Volunteer roles in Southwark

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.

Position Overview

This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.

This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.

Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world

Time zone: East Africa Time

Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week

Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer

About the organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

Volunteer Journalist – Supercharge Your CV with KUWFC!

Are you ready to capture the drama, passion, and power of women’s football? Kenningwell United Women’s Football Club (KUWFC) isn’t just a team—it’s a movement. As a dynamic, non-profit club competing in National League Tier 7, KUWFC is dedicated to making football accessible to women of every background, championing inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement.

Why Volunteer as a Journalist with KUWFC?

Tell the stories of South London’s rising stars and the trailblazing women who are changing the game
Work alongside ex-Chelsea professionals, and connect with elite clubs like Crystal Palace and London City Lionesses (National Super League)

Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge sports tech and analytics** (Kubios and Elite HRV systems)—add depth to your reporting and CV
-Build your network in the world of football and media

-Receive professional references and enhance your CV for future journalism, media, or sports roles

At KUWFC, you’ll be embedded in a fast-paced, ambitious club where every match, every training session, and every player has a story. Capture our triumphs, document our journey, and help inspire the next generation of female footballers.

Who We’re Looking For
- Students or recent graduates in journalism, media, sports reporting, or related fields
- Creative, enthusiastic storytellers with a passion for women’s football and community sport
- Confident communicators, eager to learn and grow
- Able to volunteer up to 3 hours per week (flexible around your schedule)

What You’ll Get:
- Flexible volunteering that fits your studies and life
- A supportive, welcoming club environment
- Real-world experience in sports journalism and media
- References and portfolio pieces to launch your career
- The chance to be part of a vibrant, growing women’s football community

Ready to join the front lines of women’s football and make your voice heard?
Email us a brief note about your experience and your CV!

Kenningwell United WFC welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds. Help us tell our story—and inspire the next generation!

PUBLICITY & MARKETING VOLUNTEER

Across the UK, our 65 local branches work with disabled people to help them live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

Our Publicity & Marketing volunteers play an essential role in publicising and raising awareness of their local branch’s activities.

What the role involves

This is a varied role that each branch tends to do a bit differently, but it will involve:

• Collecting case studies from the clients we help

• Writing stories for the local press

• Distributing literature

• Arranging talks

• Working with the Central Team to promote panel activities

We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

What you’ll need for this role

• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email

• Confident using social media platforms

• Warm, approachable and confident to engage with clients to gather their story

• Able to follow REMAP policies and procedures

• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices

• Able to keep people’s personal details safe

• A commitment to our values

You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and some online training.

If it works better for you, there’s a possibility this role could be done remotely.

Why volunteer

When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.

N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.