aligned data use.
Values & Culture
- Protect the integrity of the membership community by upholding CIC values in all structures, communications, and decisions.
- Identify and address misalignment early, clearly, and respectfully, prioritising restoration and learning over exclusion.
- Co-create and uphold community standards rooted in care, accountability, and shared responsibility—not surveillance or control.
Founding Responsibility
- Help design the future paid Membership Department, including roles, systems, and workflows that reflect collectivism and sustainability.
- Contribute to long-term organisational planning, ensuring membership is a pillar of resilience and shared ownership.
- Act as a culture carrier, modelling commitment, discipline, and collective leadership throughout the build phase.
This Role Is NOT for You If
- You want quick money
- You need external validation to stay motivated
- You prefer rigid hierarchies
- You are uncomfortable with responsibility
- You are only here for a title
What You Gain
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A founding leadership role in a growing CIC
The chance to help design:
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Future paid roles
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Income structures
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Working culture
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Deep personal transformation through meaningful work
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Real contribution to social and cultural change
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Collective success, not individual competition
As the CIC scales, this role is expected to evolve into a paid senior leadership position, shaped by those who built it.
A Final Word
We are not offering security.
We are offering possibility.
We are not promising ease.
We are building truth, structure, and collective power.
If you know the old world is ending —
and you want to help build what comes next —
This role is for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.