Volunteer roles

Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.

You will support individuals to rebuild their lives beyond crisis.

Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age or family situation. Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic, and one of the major causes of depression is isolation.

What you will be doing

• Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
• To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
• To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
• To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
• Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
• Willingness to engage in activities in the community
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries

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 - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Are you a fluent Farsi speaker with a passion for helping others? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist women in improving their English language skills. Improving someone’s understanding and spoken English language, will allow individuals to communicate and connect with people in their local community, widen their network of friendships and relationships, and provide people opportunity to improve their employability skills. 

We are looking for a face-to-face volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour per week who is available between hours 11am – 2.30pm Monday-Friday!

What you will be doing

• To support individuals who are not confident with spoken English to develop their reading, writing and conversational skills through one-to-one sessions.
• Agree a mutual agreeable time and frequency that works for both parties
• Engage in conversation, allowing the person to feel supported and comfortable to practice speaking English Preparing and delivering sessions independently including setting work and assessing
• To keep records of conversations and update the support worker on progress of sessions.

The skills you need

• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
• Fluent in Farsi and English

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 - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable, qualified volunteer to support a small fishing group. The aim of the group is to reduce social isolation and support wellbeing by creating a relaxed, welcoming space where people can enjoy being outdoors, learn basic fishing skills, and connect with others.

What you will be doing

• Supporting and engaging a small group during relaxed, beginner friendly fishing sessions
• Demonstrating basic coarse fishing techniques and helping clients build confidence
• Encouraging gentle conversation and positive social interaction in a calm, outdoor setting
• Provide a listening ear and friendly, non-judgmental support and encouragement
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive group environment
• Feedback any relevant observations after sessions
• Supporting with setting up and packing away shared equipment

The skills you need

• A friendly, patient and approachable manner
• Confidence engaging with people who may experience loneliness, low mood or mental health challenges

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.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help build our volunteering programme from the ground up.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity and its volunteer culture from day one.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Founder to set up, organise and manage MINDSET’s volunteering programme, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, valued and inspired.

You’ll lead on recruiting new volunteers, onboarding them into their roles, and creating an outstanding volunteer experience that follows good practice in volunteering and volunteer management.

You will help us with:

• Designing and setting up MINDSET’s volunteer programme

• Recruiting volunteers for our programmes, workshops and pilot projects

• Creating a warm, supportive and structured onboarding process

• Coordinating volunteer roles, schedules and responsibilities

• Keeping volunteers engaged, motivated and connected to our mission

• Developing recognition, appreciation and reward practices

• Ensuring volunteers feel part of a positive, stigma‑free community

• Building simple, effective systems for volunteer management

• Supporting the Founder with programme delivery and volunteer coordination

This role is perfect for someone who loves people, enjoys building systems, and wants to create a volunteer experience that feels meaningful, supportive and inspiring.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your experience in volunteer management.
• Bring your people skills.
• Bring your organisation and creativity.
• Bring your passion for building a positive volunteer culture.
• Help us build something powerful, welcoming and life‑changing.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Volunteer coordination or volunteer management
• Setting up or developing volunteer programmes
• Recruitment, onboarding or people‑focused roles
• Youth work, community work or wellbeing programmes
• Coaching, mentoring or personal development (bonus)
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Operations Lead (Programme Development) to support the Founder and help build our programmes from the ground up.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: OPERATIONS LEAD - PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity and its programmes from day one.

As our Operations Lead, you’ll work closely with the Founder to design, set up, organise and manage MINDSET’s pilot programmes, including:

• Schools Work Programme
• 6‑Week Self Improvement Programme
• 12‑Week Self Improvement Programme
• Life Coaching Programme
• Personal Development Programme
• And future programmes as we grow

You’ll bring structure, organisation and creativity to help turn ideas into real, meaningful experiences for men and boys across London.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building programmes, shaping services, coordinating people and making things work smoothly.

You will help us with:

• Designing and developing new programmes from concept to delivery
• Setting up simple, effective operational systems that support programme delivery
• Coordinating volunteers, mentors, coaches and facilitators
• Organising sessions, timetables, resources and logistics
• Supporting the Founder with programme planning and implementation
• Testing, refining and improving pilot programmes as they grow
• Ensuring programmes feel welcoming, human, practical and stigma‑free
• Building relationships with schools, partners and community organisations

Previous experience in service or programme development is essential.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your programme development experience.
• Bring your organisational skills.
• Bring your creativity and problem‑solving.
• Bring your passion for helping men and boys build stronger futures.
• Help us build something powerful, practical and life‑changing.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Service or programme development (required)
• Youth work, schools work or community programmes
• Mental health, wellbeing or personal development
• Coaching, mentoring or behaviour‑change programmes
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Volunteer coordination
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)
• Partnership building or community engagement

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Chair of the Board to help lead and shape our founding team.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: CHAIR OF THE BOARD (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding leadership role — an opportunity to help build a charity from the ground up.

As our Chair, you will guide the Board, support the Founder, and help shape MINDSET’s strategic direction. You’ll bring confidence, clarity and experience to ensure our governance is strong, our decision‑making is sound, and our mission stays front and centre as we grow.

This role is ideal for someone with previous charity board or Chair experience who wants to use their leadership to create real social impact.

You will help us with:

• Providing clear, steady leadership to the Board of Trustees

• Ensuring effective governance, oversight and decision‑making

• Supporting the Founder in a collaborative way

• Leading Board meetings, setting agendas and ensuring productive discussion

• Helping shape MINDSET’s long‑term strategy, priorities and direction

• Building a positive, motivated and high‑performing Board culture

• Acting as an ambassador for MINDSET with partners, funders and stakeholders

• Ensuring the charity operates safely, responsibly and in line with UK charity regulations

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your leadership.
• Bring your experience of charity boards.
• Bring your strategic thinking.
• Bring your ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Help us build something powerful, purposeful and lasting.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Chairing charity or community organisation boards
• Trustee leadership or governance
• Strategic planning and organisational development
• Charity start‑ups or early‑stage growth
• Partnership building, stakeholder engagement or fundraising
• Mental health, wellbeing or community support (bonus)
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to join our founding Board of Trustees.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: TREASURER (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity from day one.

As our Treasurer, you’ll oversee MINDSET’s financial health and help us build strong, transparent systems from the start. You’ll guide the Board on financial decision‑making, ensure compliance with UK charity regulations, and help us grow responsibly and sustainably.

This role is ideal for someone with UK accounting or finance experience who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference.

You will help us with:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts

• Supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and financial plans

• Ensuring compliance with UK charity finance and reporting requirements

• Advising the Board on financial strategy, sustainability and risk

• Overseeing banking, payments, donations and financial controls

• Preparing simple, clear financial reports for Trustee meetings

• Helping build financial systems suitable for a start‑up charity

You don’t need charity finance experience — just solid UK accounting knowledge, good judgement, and a commitment to helping us build something impactful.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your financial expertise.
• Bring your clarity and confidence with numbers.
• Bring your ideas for simple, effective financial systems.
• Help us build strong foundations for a charity with big ambitions.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• UK Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Charity finance (bonus, not essential)
• Budgeting, forecasting or financial planning
• Financial controls and risk management
• Treasurer or finance roles in charities or community organisations
• Governance and compliance
• Start‑up or small charity operations

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Company Secretary to join our founding Board of Trustees.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: COMPANY SECRETARY (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity from day one.

As our Company Secretary, you’ll be the steady hand that keeps MINDSET organised, compliant and running smoothly. You’ll support the Board, strengthen our governance, and help ensure we operate safely, responsibly and with integrity as we grow.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, clarity, good documentation and helping a new organisation build strong foundations.

You will help us with:

• Ensuring MINDSET meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities

• Supporting the Chair and Trustees with governance and decision‑making

• Preparing and maintaining key documents, records and policies

• Coordinating Board meetings, agendas and minutes

• Helping shape simple, effective systems that support a start‑up charity

• Providing guidance on best practice in charity governance

• Keeping us aligned, organised and moving forward with confidence

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your experience.
• Bring your ideas.
• Bring your attention to detail.
• Bring your commitment to good governance.
• Help us build something powerful from the ground up.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Governance / Company Secretary roles
• Charity compliance and regulation
• Policy writing and documentation
• Board support and administration
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Strategic planning and development
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)
• HR, volunteer management or organisational development (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for Volunteer Trustees to join our founding Board.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

• As a Trustee, you’ll help shape that future.
• Bring your experience.
• Bring your ideas.
• Bring your networks.
• Help us build something powerful from the ground up.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

We’re especially interested in Trustees with experience in:

• Trustee Experience
• Fundraising / Grant Writing / Donor Relations / Corporate Partnerships
• Mental Health
• Safeguarding
• Service or Programme Development
• Community Engagement
• Commissioning / Bid Writing / Partnership Development
• Start‑up, Small, Medium or Large Charities
• Governance / Company Secretary
• Accounting / Finance / Treasurer
• Chairperson Skills
• Strategic Planning & Development
• Male‑Targeted Marketing / Communications / PR
• Digital / Tech
• HR / Staffing / Volunteer Management
• Youth / Education Advocacy

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

VOLUNTEER CHAIR OF TRUSTEES WANTED

Could you help turn a big idea into a charity that changes lives?

SUNSHINE Charity is on a mission to smash loneliness and social isolation through positivity, human connection, community and belonging — bringing SUNSHINE into people's lives.

We're a brand-new grassroots charity with a big ambition.

And we're looking for someone very special.

1. A Chair.
2. A leader.
3. A mentor.
4. A sounding board.
5. A champion.

Someone who knows what good charity governance looks like — but also understands that great charities aren't built by sitting around a boardroom table.

• They're built by people.
• They're built through energy, relationships, ideas, teamwork, determination and action.

And that's where YOU could come in.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED TRUSTEE TO BECOME OUR CHAIR

SUNSHINE's current Board is made up of enthusiastic people who are passionate about our mission — but this is their first experience of being charity trustees.

That's why we're looking for an experienced trustee and confident Chair who can help guide, support and develop the Board as SUNSHINE grows.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As Chair, you'll help provide the leadership, direction and confidence that our growing charity needs.

You'll help:

1. LEAD THE BOARD

Bring trustees together, create focus and ensure the Board operates effectively.

2. DEVELOP OUR TRUSTEES

Help our first-time trustees understand their responsibilities, develop their confidence and become an effective governing team.

3. KEEP US ON TRACK

Help us balance our big ambitions with good governance, responsible decision-making, financial sustainability, safeguarding and accountability.

4. CHALLENGE & SUPPORT

Ask the difficult questions when necessary — but always constructively and with SUNSHINE's mission at the heart of decisions.

5. WORK WITH OUR FOUNDER

You'll work closely with our Founder to help turn the vision for SUNSHINE into a sustainable, properly governed and genuinely impactful charity.

The Founder has a huge amount of passion and ideas for SUNSHINE — but is also juggling a lot.

We're looking for someone who can become a trusted leadership partner and sounding board, helping turn ideas into priorities, decisions and action.

6. HELP DRIVE THE TEAM

SUNSHINE is going to need people who make things happen.

You'll help create a culture where trustees, volunteers and leaders feel:

• SUPPORTED.
• CHALLENGED.
• CONNECTED.
• VALUED.
• ACCOUNTABLE.
• INSPIRED.

THIS ISN'T A "TITLES & BOARDROOMS" ROLE

We're not looking for someone who simply wants another trustee position on their CV.

We're looking for;

1. Someone who genuinely wants to build something.
2. Someone who gets excited by the idea of helping a small grassroots charity grow from the ground up.
3. Someone who can bring experience without bringing ego.
4. Someone who can lead without needing to control everything.
5. Someone who can challenge without crushing enthusiasm.
6. Someone who can see the potential in people.
7. And someone who believes that loneliness shouldn't be something people simply have to put up with.

We're particularly interested in someone who has:

• Previous charity trustee experience (Experience as a Chair, Vice Chair or senior trustee would be fantastic).
• A good understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities.
• The confidence to chair effective Board meetings.
• Experience supporting or developing fellow trustees.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to challenge constructively.
• Strategic thinking — while still being willing to roll up your sleeves.
• A genuine interest in tackling loneliness and social isolation.
• The energy and enthusiasm to help a young charity grow.

But above all...

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO GETS SUNSHINE.

Someone who believes that positivity matters.

That connection matters.

That community matters.

That belonging matters.

And that sometimes, something as simple as giving someone somewhere to go, someone to talk to and people to belong with can make an enormous difference.

WHY JOIN SUNSHINE?

Because you won't be joining an established organisation where everything has already been decided.

• You'll be joining at the beginning.
• You'll have the opportunity to help shape:

OUR CULTURE.
OUR GOVERNANCE.
OUR PROGRAMMES.
OUR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS.
OUR FUTURE.

• You'll help create the foundations that could allow SUNSHINE to reach thousands of people across London in the years ahead.

And you'll have the opportunity to help a group of passionate first-time trustees become a confident, capable and effective Board.

COME SHINE WITH US.

SUNSHINE Charity
Positivity • Human Connection • Community • Belonging

Are you a massive cat lover? Would you like to make a difference to their lives? Are you a hard worker and team player? Would you like to volunteer for Lincs Ark? If the answer to all these questions is YES then read on.

We are looking for a Rehoming Co-ordinator to work alongside. our rehoming team for Cats. There is back up from the Cat Co-ordinator and from the Deputy when needed.

The volunteer will need to:

• Be available during the day to answer and respond to phone calls.
• Love animals, and have some knowledge of cats.
• Be logical
• Be able to keep calm to be able to deal with multiple priorities
• Computer literate
• Good organisation and communication skills 
• Able to use Facebook
• Be flexible with the volunteering times

Main responsibilities of this post

1. Engage with the public, via phone and teams
2. Prioritise the cats needing to come in and fit to the right foster carer
3. Help with the rehoming process
4. Liaise with the vets when required
5. Provide cover for holidays

We're looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented volunteer Data Protection Lead to help ensure Been There maintains strong, proportionate and effective data protection, information governance and GDPR compliance arrangements. 

This role builds on data protection work already established within the charity. Working closely with the Operations Lead, you'll take forward and develop our existing policies, processes and protections, helping us strengthen our approach as the organisation grows. 

The role will provide ongoing oversight, advice and support across the charity's data protection activities. Some responsibilities will involve regular or periodic reviews, while others will arise on an occasional or as-needed basis, such as supporting a data breach, DPIA, subject access request or changes to our systems and processes. 

You'll work alongside the Operations Lead to identify risks, improve processes and ensure our approach to data protection remains practical, proportionate and appropriate for a small but growing charity. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with professional experience in data protection, compliance or information governance who would like to use their expertise to make a meaningful difference. 

What We're Looking For 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Demonstrable professional experience in data protection, GDPR, information governance, compliance or a related field. 

• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation. 

• Experience developing, implementing or reviewing data protection policies, procedures or information governance frameworks. 

• Experience providing practical advice on data protection, compliance or information governance. 

• Understanding of data security principles and best practice. 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. 

• Ability to assess risk and make practical, proportionate recommendations. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and provide objective advice and constructive challenge where appropriate. 

• Comfortable working remotely and collaboratively with a small team. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint permissions management. 

  Personal Qualities 

  Ethical & Trustworthy 

  You understand the importance of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism. 

  Detail-Oriented 

  You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy reviewing processes, policies and identifying risks. 

  Collaborative 

  You enjoy working alongside others to improve systems, governance and organisational compliance. 

  Solution-Focused 

  You provide practical, proportionate advice that helps the organisation achieve its goals safely and responsibly. 

  Mission-Driven 

  You're passionate about helping charities operate responsibly while supporting people who need help. 

• Desirable 

• Experience acting as a Data Protection Officer or Data Protection Lead. 

• Relevant qualification in data protection, GDPR or information governance. 

• Experience within the charity sector. 

• Experience with CRM systems and cloud-based platforms. 

• Familiarity with safeguarding environments and handling sensitive personal information. 

Rocky Road Rescue (Registered Charity 1198638) is a British charity helping dogs and cats in need in Romania by finding them homes here in the United Kingdom. 

We’re entirely volunteer-run meaning all the money we raise goes towards helping animals.

We need foster families for our animals in need! 

Dogs and cats in UK foster homes are 5 times more likely to be adopted quickly into their forever home, compared to their siblings in our Romanian shelter.

You will welcome a dog or cat into your home and love them like your own - but will set clear boundaries to improve their ‘adoptability’ score.

Someone in your home needs to be at home most of the time, as our animals often suffer from separation anxiety; you will be able to take them for walks on the lead to exercise them as well as provide them with games and mental stimulation at home too.

We match our foster homes with dogs and cats that meet their needs, so you have a say in the visitor that joins you - they usually stay between 2 days and 2 months, depending on time of year and the animal itself.

Love of cats and/or dogs essential!

In return, we will provide you with training and a friendly team of volunteers and directors to learn from and are happy to provide references attesting to your contribution to our charity.

To apply, email us with a summary of your experience, your contact details and why you'd like to volunteer with Rocky Road Rescue and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Rocky Road Rescue (Registered Charity 1198638) is a British charity helping dogs and cats in need in Romania by finding them homes here in the United Kingdom. 

We’re entirely volunteer-run meaning all the money we raise goes towards helping animals.

We need help homechecking prospective adopters! This is a fully remote role and we only ask that you commit a minimum of 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.

You’re a clear communicator and loves meeting new people - the Homechecker meets prospective adopters at a key point of their journey.

You’ll be comfortable using whatsapp, google meet or equivalent to conduct video homecheck calls, following a script to check the adopters’ home set-up and make sure they understand what Romania rescues are like.

We expect that you will represent us in a professional, supportive and friendly manner, giving an unbiased summary of your conversation and a clear recommendation for or against adoption.

Your homecheck write ups will be clear and concise so the Directors can understand each adopters individual strengths and any potential challenges.

Love of cats and/or dogs essential!

In return, we will provide you with training and a friendly team of volunteers and directors to learn from and are happy to provide references attesting to your contribution to our charity.

To apply, email us with a summary of your experience, your contact details and why you'd like to volunteer with Rocky Road Rescue and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.