Volunteer roles for the Education sector

We're seeking a financially-minded leader to join our board and guide our organization's financial health as we grow. This role combines financial stewardship with strategic thinking, helping ensure we have the resources and stability to expand our impact for animals, families, and communities worldwide.

Current status: This is a volunteer role. As we scale, we envision transitioning board leadership into compensated positions.

Your Core Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Present clear, accurate financial updates to the full board

• Guide the annual budget process and monitor organizational spending

• Lead audit preparations and ensure strong financial controls

• Oversee how we manage reserves and any investment activities

• Offer strategic input on major financial decisions

Board Governance

• Participate in evaluating and supporting our Executive Director

• Help navigate complex legal or ethical questions facing the organization

• Ensure we remain aligned with our charitable mission and legal obligations

• Act as an ambassador, opening doors to partnerships and visibility

• Contribute to fundraising conversations and donor relationship building

• Provide perspective on organizational strategy and long-term direction

As a Volunteer Transcriber, you will play a vital role in ensuring the voices of our veterans are preserved for future generations. You will transcribe audio interviews into accurate, high-quality written records that are accessible, readable, and valuable for educational and research purposes.

Many of the interviews already feature AI-generated transcripts, but these lack the nuance and accuracy that only a human touch can provide. By transcribing interviews, you will enhance the quality of our archive and help honour the experiences of the veterans we serve.

What the Role Involves

• Listening to recorded oral history interviews and typing what is said into a transcript template
• Helping to make interviews more searchable and accessible
• Checking spelling, names and military terms where needed
• Working carefully and respectfully with personal memories and historical testimony

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Commitment: Approx. 8 - 10 meetings per year preparation
Type: Voluntary position (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed)
 
Make a lasting difference as a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Do you have strong financial expertise and a desire to use your skills to support a charity with a 120-year legacy of transforming lives?
 
St Elizabeth’s is looking for a committed and values-driven Trustee (Finance) to join our Board and play a vital role in shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a specialist organisation supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and a wide range of complex needs.
 
Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s includes a non-maintained Special Education School, seven registered Children’s Homes, a Sixth Form, a specialist Further Education College, Supported Living services, adult learning and Day Opportunities, and 24-hour health provision delivered by expert nurses and therapists.
 
As we continue to grow and evolve, your insight and expertise will help us ensure our services remain safe, sustainable, and outstanding.
 
What will you be doing?
As a Trustee, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight and help drive our long-term vision.
• Use your financial skills to support our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, and Investment Committee
• Offer constructive challenge and strong governance.
• Help monitor performance, risk, investment decisions, and financial sustainability.
• Champion our values of Joyful, Aspirational, Compassionate and Collaborative
• Act as an ambassador for our mission and Catholic ethos.

 
This is a rewarding role where you will work alongside talented Trustees and leaders who are deeply committed to improving outcomes for the people we support.
 
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who can bring:

• Senior-level experience in finance, accounting, audit, banking, or investment
• Strong strategic thinking, independence of mind and sound judgement
• A commitment to good governance and ethical leadership
• The ability to collaborate, support, question, and influence at Board level.
• A willingness to embrace and support our Catholic ethos.
• Time and dedication to prepare for and attend meetings.

 
Professional finance qualifications (e.g., accountant or auditor) are highly desirable, particularly for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
 
Your commitment

• Around 5 Board meetings per year (4 half-day, 1 full day)
• Membership of at least one Board committee (4–6 meetings annually)
• Occasional monitoring visits to site
• Preparation time for reading papers and training.
• Meetings are normally held in Much Hadham, with remote attendance available where necessary.

 
This is a voluntary role, and we reimburse reasonable travel expenses.
 
Why join us?
By becoming a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s, you’ll be part of an organisation with deep roots, strong values, and an unwavering commitment to enabling people with complex needs to thrive. Your contribution will directly support the sustainability, quality, and impact of our services — and help shape the next chapter of a remarkable charity.
 
Interested in joining us?
We would love to hear from you. Apply now!
 
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AYDA needs help to support the development of young people from all backgrounds, particularly women and girls, through education, training and family programmes.

As a small volunteer-run charity, AYDA does not have the expertise to create an impactful social media presence. This is especially the case with LinkedIn which we believe to be pivotal in identifying and engaging with potential partners across the UK. This would enable our programmes to be rolled out more widely and so gain more traction.

Most urgently we need someone to work directly with the Chair, Lucy Njomo, to create a powerful profile for the charity. LinkedIn does offer support to "not for profit" organisations, but we have neither the knowledge nor the capabilities within the board of trustees to take advantage of this. We are seeking a confident professional who can take on the challenge of projecting AYDA and its critical work much more effectively to like-minded groups who could and should be working with us to tackle VAWG in society.

We also know that networking via LinkedIn will be fundamental in fuelling a separate initiative to build youth education and vocational training centre in Cameroon. Land and official permission have already been acquired so now we need to build the consortium to deliver this critical initiative.

The desired individual should therefore be able to build a powerful profile and the network visibility we need to bring these vital initiatives into the spotlight to attract both funding and delivery partners.

What are we looking for?

The ideal person to help us will be very comfortable in the social media world, particularly the use of LinkedIn to build strong B2B networks and relationships. Ideally they would also have some third sector experience in creating powerful charity profiles. Since this is an unpaid role, it is likely that the individual would have a personal passion for combatting VAWG in all sections of UK society and/or creating youth development opportunities in one of the poorest countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Understanding of the capabilities of LinkedIn as a platform in general and its support structure for charitable organisations is critical.

What difference will you make?

We accept that we do not have the ability to maximise the potential offered by platforms such as LinkedIn. So, although we welcome advice, we urgently need someone to take on the challenge of turning that into positive actions to empower both the UK VAWG and Cameroon youth development initiatives.

Within the UK the specific impact goals are to:

• Create awareness and provide information about various forms of violence against women and girls. Educate target audiences about the prevalence and impact of VAWG on individuals, families and communities.
• Promote gender equality, by challenging harmful gender norms, fostering respectful relationships, and creating safe environments for women and girls.
• Introduce VAWG survivors to local support services such as helplines, shelters, counselling centres and legal aid organisations.
• Provide education and resources to engage men as allies and promote healthy masculinity. Encourage them as to challenge sexist attitudes and behaviours within their communities.
• Explore ways to support and empower survivors of VAWG. This can include trauma-informed approaches, self-care strategies, and opportunities for economic empowerment.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders in building partnerships to enhance communities’ positive response to VAWG. Highlight the significance of collaborations with government agencies, NGOs, law enforcement, health care providers and educational institutions.

For Cameroon the impact will come from opening doors to potential international funding, construction and delivery partners for the vocational training centre.

AYDA is proud of its work to date and now needs a LinkedIn presence that can take us to the next level.

Join AkiOke and gain hands-on experience in community engagement while helping young adults with learning difficulties access inclusive music sessions.

AkiOke is a welcoming music club for young adults (18–30) with learning difficulties. Our sessions help build confidence, friendships and wellbeing through singing and music in a supportive environment.

 What you’ll be doing

This role is about helping AkiOke grow by reaching the right people:

• Research local SEND groups, organisations and attend events
• Help us connect with services such as Mencap, day centres and supported living providers
• Share information about AkiOke with local networks
• Support simple outreach activities (emails, messages, introductions)
• Identify opportunities to promote the club in the community

What’s in it for you

 Real experience in community outreach and engagement
 Insight into the SEND and charity sector
 Strong experience for CVs (especially social care, community work, psychology, or charity roles)
 Opportunity to build communication and networking skills
 Flexible, manageable commitment
A chance to make a genuine impact on people’s lives

 Location & time

• Based in Bromley (Remote & local engagement)
• Flexible hours (2 hours per week)

• Who does this role suit?
• Students or anyone interested in community work, social care or the charity sector
• Friendly, proactive and organised individuals
• Someone confident in researching and reaching out to people
• No formal experience needed — just enthusiasm and reliability

 Why it matters

Your role will help more young adults find a safe, supportive space where they can build confidence, make friends and enjoy music.

About the Role 

We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We aim to increase inclusion and representation for the disabled community across society. We have several different services including bespoke characters, workshops, free resources, events, sensory trails and more. 

As we continue to grow, we are on a mission to make finding and accessing information around everything to do with disability easier. Hence, we're putting together a brand-new team of volunteers who are passionate about content and using the power of social media for good

Who Are We Looking For?

·Someone who is passionate about our mission of inclusion, representation, and belonging.

·Having social media skills is helpful, but enthusiasm for creating and editing content, building online communities, and supporting our digital presence is essential.

·You should enjoy research, taking on challenges, and bringing a creative mindset to your work.

·Be willing to learn or have knowledge of editing and posting videos.

·Be able to support our online initiatives while collaborating with our team.

What Do We Expect?

·Must be willing to undertake our training programme, which will be completed virtually at a time that suits you.

·Have a DBS check (preferably be on the update service) or be willing to complete one with us.

·Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it, please discuss it with us; we’re happy to make small changes where appropriate.)

·Have a positive attitude toward disability and illness.

Benefits of Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C 

·Make a difference in your community. 

·Have a positive impact on people’s lives. 

· Develop your current skills and gain new ones. 

· Demonstrate your commitment and reliability to future employers. 

· Show your ability to balance and manage your time effectively. 

· Build your confidence. 

· Explore new areas of interest by taking on additional tasks if you wish. 

Volunteer Admin Manager & Committee Secretary

Help Keep MINDSET Organised as We Launch Our New Charity

MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity — and we’re looking for a highly organised, reliable volunteer to join us as our Admin Manager & Committee Secretary.

Our mission is to help men build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier coping skills through practical, reflective, skills‑based support. To launch successfully, we need strong, consistent admin support to keep everything running smoothly.

If you can spare just a few hours a month and enjoy organising, coordinating, and supporting a small team, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for someone who can help us:

• Provide admin support across our start‑up charity

• Act as Secretary for our Steering Group and committees

• Schedule meetings and send reminders

• Prepare agendas and take minutes

• Keep documents organised and up to date

• Support volunteer onboarding and record‑keeping

• Help maintain simple systems and processes

• Ensure communication flows smoothly across the team

Your role will be central to keeping MINDSET structured, organised, and ready to grow.

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Organised, reliable, and good with detail

• Comfortable with basic admin tasks

• Confident writing emails, agendas, and minutes

• Able to keep information tidy and accessible

• Friendly, supportive, and good at communication

• Happy to take on small tasks that make a big difference

• Passionate about helping a new charity get off the ground

Experience in admin, office support, PA work, or committee secretarial roles is helpful but not essential.

Time Commitment

• A few hours per month, flexible around your schedule

• One Steering Group meeting per month

• Occasional short tasks between meetings

• All work can be done remotely

Perfect for someone who enjoys admin and wants to make a meaningful impact without a big time commitment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in helping a new charity launch successfully

• Use your organisational skills to support a meaningful mission

• Gain experience in charity administration and governance

• Be part of a friendly, purpose‑driven team

• Help create the systems and structure that will shape MINDSET’s future

Your support will help us stay organised, focused, and ready to deliver life‑changing programmes for men.

Interested?

Tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to get involved.

Join the MINDSET Programme Development Committee

Help Us Design and Launch Our First Pilot Programmes

MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity — and we’re looking for a small group of thoughtful, committed volunteers to join our Programme Development Committee.

Our mission is to help men build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier coping skills through practical, reflective, skills‑based support. To launch successfully, we need to design and deliver high‑quality pilot programmes that truly make a difference.

If you can spare just a few hours a month and want to help shape the core of what MINDSET will offer, we’d love to hear from you.

What the Programme Development Committee Will Do

We’re looking for volunteers who can help us:

• Design the structure and content of our first pilot programme(s)

• Develop practical, reflective, skills‑based session plans

• Shape the MINDSET Skills Framework and learning outcomes

• Create engaging activities, tools, and resources for participants

• Support the setup and delivery of pilot workshops

• Gather and review feedback to refine the programme

• Ensure sessions are safe, accessible, and aligned with our non‑clinical approach

• Bring ideas that help men learn, reflect, and grow

You don’t need to be a professional facilitator — just someone who cares about men’s wellbeing and enjoys creating meaningful experiences.

Who We’re Looking For

People who are:

• Passionate about men’s wellbeing and personal development

• Creative thinkers who enjoy designing sessions, activities, or learning experiences

• Reflective, open‑minded, and good at working with ideas

• Organised and reliable

• Comfortable contributing to discussions and taking on small tasks

• Excited to help build a programme that could change lives

Experience in facilitation, coaching, teaching, training, psychology, or wellbeing is helpful but not essential.

Time Commitment

• A few hours per month, flexible around your schedule

• Occasional online meetings

• Short, manageable tasks you can do from home

Ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact without a big time commitment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in shaping MINDSET’s core offer

• Help design the sessions that will support men in your community

• Gain experience in programme development and charity start‑up work

• Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Help us launch successfully and build something that lasts

Your ideas will directly influence the quality and impact of our first programmes.

Interested?

Tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to get involved.

Join the MINDSET Marketing & Communications Committee

Help Us Create a Buzz and Bring Our Mission to Life

MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity — and we’re looking for a small group of creative, motivated volunteers to join our Marketing & Communications Committee.

Our mission is to help men build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier coping skills through practical, reflective, skills‑based support. To launch successfully, we need to raise awareness, build excitement, and tell the stories that show why MINDSET matters.

If you can spare just a few hours a month and want to help shape the voice and visibility of a new charity, we’d love to hear from you.

What the Marketing & Communications Committee Will Do

We’re looking for volunteers who can help us:

• Build interest and excitement around MINDSET

• Develop clear, positive messaging that reflects our mission

• Create social media content and help manage our channels

• Support simple campaigns that raise awareness and engagement

• Tell the stories of the men we aim to support (safely and ethically)

• Help shape our brand personality and public presence

• Identify opportunities to raise our profile locally and online

• Bring creative ideas that help us stand out as a new charity

You don’t need to be a marketing expert — just enthusiastic, creative, and willing to get involved.

Who We’re Looking For

People who are:

• Passionate about men’s wellbeing and community impact

• Creative thinkers with an interest in storytelling or communications

• Comfortable with social media, writing, or content creation

• Organised and reliable

• Happy to contribute ideas and take on small tasks

• Excited to help build a charity’s voice from the ground up

Experience in marketing, PR, social media, branding, or communications is helpful but not essential.

Time Commitment

• A few hours per month, flexible around your schedule

• Occasional online meetings

• Short, manageable tasks you can do from home

Perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference without a big time commitment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping how a new charity is seen and understood

• Use your creativity to help men access preventative wellbeing support

• Gain experience in charity communications and brand building

• Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Help create the buzz and momentum we need to launch successfully

Your voice will help us reach the men who need us most.

Interested?

Tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to get involved.

Join the MINDSET Fundraising Committee – Help Us Launch a New Charity

MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity, and we’re looking for a small group of committed volunteers to join our Fundraising Committee.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to equip men with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to live happier, healthier, more resilient lives — before they reach crisis point.

To make this mission a reality, we need a strong start. That’s where you come in.

What the Fundraising Committee Will Do

We’re looking for volunteers who can give just a few hours per month to help us:

• Identify small grants and local funding opportunities

• Support simple fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Help plan community fundraising activities

• Build relationships with local supporters, groups, and businesses

• Bring creative ideas to help us raise our profile and generate early income

• Lay the foundations for sustainable fundraising as we grow

You don’t need to be a fundraising expert — just motivated, organised, and willing to help.

Who We’re Looking For

People who are:

• Passionate about men’s wellbeing and community impact

• Comfortable working in a small, friendly, start‑up‑style charity

• Good at generating ideas and taking small actions

• Organised and reliable

• Confident communicating with people or organisations

• Happy to give a few hours a month to help us get off the ground

Experience in fundraising, events, marketing, or community engagement is helpful but not essential.

Time Commitment

• A few hours per month, flexible around your schedule

• Occasional online meetings

• Short, manageable tasks you can do from home

Perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference without a big time commitment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in helping a new charity launch

• Use your skills to create real social impact

• Gain experience in charity fundraising and development

• Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Help ensure men in our community get the preventative support they need

Your contribution will directly shape MINDSET’s future.

Interested?

Tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to get involved.

Volunteer Graphic Designer Wanted – Help Shape the MINDSET Brand​

MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity, and we’re looking for a talented Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us bring our vision to life.

We want to create a vibrant, positive, modern brand that reflects our mission: helping men build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier coping skills through practical, reflective, skills‑based support.

If you’re creative, passionate, and excited by the idea of shaping the visual identity of a charity from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help us create the visual foundation of MINDSET, including:

• Developing a cohesive brand identity around our logo

• Creating print and digital assets such as:

  • social media graphics

  • posters and flyers

  • workshop materials

  • presentation templates

  • website visuals

  • volunteer recruitment materials

• Helping us build a recognisable, uplifting, and accessible brand

• Bringing creative ideas that help us raise our profile and attract support

Your work will directly influence how the public sees and connects with MINDSET.

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Skilled in graphic design (any software is fine — Canva, Adobe, Affinity, etc.)

• Able to create clean, modern, positive visuals

• Comfortable working independently with a clear brief

• Passionate about wellbeing, community, or social impact

• Excited to help a small charity grow from the ground up

Portfolio examples (even small ones) are very welcome.

Time Commitment

Flexible — typically 2–4 hours per month, depending on projects. Work can be done remotely and at your own pace.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Shape the visual identity of a new charity

• Build portfolio‑worthy work with real impact

• Use your creativity to support men’s wellbeing

• Be part of a friendly, purpose‑driven team

• Help us launch successfully and reach the men who need us

Your designs will help us raise awareness, attract volunteers, and build the support we need to grow.

Interested?

Tell us a little about yourself and (if possible) share a link to your work.

This voluntary role is a great opportunity if one of the following applies to you: 

• Interested in the International Development sector and want to gain some quality, office-based experience to add to your CV and help you get a foot in the door?

• Keen to make a difference and gain experience as part of an award-winning charity with a global reach? We help young people in over 100 countries!

• Passionate about education as a force for fighting youth unemployment worldwide?

• Interested in entrepreneurship and start-ups, particularly as a method of fighting poverty?

A little bit about us:

Teach A Man To Fish is an international educational charity with one all-encompassing mission: to empower young people with the skills they need to succeed in school, work and life. We use our school-business model to guide young people and their teachers in the planning and setting up of student-led school businesses that are both educational and profitable. Since 2006, we have supported over 438,000 young people and trained 19,000 teachers through our programmes to set up school businesses which have generated more than $2,000,000 in income! In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting schools worldwide, we launched a new programme: the Enterprise Adventure, a free mobile app for teenagers who want to learn about business and have a positive impact on their community.

The role:

We are looking for one or two volunteers to support the work of our International Programmes team. The ideal candidate will be available to volunteer for 15 hours per week for at least 3 months (ideally more). If you are based in London, you are welcome to volunteer from our office in Finsbury Park, otherwise you may volunteer from home if you prefer. 

You will have the opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of tasks depending on your skills, interests and the time of the year. These include but are not limited to:

• Helping to deliver our marketing strategy (e.g. social media content creation, website updates, carrying out research to increase our reach)

• Helping to deliver our communications and engagement strategy to programme participants (liaising with and engaging young people and teachers through newsletters, blog posts, social media, videos and WhatsApp)

• Supporting with designing educational materials and thinking of business quizzes (knowledge-based and trivia-based)

• Supporting with coordinating the review of School Enterprise Challenge, the Enterprise Adventure and the Trash To Cash Challenge submissions and sending feedback and certificates 

• Contributing to the Monitoring & Evaluation of the programmes through data analysis to inform donor reports and programme improvements

• Gathering and analysing feedback from programme participants (for example through surveys and ‘user testing’ sessions on Zoom) 

The successful candidate(s) will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive can-do attitude, with lots of initiative. 

In return, Teach A Man To Fish can offer a stimulating environment with plenty of opportunity to learn more about the development sector and the operations of a small international NGO with a large reach. With all our volunteer placements we try to tailor work to the candidates' areas of interest and provide valuable career guidance and advice. Lunch allowance will be provided.

Volunteer specification:

Essential:

• A passion for international development and education/entrepreneurship

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, with minimal supervision

• Excellent use of written and verbal English

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite

• Proven ability to problem solve and multi-task

• Well-developed organisational skills

• Access to a computer/laptop with stable internet connection

Desirable:

• Fluent in Spanish

• Social media / design / video editing / blogging skills

• Experience of volunteering or working in a developing country

Terms:

Location: Our office in London (Finsbury Park) or remote.

Hours: Ideally 15 hours per week. You can fit your volunteering around other commitments (e.g. holidays, studies or another job) and choose whether you would prefer to volunteer for 2 or more full days a week, or spread the hours over more weekdays. The time commitment is flexible, so please state your availability in your cover letter.

Length: Minimum 2 months with the possibility of extension. Starting at the end of August/early September. A commitment of 3 months is preferred.

Basis: Voluntary position. Travel allowance will be provided.

Application process:

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than Monday 10th August, 2026.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you are suited to the role and your time availability through CharityJobs.

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy?

Volunteers are essential to Shannon Trust and bring their energy, ideas and skills to train mentors in prisons, support learners in the community and enhance our business support team.

We are looking for volunteers to provide training and support to our mentors in prison. There may be some additional preparation and/ or administrative tasks in between volunteering days at the prison.

Our prison volunteers nurture the growth of the Shannon Trust in their prison. They help unlock the power of reading by delivering training sessions for prison mentors and offering ongoing advice, guidance and support through mentor meetings.

Volunteer recruitment dates

The closing date for applications to attend our next round of training is 6 September 2026. In some circumstances, volunteer vacancies may close early. Successful applicants will be sent interview questions in advance with notice to prepare. We will respond to all applications. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview between 7 and 18 September 2026. This is an opportunity for you to meet our regional team, to find out more about you and for us to share more information about the volunteering role.

Training:

You'll be given high quality training to prepare you for volunteering with Shannon Trust. This takes place over 4 training sessions and via our online training portal. We ask that volunteers aim to complete the training in one course as this means that you will be ready to start actively volunteering. The next training sessions for volunteering for people applying to be a prison based volunteer will take place as follows.

Please check that you can attend all of the training the dates prior to applying:

• 8 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)

• 15 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)

• 22 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)

• 12 November 2026, 10am-4pm (in person session, London)

You’ll also receive the opportunity to attend ongoing training sessions and peer support meetings during your time as a volunteer to build your skills and experience.

Why we want you

Shannon Trust’s vision is of a future where everyone can experience the positive impact of learning. As a prison volunteer your role will be at the heart of our organisation as you support our mentors in prisons. This will include delivering training to new mentors and supporting existing mentors to develop and deliver our Turning Pages and Count Me In programmes. You will be volunteering alongside Shannon Trust facilitators and / or frontline prison staff to empower mentors and ensure no one is left out of learning.

What you will be doing

• Delivering initial, and ongoing, training to mentors in prisons
• Supporting and encouraging the Shannon Trust facilitator and mentors to attract new learners and expand the reach of the Shannon Trust programme
• Arranging and leading mentor meetings to develop mentors’ skills, share good practice and to provide support to mentors to find solutions to concerns
• Supporting facilitators to engage prison staff and people in prison to set-up, maintain and develop the Shannon Trust reading and numeracy programmes across the whole prison, and contributing to progress planning for how to progress and achieve this
• Using your skills to build positive relationships with frontline prison staff, people in prison and other organisations
• Training and supporting mentors to collect and submit data and learner feedback
• Supporting with the planning of, and attendance at, celebration events
• Collecting and sharing good news stories and feedback
• Attending area meetings and sharing good practice with other volunteers
• Engaging with quarterly reviews to receive support and discuss progress
• Acting as an ambassador for Shannon Trust in all that you do, sharing the vision and values of the charity throughout your volunteering

The skills you need

• A commitment to providing non-judgemental support to people in prison
• Able to give a regular, reliable commitment for ideally two years and have flexibility to visit the prison at times required
• Strong communication skills and are able to use these to inspire others
• Able to deliver engaging training and identify training and support needs for mentors
• Able to manage own time and prioritise
• Able to keep up to date with Shannon Trust news and communications and share relevant information with the wider prison team
• Able to use IT

What's in it for you

• Developing and growing your understanding of the HMPPS structure and prison system
• Reasonable, out of pocket, volunteering expenses are
• You will receive induction training and ongoing training to support and develop you in your role
• All volunteers receive ongoing support and quarterly reviews to enable you to gain the most from your volunteering experience
• We recognise and are grateful for the added value that volunteers bring to our organisation
• We provide flexible volunteering opportunities, subject to the requirements of your role

Volunteer With Us — Help Build a New Employability Charity for London

Empower adults. Shape a new charity. Change lives across London.

London is full of talent — but too many adults from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds never get the chance to show it. Barriers like low confidence, limited networks, limited access to guidance and systemic inequality keep people locked out of opportunity.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to change that.

We are a new start‑up charity dedicated to careers coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellness, life coaching, mentoring and more. Our mission is to help adults — especially those in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney and Ealing — build confidence, develop skills and unlock new opportunities.

And now, we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us bring this vision to life.

Whether you want to work directly with participants or support behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here.

Why Your Contribution Matters

We are at the beginning of our journey — and the volunteers who join us now will shape the charity’s future.

Your time, skills and passion will help us:

• Build programmes that transform lives

• Support adults who have been overlooked for too long

• Create a charity rooted in dignity, empowerment and inclusion

• Establish strong foundations for long‑term impact

Every volunteer plays a vital role — whether you’re coaching someone into their first job or helping us build the systems that keep the charity running.

Volunteer Roles Available

We have a wide range of roles to suit different skills, interests and availability.

Front‑Facing Roles (Direct Support)

Help adults build confidence, skills and direction.

• Employability Coaches

• Careers & CV Support Volunteers

• Life Coaches & Personal Development Mentors

• Wellness & Wellbeing Support Volunteers

• Group Workshop Facilitators

• Mentors for adults seeking guidance and motivation

These roles directly support participants on their journey into work, education or personal growth.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Roles (Charity Development & Operations)

Help build the engine that powers our mission.

• Communications & Social Media

• HR & Volunteer Support

• Admin & Operations

• Finance & Bookkeeping

• Fundraising & Bid Writing

• Marketing & Branding

• Partnerships & Outreach

• Programme Development

• Research & Impact Measurement

These roles are perfect for people who want to help shape a new charity from the ground up.

Flexible Ways to Volunteer

We understand that life is busy — so we offer roles that fit around you.

• Remote roles — ideal for admin, HR, finance, communications, research and more

• Hybrid roles — a mix of online and in‑person

• Onsite roles — especially for coaching, mentoring and community engagement

Whether you can give a few hours a week or a little more, your contribution will make a real difference.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us offers purpose, growth and community.

You’ll gain:

• Experience in a start‑up charity environment

• Opportunities to develop leadership, coaching or operational skills

• A chance to shape programmes, systems and culture from day one

• Real‑world experience that strengthens your CV

• A supportive, values‑driven volunteer community

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly impacts lives

This is the kind of experience that builds confidence, skills and future opportunities — for you and for the people you support.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

• Cares deeply about equality, opportunity and social justice

• Wants to help adults build brighter futures

• Is proactive, reliable and willing to learn

• Can give a few hours a week

• Enjoys working with people — or supporting the systems that help people thrive

• Wants to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up

You don’t need to be an expert — just committed, compassionate and ready to make a difference.

Your Impact

By joining us, you will help create:

• A charity capable of delivering life‑changing support

• Programmes that build confidence, skills and wellbeing

• A supportive community where adults feel seen, valued and empowered

• A long‑lasting organisation that strengthens London’s communities

Your contribution becomes part of a movement helping Londoners unlock their potential.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about people, purpose and community — and excited by the idea of helping launch a new charity — we’d love to hear from you.

Support our mission. Shape our future. Help adults across London unlock their potential.

Join us as a volunteer — and be part of building a charity that changes lives.