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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who are Governors for Schools?
Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.
We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.
Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.
What’s involved?
There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.
Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.
Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.
Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.
Who can be a governor?
The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.
Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.
Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.
You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.
What’s the process?
You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.
You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.
Ongoing support
Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Our partner is an independent, non partisan think tank and registered charity working to build a confident and inclusive Britain. It brings together voices from politics, civil society and business to find common ground on issues including immigration, integration, race and identity.
The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and work closely with the Director and Chair to support strategy and financial sustainability. Responsibilities include supporting the Board’s financial decision making, ensuring trustees understand the charity’s financial position, overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts, and advising on financial governance and compliance. The Treasurer will also support fundraising where appropriate and act as an ambassador for the organisation’s work.
The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification or have strong financial management experience at Board level. You will be confident communicating financial information to non financial trustees and committed to a collaborative, cross party approach to social change.
The Board meets quarterly in London, with some flexibility for remote participation. Trustees are expected to contribute between meetings as needed to support effective governance.
Please note that this is a volunteer role and there is therefore no remuneration.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles, please visit the AfID website.
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Treasurer @ International Charity Advancing Access to Justice and Equality
Accounting for International Development
Hammersmith, Greater London (On-site)
Full-time
Permanent
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Job description
Our partner is a UK registered charity with an international footprint, working to advance access to justice and promote equality by supporting vulnerable communities, strengthening civil society, and advocating for inclusive policies.
The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial management and long term sustainability. Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, senior leadership team and external auditors, the Treasurer will oversee budgets, financial reporting and risk management, and ensure compliance with charity and company law. The Treasurer will also chair the Finance Committee and contribute actively to the wider strategic direction of the organisation.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial management, audit or governance, and the confidence to operate at board level. You will be able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, exercise sound judgement, and bring a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Experience of working with charities, civil society organisations, or internationally focused organisations would be particularly valuable.
This is a rewarding trustee role with an estimated time commitment of around 20 hours per year. The role is voluntary, with reasonable travel expenses covered, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation working for social justice and systemic change.
Please note that this is a volunteer role and there is therefore no remuneration.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles, please visit the AfID website.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
FamilyLine operates as Family Action’s Helpline, open Monday – Friday, to anyone 18+ experiencing challenges related to family life. Volunteer shifts are currently available from 9am – 5pm.
Volunteers use a digital system to volunteer from their own home, offering listening & emotional support, suggestions, guidance & signposting via telephone, webchat and text messages.
Volunteers are trained to support using an empathetic, people-focused approach to ensure everyone who accesses the service feels included and receives the support they need.
Volunteers are also able to make referrals to other services, such as FamilyLine’s Counselling & Befriending service, or the Family Action grants programme.
How often would I need to volunteer?
FamilyLine volunteers choose the days & times for their own shifts of at least 2 hours per week. We are looking for a commitment of at least 12 months.
What skills do I need?
• Listening skills
• Empathy, and non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently
• Reliability – able to commit to training, shifts and supervision
• Reflective skills & commitment to growth
• Can-do attitude – willingness to learn new approaches, new skills & new IT systems!
What’s in it for me?
• Make a difference to the lives of families across the UK
• Acquire telephone and digital support skills & experience, and participate in training to further your knowledge
•Be part of a friendly team supporting vulnerable families, volunteering alongside others with shared values
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
No Panic is a national self-help charity, which supports people with a range of anxiety problems. We provide the No Panic Helpline and there is additional support services offered to members.
We are looking for volunteers to join our Content Team.
Volunteering as a Content Team Editor, involves:
· Sourcing articles about anxiety from Content Team contributors and from outside No Panic.
· Updating our blog up to once a week, by editing and publishing new content.
· Sharing content published on our blog to social media platforms.
It may also involve supporting Content Team Academics and Content Team Contributors to improve their articles.
Communication is through No Panic accounts, rather than your personal account. On some platforms you may need to use your account to access No Panic’s profile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
No Panic has hundreds of members, and dozens of volunteers. We aim to create a sense of community among our members and volunteers.
The Community Engagement Team Co-ordinator volunteer will be responsible for running activities that will bring this about.
These include holding social events on Zoom and maintaining WhatsApp groups.
The engagement team can use their imagination and interests – events/groups could be anything from book groups to craft sessions. The co-ordinator organises and maintains the activities and can participate in them if desired.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Become a Fundraising Volunteer!
Help make a better life for cats – because life is better with cats
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is, and always will be, at the heart of Cats Protection. It’s joyful, inclusive, and driven by people working together to transform the lives of cats, people, and communities. When you volunteer with us, you become part of something truly meaningful.
The difference you’ll make
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Cats Protection helps thousands of cats every year. Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in making this possible. By using your passion for cats and people, you’ll help raise the funds needed to support more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we’ll support you to get involved in a way that suits you best. Whether you enjoy organising events, fundraising online, promoting activities on social media, helping with administration, or coming up with fresh ideas — there’s a place for you here. Whatever your skills or interests, this could be the perfect role.
What you can expect from us
- A warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment in line with our values and behaviours
- Support to help you have a positive and impactful volunteering experience
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses covered in line with our Expenses Policy
- Access to learning, development, and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
This is a highly flexible role, and you can choose how you’d like to get involved. Opportunities include:
- Face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping at fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, and monitoring collection tins
- Online fundraising – setting up online appeals and writing engaging cat case studies to maximise donations
- Marketing and promotion – spreading the word about fundraising activities via social media and local press
- Administration – processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, and completing Gift Aid paperwork
- Championing our work – helping to develop new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
- Photography – capturing images of cats in care, cats we’re helping, fundraising events, and all things Cats Protection
Time commitment
This role is flexible and designed to fit around your other commitments. You’ll be part of a friendly team raising vital funds — and having fun along the way.
You could be just the volunteer we’re looking for
We’re committed to building a diverse, compassionate, and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. Together, we’re courageous and compassionate in helping people see the world through cats’ eyes.
Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats. Together, we are all for cats.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Digital Marketing Volunteer (Remote)
Help Shine SUNSHINE Across the UK and Bring Hope to People Who Feel Alone
SUNSHINE is a brand new, 100% volunteer-powered charity on a mission to rewrite the story of loneliness and wellbeing in the UK. We’re building warm, joyful, people-first spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. With our Board in place and our charity registration imminent, we’re preparing to launch our first programmes—and now we’re looking for someone who can help us share our message with the world.
This is your chance to help shape the digital voice, presence, and heartbeat of a hopeful, human movement from day one.
The VOLUNTEER Opportunity
We’re looking for a Volunteer Digital Marketing Volunteer to help us grow SUNSHINE’s online presence, build awareness, and connect with people who need us most. You’ll help craft content, shape our digital identity, and support the early growth of a movement built on warmth, belonging, and human connection.
If you love social media, enjoy creating engaging content, and want to use your creativity to make a real difference, this role is perfect for you.
What You’ll Support
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Social Media Content: Create warm, uplifting posts for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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Digital Storytelling: Help share stories, updates, and messages that reflect SUNSHINE’s mission and values.
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Campaign Support: Assist with small digital campaigns to recruit volunteers, raise awareness, and promote our early programmes.
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Brand Consistency: Help ensure our tone, visuals, and messaging feel authentically SUNSHINE across all channels.
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Engagement: Support community interaction by responding to comments, messages, and enquiries with warmth and care.
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Creative Ideas: Bring fresh, people-first ideas that help us reach those who feel lonely or disconnected.
Ideally, You Will Bring
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Experience in digital marketing, social media, content creation, or strong transferable skills.
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A creative, positive approach to online communication.
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Confidence using social media platforms and basic digital tools.
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A good eye for tone, visuals, and storytelling.
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A passion for tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing in communities.
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A collaborative, movement-minded spirit.
Commitment & Flexibility
This is a remote, fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours. You choose when and how you give your time, and you can step back at any point if your circumstances change.
Interested?
If you’d like to help shape a hopeful, people-powered movement from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a short application form.
This is your chance to leave a real heart-shaped fingerprint on the future of SUNSHINE and on the lives of people who feel alone.
Ready to Build Something Beautiful?
If you’re excited by the idea of helping launch a charity that puts warmth, belonging, and human connection at its core, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now on CharityJob.
Every heart leaves a mark. Let yours help launch SUNSHINE.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Admin Team Leader (Remote)
Help Build the Beating Heart of the SUNSHINE Movement and bring 'sunshine' into peoples lives!!!
SUNSHINE is a brand new, 100% volunteer-powered charity on a mission to rewrite the story of loneliness and wellbeing in the UK. We’re creating warm, joyful, people-first spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. With our Board in place and our charity registration imminent, we’re preparing to launch our first programmes—and now we’re looking for someone who can help build the administrative backbone that keeps our movement running with care and clarity.
This is your chance to help shape the systems, processes, and gentle structure that will support a hopeful, human movement from day one.
The VOLUNTEER Opportunity
We’re looking for a Volunteer Admin Team Leader to help us build and oversee the small but mighty administrative function at SUNSHINE. You’ll help create simple, people-friendly systems, support our volunteers, and ensure our charity runs smoothly behind the scenes.
If you love organisation, enjoy bringing calm to busy environments, and want to make a meaningful impact in a start‑up charity, this role is perfect for you.
What You’ll Lead & Support
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Admin Coordination: Oversee day‑to‑day administrative tasks, ensuring emails, enquiries, and documents are handled with warmth and professionalism.
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Team Leadership: Support and guide a small team of admin volunteers, helping them feel confident, valued, and connected.
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Systems & Processes: Help create simple, accessible admin systems that make life easier for volunteers and leadership.
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Communication: Liaise with our Founder, Board, and programme leads to ensure information flows smoothly across the charity.
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Organisation: Maintain key documents, schedules, and records that support our early growth and long-term sustainability.
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People Support: Be a friendly, reliable point of contact for volunteers who need help, clarity, or reassurance.
Ideally, You Will Bring
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Experience in administration, office coordination, or team leadership (or strong transferable skills).
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A calm, organised, people-first approach.
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Confidence using email, shared drives, and basic digital tools.
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A love of creating order, clarity, and supportive systems.
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A passion for tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing in communities.
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A collaborative spirit and a warm, encouraging leadership style.
Commitment & Flexibility
This is a remote, fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours. You choose when and how you give your time, and you can step back at any point if your circumstances change.
Interested?
If you’d like to help shape a hopeful, people-powered movement from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a short application form.
This is your chance to leave a real heart-shaped fingerprint on the future of SUNSHINE and on the lives of people who feel alone.
Ready to Build Something Beautiful?
If you’re excited by the idea of helping launch a charity that puts warmth, belonging, and human connection at its core, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now on CharityJob.
Every heart leaves a mark. Let yours help launch SUNSHINE.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
VOLUNTEER Volunteer Coordinator / Manager (Hybrid London)
Help Build, Support, and Celebrate the Volunteer Family at the Heart of SUNSHINE and bring 'sunshine' into peoples lives!!!
SUNSHINE is a brand new, 100% volunteer-powered charity on a mission to rewrite the story of loneliness and wellbeing in the UK. We’re creating warm, joyful, people-first spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. With our Board in place and our charity registration imminent, we’re preparing to launch our first programmes—and now we’re looking for someone who can help nurture the volunteers who will bring SUNSHINE to life.
This is your chance to help build the culture, care, and community that will shape a hopeful, human movement from day one.
The VOLUNTEER Opportunity
We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator / Manager to help us welcome, support, and empower the incredible people who choose to give their time to SUNSHINE. You’ll help create a warm, organised, and uplifting volunteer experience—one that makes every person feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful.
If you love people, enjoy bringing structure to early-stage projects, and want to help build a movement rooted in belonging, this role is perfect for you.
What You’ll Lead & Support
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Volunteer Journey: Oversee the full volunteer experience—from enquiries and onboarding to ongoing support and check-ins.
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Recruitment Support: Help coordinate volunteer applications, shortlisting, and introductions to team leaders.
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Community Building: Create a warm, welcoming environment where volunteers feel connected, appreciated, and part of the SUNSHINE family.
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Communication: Keep volunteers informed, supported, and encouraged through regular updates and check-ins.
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Team Coordination: Work closely with team leaders across the charity to understand volunteer needs and match people to the right roles.
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Organisation: Maintain simple, people-friendly systems for tracking volunteer roles, availability, and engagement.
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Culture & Care: Help shape a volunteer culture rooted in kindness, clarity, and human connection.
Ideally, You Will Bring
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Experience in volunteer coordination, people management, HR, or strong transferable skills.
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A warm, supportive, people-first approach.
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Good organisational skills and confidence using basic digital tools.
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A love of helping others feel valued, informed, and connected.
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A passion for tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing in communities.
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A collaborative spirit and a gentle leadership style.
Commitment & Flexibility
This is a hybrid role in London, fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours. You choose when and how you give your time, and you can step back at any point if your circumstances change.
Interested?
If you’d like to help shape a hopeful, people-powered movement from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a short application form.
This is your chance to leave a real heart-shaped fingerprint on the future of SUNSHINE and on the lives of people who feel alone.
Ready to Build Something Beautiful?
If you’re excited by the idea of helping launch a charity that puts warmth, belonging, and human connection at its core, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now on CharityJob.
Every heart leaves a mark. Let yours help launch SUNSHINE.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Could you become one of our Trustees to help guide our work?
World Horse Welfare’s volunteers help our work in many different ways, from lending a hand at one of our farms to joining our Council of Trustees. This elected group of professionals is responsible for the overall governance and strategy of our charity and, to do this effectively, our Council includes people with diverse areas of expertise, interests and backgrounds. In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, attend a range of special events, become part of an outstanding network, and influence the direction of our charity.
We currently have two vacancies – for a practicing equine veterinary surgeon and for someone with significant experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, cybersecurity and data management (where equine experience would be a bonus, but you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work). We take pride in our values of being realistic in our approach, compassionate in our attitudes, and forward-thinking in anticipating challenge. The successful person will be expected to share these values.
The charity embraces a diversity of perspectives to inform our day-to-day work, and for this to be reflected in the membership of our Council. We encourage expressions of interest from currently under-represented groups, including people from a broad age range, LGBTQ+, ethnically diverse communities and people with disabilities.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Visual Producer / Ad Designer (Remote)
Help Shape the Look, Feel, and Heartbeat of the SUNSHINE Movement and bring 'sunshine' into peoples lives!!!
SUNSHINE is a brand new, 100% volunteer-powered charity on a mission to rewrite the story of loneliness and wellbeing in the UK. We’re building warm, joyful, people-first spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. With our Board in place and our charity registration imminent, we’re preparing to launch our first programmes—and now we’re looking for a creative partner who can help us bring SUNSHINE to life on screen.
This is your chance to help shape the visual identity of a hopeful, human movement from day one.
The VOLUNTEER Opportunity
We’re looking for a Volunteer Visual Producer / Ad Designer who can create three short promotional adverts for our website and YouTube channel:
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A SUNSHINE brand film that introduces who we are and the movement we’re building.
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A volunteer recruitment advert that inspires people to join us.
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A support & partnership advert encouraging donations, in‑kind support, and collaborations.
If you love storytelling through visuals, enjoy crafting emotionally resonant short-form content, and want to use your creativity to make a real difference, this role is for you.
What You’ll Create & Shape
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Brand Storytelling: A warm, uplifting SUNSHINE promo that captures our mission, values, and the joy of human connection.
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Volunteer Recruitment: A compelling, people-first advert that invites others to join our movement and give their time.
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Support & Partnerships: A short film encouraging donations, in-kind support, and collaborations that help us grow.
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Creative Direction: You’ll help shape the visual tone of SUNSHINE—colour, mood, energy, and emotional resonance.
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Collaboration: Work closely with our Founder and leadership team to understand our vision, refine scripts, and ensure each advert feels authentically SUNSHINE.
Ideally, You Will Bring
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Experience in video production, editing, animation, or visual design (or strong transferable creative skills).
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An ability to translate ideas into emotionally engaging, visually compelling short-form content.
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A good eye for colour, tone, and storytelling.
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A passion for tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing in communities.
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A collaborative, movement-minded approach.
Commitment & Flexibility
This is a remote, fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours. You choose when and how you give your time, and you can step back at any point if your circumstances change.
Interested?
If you’d like to help shape a hopeful, people-powered movement from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a short application form.
This is your chance to leave a real heart-shaped fingerprint on the future of SUNSHINE and on the lives of people who feel alone.
Ready to Build Something Beautiful?
If you’re excited by the idea of helping launch a charity that puts warmth, belonging, and human connection at its core, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now on CharityJob.
Every heart leaves a mark. Let yours help launch SUNSHINE.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Grant Writer (Remote) – Help Fuel the SUNSHINE Movement and bring 'sunshine' into peoples lives!!!
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a brand new, 100% volunteer-powered charity on a mission to rewrite the story of loneliness and wellbeing. We aim to create warm, joyful, people-first spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. With our Board in place and our charity registration imminent, we are preparing to launch our first programmes—and now we need the right person to help us secure the seed funding that will bring our vision to life.
The VOLUNTEER Opportunity
We’re looking for a Volunteer Grant Writer who can support us in researching, drafting, and submitting funding applications. This role is perfect for someone who loves crafting compelling narratives, enjoys the challenge of matching projects to funders, and wants to make a meaningful impact from anywhere in the UK.
You’ll play a vital part in helping us build a sustainable foundation for our start-up charity—turning our ideas and pilot plans into fundable, high-quality proposals.
What You’ll Support
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Grant Writing: Draft clear, persuasive funding applications that reflect our mission, values, and impact.
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Research: Identify suitable trusts, foundations, and small grant opportunities for early-stage charities.
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Collaboration: Work closely with our Founder, Board and leadership team to gather information, shape budgets, and refine proposals.
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Income Generation: Help us secure the seed funding needed to launch our first programmes and build long-term sustainability.
Ideally, You Will Bring
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Experience writing grant applications or strong transferable writing skills.
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An ability to translate ideas into structured, compelling narratives.
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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A passion for tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing in communities.
Commitment & Flexibility
This is a remote, fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours. You choose when and how you give your time, and you can step back at any point if your circumstances change.
Interested?
If you’d like to help shape a hopeful, people-powered movement from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a short application form.
This is your chance to leave a real heart-shaped fingerprint on the future of SUNSHINE and those who live with loneliness.
Ready to Build Something Beautiful?
If you’re excited by the idea of helping launch a charity that puts warmth, belonging, and human connection at its core, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now on CharityJob.
Every heart leaves a mark. Let yours help launch SUNSHINE.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
About the role:
As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring.
Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world.
We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.
No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer
You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
- Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
- Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
- Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
- Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
- Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.
Key responsibilities: Till volunteer
Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
- Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
- Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
- Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.
If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Key responsibilities: Key volunteer
Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
- Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
- Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
- Opening and closing the shop when needed.
- Cashing up at the end of the day.
If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Skills and qualities:
This role would suit you if you’re:
- Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
- Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
- A team player who enjoys working with others.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
- Respectful of others.
What we offer you:
As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:
- Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
- A chance to meet new people.
- A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
- The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
- A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
- Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
Our values:
Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work every day. Our values are:
- We include
- We collaborate
- We find a way
- We challenge
- We celebrate
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.
Thank you!
Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
About the role:
As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring.
Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world.
We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.
No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer
You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
- Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
- Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
- Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
- Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
- Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.
Key responsibilities: Till volunteer
Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
- Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
- Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
- Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.
If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Key responsibilities: Key volunteer
Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
- Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
- Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
- Opening and closing the shop when needed.
- Cashing up at the end of the day.
If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Skills and qualities:
This role would suit you if you’re:
- Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
- Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
- A team player who enjoys working with others.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
- Respectful of others.
What we offer you:
As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:
- Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
- A chance to meet new people.
- A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
- The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
- A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
- Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
Our values:
Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work every day. Our values are:
- We include
- We collaborate
- We find a way
- We challenge
- We celebrate
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.