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We are looking for 3 experienced creative content writers who will enjoy planning, updating and delivering the content for our website, members magazine as well as other digital and print materials. We are looking for 3 skilled professionals who can write compelling and persuasive content, who will help ensure a consistent tone across all our digital and printed communications to promote awareness and engagement.
We deal with a wide range of people and professions, which means that it can be difficult to consistently communicate with everyone effectively. Therefore, a communication and marketing volunteer will help to market our projects, services and the condition more widely than we are currently able to do. This includes creating and helping to distribute marketing materials, creating content for the Burning Nights CRPS Support website and helping us create and develop a communications and marketing strategy.
Key Tasks and Objectives
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.



Befriender/Independent Visitor Needed across Cumberland.
An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. You will enjoy fun activities together which will give the young person unforgettable memories and experiences. Your consistent friendship will help the young person raise their aspirations, learn new skills, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. You do not need any formal qualifications to become a volunteer, but it is helpful if you have some knowledge and practical experience of involvement with children and young people.
Children and young people who are looked after need an adult who has time to spend with them, take them on activities and be someone they can talk to and trust. You can fit your visits in around your own time and work commitments. We only ask that you can commit to a few hours once per month for a minimum of 2 years.
We urgently require volunteers as an Independent Visitor for children and young people in care. As a volunteer you will:
You do not need any special qualifications
We are looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life
We will provide training and on going support.
Job Type: Volunteer
Schedule:
Age: 18 years and over?
As part of the recruitment process you will need to complete an application form, interview, enhanced DBS check, references and digital risk assessment.
We offer a full support package including induction training, online mandatory training and one to one support by your IV Coordinator throughout your volunteer journey.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Wren Project is a volunteer-led charity that provides free, remote, one-to-one, ongoing listening support for people in distress and living with autoimmune disease. There are over 120 autoimmune diseases currently diagnosed by the NHS and these include Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's disease- they are all chronic illnesses which can have life altering impacts.
Volunteers at the Wren Project provide emotional listening support to people with autoimmune disease (our Wrens). In appointments, volunteers offer listening support, where Wrens can talk about how autoimmune disease is impacting their life, without giving advice or offering solutions. Volunteers join a regular fortnightly shift during which they meet with up to 2 Wrens in two 50-minute appointments.
Volunteers do not need to have qualifications or any knowledge or experience of autoimmune disease. We are looking for warm, empathetic, caring and resilient individuals who want to help others and have the time to offer ongoing, non-judgemental, listening support.
We are the only charity in the UK who provide support for all autoimmune diseases. Our vision is to build support and community for all four million people in the UK diagnosed with autoimmune disease. Our service would not be possible without the commitment, empathy and support of our volunteers.
WHAT VOLUNTEERING FOR US INVOLVES:
Application and training process:
Send an application form via our website;
Attend a group information and discovery conversation where you will learn more about the Wren Project and the listening role
Applicants will be invited to participate in a remote, 5-week training programme focusing on listening skills, courageous inquiry, turning towards difficulty and living with autoimmune disease;
A final one-to-one assessment of readiness before being matched with a Wren.
Please note, we access an applicant’s suitability for the role throughout the process.
The role:
Join a regular fortnightly shift, whereby you will support two Wrens in two separate, one-to-one sessions of 50 minutes via telephone/video call/online.
A self-reflective approach to learning and development supported by staff-led reflective practice sessions. Monthly attendance required for the initial six months.
Access to ongoing support from other volunteers and the Operations team;
Opportunities to support the charity in a variety of additional roles.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN VOLUNTEERS:
A desire to support people in times of distress.
An empathetic and understanding attitude.
A commitment to offering ongoing support to those in distress and to reflect upon the experience.
A quiet and private space to conduct appointments.
Access to a computer, telephone and a reliable internet connection.
Confidentiality, professionalism and reliability.
The commitment to volunteer at the Wren Project for at least one year.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR VOLUNTEERS:
Lifelong skills in deep listening.
Extensive training in empathetic listening and supporting distress.
An excellent opportunity to engage in ongoing personal reflection and development in a supportive charity environment.
A self-reflective approach to learning and development.
An insight into life with chronic illness and mental health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome and Reception Support Volunteer
Bilingual / Multilingual
As a Welcome and Reception support volunteer, you will be an invaluable part of the Manchester Hub team, supporting the hub to deliver vital frontline services. You'll be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, assisting the administration team with reception duties, and supporting the operation of the Shelter office in their day-to-day business
You’ll act as the first point of contact for our clients, help to understand their needs and help them access necessary support through the duty or appointment services. Being a positive presence in hubs to ensure visitors feel comfortable and welcomed.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the individuals we support. You’ll be developing your own knowledge and skills to support local people with a range of housing issues as well as providing practical support with form filling and providing a friendly, listening ear. You will gain experience of volunteering within a recognised national housing charity, while supporting your local community.
Suggested Involvement: Approximately one day per week (can be more & can be flexible around your commitments)
Availability: This volunteering opportunity will take place within our working hours, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Shelter Manchester Hub, Unit 3, Great North Tower, 5 Watson St, Manchester M3 4EE
Supervised by: Office Administrator
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Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now.
As a Welcome and Reception Support Volunteer, you’ll be supporting the day-to-day work of Shelter’s housing advisors as they provide advice, support and guidance to the people visiting the Manchester Hub.
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experience our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Main Tasks include
Cover reception and greeting people who come to the office.
Communicating with clients via phone and email to share updates on their case and to gather information.
Assisting clients with form filling, paperwork and applications around housing and benefits.
Supporting clients with digital skills, for example navigating online systems and forms.
Signposting clients to relevant services and providing useful information.
General administrative tasks (e.g. minute-taking, photocopying, scanning, and filing).
Skills and experience required
Fluent in English and one of the following languages: Urdu, Arabic, Tigrinya, Kurdish Sorani
Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand the needs of our clients
Interest in social welfare law, e.g. housing; welfare benefits; debt; community care
The ability to work as part of a team and value and communicate effectively with others
Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and PDF documents to a good standard
Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection
To enable you take part in this opportunity Shelter will
Provide a volunteer pack including a Handbook and all Policies and Procedures.
Provide an induction into your role.
Provide access to our learning on data protection, safeguarding and screen wellness as well as other appropriate role specific training.
Reimburse “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy.
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter
Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness.
Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV.
Meet new people and be part of a great team.
Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
Next steps
Please complete an online application for this role.
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Please note, upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and undergo a basic DBS check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.
This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Client Support Volunteer - Manchester Schools Project
Do you want to make a difference to someone experiencing the housing emergency?
Information about the role
School staff are working hard to support the thousands of families living in insecure and unsuitable housing in Manchester. Shelter’s @HOME project helps fight for secure and stable homes by working families who would benefit from early intervention to prevent them from becoming homeless and/or mitigate the impact of homelessness on their education.
Your role will be to support the @HOME coordinator during drop-ins for parents in various school locations.
Location: Various locations across Manchester
Suggested contribution: Two half days per week
Availability: Fridays (Flexible)
The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.
Main activities may include:
This role fights the housing emergency by supporting people who are struggling with housing and bringing them one step closer to a safe home.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Your skills and experience
We’d love the volunteer in this role to have good communication skills and be confident with using IT. But the most important thing is that you are friendly and caring, with enthusiasm for fighting the housing emergency.
Supporting you
Next steps
You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us to see what options are available.
We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and complete a basic level Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Volunteer Community Pet Speakers play a vital role in educating and inspiring communities by sharing important pet care messaging with diverse audiences, tailoring their approach to their own strengths and interests.
By supporting the Community Programmes team, you will help inform and educate pet owners in key areas through workshops, community events, and outreach activities.
What will I be doing:
Important things to note:
To keep everyone safe and ensure the best support for pet owners, we ask our Community Pet Speakers to follow these guidelines:
A full induction will be provided for this role which will need to be completed prior to commencing volunteering. If driving to schools/appointments you will be expected to comply with driving licence checks and the Charity’s Driver and Vehicle policy.
Will my expenses be paid?
If a volunteer had business insurance on their personal vehicle, we can cover fuel costs.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply now.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Head of Local Operations (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Head of Local Operations to lead the launch and on-going delivery of its commissioned research projects in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The focus of these projects will be obtaining and analysing primary and secondary data in order to help smaller community organisations improve their ways of working and effectively report on their impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring their teams deliver these projects within the agreed time-scales and in line with the goals agreed with the commissioning organisations, growing Youth Advantage’s reputation and reach.
Working closely with the Departmental Director, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively contribute to the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, positive local change. They should have excellent leadership, writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Director of Local Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Deputy Head of Ethics & Research Reporting is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department. This role will initially serve as Interim Head of Ethics & Research Reporting during the Head of Department’s leave of absence, assuming full leadership responsibilities. When the Head returns in May, the Deputy will transition into the standard Deputy Head role, continuing to provide leadership continuity, oversight and support.
The Deputy Head works across both the Ethics Team and the Research Reporting Team, ensuring that ethical standards, research integrity and high‑quality reporting are upheld across all departmental activity.
Key Responsibilities
During Interim Headship (until May)
Provide full strategic and operational leadership for the Ethics & Research Reporting Department.
Set departmental priorities, oversee planning and ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
Lead and motivate Senior Managers, Managers and wider departmental volunteers.
Ensure ethical governance, research integrity and responsible data practices across all projects.
Oversee departmental performance, reporting regularly to C‑Level leadership and Trustees.
Maintain oversight of departmental budgets, costs and resource needs in collaboration with relevant teams.
Ensure GDPR compliance and good data‑handling practices across the department.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring safe, ethical and compliant operations.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures and quality standards.
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and documentation across both Ethics and Research Reporting functions.
After Transition to Deputy Head (from May onwards)
Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.
Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.
Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.
Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.
Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.
Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.
Step into leadership when required to ensure smooth, uninterrupted departmental operations.
Competency Requirements (Deputy Head)
To succeed in this senior volunteer leadership role, the Deputy Head should demonstrate:
Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.
Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.
Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.
Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.
Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.
Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.
Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.
Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.
Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.
Adaptability, particularly during the interim leadership period and subsequent transition.
Role Requirements (Deputy Head)
Given the seniority and responsibility of this volunteer role, the following experience is required:
A PhD is required, along with postdoctoral research experience, or significant academic or practical research experience at an equivalent level, demonstrating advanced expertise in research design, ethics, governance or reporting.
Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.
Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.
A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.
Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.
A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.
Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.
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Overview of the Role:
The Head of IT & Systems will lead the technological vision, strategy, and execution
for the organization. This role requires a strong focus on developing robust IT
systems, overseeing digital transformation, ensuring data security, and maintaining
operational efficiency to support the organization's objectives. Management and
people leadership are integral to this role, ensuring effective team collaboration and
development.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Skills:
Commitment: This role requires a flexible commitment of approximately 5 to 10
hours per week, which can be adjusted to fit around other responsibilities
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This Role Protects Our People and Our Purpose
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., our work intersects with survivors of CSA, vulnerable young people, and marginalised communities. Content, engagement, and community interaction can surface trauma, risk, or harmful behaviours. The Community Moderation & Safeguarding Officer ensures that all digital and community spaces operate safely, ethically, and responsibly, protecting members, volunteers, and the CIC itself.This is not a passive role. It is a high-responsibility, systems-driven position where vigilance and structured response are critical.
Purpose of the Role
This role is responsible for:
The role-holder ensures that the community does not drift into chaos, harm, or uncontained disclosure.
About the role:
To manage safeguarding and moderation protocols across all digital platforms and community touchpoints, acting as the first point of escalation for risk, abuse, or harmful content.
To uphold UK safeguarding compliance, maintain accurate records, support moderation teams, and advise leadership on risk trends, mitigation, and community safety — protecting trust and ethical engagement.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential experience
Essential skills
Desirable (not required)
Formal qualifications
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
This role is not suitable if you:
Important to Be Clear
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
If you believe that safety and ethical oversight are as important as strategy and content, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Safeguarding is about people, not procedures.
If you know that:
Protection requires vigilance and structure
Documentation is a safeguarding responsibility
Ethical oversight keeps trust intact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Expenses: This is an unpaid position but we do reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and lunch in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
Why does this role matter to Human Appeal?
Volunteers are an essential part of Human Appeal’s impact. They help create meaningful change for communities most in need. As a Programmes Data Entry Intern, you will contribute directly to the effectiveness of our international work by helping us preserve, organise, and maintain key programme information. This role offers the chance to gain professional experience, develop valuable skills, and support a humanitarian cause that truly makes a difference.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Programmes Data Entry Intern to support the International Programmes Department in digitising historical project files and ensuring the accuracy of programme records.
Main Tasks Include:
Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required:
Benefits of volunteering with us:
Learning & Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.